Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of CruiseSolutioner.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be legally bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before using the site. Last updated: July 2026.
Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to CruiseSolutioner.com. These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and the operator of this website (“we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of the website located at cruisesolutioner.com and all associated content, services, and features (collectively, the “Site”).
- You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms
- You are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
- You have the legal authority to enter into this agreement
- Your use of the Site does not violate any applicable law or regulation
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of this Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Affiliate Disclosure, all of which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
About the Site
CruiseSolutioner.com is an independent digital publication operated by Daniel [Last Name] / Cruise Solutioner Limited (“Operator”), based in the United States. The Site provides cruise travel information, planning guides, ship and cruise line reviews, product recommendations, and related content for consumers, primarily targeting US-based travelers.
The Site is provided for informational and entertainment purposes. We are not a travel agency, cruise line, port authority, or licensed travel professional. We do not book cruises, sell tickets, or act as an agent for any cruise line or travel service.
Operator contact:
CruiseSolutioner.com
[Your Address], United States
Email: [email protected]
Intellectual Property
All content published on this Site — including but not limited to articles, guides, reviews, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, icons, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software — is the property of CruiseSolutioner.com or its content contributors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The CruiseSolutioner name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Operator. You must not use these marks without the prior written permission of the Operator. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Permitted and prohibited uses
| Activity | Permitted | Prohibited |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and sharing individual articles via social media | ✓ Personal use | — |
| Quoting up to 50 words with a clear attribution link back to the original article | ✓ With attribution link | — |
| Printing a single copy of an article for personal, non-commercial reference | ✓ Personal use only | — |
| Linking to any page on this Site from another website or publication | ✓ With fair representation | — |
| Reproducing full articles or substantial portions on another website | — | ✗ Copyright infringement |
| Copying, scraping, or bulk downloading content via automated tools | — | ✗ Strictly prohibited |
| Republishing content without written permission for commercial gain | — | ✗ Copyright infringement |
| Removing, altering, or obscuring copyright notices or attribution | — | ✗ Prohibited |
| Using site content to train AI / machine learning models | — | ✗ Expressly prohibited |
| Framing or embedding this Site within another website without permission | — | ✗ Prohibited |
| Selling, licensing, or sublicensing any content from this Site | — | ✗ Prohibited |
DMCA / Copyright infringement notice
If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice containing the following information to our designated agent:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorised agent
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material on our Site that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf
Send DMCA notices to: [email protected] with the subject line “DMCA Notice.”
Acceptable Use Policy
By using this Site, you agree that you will not, directly or indirectly, engage in any of the following prohibited activities. Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of your access to this Site and may expose you to civil or criminal liability.
General prohibited conduct
- Using the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers, or databases
- Transmitting any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, promotional material, spam, or chain mail
- Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity
- Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Site
- Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the Site without consent
- Using the Site to send or store harmful, offensive, or illegal content
Prohibited technical activities
Web Scraping & Automated Access
You are expressly prohibited from using any bot,
spider, crawler, scraper, data mining tool, or any other automated
means to access, index, or collect data from this Site for any
purpose. This prohibition includes scraping for the purpose of
training AI models, large language models, or any machine learning
systems. Automated access that circumvents or ignores our
robots.txt file is a violation of these Terms and may
constitute a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
(18 U.S.C. § 1030).
Advertising Fraud
You are strictly prohibited from engaging in any activity that artificially inflates ad impressions, clicks, or interactions with advertisements served on this Site. This includes but is not limited to: click fraud, impression fraud, using bots or scripts to simulate ad interactions, coordinating manual invalid clicks, and any other conduct that violates the policies of Google AdSense, Ezoic, or any other advertising network serving ads on this Site. Such conduct may constitute fraud under applicable law and will be reported to the relevant advertising platforms and, where appropriate, law enforcement authorities.
