Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Welcome to Leaving Main Street (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://leavingmainstreet.com (the “Website”), including any content, features, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.
1. Eligibility
By using this Website, you represent that:
You are at least 18 years old, or
You have the permission of a parent or legal guardian
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
2. Website Purpose
Leaving Main Street is a personal travel and lifestyle blog providing:
Travel guides and experiences
Family travel and expatriate lifestyle insights
Cultural commentary
Informational resources
All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
3. No Professional Advice
The content on this Website does not constitute professional advice.
Nothing on this Website should be considered:
Legal advice, Financial advice, Immigration advice, Medical advice, Professional travel planning advice,
Travel requirements, visa regulations, health risks, safety conditions, and laws frequently change. You should verify all information independently with official sources before making travel decisions.
You agree that any reliance on information from this Website is at your own risk.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website—including but not limited to:
Articles, Blog posts, Text, Images, Photography, Graphics, Logos, Site design
Downloadable materials is the property of Leaving Main Street unless otherwise stated and is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may:
✔ Share links to our articles
✔ Quote brief excerpts with clear credit and a link to the original page
You may NOT:
Copy or republish full articles
Use photographs without written permission
Sell, license, or distribute our content
Reproduce our content on other websites or publications without consent
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
To request permission, please contact us through the Website.
5. User Conduct
When using this Website, you agree not to:
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website
Use the Website in a manner that could disable or impair the site
Upload malicious code or harmful software
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
We reserve the right to remove content, block users, or terminate access at our discretion.
6. User Comments and Submissions
If the Website allows comments or submissions, you agree that:
You are responsible for the content you post
Your content must not be unlawful, defamatory, or infringing on third-party rights
By submitting content (comments, emails, stories, or messages), you grant Leaving Main Street a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
Use, Display, Reproduce, Publish, Modify such content for Website and promotional purposes. We reserve the right to remove or edit submissions at our discretion.
7. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this Website may be affiliate links.
This means we may receive a commission if you:
Purchase a product, Book travel, Sign up for services, through links on our Website.
These commissions help support the Website and allow us to continue producing content.
We only promote products or services that we believe may be valuable to our readers, but we do not guarantee results or experiences with third-party providers.
8. Sponsored Content
From time to time, the Website may publish sponsored content or partnerships with brands, tourism boards, or companies.
Sponsored content will be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.
Opinions expressed remain our own unless otherwise stated.
9. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for:
The content of third-party websites
Their privacy policies
Their terms or business practices
Transactions between you and third parties
You access third-party websites at your own risk.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no warranties or representations regarding:
Accuracy of information
Reliability of content
Availability of the Website
Results obtained from using the Website
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Leaving Main Street and its owner shall not be liable for any damages resulting from:
Your use of the Website
Travel decisions based on Website content
Booking services or products through third parties
Errors or omissions in Website content
Website downtime or technical issues
This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using the Website.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Leaving Main Street, its owner, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of a third party
13. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
14. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of the Website shall be resolved in the appropriate courts within the United States.
16. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Leaving Main Street
Website: https://leavingmainstreet.com
Email: info@leavingmainstreet.com
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Welcome to Leaving Main Street (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://leavingmainstreet.com (the “Website”), including any content, features, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.
1. Eligibility
By using this Website, you represent that:
You are at least 18 years old, or
You have the permission of a parent or legal guardian
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
2. Website Purpose
Leaving Main Street is a personal travel and lifestyle blog providing:
Travel guides and experiences
Family travel and expatriate lifestyle insights
Cultural commentary
Informational resources
All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
3. No Professional Advice
The content on this Website does not constitute professional advice.
Nothing on this Website should be considered:
Legal advice, Financial advice, Immigration advice, Medical advice, Professional travel planning advice,
Travel requirements, visa regulations, health risks, safety conditions, and laws frequently change. You should verify all information independently with official sources before making travel decisions.
You agree that any reliance on information from this Website is at your own risk.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website—including but not limited to:
Articles, Blog posts, Text, Images, Photography, Graphics, Logos, Site design
Downloadable materials is the property of Leaving Main Street unless otherwise stated and is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may:
✔ Share links to our articles
✔ Quote brief excerpts with clear credit and a link to the original page
You may NOT:
Copy or republish full articles
Use photographs without written permission
Sell, license, or distribute our content
Reproduce our content on other websites or publications without consent
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
To request permission, please contact us through the Website.
5. User Conduct
When using this Website, you agree not to:
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website
Use the Website in a manner that could disable or impair the site
Upload malicious code or harmful software
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
We reserve the right to remove content, block users, or terminate access at our discretion.
6. User Comments and Submissions
If the Website allows comments or submissions, you agree that:
You are responsible for the content you post
Your content must not be unlawful, defamatory, or infringing on third-party rights
By submitting content (comments, emails, stories, or messages), you grant Leaving Main Street a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
Use, Display, Reproduce, Publish, Modify such content for Website and promotional purposes. We reserve the right to remove or edit submissions at our discretion.
7. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this Website may be affiliate links.
This means we may receive a commission if you:
Purchase a product, Book travel, Sign up for services, through links on our Website.
These commissions help support the Website and allow us to continue producing content.
We only promote products or services that we believe may be valuable to our readers, but we do not guarantee results or experiences with third-party providers.
8. Sponsored Content
From time to time, the Website may publish sponsored content or partnerships with brands, tourism boards, or companies.
Sponsored content will be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.
Opinions expressed remain our own unless otherwise stated.
9. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for:
The content of third-party websites
Their privacy policies
Their terms or business practices
Transactions between you and third parties
You access third-party websites at your own risk.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no warranties or representations regarding:
Accuracy of information
Reliability of content
Availability of the Website
Results obtained from using the Website
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Leaving Main Street and its owner shall not be liable for any damages resulting from:
Your use of the Website
Travel decisions based on Website content
Booking services or products through third parties
Errors or omissions in Website content
Website downtime or technical issues
This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using the Website.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Leaving Main Street, its owner, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of a third party
13. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
14. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of the Website shall be resolved in the appropriate courts within the United States.
16. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Leaving Main Street
Website: https://leavingmainstreet.com
Email: info@leavingmainstreet.com
