Discover Ireland and Terms of Use

Last updated 19/02/2020

These Terms of Use refer to the Websites, www.Discoverireland.ie and www.VisitDublin.com (the "Websites").

All access to and use of these Websites is governed by these Terms of Use. Entering into this Websites indicates that the user (either "user" or "you" in this document) has reviewed the Terms of Use and has agreed to be bound by them as well as our Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these terms you must leave the Websites immediately.

The Websites are operated by the National Tourism Development Authority, also known as Fáilte Ireland ("we" or the "Authority"), whose principal place of business is at 88-95 Amiens Street, Dublin 1.

Disclaimer

All information provided on these Websites are subject to change without notice. While efforts have been made to make these Websites helpful and accurate, due to the open nature of these Websites, and the potential for errors in the storage and transmission of digital information, the Authority does not warrant the accuracy of information obtained from these Websites. Where errors or omissions are brought to the attention of the Authority, amendments will be made as speedily as possible.

All materials posted on this website are provided “as is” and without warranties express or implied. The Authority and its agents and the Website's creators disclaim to the fullest extent permissible by applicable law all warranties, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

The Authority does not warrant that functions contained on the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will or can be corrected, or that this website or the server are free of viruses or other harmful components. The Authority does not provide any warranty or representation as to the materials on this website in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.

Access & use of information

Access to the Websites is limited to viewing the linked web pages solely for information purposes to access the information provided by the Authority at these Websites.

Any access or attempt to access other areas of the Authority's computer system or other information contained on the system for any purposes is strictly prohibited. You may not use any information contained on these Websites other than for information purposes. We will not be liable if for any reason our Websites are unavailable at any time.

Intellectual property

These Websites may contain trademarks and service marks. All marks, design rights, domain names, applications for any of the foregoing, copyright, moral rights, database rights, know-how, trade or business names and other similar rights or obligations whether registerable or not in any country including but not limited to Ireland are the property of the proprietors of such marks as indicated, unless otherwise provided. All rights in the intellectual property contained in this Website, are reserved.

The editorial content of the Websites and all text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips and software is copyright of the Authority and/or the authors, photographers and illustrators who contribute material to the Websites, and the user shall not alter or remove any copyright symbol, or any other identification or information, concerning the authorship or ownership of any of the content of the Websites.

Access to these Websites does not constitute a right to copy or use any of the intellectual property of the Authority or its suppliers and users are not permitted to copy, market, resell, distribute, retransmit, publish, upload, download, store, display in public, alter, or modify the content contained on these Websites or otherwise transfer or commercially exploit, in any form, any of the content of these Websites.

Fáilte Ireland logos

The user will not use or display the name or logo of Fáilte Ireland, Discover Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Dublin, Visit Dublin, Dublin Surprising By Nature or any similar name or logo, or act in any way that would imply that the user is an agent of the Authority. Nothing in these terms of use shall be construed as conferring any licence or right of any kind to use any trademark, design right, copyright or other intellectual property right belonging to us.

Hypertext links

These Websites may be linked to other Websites that are not maintained by the Authority. The Authority is not responsible for the content of those Websites. The inclusion of any link to such Websites does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by the Authority of such Websites and the Authority disclaims any warranty (expressed or implied) about the content and operation of these Websites. The Authority disclaims any liability for links: (i) from another website to the Websites; and (ii) to another website from the Websites.

Submissions

All remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics or other information communicated to the Authority through this Website will forever be the property of the Authority and at the free disposal and use of the Authority.

Unless otherwise specified in writing, all material submitted to the Authority will be presumed to be public and the Authority will not be required to treat the information as confidential. The Authority shall have exclusive ownership of all present and future existing rights in the information, without compensation to the person sending the information.

If any information is confidential do not submit it.

The information we collect

The Authority may collect various types of information from the Websites' visitors. Please see our Consumer Privacy Statement and Discover Ireland Cookie Policy or Visit Dublin Cookie Policy for further information on how we use the information we collect.

Security

The Authority does not take any responsibility for information transmitted via the Websites and cannot guarantee that any electronic commerce or communication is totally secure.

Updates to terms

In no event will the Authority, its agents or the Websites creators be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special and consequential damages, loss or liability whatsoever (including without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising out of the use, inability to use, or the results of use or reliance on this Website or access to any materials on the Websites, any Websites linked to these Websites, or the materials or information contained at any or all such Websites, or any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in transmission, computer virus, or telecommunications failure of these Websites, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages, and even if such loss or damage is caused by the negligence of the Authority or its agents.

Limitations of liability

If your use of the materials or information from these Websites results in the need for servicing, repair or correction of equipment or data, you assume all costs thereof. Applicable law may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

In addition, the Authority shall not have any liability to any person any injury or loss (including personal injury and consequential loss) suffered while participating in events, sports or leisure pursuits described or referred to in the Websites to the maximum extent permissible by law. The material in the Websites is given for information only and the Authority gives no warranty as to the safety and security of such events, sports and leisure pursuits, or as to the competence of those organising the said sports and leisure pursuits.

Chargeable services

Certain merchandise and services are available for purchase from third party websites which are linked to these Websites ("Chargeable Services"). The Authority shall have no responsibility to the user in respect of Chargeable Services which are supplied by third parties and gives no warranty as to satisfactory quality, merchantability, fitness for purpose or compliance with any description in relation to them.

The Authority shall also have no liability to the user in respect of any financial transactions conducted via third party websites which are linked to this Website. The terms implied by Section 39 of the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, 1980 Ireland are hereby excluded from these terms of use and disclaimer.

The Authority shall have no liability to the user whether in contract or in tort for any loss suffered by the user resulting from the use of a credit card, debit card or charge card or any modification thereof in order to access the Chargeable Services. In addition, the Authority shall have no liability to the user whether in contract or in tort for any loss suffered by the user resulting from purchasing Chargeable Services from a third party via the Websites.

Social media

If you use any of the Fáilte Ireland Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages to share your ideas and experiences with other users of our Facebook community, you will be bound by the Facebook page Community Guidelines, in particular the obligation not to post any content (such as photos or video) that may belong to someone else, or what may be perceived as controversial. Any abusive, profane or even defamatory posts towards any person, entity, belief or symbol shall be deleted.

Dispute resolution

You shall be deemed to have accepted these Terms & Conditions of use by your continued use of the Websites.l be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish Courts. This will not prevent the Authority from pursuing a claim for breach of contract, copyright infringement or otherwise in respect of these Terms of Use in any other jurisdiction throughout the world.

Acceptance

You shall be deemed to have accepted these Terms & Conditions of use by your continued use of the Website.

If you require any further information please contact Fáilte Ireland’s Customer Support Team here or by email at CustomerSupport@failteireland.ie