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Terms of Service
Last updated: March 2026
Welcome to Camino Koala. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using Camino Koala (“the Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use the Service.
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email.
2. Account Registration & Responsibilities
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. When you register, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information (name and email address)
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account
You must be at least 16 years of age to create an account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use Camino Koala only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorised purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data without permission
- Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
- Use the Service to send unsolicited communications or spam
4. Intellectual Property
All content on Camino Koala — including text, graphics, logos, maps, images, stage guides, gear reviews, and software — is the property of Camino Koala or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view and share our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
Map data is provided by Mapbox and is subject to Mapbox's own terms of service. Trail data is compiled from publicly available sources and our own research.
5. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure
Camino Koala contains links to third-party websites and services, including accommodation booking platforms (such as Booking.com). Some of these links are affiliate links — if you make a booking through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
6. Trail Information & Limitation of Liability
Important: The information provided on Camino Koala — including stage guides, distances, elevation profiles, trail conditions, and accommodation details — is for general guidance and planning purposes only. It does not constitute professional safety advice.
Trail conditions change due to weather, construction, and natural events. Distances and timings are approximate. You are responsible for your own safety when hiking, and should:
- Verify current trail conditions before and during your journey
- Carry appropriate gear and supplies for the conditions
- Consult local authorities or trail organisations for up-to-date safety information
- Make your own judgements about whether conditions are safe for walking
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Camino Koala and its team shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service or reliance on the information provided, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or financial loss.
7. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to Camino Koala (such as reviews, comments, or photos), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Service. You retain ownership of your content.
You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not infringe the rights of others and does not contain offensive, defamatory, or illegal material. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms.
8. Termination
You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our discretion if you violate these terms or engage in conduct that we consider harmful to the Service or other users.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We will delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. For significant changes, we will notify registered users by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which Camino Koala operates. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation and, if necessary, through the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.
If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, you are entitled to the protections of the mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: hello@caminokoala.com
