DISCLOSURES & DISCLAIMERS
Updated March 19, 2023
Islands in the Sky, Food &Travel blog is created, written, and operated solely by Iléa Szmidt, based in France, who has worked in the travel industry for over 25 years. The travel itineraires proposed are personal tried and tested itineraries, the recipes are original or inspired by classic recipes, the photographs are original works taken by I.Szmidt.
Sponsorship Disclaimer
None of the posts on this site are ever sponsored or paid for by a third-party. I also do not accept free products from any company, brand, retailer, manufacturer, or maker in exchange for a write-up or review.
Advertising & FTC Affiliate Disclosure
Although I do not share sponsored posts or accept freebies in exchange for product reviews, Islands in the Sky is a for-profit blog.
This blog also earns money by participating in affiliate programs, such as Amazon Associates or Booking Affiliate Partner. This means I may receive a small commission when you purchase a product from this link, at no additional cost to you. Many of the links on this website (as well as those in our email newsletter and social channels) may earn affiliate commissions. When you see product links on this blog, please assume they are affiliate links. We attempt to include a line noting that in every email or blog post that includes them.
Copyright Disclaimer
Any photos not credited to an outside source have been taken by I. Szmidt and are rights protected. All photos that aren’t taken by I. Szmidt are credited and linked to their outside sources and are believed to be in the public domain and readily available on the Internet (published according to the U.S. Copyright Fair Use Act, title 17, U.S. Code). The admin of Islands in the Sky reserves the right to remove, replace, or move any images or content without prior announcement.
Medical Advice Disclaimer
For general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness or disease. Content from this site or connected social media channels is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. As health and nutrition research continuously evolves, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information presented on this website. Please consult with a physician before starting any new fitness/beauty/skin/health/diet regime.
Professional Advice Disclaimer
For general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site is intended to be financial, legal, expert-level, or medical. Please consult with a licensed professional in their field of expertise in your jurisdiction.
Testimonial Disclaimer
Any testimonials shared by others on this blog or on our social media channels are merely single-handed examples (restaurants visited, hotels, travel gadgets, utensils used for cooking). Because of the variables associated with defining success, and because those variables are so personalized, it is impossible to accurately state what an individual may or may not achieve. Success is determined on an individual basis and is dependent on a variety of factors including willingness to take action and implement ideas based on what is taught, prevailing market conditions, target market selection, and the amount of hard work and effort an individual expends.
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