Important for visitors. This document is a public notice, not a public offer within the meaning of Article 437 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. All information posted on phuket-blog.com is exclusively informational and educational in nature and does not constitute an offer to enter into a contract for the sale of goods, works, or services.
Use of the website phuket-blog.com (hereinafter — the "Website") means that the visitor (hereinafter — the "User") has read this document, understands its terms, and accepts them. If the User does not agree with any of the terms, they should stop using the Website.
Website Administrator: Vitaliy Dmitrievich Tsvetkov, individual.
Website: phuket-blog.com
Contact for inquiries: Telegram @phuketblog_manager_bot, WhatsApp +66 91 036 13 51.
1. Website status and nature of information
1.1. The website phuket-blog.com is a personal blog of Vitaliy Dmitrievich Tsvetkov about life and tourism on the island of Phuket, Kingdom of Thailand, and is informational and educational in nature.
1.2. All Website materials (descriptions of excursions, transport, real estate, currency exchange, routes, recreation spots, prices, reviews) are published exclusively for informational, educational, and reference purposes and reflect the personal experience, observations, and recommendations of the Administrator.
1.3. The information posted on the Website does not constitute a public offer within the meaning of paragraph 2 of Article 437 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and does not oblige the Administrator to enter into any contracts with the User.
1.4. Prices, programs, conditions, and characteristics of goods and services indicated on the Website are provided for reference only and may be changed by third parties — the respective service providers — at any time without notice.
2. The Administrator is not a seller of services
2.1. The Website Administrator does not sell services, goods, or rights of claim. The Administrator is not:
- a tour operator or travel agent within the meaning of Federal Law No. 132-FZ dated November 24, 1996 "On the Basics of Tourism Activities in the Russian Federation";
- an online store or seller within the meaning of Russian Federation Law No. 2300-I dated February 7, 1992 "On Consumer Rights Protection";
- an aggregator of information about goods and services within the meaning of said Law;
- a lessor of vehicles or real estate;
- a credit, microfinance, or other financial institution, exchange office, payment agent, or electronic money operator;
- an insurance company, visa, migration, or other authorized service.
2.2. The Administrator does not conduct business activities on the territory of the Russian Federation in connection with operating the Website.
3. User interaction procedure
3.1. In operating the Website, the Administrator shares personal experience, provides recommendations on choosing excursions, transport, accommodation, and other services on the island of Phuket, and introduces Users to service providers personally vetted by the Administrator.
3.2. When a User contacts through forms, buttons, or messengers listed on the Website (Telegram, WhatsApp), the Administrator provides the User with consultative support: answers questions, helps with choices, explains nuances. After that, the User's request is forwarded directly to the respective service provider (tour operator, landlord, exchange office, etc.).
3.3. All contractual relations, including agreement on conditions, payment, documentation, and service execution, arise and are carried out directly between the User and the service provider.
3.4. The Administrator is not a party to the contract concluded between the User and the service provider, does not accept payments from the User for third-party services, and does not act as their representative, commission agent, or agent within the meaning of Articles 971–1011 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, unless otherwise expressly stipulated in a separate agreement.
4. Limitation of liability
4.1. The Administrator makes reasonable efforts to keep the information on the Website current and accurate, but does not guarantee full accuracy, timeliness, completeness, or suitability of the information for the User's specific purposes.
4.2. The Administrator is not liable:
- for the quality, safety, timing, scope, and other characteristics of services provided by third parties — service providers;
- for changes in prices, programs, conditions, vehicle availability, exchange rates, and other material conditions at service providers;
- for actions or inaction of service providers, including refusal to provide a service, service not meeting the User's expectations, loss of property, and harm to health caused by third parties;
- for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, lost profits, or moral harm arising from the use or inability to use information from the Website;
- for the compliance of the User's actions with the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Russian Federation, or any other state;
- for loss, distortion, or unauthorized access to data resulting from the actions of third parties or technical failures.
4.3. The User independently evaluates the applicability of the information received to their situation, makes decisions at their own risk, and bears full responsibility for their actions and their consequences.
Special warning about vehicle rental. Driving any vehicle on the territory of the Kingdom of Thailand (including bikes, scooters, motorcycles, and cars) is permitted only with a valid driving license of the appropriate category, including an International Driving Permit or a Thai driving license. Driving without proper documents constitutes an administrative offense under Thai law, may be grounds for the insurance company to deny compensation in the event of an accident, and may result in the driver bearing full financial liability for any damage caused. The User is solely responsible for verifying the validity of their documents for driving in Thailand before beginning the rental.
5. Intellectual property
5.1. All Website materials — texts, photographs, videos, graphic images, design, program code, component parts — are objects of intellectual property of the Administrator or are used with the permission of the rights holders.
5.2. Use of Website materials without the written consent of the Administrator, including copying, publication, distribution, adaptation, use as part of other materials, for commercial or non-commercial purposes, is prohibited and entails liability under Articles 1252, 1270, 1300 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
5.3. Quoting of Website materials is permitted to the extent justified by the purpose of the quotation, with mandatory attribution of the author and an active hyperlink to the source.
6. Recommendation model and partner relations
6.1. Recommendations of service providers on the Website are published based on the Administrator's personal experience.
6.2. Some links on the Website may be affiliate (referral) links. When following them and performing actions at a service provider, the User does not incur additional costs compared to contacting the provider directly.
6.3. The Administrator may receive compensation from service providers for attracting Users or recommendations. The amount and conditions of such compensation are agreed separately between the Administrator and the provider and do not affect the service price for the User.
6.4. The Administrator's recommendations do not constitute advertising within the meaning of Federal Law No. 38-FZ dated March 13, 2006 "On Advertising", unless otherwise explicitly indicated on the respective material (e.g., marked as "advertisement").
7. Personal data processing
7.1. Processing of Users' personal data is carried out in accordance with Federal Law No. 152-FZ dated July 27, 2006 "On Personal Data", the Personal Data Processing Policy, and the Consent to Personal Data Processing posted on the Website.
7.2. By contacting the Administrator through messengers or other contact forms on the Website, the User voluntarily and knowingly transfers their personal data (name, contact information, request content) to the Administrator.
8. Accuracy and timeliness of information
8.1. Information on the Website is updated as circumstances permit; however, between updates, actual data (prices, schedules, service availability, exchange rates, entry rules, document requirements) may differ from what is published.
8.2. Before taking any legally or financially significant actions — including booking services, renting vehicles, exchanging currency, traveling — the User must independently verify the accuracy of the information by contacting the service provider directly and/or the authorized government authorities.
9. Applicable law and dispute resolution
9.1. Relations arising between the Administrator and the User in connection with the use of the Website are governed by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
9.2. All disputes not resolved through negotiations shall be resolved in court at the place of residence of the Administrator, taking into account the provisions of the procedural legislation of the Russian Federation.
9.3. Before filing a lawsuit, the parties undertake to take measures for pre-trial dispute resolution by sending a written claim. The response period for a claim is 30 (thirty) calendar days from the date of receipt.
10. Amendments
10.1. The Administrator has the right at any time to unilaterally amend this document. Amendments take effect from the moment the new version is posted on the Website.
10.2. The User is responsible for independently monitoring changes. Continued use of the Website after a new version is posted constitutes acceptance of its terms.
10.3. The current version is always available at phuket-blog.com/oferta.html.
11. Contact details
Website Administrator:
- Vitaliy Dmitrievich Tsvetkov, individual;
- Telegram: @phuketblog_manager_bot;
- WhatsApp: +66 91 036 13 51;
- Website: phuket-blog.com.
For questions related to the content of the Website, personal data processing, or this document, please use the contacts above.