Terms and Conditions

  1. Introduction

Welcome to the Turismo Upala website. These Terms and Conditions govern the use of this website, which is operated by the Municipality of Upala. By accessing and using this site, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, we kindly ask that you do not use our website.

  1. Intellectual Property

2.1 Original Content

All original content specifically created for this website, including texts, graphics, logos, images, and their compilation, is the property of the Municipality of Upala or has been licensed for use on this site. Some of the content, such as descriptive texts, photographs, and videos, is the property of María Jesús Vila. Other elements, including certain photographs and videos, are the property of the Municipality of Upala. This content is protected by Costa Rican copyright laws and international treaties.

2.2 Third-Party Content

Some images, videos, and texts used on this website may be owned by third parties and are used under license, with permission, or in accordance with fair use provisions. We make every effort to properly attribute all third-party content. If you own any content appearing on our site and believe it is being used without your consent, please contact us at gestionturismo@muniupala.go.cr so we can address your concern.

  1. Permitted Use

Access to and viewing of the content on this website is allowed for personal and non-commercial use. It is not permitted to:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the content on our website for commercial purposes.
  • Modify or alter any part of the website.
  • Use the content in a way that implies an association with our services or products without our express consent.
  • Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction methods.

Access to and viewing of the content on this website is allowed for personal and non-commercial use. It is not permitted to:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the content on our website for commercial purposes.

Modify or alter any part of the website.

Use the content in a way that implies an association with our services or products without our express consent.

Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction methods.

  1. Privacy and Data Protection Policy

4.1 Collection of Personal Information

When you use our contact form or interact with our site, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number. This information is used exclusively to respond to your inquiries, improve our services, and communicate with you when necessary.

4.2 Data Protection

Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Law for the Protection of Individuals Against the Processing of Their Personal Data (Law No. 8968) of Costa Rica. We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent, except when required by law.

4.3 User Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, cancel, or object to the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, you may contact us at gestionturismo@muniupala.go.cr.

  1. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze how our site is used to improve its performance.
  • Personalize the content you see on our site.

You can set your browser to reject all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is sent. However, some features of our site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

  1. Multimedia Content

6.1 Videos

The videos displayed on our site may be owned by various authors and are used with their permission or under specific licenses. Each video includes, where possible, appropriate attribution to its author. Unauthorized use of these videos is prohibited.

6.2 Photographs

Photographs used on this site may be subject to copyright. We strive to use our own photographs, appropriately licensed images, or public domain content. If you believe a photograph infringes your copyright, please contact us to resolve the matter.

  1. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of these sites and accept no responsibility for them. We recommend reviewing the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any website you visit through links on our site.

  1. Limitation of Liability

The information provided on this website is offered in good faith and for general informational purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Your use of the information provided on this site is at your own risk.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, resulting from the use or inability to use our website or its content.

  1. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon their publication on the website. It is your responsibility to periodically review these terms to stay informed of any changes.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Costa Rica. Any dispute related to these terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Costa Rica.

  1. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, you may contact us via:

  • Email: gestionturismo@muniupala.go.cr
  • Phone: 2470-0157 ext. 237
  • Address: In front of the Central Park of Upala, Alajuela, Costa Rica