On Board Compass

Terms and Conditions

Effective date: 14 September 2026 · Last updated: 14 September 2026

Introduction

By accessing or using On Board Compass, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before exploring our cruise ship reviews, cabin guides, dining coverage, entertainment features, and destination articles.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the website. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use On Board Compass, including casual readers, researchers, and anyone who submits content or enquiries through the site.

Acceptance of Terms

Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these terms, including any updates we may make from time to time. We may revise these terms at any time, and the effective date shown above will be updated accordingly. It is your responsibility to review the terms periodically so you are aware of any changes.

Contents

Use the links below to jump to each section of these terms.

Use of Content and Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on On Board Compass, including text, graphics, logos, images, editorial reviews, cabin comparisons, deck-plan explanations, and software, is the property of On Board Compass or its licensors and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You may view and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only, such as planning a cruise or comparing cabin categories.

Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, republication, or commercial exploitation of any part of the website, without prior written consent from On Board Compass is prohibited. This includes copying articles to other websites, using our photography in promotional materials, or republishing our cruise ship reviews without permission.

Trademarks

The On Board Compass name and logo are trademarks of On Board Compass. You may not use them without our prior written permission. Other trademarks, cruise line names, ship names, and logos appearing on the site are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and editorial purposes only.

User Content

If you submit any content to the website, such as comments, reviews, or enquiries, you grant On Board Compass a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display that content in any media. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit, and that your submission does not infringe the rights of any third party.

We may remove any user content at our discretion, without notice, if we believe it violates these terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

No Warranty

The content on On Board Compass is provided for general information only and is not intended as professional advice. While we work hard to keep our cruise ship reviews, cabin guides, and destination articles accurate and current, we make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.

Cruise ship details, facilities, dining venues, entertainment schedules, and onboard policies may change without notice. Always confirm the latest information directly with the cruise line or your travel provider before making a booking.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, On Board Compass shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or reliance on its content. This includes damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or travel arrangements.

Nothing in these terms excludes any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law, including any guarantees that cannot be excluded by law.

External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, including cruise line booking pages, tourism boards, and other travel resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites. Links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement of the linked website or its services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of On Board Compass will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

Contact Information

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