Respect the TravelTradeExchange Community

Don't abuse the site. Every cool new community feature on TravelTradeExchange involves a certain level of trust. We trust you to be responsible.

Don't Cross the Line

Here are some common-sense rules that will help you steer clear of trouble:

TravelTradeExchange is not for pornography or sexually explicit content. If this describes your story, even if it's a story of yourself, don't post it on TravelTradeExchange. Also, be advised that we work closely with law enforcement and we report child exploitation.

Don't post stories describing bad stuff like animal abuse, drug abuse, under-age drinking and smoking, or bomb making.

TravelTradeExchange is not a shock site. Don't post gross-out stories of accidents, dead bodies or similar things intended to shock or disgust.

Respect copyright. Only upload stories that you made or that you are authorized to use. This means don't upload stories you didn't make, or use content in your stories that someone else owns the copyright to, such as music tracks, snippets of copyrighted programs, or stories made by other users, without necessary authorizations.

We encourage free speech and defend everyone's right to express unpopular points of view. But we don't permit hate speech (speech which attacks or demeans a group based on race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, and sexual orientation/gender identity).

Things like predatory behavior, stalking, threats, harassment, intimidation, invading privacy, revealing other peoples' personal information, and inciting others to commit violent acts or to violate the Terms of Use are taken very seriously. Anyone caught doing these things may be permanently banned from TravelTradeExchange.

Everyone hates spam. Don't create misleading descriptions, tags, titles or thumbnails in order to increase views. It's not okay to post large amounts of unwanted or repetitive content, including comments and private messages.

Please take these rules seriously and take them to heart. Don't try to look for loopholes or try to lawyer your way around the guidelines - just understand them and try to respect the spirit in which they were created.

TravelTradeExchange is for the Community

Remember that this is your community! Each and every user of TravelTradeExchange makes the site what it is, so don't be afraid to dig in and get involved!

Have fun with the site. There's a lot to see here, and lots of folks making amazing stuff - one of them might be you! Equipment's getting cheaper and easier to use all the time, so dive in and enjoy.

Let folks know what you think. Feedback's part of the experience, and when done with respect, can be a great way to make friends, share stories, and make your time on TravelTradeExchange richer. So leave comments, rate stories, make your own responses to stories that affect you, enter contests of interest - there's a lot going on and a lot of ways to participate.

You may not like everything you read or hear. Some of the content here may offend you - if you find that it violates our Terms of Use, then click the button that says "Flag" under the story you're watching to submit it for review by TravelTradeExchange staff. If it doesn't, then consider just clicking on something else - why waste time reading or listening to stories you don't like?

That's it! Thanks for reading!

- The TravelTradeExchange Team

1. Your Acceptance

By using or visiting the TravelTradeExchange website or any TravelTradeExchange products, software, data feeds, and services provided to you on, from, or through the TravelTradeExchange website (collectively the "Service") you signify your agreement to (1) these terms and conditions (the "Terms of Use"), (2) TravelTradeExchange's privacy notice, found at http://www.traveltradeexchange.com/privacy and incorporated herein by reference, and (3) TravelTradeExchange's Community Guidelines, found at http://www.traveltradeexchange/community_guidelines and also incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to any of these terms, the TravelTradeExchange privacy notice, or the Community Guidelines, please do not use the Service.

Although we may attempt to notify you when major changes are made to these Terms of Use, you should periodically review the most up-to-date version http://www.traveltradeexchange/terms). TravelTradeExchange may, in its sole discretion, modify or revise these Terms of Service and policies at any time, and you agree to be bound by such modifications or revisions. Nothing in these Terms of Service shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits.

2. Service

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Service, including users who are also contributors of Content on the Service. “Content” includes the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, stories, advertisements, audiovisual combinations, interactive features and other materials you may view on, access through, or contribute to the Service. The Service includes all aspects of TravelTradeExchange, including but not limited to all products, software and services offered via the TravelTradeExchange website, such as the TravelTradeExchange, advertisements, database, stories, channels, and other applications.

The Service may contain links to third party websites that are not owned or controlled by TravelTradeExchange. TravelTradeExchange has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites. In addition, TravelTradeExchange will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Service, you expressly relieve TravelTradeExchange from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.

Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when you leave the Service and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website that you visit.

