Terms and Conditions | Restless Sole

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing, browsing, or using the website located at restlesssole.com (the “Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Restless Sole (“we,” “us,” or “our”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of this Website. We reserve the right to revise, update, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately upon being posted to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to those changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

2. Description of Website Restless Sole is a personal travel blog that publishes written articles, destination guides, travel stories, photography, opinions, product recommendations, and related content pertaining to travel, tourism, adventure, and lifestyle experiences, with a primary focus on destinations within the United States of America and internationally. All content published on this Website is intended for general informational, inspirational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional travel, legal, financial, medical, or safety advice of any nature.

3. Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Personas All content published on this Website, including but not limited to written articles, blog posts, destination guides, travel itineraries, digital products, photographs, graphics, illustrations, logos, branding, audio, video, and the overall design, layout, and structure of the Website, is the exclusive intellectual property of Restless Sole and is protected under the copyright and trademark laws of the United States of America and applicable international intellectual property treaties.

You are expressly prohibited from engaging in any of the following without prior written authorization from Restless Sole:

Reproducing, copying, republishing, or redistributing any content from this Website, in whole or in part, by any means or in any medium
Selling, sublicensing, or commercially exploiting any content originating from this Website
Modifying, adapting, translating, reverse-engineering, or creating derivative works based on any content from this Website
Framing or embedding any page or content from this Website within another website or digital platform without express written consent
Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright notice, trademark designation, or other proprietary marking appearing on or in connection with the Website

Limited, personal, non-commercial use of content is permitted, provided that full and clear attribution is given to Restless Sole with a direct hyperlink to the original content. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved exclusively by Restless Sole.

3.1 AI and Digital Persona Transparency

Restless Sole utilizes a digital author persona, “Roohi,” conceptualized and managed by our team of veteran travelers. We may use artificial intelligence tools to generate, stylize, or enhance visual storytelling elements. However, all core travel advice, itineraries, and structural guidance remain firmly rooted in real-world human experience, research, and independent journalistic standards.

4. Monetization and Commercial Relationships This Website is monetized through multiple commercial channels. By using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to the following disclosures:

4.1 Affiliate Marketing

This Website participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, Booking.com Affiliate Program, and other travel, lifestyle, and consumer product affiliate networks. This means that when you click on certain links on this Website and subsequently make a qualifying purchase or booking, Restless Sole may earn a commission or referral fee at no additional cost to you. The existence of affiliate links does not influence our editorial integrity or the honesty of our recommendations. We only recommend products, services, destinations, and experiences that we genuinely believe may be of value to our readers. All affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with the guidelines of the United States Federal Trade Commission.

4.2 Display Advertising

This Website displays third-party advertisements, which may include advertisements served through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity. We are not responsible for the content of any third-party advertisements displayed on this Website, nor do we endorse any products or services advertised through such networks. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information regarding the use of cookies and tracking technologies on this Website.

4.3 Sponsored Content

This Website may, from time to time, publish sponsored content, meaning content that has been created in whole or in part in partnership with, or financially compensated by, a third-party brand, advertiser, tourism board, or commercial entity. All sponsored content will be clearly and conspicuously identified as sponsored, paid, or in partnership with the relevant brand at the time of publication, in compliance with the disclosure guidelines of the United States Federal Trade Commission. The receipt of compensation does not guarantee favorable coverage, and our editorial opinions expressed within sponsored content remain our own.

4.4 Digital Products

This Website may offer digital products for purchase, including but not limited to travel guides, e-books, itineraries, downloadable resources, and other digital content. All purchases of digital products are subject to the terms set forth in Section 10 of these Terms. By purchasing any digital product from this Website, you agree to be bound by those additional terms.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, RESTLESS SOLE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement
Warranties that the Website will be continuously available, uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components
Warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, currentness, reliability, or suitability of any content, information, products, or services available on or through the Website
Warranties that any travel information, destination guides, recommendations, safety advice, pricing, or itineraries published on this Website will be accurate, current, or appropriate for your individual circumstances

Travel conditions, government entry requirements, visa regulations, health and safety advisories, border policies, transportation schedules, accommodation availability, and all other travel-related information are subject to change without notice. You are solely and entirely responsible for independently verifying all such information through official and authoritative sources before making any travel plans, commitments, or bookings.

6. Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RESTLESS SOLE, ITS OWNER, CONTRIBUTORS, ADVERTISERS, AFFILIATE PARTNERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH IT.

This limitation applies to all damages of any kind without limitation, including:

Any loss or damage arising from reliance on travel information, itineraries, recommendations, or advice published on this Website
Personal injury, illness, death, property damage, or financial loss sustained during or in connection with any travel
Losses arising from cancelled, delayed, diverted, or altered travel arrangements or bookings
Losses arising from any transaction conducted with a third-party advertiser, affiliate partner, or digital product platform
Losses arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your communications or personal data
Any loss of profits, revenue, business, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses

In jurisdictions that do not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain categories of damages, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. In no event shall our aggregate liability to you exceed the greater of one hundred United States dollars (USD $100.00) or the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

7. Travel Information Disclaimer All travel-related content published on this Website, including destination guides, travel itineraries, accommodation reviews, transportation recommendations, dining suggestions, activity ideas, safety observations, and budgeting information, reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and observations of the author at the specific time of writing. All such content is intended solely for general informational and inspirational purposes and should not be treated as professional travel advice.

Before undertaking any travel, you are strongly advised to:

Consult the official travel advisories and alerts published by the United States Department of State at travel.state.gov
Review current entry requirements, visa regulations, and immigration policies with the relevant embassy or consulate of your destination country
Obtain comprehensive travel insurance that includes coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, and personal liability
Consult a licensed travel agent, physician, or other relevant professional for advice tailored to your personal health, safety, and travel needs
Verify all prices, operating hours, availability, accessibility, and other practical details directly with the relevant service providers prior to travel

Restless Sole accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss, injury, illness, death, inconvenience, financial loss, or damage of any nature arising directly or indirectly from travel undertaken in connection with or based upon any information published on this Website.

8. User Comments, Reader Submissions, and DMCA Policy This Website permits readers to submit comments on published blog posts. By submitting a comment or any other content to this Website, you represent, warrant, and agree that:

You are the sole and original author of the submitted content, or you have obtained all necessary rights and permissions required to submit it
The submitted content does not infringe upon the copyright, trademark, trade secret, privacy, or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights of any third party
The submitted content is not defamatory, libelous, obscene, pornographic, abusive, threatening, harassing, hateful, or otherwise unlawful or tortious
The submitted content does not contain unsolicited commercial communications (spam), malware, harmful code, or links to harmful or deceptive websites
The submitted content does not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

By submitting content to this Website, you grant Restless Sole a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media and through any channels. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and without prior notice or liability to you, to remove, reject, edit, or decline to publish any submitted content for any reason whatsoever. Restless Sole does not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the accuracy, truthfulness, or reliability of any user-submitted comment or content. You acknowledge that any reliance on user-submitted content is at your own risk.

8.1 Copyright Infringement & DMCA Takedown Notice

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content or user-submitted comment on this Website infringes upon your copyright, please notify us immediately at hello@restlesssole.com with a detailed description of the alleged infringement. We reserve the right to remove any content alleged to be infringing without prior notice, at our sole discretion, and without liability to you.

9. Email Newsletter and Contact Form 9.1 Email Newsletter By subscribing to the Restless Sole email newsletter or otherwise providing your email address through this Website, you expressly consent to receive periodic email communications from us. Such communications may include new blog posts, travel content, destination guides, product recommendations, promotional offers, and announcements. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly through the contact form on this Website. All unsubscribe requests will be processed promptly and in compliance with the requirements of the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM Act) and other applicable federal and state laws.

