Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: January 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of michiganecotravel.com (the "Site"), operated by Michigan Eco Travel ("MET," "we," "us"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms.

Use of the Site

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Site to:

Intellectual Property

The content on this Site, including editorial text, the Great Lakes Stewardship Standard criteria, tier designations, and the MET brand, is owned by or licensed to Michigan Eco Travel and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You may link to our pages and quote brief excerpts for commentary or educational purposes with attribution.

Affiliate Relationships

We earn commissions on purchases made through affiliate links on our Eco Gear pages. Our editorial decisions are made independently of these commercial relationships. See our Standards page for our conflict-of-interest policy.

Editorial Content and Accuracy

Our editorial content represents our judgment based on information available at the time of publication. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we do not warrant that all information is complete, current, or error-free. A listing on MET is an editorial judgment, not an endorsement, guarantee, or certification.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or accuracy. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement beyond our editorial coverage of that operator or brand.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Michigan Eco Travel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any content published here. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed $100.

Verification Applications

Submitting a verification application does not guarantee listing. We reserve the right to accept, decline, or tier any application in our editorial discretion. Submission of false or misleading documentation may result in permanent disqualification.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Traverse City, Michigan, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: hello@michiganecotravel.com