3. TravelTradeExchange Accounts

In order to access some features of the Service, you will have to create a TravelTradeExchange account. You may never use another's account without permission. When creating your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure. You must notify TravelTradeExchange immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

Although TravelTradeExchange will not be liable for your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account, you may be liable for the losses of TravelTradeExchange or others due to such unauthorized use.

4. General Use of the Service—Permissions and Restrictions

TravelTradeExchange hereby grants you permission to access and use the Service as set forth in these Terms of Service, provided that:

You agree not to distribute in any medium any part of the Service or the Content without TravelTradeExchange's prior written authorization, unless TravelTradeExchange makes available the means for such distribution through functionality offered by the Service. You agree not to alter or modify any part of the Service.

You agree not to access Content through any technology or means other than explicitly authorized means TravelTradeExchange may designate.

Except where provided by Travel Trade Exchange in its services and advertising listings, You agree not to use the Service for any of the following commercial uses unless you obtain TravelTradeExchange's prior written approval:

the sale of access to the Service;

the sale of advertising, sponsorships, or promotions placed on or within the Service or Content; or

the sale of advertising, sponsorships, or promotions on any page of an ad-enabled blog or website containing Content delivered via the Service, unless other material not obtained from TravelTradeExchange appears on the same page and is of sufficient value to be the basis for such sales.

Prohibited commercial uses do not include:

uploading an original Story to TravelTradeExchange, or maintaining an original post on TravelTradeExchange, to promote your business or artistic enterprise;

showing TravelTradeExchange Stories through the website on an ad-enabled blog or website, subject to the advertising restrictions set forth above in Section 4.D; or

any use that TravelTradeExchange expressly authorizes in writing

Posting to exchange noncomercial services with other travelers where provided for;

Posting of commercial services where provided for.

You agree not to use or launch any automated system, including without limitation, "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," that accesses the Service in a manner that sends more request messages to the TravelTradeExchange servers in a given period of time than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional on-line web browser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, TravelTradeExchange grants the operators of public search engines permission to use spiders to copy materials from the site for the sole purpose of and solely to the extent necessary for creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such materials. TravelTradeExchange reserves the right to revoke these exceptions either generally or in specific cases. You agree not to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information, including account names, from the Service, nor to use the communication systems provided by the Service (e.g., comments, email) for any commercial solicitation purposes. You agree not to solicit, for commercial purposes, any users of the Service with respect to their Content.

In your use of the Service, you will comply with all applicable laws.

TravelTradeExchange reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

5. Your Use of Content

In addition to the general restrictions above, the following restrictions and conditions apply specifically to your use of Content.

The Content on the Service, and the trademarks, service marks and logos ("Marks") on the Service, are owned by or licensed to TravelTradeExchange, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under the law.

Content is provided to you AS IS. You may access Content for your information and personal use solely as intended through the provided functionality of the Service and as permitted under these Terms of Service. You shall not download any Content unless you see a “download” or similar link displayed by TravelTradeExchange on the Service for that Content. You shall not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any Content for any other purposes without the prior written consent of TravelTradeExchange or the respective licensors of the Content. TravelTradeExchange and its licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted in and to the Service and the Content.

You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Service or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Service or the Content therein.

You understand that when using the Service, you will be exposed to Content from a variety of sources, and that TravelTradeExchange is not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of or relating to such Content. You further understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed to Content that is inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against TravelTradeExchange with respect thereto, and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, agree to indemnify and hold harmless TravelTradeExchange, its owners, operators, affiliates, licensors, and licensees to the fullest extent allowed by law regarding all matters related to your use of the Service.

6. Your Content and Conduct

As a TravelTradeExchange account holder you may submit Content to the Service, including Stories, advertisements where provided for, and user comments. You understand that TravelTradeExchange does not guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any Content you submit.

You shall be solely responsible for your own Content and the consequences of submitting and publishing your Content on the Service. You affirm, represent, and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish Content you submit; and you license to TravelTradeExchange all patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to such Content for publication on the Service pursuant to these Terms of Service.

For clarity, you retain all of your ownership rights in your Content. However, by submitting Content to TravelTradeExchange, you hereby grant TravelTradeExchange a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicenseable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the Content in connection with the Service and TravelTradeExchange's (and its successors' and affiliates') business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Service (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels. You also hereby grant each user of the Service a non-exclusive license to access your Content through the Service, and to use, reproduce, distribute, display and perform such Content as permitted through the functionality of the Service and under these Terms of Service. The above licenses granted by you in Story Content you submit to the Service terminate within a commercially reasonable time after you remove or delete your Stories from the Service. You understand and agree, however, that TravelTradeExchange may retain, but not display, distribute, or perform, server copies of your Stories that have been removed or deleted. The above licenses granted by you in user comments you submit are perpetual and irrevocable.

