Last updated: 1 October 2024
Affiliate Disclosure
Dear Travelers, welcome to Germany Footsteps, your friendly guide and companion through the wonderful web of German travel planning. In our commitment to assist you in creating an itinerary full of adventure and brimming with culture, we often recommend services and products that we believe will enhance your travel experience. We think of ourselves as your knowledgeable friends, offering suggestions that come to life through affiliate links found within our content.
We may have a financial relationship with some of these services and products we mention.
What are Affiliate Links
Let me take a moment to explain the concept of affiliate links. They function as a partnership between our site and the service providers; when you click on one of these links and make a purchase or a booking, we may receive a small commission.
This arrangement helps sustain Germany Footsteps and ensures that we can continue providing comprehensive, quality travel information without impacting what you pay for the services and products we endorse.
Affiliate Programs and Their Relevance
The curation of our affiliate partnerships is done with meticulous diligence, rooted in a philosophy that values reliability, user-friendliness, and accessible pricing. Programs like those offered by booking.com and viator.com resonate with us as they synchronize with our website’s narrative—delivering a repertoire of options that we ourselves would trust and use.
Our approach is predicated on the pursuit of adding value to your trip rather than on potential profits, guaranteeing relevance and affinity with our content.
Transparent Earnings Disclaimer
We believe in operating with openness regarding our affiliations. When you utilize our affiliate links to secure accommodations or experiences, it helps us, yet it does not affect the price you pay.
There are no hidden fees or additional charges, and we are not privy to controlling the pricing you are offered; rather, our aim is to ensure you get great value and service through our recommendations.
Commitment to Honest Reviews
Honesty is the cornerstone of our service. Our reviews and recommendations remain impartial despite the commissions we may earn. We have structured our commercial relationships to ensure they do not sway our editorial content — your trust is the currency we value most.
The creed of Germany Footsteps is to provide evaluations based on genuine experience and quality, not the potential for commission.
Privacy Considerations
While you’re navigating our site and making use of the affiliate links we provide, your privacy is a primary concern. We handle your information with the utmost respect and confidentiality.
For a deep dive into our privacy practices, our full Privacy Policy is available for your perusal here, outlining how we protect your information throughout your journey on Germany Footsteps.
Invitation to Contact
With the trust you put in us to guide your journey, we equally trust that you will feel comfortable reaching out with any questions or feedback. Your concerns regarding our affiliate links or any aspect of our work are important and can be voiced directly via our Contact Page.
We are here to ensure your experience with Germany Footsteps is as enriching as the trips we help you plan.
Clear Disclosure Location
To maintain transparency, this affiliate disclosure is readily accessible, consistently located in the footer on every page of our website. This ensures that the information is easy to find, unobtrusive, yet always available should you wish to understand the mechanics of our affiliate relationships better.
Consistent Tone and Language
Our dedication to clear, accessible communication is reflected in every piece of our website, including this disclosure. Keeping the language simple and engaging, we aim to provide explanations that are easy to understand—because clarity is key in maintaining the trust we’ve built with you, our readers.
Adherence to Program and FTC Requirements
We adhere to the strict guidelines and regulations set out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and ensure compliance with the stipulations of our affiliate partners. We do this not just to fulfill legal obligations but to guarantee the ethical foundation upon which Germany Footsteps was built remains solid and unyielding.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
It remains solely your personal responsibility to conduct your own investigation to determine whether to purchase an affiliate product or service.
You will not rely on any recommendation, reference, or information provided by us and we cannot be held liable or responsible for any damages resulting from your purchase.
Disclaimer
The information provided by (“we,” “us,” or “our”) on Germany Footsteps (the “Site’) and the resources available for download through Germany Footsteps are for educational and general informational purposes only.
All information on the Site is provided in good faith and every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate and complete as possible and free from errors; however, the Site assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretation, and make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, relevance, validity, reliability, availability, timeliness or completeness of any information on the Site.
Under no circumstance shall we be held liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental loss or damage or any damages of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Site or reliance on any information provided on the Site.
By using the Site, you accept full personal responsibility for any harm or damage you suffer as a result of your actions arising out of or in connection with the use of the Site or its content.
You agree to use judgment and conduct due diligence to verify any information obtained from the Site before taking any action or implementing any suggestions or recommendations set out on the Site.
Your use of the Site is solely at your own risk and you expressly agree not to rely upon any information contained in the Site.
We reserve the right to make additions, deletions, or modification to the contents on the Site at any time without prior notice.
We do not warrant that the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components.
Any perceived slights of specific persons, peoples, or organizations are unintentional.
Any product, website, and company names mentioned on the Site are the trademarks or copyright properties of their respective owners. We are not associated or affiliated with them in any way.
External links disclaimer
The Site may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with us. The Site does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, relevance, validity, reliability, availability, timeliness or completeness of any information on these external websites.
The information contained on the Site and the resources available for download through the Site is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional advice.
Your use of the Site, including implementation of any suggestions and/or recommendations set out in the Site and/or use of any resources available for download through the Site, does not create a professional-client relationship.
We expressly recommend that you seek advice from a professional. You agree not to rely upon any information contained in the Site or in the resources available for download through the Site as a substitute for professional advice.
Under no circumstance shall be held liable or responsible for any errors or omissions on the Site or for any damage you may suffer in respect to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of the Site and/or as a result of failing to seek competent advice from a professional.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this policy, or your dealings with our website, please contact us here.