Terms of Service

Last updated: November 30, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Italy Vita ("the Service", "Platform", "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Italy Vita is a multilingual travel content platform focused on Italian culture, providing articles, guides, and information about Italian regions, culture, and travel experiences. The Service allows users to:

Read and browse articles about Italian culture and travel
Create an account and become a contributor
Submit and publish articles (subject to approval)
Interact with other contributors and readers
Access content in multiple languages (English, Italian, Spanish, French)

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
Keep your password secure and confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct we deem harmful to the Service or other users.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

Users may submit articles, comments, profile information, and other content ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us certain rights as described below.

5.2 License Grant

By submitting User Content, you grant Italy Vita a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to:

Use, reproduce, modify, and adapt your content
Publish and distribute your content on our Platform
Translate your content into other languages using AI or human translation
Create derivative works for the purpose of formatting and displaying content
Sublicense these rights to third-party service providers

This license continues even if you stop using our Service, but you may request deletion of your content as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5.3 Content Standards

You agree that your User Content will NOT:

Contain false, misleading, or inaccurate information
Infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights
Contain hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
Include spam, advertising, or promotional material (unless authorized)
Contain malware, viruses, or harmful code
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Include personal information of others without consent
Be obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit
Promote violence or illegal activities

5.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to:

Review, monitor, and moderate User Content
Remove or refuse to publish any content that violates these Terms
Edit content for formatting, translation, or display purposes

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Italy Vita and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Trademarks

"Italy Vita" and related logos are trademarks of Italy Vita. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

6.3 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at: copyright@italyvita.com

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
Collect user information without consent
Impersonate any person or entity
Upload viruses or malicious code
Circumvent any security features
Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Italy Vita. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites or services.

9. AI-Powered Translation

We use artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically translate articles into multiple languages. While we strive for accuracy:

Translations may contain errors or inaccuracies
We do not guarantee the quality or correctness of automated translations
Original English content should be considered the authoritative version
You may report translation issues for manual review

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Implied warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Uninterrupted or error-free service

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ITALY VITA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
User Content or the conduct of other users
Unauthorized access to your data or communications

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, or €100, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Italy Vita and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your User Content
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

For users in the European Union:

You retain the protection of mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence
Disputes may be resolved through the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform: ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

Posting the new Terms on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending email notifications for material changes (if you have an account)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms 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.

16. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Italy Vita regarding the Service.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@italyvita.com
Address: Italy Vita, [Your Business Address]

19. Export Control

You may not use, export, or re-export the Service except as authorized by applicable laws. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country.

20. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.