Terms of Use

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Effective Date: October 23, 2025

Welcome to The Hostel Insider (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using our website at https://www.thehostelinsider.com, including our podcast, newsletter (Top Bunk), stories, and any related content or services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”

Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Hostel Insider’s Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into a binding agreement.

If you use our site on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms on their behalf.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. The updated version will be posted here with the revised “Last Updated” date.

By continuing to use our Services after changes are posted, you agree to the updated Terms.

3. Our Content

All content on The Hostel Insider — including text, articles, podcast episodes, images, graphics, branding, videos, and design — is owned or licensed by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may:

• Read, listen to, and share links to our publicly available content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute any part of our content without prior written permission.

• Use our trademarks or branding (including “The Hostel Insider," "Hostel Insider HQ" and “Top Bunk”) without consent.
  

If you would like to feature or quote our work, please contact us at media@thehostelinsider.com.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the website and related channels responsibly and lawfully.

You agree not to:

• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing on others’ rights

• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise our website’s security

• Collect personal data from other users

• Impersonate another person or entity

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to anyone violating these Terms.

5. Newsletter and Email Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter Top Bunk, you consent to receive emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

We manage email data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may include links to third-party websites, social platforms, or services we do not control.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or actions of any third-party sites. Visiting them is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our content and Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties or representations — express or implied — about:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

• The availability or performance of our website

• The suitability of our content for your specific purpose

Use of our Services is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Hostel Insider and its affiliates, partners, or contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

• Use or inability to use our Services

• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content

• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Hostel Insider, its owners, and partners from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our website

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your infringement of any rights of another person or entity

10. Intellectual Property and Trademarks

“The Hostel Insider,” "Hostel Insider HQ," “Top Bunk,” and associated logos or designs are trademarks of Hostel Insider DBA of RPG Solutions LLC.

Other names, logos, or products mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right or license to use our trademarks without written permission.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, for any reason, without notice — including for violation of these Terms or harmful conduct toward the site or its users.

12. Governing Laws

These Terms are governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Travis County, Texas for any dispute arising out of these Terms or your use of the site.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

The Hostel Insider

Email: hello@thehostelinsider.com

Website: https://www.thehostelinsider.com

Austin, Texas, USA