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Terms and Conditions

These terms govern your use of Liner Journal, an independent Australian cruise travel guide and review portal. Please read them carefully before using the site.

Effective date: 12 September 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Liner Journal

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Liner Journal website, an independent Australian cruise travel guide and review portal. By accessing or using the site, you agree to be bound by these terms.

  • Liner Journal is owned and operated in Australia.
  • The site provides editorial content about luxury ocean liners, staterooms, dining, wellness, entertainment, and onboard casinos.
  • Use of the site is subject to these terms and all applicable laws.

Acceptance of Terms

Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use the site.

  • These terms may be updated from time to time; the effective date will be revised accordingly.
  • It is your responsibility to review the terms periodically.

2. Definitions

Key Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

Site
The Liner Journal website at https://linerjournal.com and all its subpages.
Content
All text, images, graphics, reviews, ratings, and other material on the Site.
User or you
Any person who accesses or uses the Site.
Third-Party Services
External websites, booking aggregators, cruise lines, or other services linked to or referenced on the Site.

3. Use of the Site

Permitted Use

You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes to research cruise liners, staterooms, dining, entertainment, and onboard casinos.

  • You may view, download, and print content for personal reference.
  • You may share links to the Site on social media or other platforms.

Prohibited Use

You must not use the Site in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or interferes with its operation.

  • You must not copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute content without prior written permission.
  • You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its servers.
  • You must not use automated systems to scrape or harvest data.
  • You must not misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
18+

Age Restriction for Casino Content

Content related to onboard casinos and gaming is intended only for users aged 18 years or over, in accordance with international maritime regulations.

  • By accessing casino-related content, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
  • Liner Journal does not provide gambling services; it only offers editorial information.

4. Intellectual Property

Ownership of Content

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Liner Journal or its licensors and is protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws.

  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without express written permission.
  • Trademarks and logos displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to the Site, such as comments or reviews, you grant Liner Journal a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, and display that content.

  • You warrant that you own or have the right to submit such content.
  • Liner Journal reserves the right to remove any user-generated content at its discretion.

6. Disclaimers

No Professional Advice

The content on Liner Journal is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

  • Cruise information, reviews, and ratings are based on editorial opinion and may change.
  • You should verify all details with the relevant cruise line or booking provider before making decisions.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Liner Journal makes no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content.

  • Information may become outdated without notice.
  • We are not liable for any errors or omissions.

7. Limitation of Liability

Exclusion of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Liner Journal, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Site.

  • This includes loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
  • This limitation applies even if Liner Journal has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded by contract.

  • If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

Liner Journal, Level 12, 88 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

9. Contact and Effective Date

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Effective Date

These Terms and Conditions are effective as of 12 September 2026.

We may update these terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.