Terms of Service

Last updated: January 29, 2026

TravelAdvisory Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TravelAdvisory services, including our ChatGPT integration and future API offerings, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

2. Service Description

TravelAdvisory provides access to official US State Department travel advisory information through various channels including:

  • ChatGPT integration via Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • REST API services (when available)
  • Web-based travel advisory lookup tools

3. Information Accuracy & Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: TravelAdvisory aggregates publicly available information from the US State Department. We do not create or modify travel advisories.

No Warranty: Travel information is provided "as is" without warranty. Always verify current conditions with official government sources before making travel decisions.

Not Travel Advice: TravelAdvisory provides information, not professional travel advice. Consult qualified professionals for travel planning and safety decisions.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Use TravelAdvisory only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to circumvent rate limits or access restrictions
  • Not reverse engineer or attempt to extract our data processing methods
  • Verify all travel information with official sources
  • Not redistribute our services without explicit permission

5. API Terms (Future Services)

When our REST API becomes available, additional terms will apply including:

  • Usage limits and rate limiting policies
  • API key management and security requirements
  • Service level agreements for paid tiers
  • Attribution requirements for commercial use

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content: The TravelAdvisory platform, including our website, API design, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Government Data: Travel advisory data is public domain information from the US State Department. We claim no ownership over this underlying data.

Trademarks: "TravelAdvisory" and related marks are our trademarks. Use without permission is prohibited.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • TravelAdvisory is not liable for travel decisions made based on our information
  • We are not responsible for changes in travel conditions after information is provided
  • Our liability is limited to the amount paid for services (currently $0 for free tier)
  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied

8. Service Availability

TravelAdvisory is provided on a best-effort basis. We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous service availability (99.9% uptime target for paid services)
  • Real-time updates (data refresh frequency varies)
  • Compatibility with all ChatGPT versions or future OpenAI changes

9. Privacy & Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to TravelAdvisory for violations of these terms or for any reason with reasonable notice. You may stop using our services at any time.

11. Government Affiliation Disclaimer

TravelAdvisory is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the US Government, US State Department, or any government agency. We are an independent service that aggregates publicly available government information.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [State/Country] without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Jurisdiction].

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Significant changes will be announced with 30 days notice via email (for waitlist subscribers) and website notification.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, contact us at:

Email: legal@traveladvisory.io
General: hello@traveladvisory.io
Website: https://traveladvisory.io

By continuing to use TravelAdvisory, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.