Welcome to Ceylon Rover. By creating an account, submitting content, or using our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our platform.
01About Ceylon Rover
Ceylon Rover is a digital travel community dedicated to promoting tourism in Sri Lanka. Users can share travel experiences through Blogs, TravSnap (Photos), Reels, and News while discovering destinations and engaging with other travelers.
02Eligibility
By using Ceylon Rover, you confirm that:
- You are at least 13 years of age or meet the minimum digital age requirement in your country.
- You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.
- The information provided during registration is accurate and up to date.
03Permitted Content
Only content directly related to Sri Lanka travel and tourism may be published on Ceylon Rover.
Examples include:
- Tourist attractions
- Beaches
- Mountains
- Waterfalls
- Wildlife
- National parks
- Historical sites
- Religious places
- Hotels and resorts
- Restaurants and cafés
- Local food
- Festivals
- Cultural experiences
- Transportation
- Travel guides
- Travel itineraries
- Photography
- Travel videos
- Travel news
- Adventure activities
- Responsible tourism
- Nature conservation
Content should provide value to travelers and promote Sri Lanka responsibly.
04Prohibited Content
The following content is strictly prohibited.
4.1 Non-Travel Content
Posts unrelated to Sri Lanka tourism including but not limited to:
- Personal daily updates
- Political campaigns
- Religious debates
- Entertainment unrelated to travel
- Gaming
- Memes
- Personal advertisements
- General news unrelated to tourism
4.2 Sexual or Adult Content
The following is strictly prohibited:
- Pornographic material
- Sexual content
- Nudity
- Explicit content
- Bikini-focused photos or videos intended to emphasize exposed bodies
- Images or videos primarily featuring underwear or innerwear
- Suggestive poses
- Adult services
- Escort services
- Fetish content
- Sexually provocative material
Any content considered inappropriate by the Ceylon Rover moderation team may be removed without notice.
4.3 Violence
Users may not upload:
- Graphic violence
- Gore
- Animal cruelty
- Dangerous challenges
- Violent threats
- Content promoting self-harm
4.4 Hate Speech
Content promoting discrimination or hatred based on:
- Race
- Religion
- Nationality
- Ethnicity
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
is prohibited.
4.5 Illegal Activities
Users must not post content promoting:
- Illegal drugs
- Human trafficking
- Wildlife trafficking
- Smuggling
- Piracy
- Fraud
- Scams
- Counterfeit products
- Terrorism
- Criminal activities
4.6 False Information
Users may not intentionally publish:
- False travel information
- Fake news
- Misleading destination details
- Fake reviews
- Edited or AI-generated content presented as real without disclosure when such disclosure is necessary to avoid misleading users
4.7 Copyright Infringement
Users must only upload content they own or have permission to use.
Do not upload:
- Copyrighted videos
- Movies
- TV clips
- Music without authorization
- Photographs belonging to others
- Logos without permission
Users are solely responsible for copyright claims arising from their content.
4.8 Spam
The following are prohibited:
- Repeated posting
- Mass posting
- Fake engagement
- Clickbait
- Misleading titles
- Automated posting
- Bot accounts
05Business Promotions
Ceylon Rover is not a free advertising platform.
The following are not permitted within Blogs, TravSnap, Reels, or News:
- Business advertisements
- Promotional campaigns
- Product marketing
- Service promotions
- Direct selling
- Affiliate marketing
- Promotional discount campaigns
- Lead generation posts
Business content may only be published through official advertising or business services offered by Ceylon Rover where available.
06User Responsibility
Users are fully responsible for:
- The accuracy of their content
- Their comments
- Uploaded photographs
- Uploaded videos
- Copyright compliance
- Respecting privacy
- Respecting Sri Lankan laws
- Respecting local customs and cultural heritage
07Content Moderation
Every submission may be reviewed by Ceylon Rover before or after publication.
Ceylon Rover reserves the absolute right to:
- Approve posts
- Reject posts
- Edit titles or formatting
- Remove content
- Restrict visibility
- Suspend accounts
- Permanently ban users
No explanation is required for moderation decisions.
Repeated violations may result in permanent account termination.
08Reporting Content
Users may report content that:
- Violates these Terms
- Is misleading
- Is offensive
- Infringes copyright
- Is spam
- Contains inappropriate material
Ceylon Rover will review reports and take appropriate action.
09Businesses and Third-Party Services
Ceylon Rover may allow users to discover businesses, travel operators, accommodation providers, transportation providers, guides, photographers, or other tourism-related service providers.
However:
- Ceylon Rover is not a travel agency.
- Ceylon Rover is not a booking platform unless explicitly stated.
- Ceylon Rover does not represent any listed business unless expressly identified as such.
- Any communication, agreement, booking, payment, or transaction between a user and a third party is solely between those parties.
Users should exercise their own judgment before engaging with any business or individual.
Ceylon Rover is not responsible for:
- Service quality
- Prices
- Availability
- Cancellations
- Delays
- Refunds
- Property damage
- Personal injury
- Fraud
- Misrepresentation
- Financial loss
- Disputes arising from interactions with third parties
10User Safety
Never share:
- Banking passwords
- One-time passwords (OTP)
- Credit card details
- Personal identification documents
- Sensitive personal information
Exercise caution when communicating with unknown users or businesses.
11Intellectual Property
Users retain ownership of content they upload.
By uploading content, users grant Ceylon Rover a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Display
- Store
- Publish
- Promote
- Share
- Feature
- Resize
- Translate
- Adapt for platform functionality
for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving Ceylon Rover. Users confirm they have the rights necessary to grant this license.
12Privacy
By using Ceylon Rover you agree to our Privacy Policy regarding:
- Account information
- Cookies
- Analytics
- Security
- Platform improvements
13Account Suspension
Accounts may be suspended or permanently removed for:
- Repeated policy violations
- Fake identities
- Copyright infringement
- Fraudulent activities
- Spam
- Harassment
- Impersonation
- Uploading prohibited content
14Platform Availability
While we strive to keep Ceylon Rover available at all times, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Features may be changed, suspended, or discontinued without prior notice for maintenance, upgrades, security, or operational reasons.
15Changes to These Terms
Ceylon Rover may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws applicable to the operation of Ceylon Rover. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable local laws when accessing or using the platform.
17Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact the Ceylon Rover support team through the official contact channels published on our website or visit our Help & FAQ page.