Website Terms of Use
Website: www.white-desert.com Last updated: 16 December 2025
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
1.1 These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website www.white-desert.com (the "Website"), operated by White Desert ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
1.2 If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
1.3 We may update or amend these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publication on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE
2.1 The Website is provided for informational purposes only and to enable users to:
- learn about White Desert, our camps and expeditions;
- submit enquiries;
- subscribe to communications or newsletters.
2.2 The Website does not constitute an offer to sell travel services. Any travel, expedition or related services are governed by separate booking terms and contractual documentation provided during the booking process.
3. NO RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT
3.1 The content on this Website is provided for general information only. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, content may be incomplete, outdated or subject to change.
3.2 You acknowledge that expedition itineraries, activities, locations, aircraft, schedules and experiences are subject to change due to environmental, operational, safety or regulatory factors.
3.3 You agree not to rely on Website content as the sole basis for making any travel, financial or other decisions.
4. PRIVACY AND COOKIES
4.1 Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which form part of these Terms by reference.
4.2 By using the Website, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including (where applicable) UK GDPR, EU GDPR and South African POPIA.
5. USER SUBMISSIONS
5.1 Where the Website permits you to submit information (including enquiry forms or newsletter sign‑ups), you confirm that all information provided is accurate, current and complete.
5.2 You must not submit unlawful, misleading, defamatory or harmful content.
5.3 We reserve the right to remove or disregard any submission that breaches these Terms.
6. ACCEPTABLE USE
6.1 You agree not to use the Website in any way that:
- breaches applicable laws or regulations;
- interferes with the security or operation of the Website;
- attempts to gain unauthorised access to systems or data;
- introduces viruses, malware or harmful code;
- infringes intellectual property or other rights.
6.2 We may suspend or terminate access to the Website if we reasonably believe misuse has occurred.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
7.1 All content on the Website, including text, images, video, branding, design, trademarks and logos, is owned by or licensed to White Desert and is protected by intellectual property laws.
7.2 You may view, download and print content solely for personal, non‑commercial use. Any other use requires prior written consent.
8. THIRD‑PARTY LINKS
8.1 The Website may contain links to third‑party websites for convenience. We do not control or endorse those websites and accept no responsibility for their content, availability or practices.
9. DISCLAIMER
9.1 The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, availability or fitness for a particular purpose.
9.2 We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error‑free access to the Website.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, White Desert shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or economic losses arising from your use of the Website.
10.2 Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
11. INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless White Desert from any claims, losses, liabilities or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Website or breach of these Terms.
12. TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time without notice if you breach these Terms or if the Website is withdrawn or modified.
13. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
15. CONTACT
For general enquiries relating to the Website, please contact White Desert via the details provided on the Website.
Important: These Website Terms of Use do not govern expedition bookings. All travel services are subject to separate booking terms, waivers and contractual documentation provided during the booking process.