Terms of Service

By using HikingCare you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Educational content only

Everything on HikingCare — guides, tools, calculators and recommendations — is provided for general information and education. It is not professional advice and does not replace guidance from qualified outdoor professionals, medical practitioners, rangers or local authorities. Conditions change; you are responsible for your own decisions and safety on the trail. Please read our outdoor safety disclaimer.

Tools and calculators

Our planning tools produce estimates based on the information you enter and general assumptions. They are aids to planning, not guarantees. Always cross-check with current conditions, official trail information and your own experience.

Affiliate links

Some links are affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure. Purchases are made with the retailer under the retailer’s terms.

Intellectual property

Text, graphics and code on this site are owned by HikingCare or used under licence. Photographs are used under their respective licences and credited where required. You may share links to our pages; please do not republish substantial parts of our content without permission.

Third-party websites

We link to external sites for convenience. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy or practices.

No warranty and limitation of liability

The site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, HikingCare is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from use of the site or reliance on its content.

Changes

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised terms.