Terms and Conditions

1. About SouthRimTours.com

SouthRimTours.com is an independent travel-information and planning website focused on the Grand Canyon South Rim.

The website publishes travel guides, destination information, suggested itineraries, transportation guidance, sightseeing information, and links to selected third-party travel experiences and services.

SouthRimTours.com is operated by Pinora One, a sole proprietorship registered in Western Province, Sri Lanka.

SouthRimTours.com is an independent website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the United States National Park Service, Grand Canyon National Park, or any government agency.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using SouthRimTours.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

These terms apply to all visitors and users of the website.

We may update or revise these terms from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, with the updated date displayed at the top.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Travel Information Disclaimer

The information published on SouthRimTours.com is provided for general informational and travel-planning purposes only.

Although we aim to provide useful and accurate information, travel conditions and destination information can change.

Information that may change

• National park opening hours and access conditions.
• Entrance fees, permits, and reservation requirements.
• Road conditions, closures, and transportation schedules.
• Weather conditions and seasonal accessibility.
• Tour availability, itineraries, departure locations, and prices.
• Visitor facilities, amenities, and operating hours.
• Hiking trail conditions and safety recommendations.

We do not guarantee that all information on the website is complete, current, accurate, or suitable for every visitor’s circumstances.

You are responsible for independently verifying important information before travelling, making reservations, purchasing tickets, or undertaking activities.

For official Grand Canyon National Park information, visitors should consult the National Park Service website: https://www.nps.gov/grca

4. No Professional or Official Advice

The content on this website is not a substitute for official travel instructions, professional guidance, or advice from qualified service providers.

Our articles and suggested itineraries are general recommendations. They should not be treated as guarantees of travel times, accessibility, safety, weather conditions, or the suitability of an activity.

Visitors should assess their own physical abilities, travel requirements, health and safety considerations, and personal circumstances before undertaking any trip or activity.

Always follow official park instructions, posted signs, safety warnings, and guidance from authorized personnel.

5. Third-Party Booking Services and Travel Providers

SouthRimTours.com may contain links to third-party websites and travel booking platforms, including Viator and other travel service providers.

These third parties may offer tours, activities, transportation, tickets, and other travel-related services.

When you click a third-party link, you may be redirected to an external website where the relevant provider’s own terms, privacy policy, cancellation rules, booking conditions, and payment requirements apply.

Any reservation, booking, purchase, payment, cancellation, refund, or dispute relating to a third-party service is between you and the relevant third-party provider.

What SouthRimTours.com does not do

• Directly sell or issue tour tickets.
• Process bookings or payments for third-party travel services.
• Control the availability, pricing, or operation of third-party services.
• Guarantee the quality, safety, reliability, or suitability of third-party services.
• Make decisions regarding third-party cancellations, refunds, or booking disputes.

We are not responsible for the actions, omissions, services, policies, or performance of third-party providers.

Please review the relevant provider’s terms and conditions before completing a booking.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on SouthRimTours.com are affiliate links.

This means we may receive a commission when you click certain links or make a qualifying purchase or booking through a partner website.

Affiliate relationships help support the operation and maintenance of this website.

The presence of an affiliate link does not constitute a guarantee, endorsement, or warranty of the relevant product or service.

You should independently evaluate any tour, activity, or travel service before making a purchase or reservation.

7. Website Use and Acceptable Conduct

You agree to use SouthRimTours.com only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the website’s operation or other users’ access.

You must not

• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or misleading activities.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its server, or related systems.
• Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.
• Attempt to disrupt, damage, or interfere with website functionality.
• Copy, scrape, reproduce, or systematically extract website content for commercial purposes without permission.
• Misrepresent your affiliation with SouthRimTours.com or its operator.
• Use the website in a way that infringes the rights of others.

We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access where we reasonably believe that these terms have been violated.

8. Intellectual Property and Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, the original text, website design, branding, graphics, and other materials published on SouthRimTours.com are owned by or used under license by the website operator.

You may access and use website content for personal, non-commercial travel research and planning.

You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, commercially exploit, or create derivative works from substantial portions of our original content without prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

Third-party trademarks, company names, logos, photographs, and other materials remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance on this website does not imply ownership or official affiliation.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

We do not control external websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices, or terms of use.

Visiting an external website is at your own discretion and risk.

We recommend reviewing the applicable policies and terms of any external website before using its services.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

SouthRimTours.com is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we make no warranties or representations, whether express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of website content.
• The uninterrupted or error-free availability of the website.
• The suitability of information for a particular travel purpose.
• The security or availability of external websites.
• The quality, availability, or performance of third-party travel services.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be accessible, free from errors, or compatible with every device or browser.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Pinora One and SouthRimTours.com shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other losses or damages arising from or related to:

• Your access to or use of this website.
• Reliance on travel information published on the website.
• Changes to park conditions, road access, weather, schedules, or travel arrangements.
• Bookings, purchases, payments, cancellations, or disputes involving third-party providers.
• The content, availability, security, or operation of external websites.
• Website interruptions, technical errors, or temporary unavailability.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

12. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree not to misuse the website and to be responsible for losses, claims, liabilities, or reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website or your material violation of these Terms and Conditions.

This provision does not apply to the extent that the relevant loss or liability results from conduct for which applicable law does not permit responsibility to be excluded or transferred.

13. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of SouthRimTours.com is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains how website-related information, cookies, affiliate links, and third-party services may be handled.

Please review our Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to the Website and These Terms

We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of SouthRimTours.com at any time, without prior notice.

We may also revise these Terms and Conditions when necessary to reflect changes to the website, its services, applicable requirements, or business operations.

The latest version will be published on this page, together with its updated date.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to the use of SouthRimTours.com shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the courts of Sri Lanka, subject to any mandatory legal rights or requirements that may apply.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the contact details provided on our Contact page.

You can also learn more about the website and its operator on our About page.