Terms of Use

Effective Date: February 14, 2026

1. Introduction

This website is an educational resource and advocacy platform operated by CRETAN®. By accessing this content, you agree to these terms.

2. Intellectual Property & Copyright

This website is not a public domain resource. All articles, definitions, manifestos, photography, and design elements are the exclusive property of CRETAN® or our contributing authors.

• Protected Brand: CRETAN® is a protected brand, secured by European Union Trade Mark registrations EUTM 019156805 (Word Mark) and EUTM 019266173 (Figurative Mark).
• Permitted Use: You may share links to our articles or quote short excerpts (up to 100 words) for educational or journalistic purposes, provided you include a clear backlink to the original article.
• Prohibited Use: You may not scrape, republish, or duplicate our content in full for commercial purposes without written permission.

3. Educational Disclaimer

The content on this site is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While we rely on expert insights and current data, the fields of Ethical Tourism, Inclusive Tourism, Regenerative Travel, Responsible Tourism, and Soft Travel are evolving. We make no warranties regarding the absolute accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

4. Affiliation & Transparency

This website is funded and managed by CRETAN®, a sustainable tourism operator based in Crete, Greece. While we maintain editorial independence to promote global best practices, we frequently cite CRETAN® projects as living case studies of these principles in action.

5. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Greece. Any disputes concerning the content or intellectual property of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Heraklion, Crete.