Affiliate Link Manipulation
You are strictly prohibited from manipulating, replacing, intercepting, hijacking, or otherwise interfering with any affiliate links on this Site. This includes: cookie stuffing, affiliate link hijacking, replacing our affiliate tracking parameters with your own, using browser extensions or tools to redirect our affiliate traffic, self-referral (purchasing through our affiliate links with the intent of generating commission for yourself), and any other conduct that violates the terms of the Amazon Associates Program, TripAdvisor, or any other affiliate program we participate in. Violations will be reported to the relevant affiliate programs and may result in legal action.
Site Integrity & Security
You must not: upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code; attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site; attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any software on the Site; introduce any material that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable; or take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionate load on the Site’s infrastructure. DDoS attacks, credential stuffing, and SQL injection attempts are expressly prohibited and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of applicable law.
Informational Content Disclaimer
All content published on this Site — including articles, guides, reviews, comparisons, product recommendations, pricing information, and travel planning advice — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional travel, legal, financial, medical, or any other form of professional advice.
Cruise industry information changes frequently. Ship specifications, pricing, port schedules, cruise line policies, visa and documentation requirements, health and vaccination regulations, and all other travel-related details are subject to change without notice. While we strive to keep our content accurate and current, we make no representation or warranty that any information on this Site is complete, accurate, or up to date at the time you access it.
You are solely responsible for verifying all information directly with the relevant cruise line, port authority, government agency, or other authoritative source before making any booking, travel, or purchasing decision. We strongly recommend consulting official sources including cruise line websites, the US Department of State, US Customs and Border Protection, the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, and the Transportation Security Administration for any decision with legal, safety, or financial implications.
Product prices and availability referenced on this Site were accurate as of the date of publication or last review but may have changed. Always verify current pricing on the retailer’s website before making a purchase.
Affiliate Links Policy
This Site participates in affiliate advertising programs. Certain links on this Site are affiliate links, meaning that if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our current affiliate relationships include, but may not be limited to:
- Amazon Associates Program — We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
- TripAdvisor — We may earn commission on qualifying bookings made through TripAdvisor links on this Site.
- Other cruise line and travel affiliate programs — We may participate in additional affiliate programs from time to time. All active affiliate relationships are disclosed on our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Affiliate links are identified with the HTML attribute
rel="nofollow sponsored". The presence of an affiliate
link does not affect our editorial opinions or recommendations.
We do not recommend products or services solely because they pay
a higher commission. Our editorial standards are described in our
Editorial Policy.
You acknowledge that your use of affiliate links is governed by the terms of the relevant third-party affiliate program (Amazon, TripAdvisor, etc.) and that we are not responsible for the products, services, or experiences you receive from any third-party merchant.
Advertising
This Site displays third-party advertisements served by the following advertising platforms:
- Google AdSense — Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalised advertisements based on your prior browsing history. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- Ezoic — This Site uses Ezoic, a Google Certified Publishing Partner, to manage and optimise ad delivery. Ezoic may collect usage data including IP addresses and cookie identifiers. See Ezoic’s Privacy Policy for full details.
By using this Site, you acknowledge and consent to the display of third-party advertisements. We do not control the content of third-party advertisements and are not responsible for their accuracy, legality, or suitability. Advertisers have no influence over our editorial content, recommendations, or opinions.
You agree not to use any technology, browser extension, plugin, or means to block, interfere with, or circumvent the display of advertising on this Site in a manner that constitutes ad fraud, or to otherwise manipulate ad delivery or measurement systems as described in Section 4 (Acceptable Use Policy) of these Terms.
Third-Party Links
This Site contains links to external websites operated by third parties, including cruise lines, port authorities, government agencies, product retailers, and other travel resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, terms of service, or availability of any third-party website. The inclusion of any link on this Site does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or any association with its operators.
When you click a link that takes you away from this Site, you do so at your own risk. We are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any external site you visit.
User Submissions
If you submit any content to this Site — including but not limited to comments, feedback, questions, suggestions, corrections, testimonials, or other communications (collectively, “Submissions”) — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such Submissions in any media.
