Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 23rd January 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of www.projectdeparture.com, a Travel and Lifestyle Blog owned and operated by Francesca Frascona.

By using this website, you indicate that you have read and understand the below Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.

Intellectual Property

All content published on www.projectdeparture.com is the property of Project Departure, including but not limited to text, documents, downloadable files, logos, and images, unless otherwise stated. This excludes certain images used under license from free copyright sources provided by this website’s host, Wix.com.

Your Use of Our Content

You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission from us, except for personal and non-commercial use, provided that you acknowledge Project Departure as the source of the content.

Acceptable Use Policy

By accessing and using Project Departure, you agree to comply with the following acceptable use guidelines. These guidelines are intended to ensure a positive and respectful environment for all users.

General Guidelines

Respectful Behaviour: You agree to use the website in a manner that is respectful and considerate of others. Any form of harassment, abuse, or discrimination is strictly prohibited.

Lawful Use: You must use the website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Any illegal activities, including but not limited to copyright infringement, fraud, or hacking, are strictly prohibited.

Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate and truthful information when interacting with the website, including when submitting comments or creating user accounts.

Not Intended for Minors: The website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. If you are under this age, you may not use or access the website without parental consent or supervision.

Commenting on Blog Posts

Constructive Contributions: Comments should be relevant to the blog post and contribute constructively to the discussion. Avoid off-topic or irrelevant comments.

Respectful Communication: Comments must not contain offensive, abusive, or defamatory language. Personal attacks, hate speech, and discriminatory remarks are strictly prohibited.

No Spam: Comments should not contain spam, including irrelevant links, promotional content, or repetitive messages.

Privacy Respect: Do not share personal information about yourself or others in comments. This includes addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other private information.

Intellectual Property: Do not post content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrighted material without permission.

Enforcement

We reserve the right to moderate and remove any content that violates these guidelines or that we deem inappropriate, at our sole discretion. Users who violate these guidelines may be subject to account suspension or banning from the website.

If you encounter any content or behaviour that you believe violates these guidelines, please report it to us at projectdeparture@gmail.com.

By using Project Departure, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.

Payments

Some products or services offered on Project Departure may require payment. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers such as Stripe.

Project Departure does not store or process credit card information directly. By completing a purchase, you agree to the payment provider’s terms and privacy policies.

Refund Policy

All sales are final. Refunds are not provided for digital products, services, or completed sessions unless otherwise stated.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Project Departure (owned solely by Francesca Frascona) is not responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses that result from:

Your use of or inability to use the website
Any actions or content of other users or third parties on the website
Any content you obtain from the website
Unauthorized access, use, or changes to your comments or content

Project Departure shall also not be held liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from the use of third-party services, including but not limited to payment processors, booking systems, or website platforms such as Wix.

Project Departure provides travel and lifestyle-related content for informational purposes only. You acknowledge that any actions you take based on the information provided on this website are done at your own risk, and you assume full responsibility for those actions.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Project Departure.

Disclaimer

Project Departure has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Project Departure shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of such websites or services.

External Links

Purpose: These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.

Risk: Use of any third-party website is at your own risk. We strongly advise you to review their terms and privacy policies.

Indemnity

By using www.projectdeparture.com, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Project Departure (owned solely by Francesca Frascona) from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

Your use or misuse of the website
Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
Your violation of any rights of another
Any user-generated content you post

This obligation survives termination of use.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes shall be brought exclusively in those courts.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Changes to These Terms

Project Departure may update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email or the contact form.

Please find Project Departure’s Privacy Policy here.