Welcome to MinimalItinerary. By accessing or using minimalitinerary.com (the “Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Use. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website.
2. Informational Purposes Only (Travel & Gear Disclaimer)
The content provided on MinimalItinerary—including travel guides, packing strategies, airline baggage dimensions, TSA guidelines, and gear recommendations—is for general informational and educational purposes only.
- Airlines & Security: Airline baggage policies, personal item dimensions, and airport security rules (e.g., TSA regulations) change frequently. While we strive to keep our content updated, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or current validity of these rules. Always verify policies directly with your airline and local transportation security administration before traveling.
- Gear & Products: Reviews, tutorials, and recommendations are based on our personal experiences, research, and opinions. Your experience with a specific backpack, clothing item, or travel accessory may vary.
3. Affiliate Disclosure & Monetization
MinimalItinerary is a for-profit entity. We monetize this Website through display advertising and affiliate marketing.
- Affiliate Links: Some of the links on our Website are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
- Amazon Associates: MinimalItinerary is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
- Editorial Integrity: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products, gear, and minimalist travel methods that we genuinely believe deliver value to our readers.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, graphics, logos, images, packing lists, and site layout, is the property of MinimalItinerary and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
- Permitted Use: You may read, print, and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use.
- Prohibited Use: You may not copy, reproduce, scrape, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission from us.
5. User Contributions and Comments
We encourage community interaction, including commenting on our articles. However, by submitting comments or other content to the Website, you agree to the following:
- You will not post spam, offensive, defamatory, abusive, or illegal content.
- You grant MinimalItinerary a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, reproduce, and publish your comments across our platforms.
- We reserve the right to remove any comment at our sole discretion, without notice.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites (e.g., gear manufacturers, airlines, booking portals). We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities or individuals and assume no responsibility for your use of third-party websites.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MinimalItinerary, its owners, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Website or your reliance on any information provided here.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Missed flights, denied boarding, or unexpected baggage fees resulting from reliance on our packing size guides.
- Confiscated items at airport security.
- Dissatisfaction with, or defects in, travel gear purchased via our affiliate links.
- Physical strain or injury related to carrying backpacks or luggage.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website, the accuracy of the information, or the functionality of the tools provided.
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.