Last updated: 30 August 2026
These Website Terms & Disclaimer explain how you may use Collect Memories, Not Countries and the basis on which its content is provided.
1. About this website
Collect Memories, Not Countries is an independent family travel blog operated by John Shearon in Leeds, United Kingdom. It shares personal experiences, opinions, photographs and general travel information.
2. Information, not professional advice
The content is provided for general information and inspiration only. It is not professional, legal, financial, medical, safety or other specialist advice. You should obtain appropriate advice and make your own decisions before acting on anything published here.
3. Accuracy and changing information
We aim to publish helpful and accurate information, but travel information can change quickly. Prices, timetables, routes, opening hours, entry requirements, accessibility, facilities, availability and local rules may change after publication. We do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate or current. Please verify important details with the relevant official authority or provider before travelling or making a booking.
4. Travel decisions and safety
Travel involves risks that vary by person, destination and activity. You are responsible for assessing your own circumstances, health, insurance, documents, security and suitability for any journey or activity. References to an experience do not mean it will be suitable or safe for every reader.
5. Opinions, reviews and commercial relationships
Opinions expressed on this website are our own and reflect our experience at the time. A reference to a destination, cruise operator, tour operator, accommodation provider, attraction, restaurant or other business is not automatically a recommendation or endorsement.
If content is sponsored, includes affiliate links, or relates to a gifted product, service or experience, we will disclose that clearly and prominently. An affiliate link may result in us receiving a commission if you make a qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you. Commercial relationships do not guarantee a positive opinion.
6. External links and third-party services
This website may link to websites and services operated by third parties. We do not control their content, availability, security, privacy practices, prices or terms. A link is provided for convenience or context and does not by itself amount to an endorsement. Any booking, purchase or other arrangement you make is directly between you and the relevant third party and is subject to that party’s terms.
7. Copyright and permitted use
Unless stated otherwise, the written content and photographs on this website are owned by John Shearon and are protected by copyright. You may view the website and share links to its pages for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, sell, modify or commercially exploit its content or photographs without prior written permission, except where the law permits.
Brand names and trade marks mentioned on the website belong to their respective owners.
8. Acceptable use and comments
You must not misuse the website, attempt to gain unauthorised access, introduce malicious code, scrape content at scale, infringe intellectual property rights, or use the website unlawfully. If comments or other submissions are enabled, you must not submit content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, misleading, infringing or spam. We may moderate or remove submissions where reasonably necessary.
You retain ownership of content you submit, but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce and moderate it as reasonably necessary to operate the relevant feature.
9. Availability and liability
The website and its content are provided without a guarantee that access will be uninterrupted or error-free. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for losses arising from reliance on general website content, changes to third-party information, third-party websites or services, or events outside our reasonable control.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.
10. Privacy and cookies
Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy explain how personal information and cookies are handled.
11. Changes to this page
We may update these terms to reflect changes to the website, its features or applicable requirements. The latest version and its update date will appear on this page.
12. Governing law
These terms and any dispute relating to the website are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory rights you may have to bring proceedings elsewhere.
13. Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@collectmemoriesnotcountries.com.