Terms

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using GatlinburgLodgings.com (the “Website”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.

Description of Service

GatlinburgLodgings.com is an informational website that provides comparisons, reviews, and information about lodging options in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We serve as an affiliate marketing platform that connects users with third-party booking services.

Our Role

We Are Not a Booking Agent – We do not own, operate, manage, or control any of the lodging properties featured on our Website. We do not process reservations or handle bookings directly.

We Are an Information Provider – We aggregate and present information about lodging options to help you make informed decisions. All bookings are completed through third-party platforms.

We Earn Affiliate Commissions – When you click our links and complete a booking with our partners, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay.

Use of the Website

Permitted Uses

You may use our Website to:

  • Browse and compare lodging information
  • Read reviews and property descriptions
  • Access booking partner websites through our affiliate links
  • Contact us with questions or feedback

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s functionality
  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of GatlinburgLodgings.com or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages from the Website for personal, non-commercial use, but you may not otherwise reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any content without our written permission.

Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about lodging properties, including pricing, availability, amenities, and descriptions. However:

Information May Change – Prices, availability, and property details can change without notice. Always verify current information with the property or booking platform before making reservations.

No Guarantees – We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on our Website.

Third-Party Content – Some information is provided by third parties. We are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party content.

Third-Party Links and Bookings

Our Website contains links to third-party booking platforms and other websites. When you leave our Website:

Separate Terms Apply – You will be subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those third-party sites.

We Are Not Responsible – We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party websites, their content, or their practices.

Booking Disputes – Any issues with reservations, cancellations, refunds, or property quality must be resolved directly with the booking platform or property.

User-Generated Content

If we allow user reviews or comments in the future:

  • You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display your content
  • You are responsible for the content you submit
  • We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms
  • Your content must not be defamatory, obscene, or unlawful

Disclaimers

AS IS BASIS – The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

NO WARRANTY OF ACCURACY – We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information on the Website.

NO PROPERTY ENDORSEMENT – Inclusion of a property on our Website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK – Your use of the Website is at your sole risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GatlinburgLodgings.com and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website
  • Any errors or omissions in Website content
  • Any bookings made through third-party links
  • Any property-related issues or disputes
  • Any loss of data or business interruption

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months (if any).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GatlinburgLodgings.com and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms of Use
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s rules, except where prohibited by law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: info@gatlinburglodgings.com

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GatlinburgLodgings.com regarding your use of the Website.