Welcome to TravelAndTours.co (“the Website”), an online travel information platform owned and operated by D’Palawan Travel and Tours (“we”, “us”, “our”), a duly registered local travel agency based in Palawan, Philippines. The Website serves as an informational resource that offers travel guides, destination insights, tourism-related articles, and general reference material intended to assist travelers in planning trips and understanding various destinations worldwide. All information provided on the Website is meant for general informational purposes only and should not be used to substitue professional, official, or authoritative guidance.
By accessing, browsing, or using the Website or any of its features—including reading articles, submitting inquiries, interacting with embedded content, or availing services of D’Palawan Travel and Tours through this platform—you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use. Additionally, you agree to comply with and be bound by our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, General Disclosure, Affiliate Dislcosure, and Refund Policy, which collectively form part of these Terms and govern your use of the Website. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms or related policies, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately. Continued use constitutes ongoing acceptance of all policies and amendments made hereafter. If there are any conflicting provisions, or you find any povisions not clear, you MUST contact us first before availing any services.
1. General Nature of the Website
The Website provides travel-related content, including but not limited to destination guides, travel tips, cultural overviews, tourist attraction summaries, logistical insights, itineraries, and general travel advice. This also provides tour packages and individual tours that can be availed directly from D’Palawan Travel and Tours of through afilliate program providers. Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure that information posted is accurate, timely, and reliable at the time of publication, the travel and tourism industry is inherently fluid. Changes to travel conditions, regulations, availability, and pricing may occur without notice.
Therefore, prices, schedules, itineraries, tour inclusions, transportation availability, government requirements, hotel rates, seasonal advisories, and other travel-related information may change at any time without prior notice. The Website makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or current relevance of its content. Users are encouraged to verify all important details directly with relevant establishments, official tourism offices, airlines, transportation providers, tour operators, hotels, or government agencies before making travel decisions or financial commitments.
All information on the Website is provided strictly for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice, medical advice, professional travel consultation, safety instruction, or any form of professional service. You acknowledge that reliance on any information on the Website is entirely at your own risk.
2. Ownership and Scope of Operations
TravelAndTours.co is owned and operated by D’Palawan Travel and Tours, which offers travel arrangements including tours, accommodations, transportation, and packaged services. These travel arrangements may incorporate services provided by independent third-party operators such as hotels, vans, boats, tour operators, local drivers, local guides, and other tourism-related providers.
We select reputable and established partner providers to the best of our ability; however, all services included in a booked package are owned, controlled, and operated by their respective providers. Their internal policies, personnel, equipment, operating procedures, schedules, and service quality standards are not under our direct control. We act only as an arranger and coordinator of travel services unless stated otherwise.
3. Third-Party Services and Limitation of Liability
By booking or engaging in travel services arranged through D’Palawan Travel and Tours, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Independent third-party providers are solely responsible for the execution of their respective services.
- We do not guarantee the performance, reliability, safety standards, punctuality, or service quality of third-party operators.
- We shall not be liable for any accident, injury, loss, damage, delay, cancellation, natural event, force majeure incident, operational decision, or negligence caused by third-party service providers or arising from services outside our direct control.
- All concerns regarding refunds, claims, complaints, or disputes relating to services rendered by third-party providers must be addressed directly with the responsible provider.
We may assist in facilitating communication between you and the third-party provider; however, such assistance is not an assumption of responsibility or liability.
4. Accuracy of Travel Information
The Website may include travel information that becomes outdated without our knowledge due to the constantly changing nature of tourism and local regulations. This includes:
- Government requirements and entry policies
- Transportation schedules and operational routes
- Tour availability, inclusions, and conditions
- Hotel prices, availability, and inclusions
- Entrance fees and local tourism advisories
- Weather patterns and seasonal conditions
The Website does not guarantee continuous updating of all content. We strongly advise users to independently verify all essential information prior to travel.
5. Affiliate Links, Advertising, and Sponsored Content
The Website may feature affiliate links, direct advertisements, or sponsored content. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
We do not control, operate, or endorse third-party retailers, partners, or advertisers. Their products, services, refunds, warranties, and customer support policies are entirely their responsibility. Any issues arising from an affiliate purchase must be raised directly with the merchant or service provider.
