MV Vacation Disclaimer - Legal Information and Terms

1. General disclaimer

The information provided on MV Vacation's website (mvvacation.com), including but not limited to details about beaches, swimming locations, hiking trails, restaurants, accommodations, activities, and attractions, is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We try to keep the information accurate and timely, but we cannot guarantee that the details are error-free, complete, or current.

Conditions at beaches, swimming locations, and other attractions may change at any time due to weather, seasonal variations, tidal conditions, local regulations, maintenance, or conservation efforts. We strongly recommend that visitors verify the current status of any location or activity directly with local authorities, official websites, or onsite information centers before visiting.

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional travel, legal, medical, financial, or safety advice of any kind. Your use of this Website and any reliance on its content is strictly at your own risk.

2. Safety and activities disclaimer

Engaging in recreational activities, including swimming, water-based activities, hiking, cycling, or any other physical activities mentioned on this Website, involves inherent risks. Visitors are solely responsible for:

• Assessing their own physical abilities and fitness level before engaging in any activity;
• Exercising appropriate caution at all times;
• Adhering to all safety guidelines and instructions provided by local authorities, lifeguards, or activity operators;
• Monitoring local weather forecasts and water safety advisories before and during any outdoor activity.

Rapid changes in weather conditions, unpredictable water currents, rip tides, and other environmental factors can pose serious and potentially life-threatening risks. For local weather and water safety updates, visit Weather.gov or other official sources.

MV Vacation disclaims all liability for any injuries, accidents, fatalities, property damage, or other incidents that may occur as a result of participating in activities or visiting locations mentioned on this Website. All visitors engage in all activities at their own risk.

3. No professional advice

The content on this Website is not intended to replace or substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to travel, legal, medical, financial, or safety guidance. MV Vacation is not a travel agency, tour operator, booking platform, or licensed professional advisor of any type.

Users must independently verify their reservations, pricing, availability, accessibility, and all other relevant details directly with the relevant service provider before making any commitments or undertaking any activity. MV Vacation bears no responsibility for decisions made based on information found on this Website.

4. Affiliate and advertising disclosure

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 C.F.R. Part 255), MV Vacation discloses the following:

This Website participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click certain links on this Website and make a purchase or complete a booking, MV Vacation may receive a commission or referral fee at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships include GetYourGuide and the Stay22 affiliate network, which connects this Website to booking platforms such as Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, Agoda, KAYAK and Tripadvisor, and may include other travel affiliate programs. Some links to accommodation and activity providers on this Website are converted into affiliate links automatically through Stay22, and rate-check links in our lodging guides are affiliate links.

This Website may also display paid advertisements through third-party ad networks including Mediavine (Journey by Mediavine) and similar platforms. Where sponsored content or paid partnerships are present, they will be clearly identified as such.

Affiliate commissions and advertising revenue do not influence our editorial opinions, recommendations, or content. We only recommend products, services, or destinations that we believe may be of value to our readers. However, you should be aware of this financial relationship when evaluating our content.

5. Accuracy and currency of information

While we make every effort to keep information accurate and up to date, MV Vacation makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website for any purpose.

Business hours, pricing, availability, policies, and conditions at any location or service referenced on this Website may change without notice. MV Vacation is under no obligation to update any content and accepts no liability for outdated information. Users should always verify details directly with the relevant business or authority before visiting or booking.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MV Vacation, its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, any information on this Website;
• Any errors or omissions in the content of this Website;
• Any personal injury, property damage, or loss sustained as a result of visiting any location or engaging in any activity referenced on this Website;
• Any reliance placed on information provided on this Website;
• Any interruption or cessation of this Website's availability.

This limitation of liability applies regardless of whether such damages arise in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if MV Vacation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website or its content is to stop using the Website.

7. Copyright and intellectual property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, maps, and software, is the exclusive property of MV Vacation or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial exploitation of any content from this Website is strictly prohibited and may give rise to civil and criminal liability. This prohibition extends to all media formats, now known or hereafter developed, including print, digital, social media, and broadcast.

