TERMS & CONDITIONS
Last updated: 17/11/2025
- ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
The Globalist (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a boutique travel media website. We publish editorial content about hotels, neighbourhoods and destinations and link out to third-party booking partners via standard and affiliate links.
Website: The Globalist
Contact email: globalistguide@gmail.com
By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
- EDITORIAL CONTENT ONLY – NO DIRECT BOOKINGS
We do not operate as a travel agency, tour operator, hotel, or booking platform.
– We do not take reservations, handle payments or issue confirmations.
– All bookings are made directly with third-party providers (e.g., Booking.com, Expedia, hotels, airlines, experience companies).
– Any contract for accommodation, transport or services is between you and the relevant provider, not The Globalist.
Our role is purely editorial and informational.
- AFFILIATE LINKS AND COMMISSIONS
Some of the links on our website are affiliate links. This means:
– If you click a partner link (for example Booking.com or Expedia, often via affiliate networks such as CJ or Awin) and make a booking or purchase, we may earn a commission.
– This commission comes at no extra cost to you.
– Our editorial opinions are our own and are not sold to partners; however, we may choose which properties or links to feature at our discretion.
We do not control, and are not responsible for, the services, policies or actions of any third-party partner.
- INFORMATION, PRICES AND AVAILABILITY
We aim to keep information accurate and up to date, but:
– Hotel details, facilities, prices, taxes, availability and policies can change at any time.
– Photos and descriptions are for general guidance only and may not show the exact room or configuration you receive.
– We cannot guarantee the completeness, reliability or timeliness of any information on our site or on linked third-party sites.
You are responsible for checking the current details, terms and conditions on the booking partner’s website before you book.
- NO WARRANTY; USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
– We do not make any warranties or representations of any kind (express or implied) about the website, its content or any services mentioned.
– We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
Your use of the website and reliance on any information is entirely at your own risk.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Globalist and its owners, employees, contributors and partners will not be liable for:
– any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages,
– any loss of profits, revenue, contracts, data, goodwill, or opportunities,
arising out of or in connection with:
– your use of or inability to use the website,
– your reliance on any content on the website, or
– any booking or transaction you make with a third party reached via our links.
If we are found liable for any claim, our total liability will be limited to the amount (if any) you paid us directly for using the website in the 12 months before the claim.
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise stated:
– All text, design, logos, images (excluding third-party or hotel-supplied images), and other content on the website are owned or licensed by The Globalist.
– You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use only.
You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, sell, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our prior written permission, except as allowed by applicable law (for example, fair use).
Third-party trademarks, logos and images remain the property of their respective owners.
- ACCEPTABLE USE
You agree not to:
– Use the site for any unlawful purpose.
– Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site or its servers.
– Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the site (for example via hacking, scraping at unreasonable scale, or introducing malware).
– Use any automated system (including bots, crawlers or scripts) to access or copy large portions of the site without our prior written consent, other than standard search engine indexing.
We may restrict or terminate your access to the website if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.
- THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website contains links to third-party sites and services, including hotel booking platforms and other travel resources.
We do not control and are not responsible for:
– the content, accuracy, terms, privacy policies or practices of any third-party website,
– the quality, safety, legality or availability of any goods or services offered there.
Following any link from our site to a third party is at your own risk. Please review the terms and policies of any third-party site you use.
- PRIVACY
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
Privacy Policy: https://globalistguide.com/privacy-policy/
- GOVERNING LAW
These Terms & Conditions and any dispute or claim relating to them or to your use of the website are governed by the laws of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules.
You agree that the courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India will have exclusive jurisdiction, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
- CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update or revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
– The “Last updated” date at the top will be changed when we do so.
– Your continued use of the site after changes become effective will mean you accept the updated Terms.
If you do not agree with any updated Terms, you should stop using the website.
- CONTACT
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Email: globalistguide@gmail.com
Postal address: The Globalist, 67B, Nepean Sea Rd, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400006