Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Travel Buddy Finder ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. What This Service Is

Travel Buddy Finder is a free platform that helps families find travel companions for elderly parents on India-US routes. We provide a bulletin board where users can:

• Post travel plans including dates, routes, and contact information
• Browse other users' travel plans
• Contact other families directly for coordination

We are NOT: A travel agency, booking service, background check service, or guarantor of any arrangements made between users.

3. User Responsibilities

By using Travel Buddy Finder, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information in your trip posts
• Only post travel plans for yourself or family members with their consent
• Understand that your contact information will be visible to logged-in users
• Use the service only for finding legitimate travel companions
• Treat other users with respect and courtesy
• Take full responsibility for any arrangements you make with other users

4. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use Travel Buddy Finder to:

• Spam or harass: Contact users excessively or inappropriately
• Scrape data: Use automated tools to collect user information
• Commercial use: Use contact information for telemarketing, advertising, or sales
• Fraudulent activity: Post false information or impersonate others
• Illegal purposes: Violate any local, state, or federal laws
• Harm others: Threaten, stalk, or abuse other users

Violation of these terms will result in immediate account termination and may be reported to authorities.

5. Contact Information & Privacy

When you post a trip, you voluntarily share your contact information (email and phone) with other logged-in users. By posting, you:

• Consent to your information being visible to authenticated users
• Understand we cannot control how others use your contact information
• Acknowledge you can delete your trips and account at any time
• Agree to our Privacy Policy

6. Account Management

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Travel Buddy Finder is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We do not:

• Verify the identity or background of users
• Guarantee the accuracy of information posted
• Endorse or recommend any specific users or arrangements
• Accept liability for interactions between users
• Guarantee the service will be uninterrupted or error-free

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Travel Buddy Finder and its creators shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the service
• Interactions with other users
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Any travel arrangements or incidents
• Errors or inaccuracies in content

9. User Safety

We strongly recommend:

• Video call with potential companions before travel
• Share your travel plans with family members
• Meet in public areas at airports
• Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, don't proceed
• Report suspicious behavior to us immediately

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

support@travel-buddy-finder.com

Or visit our Contact Us page.