Terms of Use

Effective Date: 21 June 2025
Last Updated: 17 November 2025

Welcome to Beyond Trails & Tales, operated under the business entity Entropia Bt. (registered in Hungary). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our digital travel guides, travel blog content, gift cards, personalized trip planning services, and group trips.

By purchasing or using any Beyond Trails & Tales product or service, you agree to these Terms.

1. General Information

1.1 Business Identity

Beyond Trails & Tales is the brand name under which products and services are offered.
All invoices for paid services (except where explicitly stated otherwise) are issued by Entropia Bt., a Hungarian-registered company.

1.2 Independent Travel Advisory Service

We offer advisory, planning, and written travel content. Travellers are responsible for making all final bookings independently. Beyond Trails & Tales is not a tour operator unless stated otherwise for specific group trips.

1.3 Scope of Liability

You (the traveller) are responsible for all bookings, actions, and decisions made using our materials.
We are not liable for third-party providers, availability changes, schedule changes, price fluctuations, or conditions abroad.

1.4 Payments, Deposits & Refunds for Group Trips

Group trips may include a non-refundable deposit due at booking.
The remaining balance may be refundable or partially refundable according to the trip-specific Terms, which are published separately for each group trip.

1.5 Use of Gift Cards

Gift cards purchased through Beyond Trails & Tales:

  • May only be used toward the initial deposit of group trips (not the remaining balance).

  • May be used for all other Beyond Trails & Tales products except Ready-To-Go Guides (see section 2.3).

  • Cannot be redeemed for cash.

2. Digital Travel Guides & Gift Cards

2.1 Intellectual Property

All guides, blog posts, itineraries, photos, and written content are original works owned by Beyond Trails & Tales (Patricia Nádasi).
Reproduction, distribution, sharing, or commercial use without permission is strictly prohibited.

2.2 Gift Card Validity

Gift cards are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

2.3 Redeemable Products

Gift cards may be used for:

  • Custom Travel Plans

  • Trip Planning Hours

  • Group Trips (deposit only)

  • Not redeemable for Ready-To-Go Guides.

2.4 Non-Transferable License

All digital guides are licensed for personal use only and individually watermarked.

3. Personalized Travel Planning Services

3.1 Nature of Service

Custom plans and trip-planning hours are advisory services.
We do not book flights, hotels, tours, or transportation on behalf of clients.

3.2 Refund Policy

Custom planning services are non-refundable once work has begun, due to the time invested and customised nature.

4. Group Trips

This section governs your participation in any Beyond Trails & Tales group trip.

4.1 Not a Tourist Guide Service

Your trip leader may accompany the group, organise logistics, and facilitate activities.
They do not provide licensed guiding services unless explicitly stated. Local guides may be hired where required by law.

4.2 Traveller Responsibility

Participants must follow local laws, safety instructions, and respect cultural norms.

4.3 Age Restrictions

Participants under 18 are only allowed if accompanied by a legal parent or guardian.

4.4 Separate Terms for Each Trip

Each group trip will include its own detailed terms defining:

  • Deposit amount

  • Refund rules

  • Cancellation timelines

  • Health, fitness, and risk conditions

These specific terms take precedence where relevant.

5. Purchase & Delivery

5.1 Platforms Used

We sell products and services through the following channels:

  • LemonSqueezy → Ready-To-Go Guides + Gift Cards

  • Entropia Bt. Invoice → Custom Plans, Trip Planning Hours, Group Trip Payments

5.2 Delivery of Digital Guides

Digital guides are delivered automatically through LemonSqueezy and watermarked using Zapier + PDF.co.

5.3 Delivery of Custom Itineraries

Your personalised PDF will be emailed to you once payment is received.

6. Refund Policy

6.1 Ready-to-Go Guides & Gift Cards

All sales are final once delivered or purchased.

6.2 Technical Issues

In case of non-delivery or corrupted files, we will reissue the product.

6.3 Duplicate Charges

Duplicate or erroneous charges may be refunded at our discretion.

7. Legal Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of Hungary.
Any dispute shall be resolved by the competent Hungarian courts.

8. Website & Blog Content

All blog content is informational only.
While we strive for accuracy, travel information can change and we cannot guarantee real-time accuracy of all posts.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.
The latest version will always be posted here, with a revised Effective Date.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact:
📧 info@beyondtrailsandtales.com
🌍 www.beyondtrailsandtales.com