6. Contact Forms, Personal Data Collection, and User Communication
6.1 General Contact Inquiries
When you contact us through the Website’s forms, we may collect information such as your name, email address, message, and any details you voluntarily provide (e.g., travel dates, number of persons joining, preferred tours, mobile number). This information is used solely for communication and coordination purposes.
6.2 Booking-Related Inquiries
For travel service quotations or arrangement requests, additional information may be required to process your inquiry accurately. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties except where required by law or necessary to fulfill your service request.
6.3 Data Retention and Deletion Requests
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose, or for up to ten (10) years, whichever is longer, unless a longer period is mandated by law. Users may request deletion of their personal data through our General Contact Form. Requests will be honored subject to legal and administrative requirements.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on the Website, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, images, photographs, logos, and designs, is the intellectual property of TravelAndTours.co unless otherwise specified. Unauthorized reproduction, copying, distribution, modification, republication, or commercial exploitation of any content is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.
Users may share article links provided that proper credit is given and content is not altered or misrepresented.
8. User-Generated Content
8.1 Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser information, to aid in spam detection. A hashed version of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service for profile verification.
8.2 Uploaded Media
If you upload images to the Website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from posted images.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies to store user preferences and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may store login details, display settings, and form information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some functionalities of the Website may not operate properly if cookies are disabled.
10. Embedded External Content
The Website may include embedded content such as maps, videos, or third-party posts. Such embedded content behaves as though the user is browsing the external website directly. External websites may collect data, use cookies, and track user interactions according to their own privacy policies. We do not control or assume responsibility for external content or its data practices.
11. Data Retention and User Rights
Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to support automated spam detection and comment moderation. Users with registered accounts (if applicable) may view and edit their personal information at any time, except for their username. You may request deletion of your stored data, subject to any legal obligations requiring its retention.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the following:
- The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of Website content
- Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation of the Website
- The reliability or performance of third-party services referenced on the Website
Your use of the Website and your reliance on its content are entirely at your own risk.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, D’Palawan Travel and Tours shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including but not limited to loss of income, data, opportunities, property, or personal injury resulting from:
- Your use of or inability to use the Website
- Errors, omissions, or outdated information published on the Website
- Acts or omissions of third-party service providers
- Events beyond our control, including natural disasters and operational decisions of third parties
14. Modifications to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your agreement to the updated Terms.
15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where D’Palawan Travel and Tours is legally registered. In the event of a dispute, users agree to first attempt resolution directly with us. Unresolved disputes shall be handled in accordance with applicable local laws.
16. Agreement to Service-Specific Terms and Conditions
By booking, purchasing, reserving, or availing any travel package, tour, transportation arrangement, accommodation booking, or any other service facilitated by D’Palawan Travel and Tours, you expressly acknowledge and agree that such services may be governed by their own individual terms and conditions, separate from and in addition to these Website Terms of Use.
These service-specific terms may include, but are not limited to:
- Booking requirements and lead times
- Payment schedules, deadlines, and accepted payment methods
- Cancellation, refund, and rebooking policies
- Inclusions and exclusions of each tour or package
- Safety guidelines, age or health requirements, and participation rules
- Policies imposed by third-party hotels, transport operators, and tour providers
- Documentation or identification requirements
By availing any service from D’Palawan Travel and Tours, you agree to review, understand, and be bound by the specific terms that apply to that service or package. These separate terms shall apply concurrently with these Terms of Use. In the event of any conflict, the service-specific terms shall prevail for matters relating directly to the purchased service.
17. Relationship with Other Policies
These Terms of Use form part of a unified set of policies governing your use of the Website. Users are encouraged to review the following internal policy pages, all of which form part of this Agreement: Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Disclosure, and Refund Policy.
18. Contact Information
For questions, clarifications, concerns, or data deletion requests, please contact us through our General Contact Us Form at: travelandtours.co/contact-us.
We are committed to providing transparent, quality service. Your continued use of this Website or engagement with the services of D’Palawan Travel and Tours signifies that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use, along with all policies referenced herein.