Legal notice

Disclaimer

What this publication is, what it is not, and the limits of what we warrant.

Revised: 2 September 2026

1. What this site is, and is not

This site is an independent review publication and information repository dealing with resort properties, hotel accommodation, and hospitality destinations. All material, including comparative assessments and tier designations, is provided for general guidance only.

No lodging facility, villa, leisure venue, restaurant, transport service, or guest programme mentioned on this site is owned, run, or supervised by Golviana. Our evaluations are independent and rest on publicly accessible information as it stood when published.

2. Third-party hospitality providers

When you use a booking link, view an availability calendar, or open a property page, you may be redirected to a third-party booking platform, the hotel's own system, or an accredited travel broker. You expressly acknowledge that:

Independent contractual relationship
Any reservation, accommodation agreement, deposit, payment, or cancellation term is agreed exclusively between you and the third-party hotel operator or merchant of record.
Absence of agency
Golviana holds no agency, representative, brokerage, or guarantor role in relation to any hotel, management group, or travel service.
Separate terms apply
Third parties maintain their own service terms, guest policies, and admission rules. You bear sole responsibility for reading and accepting them before completing any transaction.

3. Accuracy and changing information

We take reasonable care over published classifications, layouts, room specifications, service details, and view assessments; even so, properties change their facilities, hours, seasonal pricing, and policies constantly and without warning.

  • Rates, availability, resort fees, deposits, and amenity access are subject to real-time change by the operator.
  • Photography, renderings, and tours are indicative only; they may not show recent updates or the exact room you are allocated.
  • No representation or warranty, whether express or implied, is given regarding the ongoing accuracy, operational status, completeness, or reliability of third-party material.

4. Limits of our responsibility

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Golviana, its founders, editors, and contributors disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary loss connected with:

  • Any reliance placed on the rankings, reviews, or recommendations we publish.
  • Inaccuracies, clerical errors, outdated pricing, or omissions in property listings.
  • Non-performance, service failures, disputes, safety issues, or the physical condition of any listed venue.
  • Interruptions, transmission delays, device incompatibility, or third-party interference affecting access to this site.
  • Any transaction, modification, cancellation, or refund handled by an external booking agent or property.

5. Outbound links

We include hyperlinks to third-party booking gateways, travel platforms, and tourism authorities as a convenience only. No link constitutes endorsement of the destination site, its content, or its security arrangements.

We exercise no control over third-party sites and take no responsibility for their material, privacy protocols, data handling, or the contracts they present.

6. Your own due diligence

Responsibility for verification before making arrangements or visiting a destination rests with each reader. You should:

  • Confirm current rates, inclusions, resort fees, and cancellation penalties directly with the property.
  • Verify visa requirements, travel regulations, entry permits, and local law for your destination.
  • Review safety procedures, age restrictions, and accessibility provision with the property before arrival.

7. Editorial ownership

The layout, reviews, ranking hierarchy, scoring matrices, and original descriptions on Golviana are our proprietary property, protected by international copyright. Unauthorised reproduction, scraping, framing, or distribution is prohibited.

8. Revisions to this disclaimer

This disclaimer may be revised whenever our operations or the applicable legal framework change. Whatever appears on this page is the current, governing version.