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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Please read these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using the website theselfishluxurytraveler.com or purchasing any services offered by The Selfish Luxury Traveler, operated by Stephanie M. Jones, MBA ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing our website or purchasing our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or services.

1. Services

The Selfish Luxury Traveler provides luxury group travel advisory services, travel consultation sessions, group trip planning resources, and educational content for travel professionals. All services are offered through our website and affiliated platforms. We operate as an Independent Travel Advisor certified by Fora Travel, Inc., a Virtuoso Agency. Travel bookings made through us are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable suppliers, including airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and tour operators.

2. Consultation Purchases

When you purchase a group planning consultation session (Starter, Professional, or VIP), you agree to the following: • All sales are final. Consultation fees are non-refundable once payment has been processed. • You will receive an email confirmation upon successful purchase. • You are responsible for scheduling your session within 90 days of purchase. Failure to schedule within this window forfeits the session without refund. • Sessions are conducted virtually via video conference unless otherwise agreed in writing. • Rescheduling requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled session. Late cancellations or no-shows forfeit the session.

3. Travel Bookings & Deposits

For group travel bookings facilitated through The Selfish Luxury Traveler: • Deposits are required to secure your spot on any group trip and are subject to the cancellation and refund policies of the specific trip and supplier. • Trip pricing, availability, and inclusions are subject to change until a booking is confirmed in writing. • Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers. We are not responsible for losses arising from trip cancellations, delays, medical emergencies, or other unforeseen events. • We act as an intermediary between you and travel suppliers. We are not liable for the acts, errors, omissions, or negligence of any supplier.

4. Payment

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing your payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees. You represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided. We do not store your full credit card details. All payment data is handled in accordance with PCI-DSS standards by Stripe.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, and downloadable resources — is the property of The Selfish Luxury Traveler and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Some images displayed on this website are stock photos licensed exclusively for use by The Selfish Luxury Traveler. These images are not available for public use. Downloading, copying, reproducing, or duplicating any images from this website — whether stock or original — is strictly prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement subject to legal action. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our express written permission. Consultation materials and resources provided during sessions are for your personal business use only and may not be resold or redistributed.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Travel advisory information provided is based on our professional experience and knowledge at the time of consultation. We make no guarantees regarding specific business outcomes, revenue results, or trip profitability.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Selfish Luxury Traveler and Stephanie M. Jones, MBA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Selfish Luxury Traveler, its owner, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliated platforms (disruptforchange.com, stephaniemjonesspeaks.com, diversitytourismacademy.com, blackdoctoratesdeployed.com) and travel supplier sites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

10. Email Communications

By submitting your email address through any form on our website, you consent to receive email communications from us, including newsletters, trip announcements, and promotional offers. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. Opting out of marketing emails does not affect transactional communications related to a purchase you have made.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, with proceedings conducted in the State of Georgia.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at: The Selfish Luxury Traveler Stephanie M. Jones, MBA Email: [email protected]