Touristas Technologies
Terms of Service.
Last Updated: June 24, 2026
Independent Platform Notice
Discover Crete (discover-crete.com) is operated by Touristas Technologies. We are an independent travel platform focused on Crete, Greece. We have no affiliation, connection, sponsorship, or endorsement relationship with discovercrete.com or any similarly named third-party website. Any resemblance in naming is coincidental and does not imply association.
01Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using discover-crete.com and Touristas AI (collectively, the "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. The Platform is owned, licensed, and operated by Touristas Technologies.
02Service Model & Nature of Transactions
2.1No Direct Consumer Bookings
The Platform operates as a travel search, comparison, and AI-generated content engine. We do not function as a travel agency or direct merchant for consumer travel services.
- Bookings & Payments: No bookings, reservations, or payments for hotels, ferries, flights, or car rentals take place directly on our websites. We do not accept any payments in our platform from users.
- Redirects & APIs: All travel inquiries are processed via affiliate/external links to our third-party partners or through API integrations that facilitate the transaction on the partner’s external system.
- Contractual Relationship: When you make a booking, your contract is strictly with the third-party provider, not with Touristas Technologies.
2.2Business Payments (B2B)
The only payments processed directly by Touristas Technologies are strictly for Business-to-Business (B2B) purposes, such as promotional campaigns, advertising subscriptions, or business listing enhancements. We charge only for advertising under Touristas Technologies company, by providing invoices from the Greek government legally.
03Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
3.1Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for the terms, pricing, availability, or performance of:
- Hotels, Ferries, Flights, or Car Rental agencies.
- Any third-party content or service providers linked through our Platform.
3.2Data Accuracy
- Real-Time Data: All pricing, availability, and scheduling information is fetched via APIs in real-time or updated frequently to check for changes.
- No Guarantee: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that prices or availability displayed on our Platform will match the final checkout price on the partner’s website due to the dynamic nature of travel pricing. We are not liable for any discrepancies or wrong content provided by third-party APIs.
04Content Sources & AI Generation
4.1Text Content
All content is generated through our copywriters and LLM models. Touristas AI is well trained in our dedicated servers to provide accurate and high-quality information.
- Dynamic Content: Content is not static. Due to the generative nature of our AI, descriptions, suggestions, and layouts may vary between visits.
- Caching: While we utilize caching services to optimize performance, content is refreshed frequently to reflect new data.
4.2Image Sources
Images displayed on the Platform are sourced from:
- Our own Gallery
- Official Partners
- AI Generators
- LLMs (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
Copyright Notice: We do not copy or replay content and images without permissions. All partners' islands information is provided by either official sources or throughout AI services. If you believe any content belongs to you, please contact us to remove, change, or add your source name with a link. We will address such requests promptly.
05Intellectual Property & Patents
5.1Ownership
All code and products are under 'Touristas Technologies' company, based in Sifnos. All underlying technology, source code, databases, and visual interfaces are the exclusive property of Touristas Technologies.
5.2Patents & Trademarks
- Patents: The AI algorithms and systems powering this Platform are patented and protected under international patent laws.
- Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are proprietary to Touristas Technologies.
- Updates: Our algorithms are updated frequently to maximize efficiency and user experience.
06Prohibited Activities & Legal Monitoring
6.1No Copying
You are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, scraping, reverse engineering, or distributing any data, logic, AI-generated text, or code from our website without prior written consent.
6.2Automated Enforcement
To protect our proprietary data and algorithms:
- Detection: We automatically track any legal and copy changes on our website through our LLMs systems.
- Enforcement: Our systems automatically detect unauthorized scraping, data mining, or content theft.
- Notice: Violators will automatically receive a cease-and-desist notice, and we reserve the right to pursue further legal action.
07User Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and complete information when engaging with B2B services.
- Comply with all local laws and regulations.
- Not engage in fraudulent activities or misuse the Platform's search functions.
08Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.
Questions
Contact Information
For copyright issues, business inquiries, or legal notices, please contact us directly via email at hello@discover-crete.com.
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