Last updated: July 29, 2026
Welcome to tedinthailand.com (the "Site"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
The Site is owned and operated by Ted in Thailand ("we," "us," or "our").
1. Informational Purpose Only
The content on the Site is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only. It reflects personal experience, opinion, and research about Koh Samui and travel in Thailand. While we make a genuine effort to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the content.
Travel information changes frequently. Prices, schedules, visa rules, business hours, opening and closing of venues, safety conditions, and regulations can change without notice. You are responsible for independently verifying any information before relying on it, especially anything relating to visas, immigration, health, insurance, transportation, and safety.
2. No Professional Advice
The content on the Site does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, immigration, or safety advice. Nothing on the Site should be treated as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Before making decisions related to visas, insurance, health, or finances, consult an appropriately qualified professional or the relevant official authority.
3. Assumption of Risk
Travel involves inherent risks. Any activities, destinations, operators, accommodations, transportation, or products mentioned on the Site are described based on personal experience and research, and are not a guarantee of your experience or safety. You travel and act at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not responsible or liable for any loss, injury, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of the information on the Site or from any product, service, or provider mentioned on it.
4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Products
The Site contains affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission when you make a purchase or booking through certain links, at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.
We do not manufacture, sell, or directly provide the third-party products and services mentioned on the Site. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, legality, or performance of any third-party product, service, booking, or provider. Any transaction you enter into with a third party is solely between you and that third party, and is governed by their terms and policies. Any dispute regarding a booking or purchase should be directed to the relevant merchant or provider.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing linked websites is done at your own risk.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on the Site — including text, articles, photographs, graphics, and the overall design — is our property or is used with permission, and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or exploit any content from the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. You may share links to the Site freely, and you may quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the source.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Site:
In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
To transmit any harmful, fraudulent, or malicious code or material
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or related systems
To scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site by automated means without our permission
In any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Site or its content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our total liability to you is limited to the greatest extent permitted by that law.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Site, its owner, and anyone acting on its behalf from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
10. Changes to the Site and Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in USA.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at:
[email protected]
Ted in Thailand — tedinthailand.com