You further agree that Content you submit to the Service will not contain third party copyrighted material, or material that is subject to other third party proprietary rights, unless you have permission from the rightful owner of the material or you are otherwise legally entitled to post the material and to grant TravelTradeExchange all of the license rights granted herein.

You further agree that you will not submit to the Service any Content or other material that is contrary to the TravelTradeExchange Community Guidelines, which may be updated from time to time, or contrary to applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

TravelTradeExchange does not endorse any Content submitted to the Service by any user or other licensor, or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and TravelTradeExchange expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with Content. TravelTradeExchange does not permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights on the Service, and TravelTradeExchange will remove all Content if properly notified that such Content infringes on another's intellectual property rights. TravelTradeExchange reserves the right to remove Content without prior notice.

7. Account Termination Policy

TravelTradeExchange will terminate a user's access to the Service if, under appropriate circumstances, the user is determined to be a repeat infringer.

TravelTradeExchange reserves the right to decide whether Content violates these Terms of Service for reasons other than copyright infringement, such as, but not limited to, pornography, obscenity, or excessive length. TravelTradeExchange may at any time, without prior notice and in its sole discretion, remove such Content and/or terminate a user's account for submitting such material in violation of these Terms of Service.

8. Digital Millennium Copyright Act

If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any Content infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for further detail):

A physical signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;

Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;

Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail;

A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and

A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

TravelTradeExchange's designated Copyright Agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement is: Copyright Agent, TravelTradeExchange, 275 E S Temple, Suite 203, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. For clarity, only DMCA notices should go to the Copyright Agent; any other feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications should be directed to TravelTradeExchange customer service. You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with all of the requirements of this Section 5(D), your DMCA notice may not be valid.


Counter-Notice. If you believe that your Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material in your Content, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information to the Copyright Agent:

Your physical signature;

Identification of the Content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the Content appeared before it was removed or disabled;

A statement that you have a good faith belief that the Content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the Content; and

Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

If a counter-notice is received by the Copyright Agent, TravelTradeExchange may send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing that person that it may replace the removed Content or cease disabling it in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the Content provider, member or user, the removed Content may be replaced, or access to it restored, in 10 to 14 business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at TravelTradeExchange's sole discretion.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRAVELTRADEEXCHANGE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF. TRAVELTRADEEXCHANGE MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS SITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICES, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVICES, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICES. TRAVELTRADEEXCHANGE DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES OR ANY HYPERLINKED SERVICES OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND TRAVELTRADEEXCHANGE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL TRAVELTRADEEXCHANGE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SERVICES, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVICES, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT TRAVELTRADEEXCHANGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONTENT OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.

The Service is controlled and offered by TravelTradeExchange from its facilities in the United States of America. TravelTradeExchange makes no representations that the Service is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the Service from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.

11. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless TravelTradeExchange, its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Service; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Service; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your Content caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the Service.

12. Ability to Accept Terms of Service

You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service. In any case, you affirm that you are over the age of 13, as the Service is not intended for children under 13. If you are under 13 years of age, then please do not use the Service. There are lots of other great web sites for you. Talk to your parents about what sites are appropriate for you.

13. Assignment

These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by TravelTradeExchange without restriction.

14. General

You agree that: (i) the Service shall be deemed solely based in Utah; and (ii) the Service shall be deemed a passive website that does not give rise to personal jurisdiction over TravelTradeExchange, either specific or general, in jurisdictions other than Utah. These Terms of Service shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Utah, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and TravelTradeExchange that arises in whole or in part from the Service shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in Salt Lake County, Utah. These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Notice at http://www.traveltradeexchange.com/privacy and any other legal notices published by TravelTradeExchange on the Service, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and TravelTradeExchange concerning the Service. If any provision of these Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term of this these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and TravelTradeExchange's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. TravelTradeExchange reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time and without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service for any changes. Your use of the Service following any amendment of these Terms of Service will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms. YOU AND TRAVELTRADEEXCHANGE AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

Dated: October 22, 2010