Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using WayMarg — including the trip planner, shared trip links, group polls, or any other feature — you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

2. What WayMarg Is

WayMarg is a travel planning platform that helps users build itineraries, discover curated temple trails, adventure routes, and food journeys, compare travel options, and coordinate trips with others. WayMarg is a planning aid — not a booking platform, not a travel agent, and not a financial service.

3. Beta Service

WayMarg is currently in beta. This means:

• Features may change, be removed, or behave unexpectedly
• Data (including shared trips stored on Firebase) may be lost during updates
• We make no guarantee of uptime, accuracy, or continuity of service
• These terms will evolve as the product matures

4. Shared Trips & Group Planning

When you share a trip using the "Share Trip" or "WhatsApp" button:

• Public by token — a unique link is generated. Anyone with this link can view your trip plan, vote in polls, and respond to "Who's coming?". There is no additional access control.
• You are responsible for who you share the link with. WayMarg is not responsible if a shared link reaches unintended recipients.
• Voter names are voluntary and unverified. Anyone can enter any name when voting — WayMarg does not verify identity.
• Shared data is stored on Firebase Firestore (Google Cloud, India region) and is automatically deleted 90 days after creation. Trip owners can delete shared data immediately via the "Delete shared trip" button.
• Do not share trips containing sensitive personal information (passport numbers, financial account details, home addresses, etc.).

5. Budget Split & UPI Features

The Budget Split and UPI link features are tracking and convenience tools only.

• WayMarg does not process, hold, or transfer any money.
• UPI deep links open your UPI app directly — WayMarg is not a party to any payment.
• WayMarg takes no responsibility for payment disputes between travellers.
• Amounts shown are user-entered estimates — verify independently before making payments.

6. AI Recommendations

WayMarg may use automated systems, including AI services, to help generate itineraries, organize travel information, and provide planning suggestions. These suggestions are provided for convenience and should be independently verified before travel. Suggestions are:

• Suggestions only — not professional travel advice
• Based on publicly available data and may be outdated
• Not verified for safety, accessibility, or current operating status of venues

Always verify important details (opening hours, entry fees, transport availability) independently before travel.

7. Third-Party Listings, Trail & Food Information

WayMarg displays information about restaurants, food vendors, accommodations, activity providers, and adventure or trekking trails. This information is compiled from third-party platforms, official authorities, and publicly available sources for planning and discovery purposes — it is not independently verified by WayMarg in real time, and inclusion in any list or trail is editorial curation, not an endorsement or a guarantee of quality, safety, or experience.

7.1 Trekking & Adventure Trails

Trekking, hiking, and mountain travel are inherently hazardous. Depending on the trail, this can include falls and injury on uneven or exposed terrain, altitude sickness (which can be serious or fatal even for fit individuals), extreme weather, river crossings, landslide and avalanche risk, wildlife encounters, and remoteness with limited mobile coverage or evacuation options.

• Trail difficulty ratings, safety notes, route conditions, permits, and guide requirements are provided for planning only and may be outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate. A recent update date is not a guarantee of current accuracy.
• WayMarg is not a tour operator, guide service, or the official permit-issuing authority for any trail. Always confirm current conditions, permits, fees, and access rules with the relevant official local authority before you travel.
• If you have a pre-existing health condition, consult a doctor before undertaking any strenuous or high-altitude trek. Some trails impose their own mandatory medical or screening requirements independent of WayMarg.
• You assume all risk associated with any trail or route referenced on WayMarg, including risk arising from weather, wildlife, other trail users, or third parties such as guides, teahouse operators, or transport providers.
• Floods, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, and similar events can close or alter a trail without warning to anyone, including the listed authority. WayMarg is not liable for losses, injury, or trip disruption arising from such events.

7.2 Restaurants & Food Listings

Food spots, restaurants, and vendors shown on WayMarg are curated for discovery and inspiration, not verified in real time.

• WayMarg does not inspect, certify, or monitor the food safety, hygiene, or preparation standards of any restaurant, stall, or vendor listed. Use your own judgment when choosing where to eat.
• Prices, menu items, dish availability, and operating hours change often and may not match what's shown. We try to flag known closures, but listings can still be outdated.
• WayMarg does not provide allergen, nutritional, or dietary-safety information. If you have allergies or health conditions, check directly with the vendor before eating.
• Trying street food, small vendors, or unfamiliar dishes carries inherent risk, especially while traveling. Eat at your own discretion.

8. Affiliate Links & Bookings

WayMarg displays booking links to third-party providers (hotels, flights, trains, buses). These are affiliate links marked with ↗. We earn a commission if you complete a booking — at no extra cost to you.

• Booking links are routed through WayMarg's own continuation endpoint before forwarding you to the final provider. This allows us to track anonymous click analytics and maintain provider flexibility. The redirect is transparent — you always arrive at the provider you selected.
• Clicking a booking link takes you to a third-party website. Their terms and privacy policy apply.
• WayMarg is not responsible for bookings made on third-party sites — pricing accuracy, availability, cancellations, or disputes.
• Affiliate status does not influence spot rankings, curated trail selection, or food recommendations. Rankings and curation are based on quality signals, not commission rates.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use WayMarg to scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data
• Share trip links publicly to collect data from anonymous participants without their knowledge
• Use the shared trip feature to spam or deceive recipients
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, disrupt, or overload WayMarg's services or Firebase backend
• Use WayMarg for any unlawful purpose

10. Intellectual Property

WayMarg's code, design, branding, and AI prompts are our intellectual property. Trip plans you create are yours. Spot data sourced from Google Places, Wikidata, and OpenStreetMap is subject to their respective licences.

11. Limitation of Liability

WayMarg is provided "as is" with no warranties, express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, WayMarg and its operators are not liable for:

• Inaccurate or outdated travel recommendations
• Inaccurate, outdated, or unverified third-party listing information, certifications, food safety, or adventure trail data — including any illness, injury, or harm arising from reliance on it (see Section 7)
• Loss of trip data (locally or on Firebase)
• Financial disputes between travellers using Budget Split or UPI features
• Bookings, cancellations, or disputes with third-party providers
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the service

12. Age Restriction

WayMarg is not directed at children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use WayMarg or share any information with us.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tamil Nadu, India.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms as the product evolves. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of WayMarg after changes means you accept the updated terms.

15. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email privacy@waymarg.com and we will respond within 7 days.