By making a Submission, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to the Submission and to grant the licence above
- The Submission does not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party
- The Submission is not defamatory, obscene, hateful, fraudulent, or otherwise unlawful
- The Submission does not contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- You are not being compensated by any third party for making the Submission without disclosing that compensation
We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any Submission at our sole discretion without notice or liability. We are not obligated to publish, display, or otherwise use any Submission. We do not claim ownership of your Submissions — the licence granted above is limited to operating and improving the Site.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CRUISESOLUTIONER.COM AND ITS OPERATOR, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR SUITABILITY OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE
- WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SITE
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM CRUISESOLUTIONER.COM OR THROUGH THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CRUISESOLUTIONER.COM, ITS OPERATOR, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
- PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE
- UNAUTHORISED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS AND ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN
- INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE
- ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE
- ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT, OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE
- ANY BOOKING DECISIONS, TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS, OR PURCHASES MADE IN RELIANCE ON CONTENT PUBLISHED ON THE SITE
THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to your use of this Site exceed the greater of: (a) the total amount you paid to access this Site during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) One Hundred US Dollars (USD $100.00), whichever is greater. Because this Site is provided free of charge, in most circumstances this cap will be USD $100.00.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability for certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CruiseSolutioner.com, its Operator, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation
- Your Submissions or any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site
- Your use of the Site in a manner not authorised by these Terms
- Your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity
- Your violation of any third party’s rights, including privacy rights
- Any claim that your Submission caused damage to a third party
- Your engagement in ad fraud, affiliate link manipulation, or web scraping as prohibited in Section 4
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defences. You agree not to settle any matter without our prior written consent.
Privacy Policy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information about you, including in relation to cookies, advertising partners (Google AdSense and Ezoic), analytics (Google Analytics), and affiliate programs (Amazon Associates, TripAdvisor).
By using this Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Privacy Policy, you must discontinue use of the Site.
The Privacy Policy also covers your rights as a California resident under the CCPA/CPRA and your rights as an EU/EEA resident under the GDPR.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Post the revised Terms at this URL (
cruisesolutioner.com/terms-and-conditions/) - Where practicable, provide additional notice of significant changes through a site notice or email to subscribers
A change is “material” if it significantly affects your rights, our obligations, or the scope of permitted/prohibited activities. Minor changes (formatting, grammar, clarifications that do not alter substance) may be made without separate notification.
Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately. These Terms were last materially revised in July 2026, superseding the previous version dated October 2024.
Governing Law, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Governing law
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or in connection with them or your use of this Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Informal resolution
Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will use reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute within 30 days of receiving your notice. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, either party may initiate binding arbitration as set forth below.
Binding arbitration
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
Except as provided below, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Site, or your use thereof (including the enforceability, scope, or applicability of this arbitration clause) shall be determined exclusively by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single neutral arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) or JAMS, as selected by the initiating party.
The arbitration shall be conducted in [Your City, Your State], United States, or, at your election (for disputes where the amount in controversy is less than $10,000 USD), entirely by written submissions. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party’s intellectual property rights or confidential information. Claims that are within the jurisdictional limit of a small claims court may be brought in that court.
You have the right to opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first agreeing to these Terms by sending written notice to [email protected] with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out.”
Class action waiver
YOU AND CRUISESOLUTIONER.COM EACH AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. IF FOR ANY REASON A CLAIM PROCEEDS IN COURT RATHER THAN IN ARBITRATION, YOU AND CRUISESOLUTIONER.COM EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the class action waiver unenforceable as to a particular claim, then that claim shall be severed from the arbitration and may proceed in court, while all remaining claims shall proceed in arbitration on an individual basis.
Time limitation on claims
Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or arbitrator to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
Contact
Questions, concerns, or legal notices relating to these Terms should be directed to us through the following channels:
[Your Address]
United States