Terms of Usage

1. Introduction

Welcome to Discover Belgium. These Terms of Usage govern your use of our website and the services we provide. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Who We Are

We are Discover Belgium, a travel and information platform dedicated to providing accurate and engaging content about Belgium's history, culture, cities, and attractions. Our goal is to help visitors and locals alike discover the rich heritage and unique experiences this country has to offer.

3. Use of Our Website

You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes to:

• Learn about Belgium's history, geography, and culture
• Explore information about Belgian cities and attractions
• Plan your visit to Belgium using our resources
• Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on events and travel tips

When using our website, you must not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, or republish our content without our express permission
• Use our website for any illegal purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website
• Transmit any harmful code or interfere with our website's functionality
• Collect user data without consent
• Impersonate any person or entity

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Discover Belgium website, including text, images, logos, videos, audio clips, and design elements, is owned by us or our content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our content without our express permission.

5. User Content

If our website allows you to submit content (such as comments, reviews, or forum posts), you retain ownership of your content, but you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute it across any media.

User content must not:

• Be defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate
• Infringe on any third-party rights
• Contain harmful material or false information
• Promote illegal activities
• Include personal information of others without their consent

We reserve the right to remove any user content at our discretion.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and information. We do not control or endorse these websites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Visiting third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails containing information about Belgium, travel tips, events, and occasionally promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Discover Belgium shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use our website or services.

The information provided on our website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Usage from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium. Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Usage, please contact us through our Contact page on the website.