Terms of Service
Last updated: January 5, 2025
Welcome to Wurora! By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using the platform.
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1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using Wurora (wurora.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use Wurora.
ℹ️ Updates to Terms: We may modify these Terms from time to time. Continued use of Wurora after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email.
2. Eligibility
Age Requirement
You must be at least 16 years old to create a Wurora account or provide personal information. This complies with GDPR Article 8 as implemented in Italian law.
Account Creation Requirements
- You must provide accurate and complete registration information
- You must maintain the security of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- You must not create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
⚠️ Parental Consent: If you are under 18 but at least 16 years old, we recommend obtaining parental or guardian consent before using Wurora, although it is not legally required under Italian law.
3. Description of Services
Wurora provides a free travel discovery platform that includes:
✓ Interactive Map Exploration
Browse cities and discover attractions, restaurants, hotels, and activities through an interactive visual map interface.
✓ Place Information & Reviews
Access curated information about places, including descriptions, ratings, photos, and community reviews.
✓ Personal Collections
Save and organize your favorite places with personalized notes and preferences (requires account).
✓ Booking Integration
Access third-party booking services through our partner integrations (GetYourGuide, Expedia).
✓ Community Reports
Submit reports to notify us of incorrect information or issues with places listed on Wurora.
ℹ️ Service Availability: Wurora is provided "as is" without guarantees of uninterrupted availability. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature at any time without prior notice.
4. User Accounts
Account Registration
You may create an account using:
- Email and password (securely hashed with bcrypt)
- Google OAuth (via Google Sign-In)
- GitHub OAuth (via GitHub Sign-In)
Account Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
- You are liable for all actions taken under your account
- We are not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account
Account Termination
By You: You may delete your account at any time through Privacy Settings. This will permanently delete all your data (GDPR Right to Erasure).
By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited conduct, or for any other reason at our discretion.
5. Affiliate & Revenue Disclosure
💰 How We Earn Money
Wurora is free to use. We generate revenue through affiliate commissions from booking partners. When you book through our platform, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Our Affiliate Partners
🎫 GetYourGuide (Partner ID: 9RM1C7C)
- Service: Tours, activities, and attractions booking
- Commission: 8-15% per booking
- Requires: Affiliate tracking cookies (with your consent)
- Privacy: GetYourGuide Privacy Policy
🏨 Expedia Affiliate Network
- Service: Hotels, flights, and vacation packages
- Commission: 4-6% per booking
- Requires: Affiliate tracking cookies (with your consent)
- Privacy: Expedia Privacy Policy
✓ Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships do not influence how places are displayed, ranked, or recommended on Wurora. All content is curated based on quality and user interest, not commission rates.
🔒 Cookie Consent Required
Affiliate tracking cookies are only loaded with your explicit consent (ePrivacy Directive compliance). You can manage this through Cookie Preferences.
6. Third-Party Booking Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Notice
Wurora is NOT responsible for bookings, refunds, cancellations, or issues with third-party services.
What This Means:
- When you book through GetYourGuide or Expedia, you enter a separate contract with them, not with Wurora
- Wurora does not process payments, manage bookings, or handle customer service for partner services
- Cancellations, refunds, and booking modifications must be handled directly with the booking provider
- Pricing, availability, and service quality are determined by the third-party provider
- Wurora provides links as a convenience only and makes no warranties about third-party services
Customer Support:
For issues with bookings, contact the provider directly:
- GetYourGuide: GetYourGuide Help Center
- Expedia: Expedia Customer Service
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
❌ Abuse or Harassment
Submit abusive, threatening, defamatory, or offensive content in reports or reviews
❌ Spam or Fraudulent Activity
Submit fake reports, spam, or manipulate ratings and reviews
❌ Unauthorized Access
Attempt to hack, scrape, or gain unauthorized access to Wurora's systems or user accounts
❌ Circumvent Security
Bypass consent mechanisms, cookie controls, or other security features
❌ Intellectual Property Violation
Copy, reproduce, or redistribute Wurora's content without permission
❌ Commercial Exploitation
Use Wurora for unauthorized commercial purposes or data mining
❌ Impersonation
Impersonate others or falsely claim affiliation with Wurora
⚠️ Consequences: Violation of these rules may result in account suspension, termination, or legal action. Wurora reserves the right to report illegal activity to law enforcement.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
Wurora's Content
All content on Wurora, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, maps, software, and design, is the property of Wurora or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Access and use Wurora for personal, non-commercial purposes
- View and interact with content displayed on the platform
Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works
- Scrape, data mine, or extract data from Wurora
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
- Use Wurora's name, logo, or branding without written permission
User-Generated Content
By submitting reports, reviews, or other content to Wurora, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display that content for operating and improving the platform. You retain ownership of your content.
9. Limitation of Liability
⚠️ Disclaimer of Warranties
Wurora is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We Do Not Warrant:
- That Wurora will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- That information on Wurora is accurate, complete, or current
- That third-party services will meet your expectations
- That defects will be corrected or that our servers are virus-free
Liability Limits
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wurora and its affiliates, directors, employees, and partners shall NOT be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from third-party bookings or services
- Unauthorized access to your account or data
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
ℹ️ Maximum Liability: In jurisdictions that do not allow exclusion of liability, our liability is limited to the amount you paid to Wurora in the 12 months preceding the claim (which is typically €0, as Wurora is free).
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wurora, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your use or misuse of Wurora
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your content submissions (reports, reviews, etc.)
- Your breach of applicable laws or regulations
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Wurora shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Italy.
ℹ️ EU Consumer Rights: If you are a consumer in the European Union, you also benefit from mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects those rights.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Wurora regarding your use of the platform.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
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