9.2 Contact Form This Website provides a contact form for the purpose of facilitating communication between readers, potential business partners, collaborators, and Restless Sole. By submitting a message through our contact form, you consent to us using the information you provide to respond to your inquiry. We will handle all information submitted through the contact form in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not guarantee a response to every inquiry and reserve the right to decline any inquiry at our sole discretion.

10. Purchase of Digital Products This Website may offer digital products for sale. All purchases of digital products are subject to the following terms:

Pricing and Payment. All prices are displayed in United States dollars (USD) and are inclusive of any applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change the price of any digital product at any time without prior notice. Payment is processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
Delivery. Digital products will be made available for download immediately upon confirmation of payment or within a reasonable timeframe thereafter, depending on the payment method used. Delivery is made to the email address provided at the time of purchase.
Refund Policy. Due to the digital nature of our products and the immediate accessibility of content upon purchase, all sales of digital products are generally final and non-refundable unless the product is materially defective or fails to function as described. Refund requests must be submitted within seven (7) days of the date of purchase and will be evaluated at our sole discretion.
License. Upon purchase, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, personal license to download, access, and use the digital product for your own personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not resell, redistribute, share, gift, sublicense, or reproduce any digital product purchased from this Website.

11. Third-Party Links and External Websites This Website contains hyperlinks to third-party websites, platforms, booking engines, services, and resources that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Restless Sole. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes. The inclusion of any hyperlink on this Website does not constitute or imply our endorsement, sponsorship, recommendation, or approval of the linked website or its operator, content, products, or services. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, security, accuracy, or terms of service of any third-party websites or services. We strongly encourage you to review the applicable terms and conditions and privacy policies of any external websites you visit. Access to and use of any third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

12. Privacy and Cookie Policy Your use of this Website is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, both of which are incorporated into these Terms by reference and form an integral part of this agreement. Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information. Our Cookie Policy describes how we and our advertising and analytics partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies on this Website. By using this Website, you consent to the data collection and processing practices described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. We encourage you to read both documents carefully before using this Website.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of India, specifically within the jurisdiction of Ranchi, Jharkhand, without regard to any conflict of law provisions that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Any legal action, claim, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms, or your access to or use of the Website, shall be instituted exclusively in the applicable courts located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

14. Indemnification To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Restless Sole and its owner, contributors, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all third-party claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising out of or in any way related to: (i) your access to or use of this Website or any content, products, or services obtained through it; (ii) your breach or alleged breach of any provision of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or the rights of any third party; (iv) any content you submit, post, or transmit through this Website; or (v) any transaction you enter into with a third-party advertiser, affiliate partner, or service provider in connection with your use of this Website.

15. Disclaimer of Endorsement Any mention of specific travel destinations, hotels, airlines, tour operators, restaurants, products, services, brands, or companies on this Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute or imply an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Restless Sole, unless explicitly stated to be a sponsored partnership in accordance with Section 4.3 of these Terms. References to third-party entities are based on the personal experiences and opinions of the author and are subject to change over time.

16. Accuracy of Information and Right to Modify While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this Website is accurate and up to date at the time of publication, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of any content. Travel-related information, in particular, is subject to rapid and unpredictable change, and we strongly encourage you to independently verify all information before acting upon it. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and at any time without prior notice, to modify, suspend, discontinue, or permanently remove any portion of this Website or any content, feature, product, or service offered through it.

17. Severability If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason under applicable law, such provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms and shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions, all of which shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

18. Waiver No waiver by Restless Sole of any breach or default of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or any other provision. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or remedy under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or remedy.

19. Entire Agreement These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices or supplemental terms published by Restless Sole on the Website, constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between you and Restless Sole with respect to your use of this Website. These Terms supersede all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, understandings, representations, warranties, and agreements, whether written or oral, between you and Restless Sole concerning the subject matter hereof.

20. Contact Information If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you wish to report a violation of these Terms, please contact us at hello@restlesssole.com or through the contact form available on this Website at restlesssole.com. We will make reasonable good-faith efforts to respond to all legitimate inquiries within a reasonable period of time.