TERMS OF USE
Last updated: September 2026
These Terms of Use govern your use of theworldlocals.com and any content made available through The World Locals.
By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
The World Locals is operated by Charles John Gaffney, trading as The World Locals, in the United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, contact hello@theworldlocals.com.
ABOUT THE WORLD LOCALS
The World Locals is an independent travel publication providing travel guides, recommendations, itineraries, inspiration and other destination-related content.
Our content is intended to help readers discover destinations, understand them better and make more informed decisions about how they travel.
The information available on The World Locals is provided for general informational and editorial purposes only.
USING THE WEBSITE
You may access and use The World Locals for lawful, personal and non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to use the website:
in any way that breaks applicable law or regulation
for fraudulent, harmful or unlawful purposes
in a way that could damage, disable or interfere with the website
to attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or related systems
to distribute malware, malicious code or other harmful material
to falsely represent an association with The World Locals
to systematically copy, extract, scrape or reproduce substantial parts of the website without permission
to use our content for commercial purposes without appropriate permission
We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect The World Locals, its users or its content.
OUR CONTENT
Unless otherwise stated, the articles, written content, branding, graphics and other original material published on The World Locals are owned by, or licensed for use by, The World Locals.
Copyright protection in the UK generally arises automatically when qualifying original work is created, including written web content and photography. (GOV.UK)
You may:
read and access our content for personal use
share links to articles and pages
quote limited extracts where legally permitted and appropriately attributed
You may not, without prior written permission:
reproduce entire articles or substantial portions of our content
republish our content on another website, publication, newsletter or platform
commercially exploit our content
reproduce or use our branding in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation
remove copyright or attribution notices
create a competing content database or publication by systematically extracting our material
Nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict any use that is permitted by applicable copyright law.
UK copyright law includes certain exceptions, such as limited uses for criticism, review, research and reporting, depending on the circumstances. (GOV.UK)
If you would like permission to reproduce or license The World Locals content, contact hello@theworldlocals.com.
CONTRIBUTOR AND THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
Some content on The World Locals may include material supplied by contributors, photographers, partners or other third parties.
Ownership of that material may remain with the original creator or rights holder.
You must not assume that all third-party material appearing on The World Locals is available for reuse.
Where appropriate, we seek to use third-party content with permission, under licence or in accordance with applicable law.
ACCURACY OF TRAVEL INFORMATION
We aim to provide accurate, helpful and up-to-date travel information.
However, travel information can change quickly and without notice.
This may include:
opening hours
prices
menus
accommodation details
tour availability
transport schedules
local regulations
entry requirements
visa requirements
attraction access
business closures
safety information
weather or environmental conditions
Although we make reasonable efforts to keep our content accurate, we cannot guarantee that every piece of information will remain complete, accurate or current at the time you rely on it.
You should verify important information directly with the relevant official authority, business, accommodation provider, transport operator or other appropriate source before travelling or making a booking.
TRAVEL DECISIONS
Travel inherently involves personal judgement and circumstances that vary from one traveller to another.
The World Locals does not provide legal, immigration, medical, financial or professional safety advice.
Content on the website should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an appropriate professional or official authority where such advice is needed.
You remain responsible for decisions relating to your own travel, including:
destination choices
bookings
insurance
visas and entry requirements
health requirements
personal safety
transport arrangements
financial decisions
compliance with local laws and regulations
RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPINIONS
Our guides and recommendations reflect our editorial judgement, research, experiences and available information at the time of publication.
Travel experiences are subjective.
A hotel, restaurant, neighbourhood, attraction or experience that we recommend may not suit every traveller.
Recommendations should therefore be considered alongside your own preferences, requirements and circumstances.
We may update, change or remove recommendations where appropriate.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The World Locals contains links to websites and services operated by third parties.
These may include:
hotels and accommodation providers
restaurants and bars
tour operators
airlines
transport providers
booking platforms
tourism organisations
affiliate partners
other travel-related websites
These links are provided for convenience and additional information.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, content, security, pricing, policies or practices.
When you visit a third-party website, your use of that website is governed by its own terms, privacy policy and other applicable policies.
A link from The World Locals does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of every product, service, statement or practice offered by that third party.
AFFILIATE LINKS AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Some links on The World Locals are affiliate links.
If you click one of these links and make a qualifying booking or purchase, The World Locals may receive a commission.
This does not normally increase the price you pay.
We may also work with tourism organisations, hotels, travel brands, experience providers and other commercial partners through arrangements including:
sponsored content
hosted stays
complimentary experiences
affiliate partnerships
advertising
destination campaigns
other commercial collaborations
Where appropriate, commercial relationships are disclosed to readers.
Our approach to affiliate links, partnerships and editorial independence is explained in our Editorial & Commercial Disclosure.
BOOKINGS AND PURCHASES
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, The World Locals does not itself provide or fulfil accommodation, flights, tours, transport, tickets or other third-party travel services featured on the website.
When you make a booking or purchase through a third-party provider, your contract is normally with that provider rather than The World Locals.
You are responsible for reviewing the provider's:
terms and conditions
cancellation policy
refund policy
pricing
availability
insurance requirements
booking conditions
The World Locals is not responsible for the performance of third-party travel providers or for disputes arising directly between you and a third-party provider.
PRICES AND AVAILABILITY
Prices, availability and offers displayed or referenced on The World Locals may change at any time.
Third-party providers determine their own pricing and availability.
We cannot guarantee that a price, deal or availability shown in an article or through a third-party tool will still be available when you visit the relevant provider.
You should confirm the final price and terms directly with the relevant provider before completing a transaction.
USER SUBMISSIONS
If you contact The World Locals, submit feedback, suggest a correction or provide other material to us, you confirm that you have the right to provide that material.
You must not knowingly send us:
unlawful content
malicious software
material that infringes another person's rights
misleading or fraudulent information
Unless otherwise agreed, submitting an idea, recommendation or suggestion does not give you ownership of any later editorial content we independently create on the same or a similar subject.
Personal information submitted to us is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
We aim to keep The World Locals available and functioning properly.
However, we do not guarantee that the website will always be:
continuously available
uninterrupted
free from errors
free from bugs or technical problems
We may update, suspend or change all or part of the website at any time, including for maintenance, security or editorial reasons.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
To the extent permitted by law, The World Locals is not responsible for losses arising solely from:
reliance on travel information that has changed after publication
actions or omissions of third-party providers
third-party websites
travel disruptions
cancellations
price changes
unavailable services
decisions made based on general editorial content
technical problems outside our reasonable control
Nothing in these Terms affects any rights that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.
SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to operate and maintain the website securely.
However, we cannot guarantee that websites or online services will always be completely free from viruses, malware or other security threats.
You are responsible for using appropriate security measures on your own devices and systems.
You must not knowingly attempt to introduce malicious code or interfere with the security or operation of The World Locals.
PRIVACY AND COOKIES
Your use of The World Locals is also subject to our:
These explain how we collect and use personal information and how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website.
CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE
We may change, update or remove website content at any time.
We are not obliged to keep historical articles, recommendations, guides or other information available indefinitely.
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect:
changes to The World Locals
changes to the services we provide
changes to our commercial activities
changes in applicable law
updates to our website or technology
When we make changes, we will update the Last updated date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after updated Terms are published will be subject to the version then in effect.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising from them are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction, subject to any rights you may have under applicable consumer law to bring proceedings elsewhere.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, copyright permissions or the use of The World Locals content, please contact:
The World Locals
Charles John Gaffney, trading as The World Locals
Email: hello@theworldlocals.com
Website: theworldlocals.com
United Kingdom