1. General Disclaimer of Liability

The information contained on NomadicSamuel.com (the “Site”) is for general information and educational purposes only. While the Samuel & Audrey Media Network (“we,” “us,” or “our”) strives to provide up-to-date and accurate information regarding travel logistics, visa requirements, and destination safety, the global travel landscape is volatile.

We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site.

2. Affiliate & Financial Disclosure

Transparency is the foundation of our 15-year relationship with our audience. To maintain the operations of this media network, we utilize affiliate marketing partnerships.

FTC & Regulatory Compliance

This Site may contain links to affiliate websites. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our editorial content, reviews, or rankings.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Nomadic Samuel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated international storefronts.

Primary Partners

We maintain vetted partnerships with the following platforms:

• Stay22, TravelPayouts & Booking.com: For accommodation mapping and reservations.
• Viator & GetYourGuide: For tour operations and experiences.
• SafetyWing & World Nomads: For travel insurance recommendations.

3. Travel Risk & Professional Advice

We are travel journalists, not travel agents or government officials. The content on this Site is based on our personal experiences and quantitative research. It should not be construed as professional advice.

Assumption of Risk

By using this Site, you acknowledge that travel involves inherent risks, including but not limited to: illness, injury, political instability, and natural disasters. You agree that the Samuel & Audrey Media Network is not liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of relying on information provided on this Site.

We strongly recommend consulting official government resources (e.g., U.S. State Department, Canada Travel Advice) before booking international travel.

4. Global Privacy Policy

We respect your digital sovereignty. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data, in compliance with international standards including GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California).

Information We Collect

• Voluntary Data: Information you explicitly provide (Name, Email) when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting our Media Desk.
• Automated Data: Non-personal data collected via analytics (IP address, browser type, device type) to optimize site performance.

How We Use Your Data

We use this data exclusively to:

• Deliver requested content (Newsletters, Guides).
• Analyze traffic patterns to improve our content strategy (via Google Analytics 4).
• Prevent fraud and ensure site security.

Zero-Sale Policy: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties.

5. Cookie Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps us recognize repeat visitors and optimize loading speeds.

Types of Cookies Used

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., security, load balancing).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used by third-party partners (like Amazon or Stay22) to attribute affiliate sales correctly.

You may choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options, though this may affect site functionality.

6. Editorial Integrity & AI Policy

In an era of mass-produced content, the Samuel & Audrey Media Network adheres to a strict “Human-First” editorial standard.

Our Promise

• First-Hand Experience: Our travel guides are based on actual “boots-on-the-ground” presence in the 80+ countries we cover.
• No Paid Reviews: We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews. If a trip was sponsored by a tourism board (e.g., Destination Canada, German National Tourist Board), this is clearly disclosed at the top of the article.
• Generative AI Policy: We use AI tools (LLMs) for data structuring, code optimization, and research synthesis. However, all narrative storytelling, opinions, and photography are human-generated and verified by Samuel Jeffery or Audrey Bergner.