Effective Date: June 20, 2025

Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using WellnessResorts.org ("Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

About This Website

WellnessResorts.org is operated by Epic Apex LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Our website provides information about wellness resorts, spa destinations, and related hospitality services. We facilitate connections between visitors and third-party booking platforms and accommodations through affiliate partnerships and advertising relationships.

Website Use License

Permitted Use

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use WellnessResorts.org for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

Prohibited Use

You may not use our website:

  • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to unlawful acts
  • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
  • To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
  • To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
  • To submit false or misleading information
  • To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
  • To collect or track the personal information of others
  • To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
  • For any obscene or immoral purpose
  • To interfere with or circumvent the security features of our website

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Original Content

All original content on WellnessResorts.org, including but not limited to text, reviews, descriptions, compilations, and original artwork (painted illustrations and custom graphics featured on resort pages), is owned by Epic Apex LLC and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This content may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Content

Resort Photography: Images sourced from resort websites with clear attribution links are the property of their respective owners. Google News Content: Automated news feeds are sourced from Google News and remain the property of their original publishers. Social Media Integration: Sharing functionality allows users to share our content on social platforms without additional tracking from our website.

Award Badge Licensing

Epic Apex LLC grants limited, non-exclusive licensing rights to featured resorts and hospitality partners to display our award badges and recognition graphics on their websites and marketing materials, provided proper attribution links back to our website are maintained.

Third-Party Relationships and Disclaimers

Affiliate Partnerships

WellnessResorts.org participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links or make bookings through our website, we may receive compensation from third-party providers. These affiliate links typically open in new browser windows to clearly differentiate between our content and third-party websites. We maintain editorial independence in our reviews and recommendations.

Advertising Relationships

Our website displays advertisements from third-party advertisers. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any advertised product or service. Clicking on advertisements may redirect you to external websites that are not operated by us.

Booking and Travel Disclaimers

WellnessResorts.org does not process payments, handle reservations, or manage bookings directly. All booking transactions are conducted through third-party platforms or directly with hospitality providers. You enter into direct contractual relationships with these third parties. We are not responsible for the availability, pricing, quality, or delivery of any services booked through external links from our website.

Information Accuracy and Updates

Content Currency

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, resort details, pricing, availability, and amenities may change without notice. Information on our website should be considered general guidance rather than definitive booking details.

No Warranties

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Epic Apex LLC excludes all representations, warranties, obligations, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the information provided.

Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

Scope of Limitations

In no event shall Epic Apex LLC, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the website.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this website, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is less.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Epic Apex LLC and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

User Submissions

Contact Form Communications

Any information you submit through our contact forms will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to use feedback and suggestions you provide to improve our services.

Prohibited Submissions

You may not submit content that is illegal, offensive, defamatory, invasive of privacy, or infringes intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to remove any submitted content that violates these terms.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States.

Mandatory Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or your use of our website shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for small claims under $10,000, intellectual property disputes, or requests for injunctive relief.

Individual Claims Only

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between us and you individually. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the issue informally by sending a written description of your claim to legal@wellnessresorts.org.

International Users

Global Access

This website is controlled and operated from the United States. We make no representations that the website is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the website from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are entirely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws.

Export Controls

The software and technology underlying our website may be subject to United States export controls. You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer any products or technology in violation of applicable export laws and regulations.

Age Requirements

Minimum Age

Our website is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian supervision when using our website.

Adult Booking Responsibility

Booking accommodations and travel services requires adult responsibility. Users under 18 years old should not attempt to make reservations or bookings through our affiliate links without adult supervision and consent.

Website Modifications and Availability

Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website at any time without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the website without notice or liability.

No Guaranteed Availability

We do not guarantee that our website will be available 100% of the time. Website access may be interrupted by factors beyond our control, including technical difficulties, maintenance, or third-party service provider issues.

Termination

User Termination

You may terminate your use of our website at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.

Our Termination Rights

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms of Service.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Epic Apex LLC
2108 N St Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816-5712
Email: legal@wellnessresorts.org

Severability and Enforceability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and Epic Apex LLC regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and Epic Apex LLC.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update and change the Terms of Service from time to time without notice. Any new features that augment or enhance the current website, including the release of new tools and resources, shall be subject to the Terms of Service.

These Terms of Service were last updated on June 20, 2025 and are effective immediately.