Legal Notice and Terms of Use
1. Identifying Information
In compliance with the duty to inform, the following details are provided: The owner of this website is Cristian Lopez, domiciled in Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina. The website Patagonia Encantadora is a personal project managed by the owner.
Contact email: hola@patagoniaencantadora.com
2. Nature of the Website
Patagonia Encantadora is a website exclusively for informational and opinion purposes. Through this portal, the owner shares stories, guides, and advice based on his professional experience of over 17 years as a tourism guide and his background as a trail runner.
This site is not a travel agency or a tourism services company. The content published here does not constitute a service contract, but rather a compilation of personal experiences and knowledge shared for informational purposes.
3. Disclaimer of Liability
The owner has prepared the content with the utmost care; however, the user accepts that:
- Data Verification: The condition of roads, mountain trails, weather conditions, and logistics can vary drastically. The owner is not responsible for decisions made by the user based on information from the blog. It is always recommended to check official sources (Vialidad Nacional, National Parks, etc.).
- Risk Activities: Trail running and trekking are activities that carry inherent risks. The stories shared are descriptive of the author’s own experience and do not replace proper training or professional on-site guidance.
- Respect for Wildlife: Please note that approaching or disturbing wildlife is strictly prohibited. The owner is not responsible for third parties failing to comply with provincial laws or minimum safety distances (such as the mandatory 2-meter distance from penguins).
4. Intellectual Property
The owner is the rightful holder of all intellectual property rights to the content on this site.
- Photography and Video: All images of wildlife (whales, orcas, penguins) and landscapes are the work of Cristian López. Copying, reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without the express written authorization of the author is strictly prohibited.
- Generative Content: Visual assets created using Artificial Intelligence tools are likewise subject to the authorship and creative direction of the owner.
5. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to external sites (maps, videos, or registration platforms). The owner is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or operation of such third-party sites. The inclusion of these links does not necessarily imply an endorsement of the services offered there.
6. Data Protection
To learn how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy
7. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
Argentine law shall apply to the resolution of any disputes related to this website. The parties expressly submit to the jurisdiction of the Ordinary Courts of the city of Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina.
8. Modifications
The owner reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time to adapt them to new legislation, changes to the site, or market practices.