Terms & Conditions

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE, THE SERVICES AND THE SOFTWARE (EACH TERM AS DEFINED BELOW).

These Terms and Conditions govern Your use of the Services. The Privacy Policy is included in these Terms and Conditions. The definitions in the Terms and Conditions apply to the Privacy Policy, unless otherwise stipulated.

If You do not agree to these Terms and Conditions please stop using the Services. Your continued use of the Services is acceptance by You of these Terms and Conditions. You acknowledge that Your failure to comply with the Terms and Conditions may result in disqualification from use of the Services, the closure of Your PlugPlug Account and/or legal action against You.

These Terms and Conditions may be updated from time to time. The most recent version of the Terms and Conditions in force at any time can be accessed from www.plugplug.com/terms-and-conditions. We encourage You to visit the Website regularly and check the Terms and Conditions in force at such time. Your continued use of the Services is deemed acceptance of the updated or amended Terms and Conditions. If You do not agree with any changes made from time time You should stop using the Services.

These Terms and Conditions including thePrivacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between You and Us regarding Your use of the Services. Any promotional terms and conditions are subject at all times to these Terms and Conditions and in the event of conflict these Terms and Conditions will prevail. You agree that nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be considered to create a joint venture or the relationship of partners, partnership or principal and agent between You and Us. Unless We otherwise agree in writing, neither You nor We shall (i) enter into any contract or commitment with third parties as agent for or on behalf of the other party, (ii) describe or present itself as such an agent or in any way hold itself out as being such an agent, or (iii) act on behalf of or represent the other party in any manner, or for any purpose.

In the event that these Terms and Conditions are translated into another language, the English language version shall prevail.

1. Introduction to PlugPlug
We offer a platform which enables You to Book a Travel Experience/s through the Services and to share Your Travel Experiences by documenting these on Our Website by posting a Plug. You will earn rewards on Your PlugPlug Account for Bookings made subject to these Terms and Conditions.

In addition, other Users are able to enjoy the same Travel Experiences by making use of the Booking link on a Plug. Subject to these Terms and Conditions, the User posting the Plug will earn a Commission.

2. Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions the following words and phrases have the meanings provided below:

2.1 “Application/s” In these Terms and Conditions the following words and phrases have the meanings provided below:

2.2 “Book or Booking” means the reservation, and order of a Travel Experience through the Services;

2.3 “Commission” means the fee earned by a Plugger for a Booking in accordance with this Agreement to the value of 3% of the value of the Booking provided that:

2.3.1 zero Commission will be earned for Bookings relating to eating establishments or restaurants;

2.3.2 Commission of only 1% of the value of the Booking will be earned by a Plugger for the Booking of cruises;

2.4 “Completion” means the completion of a Booking which occurs after payment and physical exercise and fulfillment of the Booking;

2.5 “Device” means your application access device including, without limitation, your desktop or laptop computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, tablet or any other type of portable or mobile device now existing or hereafter devised.

2.6 “Holding Company” means Createfo GmbH, a company registered in Switzerland with number CHE-420.769.502;

2.7 “Parties” means the parties to this Agreement, being You and PlugPlug, and “Party” shall mean either one of them;

2.8 “Paypal Account” means the Paypal account to be registered by a User;

2.9 “Paypal Terms” means the terms and conditions of the Paypal Account referred to in clause 5.6.9 which can be viewed at paypal.com;

2.10 “Plug” means, a review or recommendation posted by a User about a Travel Experience and includes any User Content.

PLUGPLUG TRAVELCON GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. SPONSOR

The PlugPlug TravelCon Giveaway (“Giveaway”) is sponsored by PlugPlug (“Sponsor”). This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with TravelCon.

2. ELIGIBILITY

The Giveaway is open to influencers, content creators, and attendees of TravelCon 2025 who meet the following criteria:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must sign up for PlugPlug during TravelCon (March 14-16, 2025) to receive automatic entry.
  • Must make at least one post (“Plug”) on PlugPlug by March 31, 2025, to remain eligible.
  • Additional entries are earned for each additional Plug made before March 31, 2025.
  • Employees, representatives, or affiliates of PlugPlug and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

3. GIVEAWAY PERIOD

Start Date: March 14, 2025 (12:01 AM EST)
End Date: March 31, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)

Entries submitted outside this period will not be considered.

4. HOW TO ENTER

  • Signing up for PlugPlug during TravelCon automatically grants one entry.
  • Posting at least one Plug on PlugPlug before March 31, 2025, is required to validate the entry.
  • Additional Plugs made before March 31, 2025, will count as additional entries, increasing the chance of winning.
  • Entries must comply with PlugPlug’s community guidelines.

5. PRIZES

Five (5) winners will each receive:

  • One (1) spot on an Expat Explore tour of their choice, up to 14 days in length.
  • Tour must be in North America, Central America, South America, or Europe.
  • Flight costs covered up to $1,200 USD per winner.
  • The prize does not include travel insurance, visa fees, personal expenses, or any costs beyond the covered tour and flight allowance.

Travel Insurance Requirement

Winners are responsible for securing their own travel insurance. Expat Explore requires all tour participants to have valid travel insurance covering trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and loss of personal belongings. Failure to provide proof of insurance before the tour may result in disqualification from the trip.

6. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

  • Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries.
  • The draw will take place on April 11, 2025.
  • Winners will be announced on PlugPlug’s social media channels and notified via email.
  • Winners must respond within 7 days of notification to claim the prize. Failure to respond within this timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

7. PRIZE REDEMPTION

  • Winners must book their chosen tour by July 30, 2025.
  • Travel must be completed by April 30, 2026.
  • The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

Tour Availability & Changes

The selected tour is subject to availability. If a chosen departure is unavailable, Expat Explore may offer an alternative tour or date. Expat Explore reserves the right to modify itineraries, substitute accommodations, or cancel tours due to operational reasons. PlugPlug and Expat Explore are not liable for any changes beyond their control.

Passport & Visa Responsibilities

It is the winner’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport and obtain any required visas for their chosen destination. PlugPlug and Expat Explore are not responsible for any denied entry or additional costs incurred due to visa issues.

Prize Non-Transferability & Expiry

The giveaway prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be sold or gifted to another person. The winner must confirm their selected tour and complete booking by June 30, 2025. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize without replacement.

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • PlugPlug reserves the right to disqualify any participant suspected of fraudulent activities or non-compliance with these terms.
  • PlugPlug reserves the right to modify or cancel the Giveaway at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • By entering, participants agree to allow PlugPlug to use their name, likeness, and content submitted through the platform for promotional purposes.
  • Signing up for the giveaway gives PlugPlug permission to use the winners’ names and photos for social media posts.
  • Participants release PlugPlug, TravelCon, Expat Explore, and all associated partners from any liability related to participation or prize usage.

Conduct & Tour Participation Rules

Winners must adhere to Expat Explore’s tour policies, including conduct guidelines. Expat Explore reserves the right to remove any participant who engages in disruptive behavior, violates local laws, or endangers the safety of the group, with no compensation or alternative prize provided.

Liability Disclaimer

By participating in this giveaway, winners acknowledge that PlugPlug, Expat Explore, and any associated partners are not liable for personal injury, property loss, trip cancellations, force majeure events, or any other unforeseen circumstances affecting travel. Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless PlugPlug and Expat Explore from any claims related to their participation.

9. PRIVACY

Any personal data collected will be used solely for the purpose of administering this Giveaway and in accordance with PlugPlug’s Privacy Policy.

By participating in the Giveaway, you agree to these terms and conditions.