Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ThaiSociety ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the website located at thaisociety.com (the "Site"), including all content, features, and services offered through the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

Eligibility

The Site is intended for users who are at least twenty years of age, or who have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, in accordance with the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on the Site, including but not limited to text, articles, guides, trivia collections, graphics, logos, page layouts, images, icons, and software, is the property of ThaiSociety or its content licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Site and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This licence does not include the right to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Site without our prior written consent
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Site's content
• Use any data mining, scraping, or automated data collection methods to extract content from the Site
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks, trade names, logos, or service marks without express written permission

User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code that may disrupt or damage the Site
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or its servers
• Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access the Site without our express permission
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users without their consent

Newsletter & Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails containing selected content, editorial updates, and announcements related to ThaiSociety. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly. We process subscriber data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the newsletter service at any time without prior notice or liability.

Third-Party Links & Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by ThaiSociety. We provide these links for your convenience and do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access third-party websites at your own risk and are subject to the terms and conditions of those sites.

Disclaimers

The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, or non-infringement.

ThaiSociety does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content, including guides, trivia facts, cultural information, or editorial commentary published on the Site.

Content on the Site is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, financial, legal, medical, or travel advice. You should always seek the advice of qualified professionals before making decisions based on information obtained from the Site.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ThaiSociety, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Site
• Any content obtained from the Site
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Site
• Any other matter relating to the Site

In no event shall our total aggregate liability exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred Thai Baht, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ThaiSociety and its owners, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms, without prior notice or liability. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification obligations.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Thailand.

Before initiating any formal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. We will endeavour to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation within thirty days.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and ThaiSociety regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and may notify you through a prominent notice on the Site or via email. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.