Terms and Conditions
Effective as of 01 June 2025
Welcome to Gaea Discoveries. By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept all terms and conditions stated herein, please discontinue use of the website.
1. Definitions
“You”, “User” refers to the individual accessing the website.
“We”, “Us”, “Our”, or “Gaea Discoveries” refers to the website owner and its affiliates.
“Services” include travel consultancy, travel content, and affiliate-linked hotel booking via third parties (e.g., Hoperfy).
2. Use of Website
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. You agree:
Not to use this site for any illegal purpose;
Not to copy or redistribute our materials without permission;
To provide accurate information when contacting us.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, Gaea Discoveries and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights for material on this site. All rights are reserved. You may use the website for personal purposes only and must not:
Republish, sell, or duplicate site content;
Use our logo or branding without permission;
Redistribute any content unless explicitly allowed.
4. User Content and Comments
Parts of this website may allow users to post comments. These do not reflect the opinions of Gaea Discoveries. We reserve the right to remove any content deemed inappropriate.
By posting comments, you warrant that:
You own the rights to your comment or have necessary permissions;
Comments do not violate any law or third-party rights;
Comments are not offensive, defamatory, or spam;
You grant Gaea Discoveries a non-exclusive license to use and edit your comments.
5. Cookies
This site uses cookies. By using Gaea Discoveries, you consent to our use of necessary and optional cookies.
Required Cookies are essential for website functionality and do not require consent.
Optional Cookies (e.g., for analytics and marketing) can be accepted or declined.
Cookies may also be placed by third-party services (e.g., embedded video or booking engines). See our Privacy Policy for more details.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
This website participates in affiliate programs, including but not limited to Hoperfy. Clicking on an affiliate link may generate a commission for us, at no additional cost to you. We only promote products we believe are valuable and relevant to our users.
7. Hyperlinking to Our Content
The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:
Government agencies, search engines, news organizations;
Online directories using standard linking practices.
Other link requests may be considered. All links must:
Not be misleading or deceptive;
Not falsely imply endorsement or sponsorship;
Fit within the context of the linking party's website.
We may request removal of any link at any time. You agree to comply promptly.
8. Content Liability
We are not responsible for content appearing on third-party websites linking to or from our website. You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising out of your website or content that links to us.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by UK law:
We do not guarantee the accuracy or availability of the website or third-party services;
We are not liable for any damages (direct or indirect) resulting from use of the website or reliance on its content;
We are not liable for delays, disruptions, or failures by third-party services (including Hoperfy).
This limitation does not exclude liability for death, personal injury, or fraud.
10. Reservation of Rights
We reserve the right to:
Modify or remove content at any time;
Deny access to any user for any reason;
Update these Terms and Conditions without notice. Continued use implies agreement to updated terms.
11. Privacy Policy
What We Collect:
Name, email address (if submitted via forms);
IP address, location data (via analytics);
Preferences and user behavior (via cookies).
How We Use It:
To respond to enquiries;
To provide personalised travel recommendations;
To improve website performance.
Legal Grounds:
Consent (e.g., email signups);
Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics);
Legal compliance (e.g., security requirements).
Data Sharing:
We do not sell your data. We may share limited data with:
Service providers (e.g., email platforms);
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics);
Affiliates (e.g., Hoperfy) when you use a booking link.
Data Retention:
We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or comply with legal requirements.
Your Rights:
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Request access to your data;
Request corrections or deletion;
Object to processing;
Withdraw consent;
Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office).
For more, see our full Privacy Policy (or contact us at Julia at gaea-discoveries.com).
12. Disclaimer
All services are offered “as is.” Gaea Discoveries provides general information only and does not guarantee the suitability of any hotel or travel option listed. We are not a travel agent or tour operator.
13. Bookings and Refunds via Third Parties
Gaea Discoveries does not directly process or manage any bookings. All travel bookings, including hotel reservations made through this website, are handled by third-party providers such as Hoperfy via affiliate links.
By making a booking through one of these affiliate links, you are entering into a direct contractual relationship with the third-party provider. Therefore:
All refunds, cancellations, changes, and disputes must be handled in accordance with the terms and conditions of the third-party provider;
Gaea Discoveries is not responsible for the fulfilment, modification, or refund of any services booked through third-party platforms;
Users are advised to carefully review the third-party’s cancellation and refund policy before completing a booking.
If you experience issues with a booking, you must contact the third-party provider directly using the customer service details provided on their platform.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes will be handled in UK courts unless otherwise required by law.
If you have questions regarding these terms, please contact:
Julia@gaea-discoveries.com
Gaea Discoveries, London, UK