General Disclaimer

Last updated: Nov 20, 2025

The information provided on Islands of the Indian Ocean (“the website”, “we”, “our”) is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:


1. No Professional Advice

All content on this website — including travel guides, tips, recommendations, and opinions — is provided as general information only.

Nothing on this website constitutes:

  • professional travel advice
  • safety or risk assessment
  • legal, financial, visa, or immigration advice
  • medical or health advice

You are solely responsible for evaluating your own travel decisions and safety.


2. Accuracy, Completeness & Timeliness

While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, travel details can change at any time, including:

  • prices
  • opening hours
  • weather conditions
  • restrictions
  • safety guidelines
  • visa and entry requirements
  • local laws
  • accommodation or tour availability

We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided.

You accept full responsibility for verifying all information independently before acting on it.


3. Travel Risks

Travel involves inherent risks, especially around water, wildlife, outdoor activities, and remote locations.

By using this website, you acknowledge that:

  • conditions can change rapidly
  • activities may carry risks of injury or loss
  • the website has no responsibility for your personal safety

You participate in any travel or activity at your own risk.


4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Islands of the Indian Ocean is not liable for:

  • injuries, accidents, or losses of any kind
  • delays, cancellations, or travel disruptions
  • errors or omissions in content
  • decisions made based on website information
  • actions taken after visiting linked or recommended third-party websites
  • loss of profits, data, or opportunity

Your use of the website is strictly at your own risk.


5. External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites, tours, accommodations, and services.

We do not control or guarantee:

  • the accuracy of external content
  • the safety or quality of third-party services
  • the privacy practices of external sites

Accessing third-party links is solely at your own risk.


7. No Guarantee of Results

Any examples of travel experiences, outcomes, or results shared on this website are not guarantees that you will experience the same.

Your experiences may differ due to personal decisions, local changes, timing, or circumstances beyond our control.


8. Personal Responsibility

By using this website, you agree that you are fully responsible for:

  • your own travel research
  • checking official sources
  • following local laws, regulations, and safety guidance
  • your decisions and actions while travelling

We cannot be held responsible for how you choose to use the information we provide.


9. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time.

Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.


10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Disclaimer, please contact me here.


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