All photographs and videos on this Website are the property of MV Vacation unless otherwise credited, and may not be used, reproduced, downloaded, or shared without our express written permission. Some of our photos are also published on Unsplash; copies downloaded from Unsplash may be used under the Unsplash License. Everything else needs our permission. This applies equally to any entity that acquires the MV Vacation brand or Website; all intellectual property transfers with and remains part of the MV Vacation brand portfolio.

For permissions, licensing inquiries, or content syndication requests, please contact: [email protected]

8. Third-party links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, businesses, or services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. MV Vacation does not endorse, sponsor, or assume any responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or reliability of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply affiliation or endorsement by MV Vacation.

Visitors should review the privacy policies and terms of use of any linked third-party sites before providing personal information or making any purchases through those sites.

9. Live information, tools and estimates

Parts of this Website show information that changes through the day: the ferry board and next-sailing times, the Island Now strip, weather, water temperature, tides, sunrise and sunset, official advisories, bus details, radio listings and webcams. This information comes from third parties such as the Steamship Authority, the National Weather Service, NOAA, the Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority, Open-Meteo and WVVY, or from our own copies of their published schedules. It can be late, incomplete or wrong, and a sailing can be canceled or changed at any time.

Please do not rely on it for navigation, safety or time-critical decisions. Always confirm with the official source before you travel. MV Vacation is not responsible for missed or canceled ferries, flights or buses, weather conditions, or any loss that follows from relying on live information shown here.

The Trip Planner, the Trip Wizard, the Cost Calculator and similar tools give general estimates and suggestions only. They are not quotes, reservations or guarantees of price, availability, opening hours or travel times.

10. Outdoor safety and local rules

Beaches, ponds, trails, roads and the water around Martha’s Vineyard carry real risks. Many beaches have no lifeguard, or have one only in summer; rip currents, cold water, sudden weather, ticks and tick-borne illness, poison ivy, eroding cliffs, traffic on narrow roads and boating hazards are all part of island life. Any activity you choose, including swimming, biking, hiking, fishing, boating and visiting beaches, is at your own risk, and you are responsible for your own safety and for anyone in your care.

Please follow posted signs, closures, beach and parking rules, and the instructions of lifeguards, rangers and officials. Respect private property and tribal land: the Aquinnah cliffs are land of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and climbing them or taking clay is not allowed. Nothing on this Website encourages jumping from bridges, jetties or other structures, entering closed areas, or any risky or unlawful activity.

11. Events, businesses and listings

Events, hours, prices, menus, open or closed status and other details about businesses and organizations are based on what those businesses and organizers publish, and they can change without notice. MV Vacation is not the organizer of the events we list and does not operate the businesses we mention. A mention, photo or listing is not an endorsement, sponsorship or guarantee, and we cannot confirm allergy, dietary, accessibility or safety information. Please check directly with the business or organizer before you go.

12. Bookings, lodging and real estate

MV Vacation is a publisher. We are not a travel agency, tour operator, booking agent, property manager, real estate broker or real estate salesperson. We do not own, rent, lease, list or manage any property, we do not act for any property owner, buyer or renter, we do not negotiate any booking, rental or sale, and we do not take payments.

When you book a hotel, a stay, a tour, a ferry or anything else through a link on this Website, your contract is directly with that provider, and its own terms, prices, availability and cancellation rules apply. Some links are advertising links that may pay us a commission from the booking platform or affiliate network; that commission does not come from you and does not change your price. Any question or dispute about a booking belongs with the provider.

13. Legal notice and modifications

MV Vacation reserves the right to modify, update, correct, or remove any content on this Website at any time and without prior notice, at our sole discretion. By using this Website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this Website immediately.

This Disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States of America. Any disputes arising from this Disclaimer or your use of this Website shall be subject to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in our Terms of Service, including binding arbitration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

This Disclaimer should be read in conjunction with our full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which together constitute the complete legal framework governing your use of this Website.

14. Contact us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Disclaimer, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: mvvacation.com/contact