TERMS OF USE
Chronicles of a Wayward Drifter
Effective and Last Updated: January 1st, 2026
Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using the website located at www.waywarddrifter.com (the “Website” or “Site”). By accessing or using the Website, or by clicking to accept or agree to these Terms when that option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy (https://www.waywarddrifter.com/privacy-policy), which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website.
1. Ownership and Operation
This Website is owned and operated by Craig Johnson, an individual residing at 2036 Nevada City Hwy, #17, Grass Valley, CA 95945, United States (“I,” “me,” “my,” or “Owner”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms and to use the Site only in accordance with them and any additional terms that may apply to specific sections or features.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All original written content, photographs, videos, graphics, and other materials created by me on this Site are owned by Craig Johnson and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Site is provided solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, sell, create derivative works from, or distribute any content from the Site without my prior written permission, except that you may download, print, or share individual pages for non-commercial personal use provided you keep all copyright and proprietary notices intact.
3. User-Submitted Content – License Grant
By posting, uploading, submitting, emailing, texting, or otherwise providing any material (including comments, photos, videos, stories, or other contributions) to the Site or to me directly, you represent and warrant that:
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You own the material or have the express permission of the owner; and
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You are at least 18 years of age.
You further grant me (Craig Johnson) and anyone I authorize a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, fully transferable license to use, copy, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, display, and otherwise exploit such material in any form or media now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose. This license includes the right to use your name, likeness, or screen name in connection with the material, as I deem appropriate.
4. Linking and Framing
You may link to the homepage or individual articles of the Site provided the link does not falsely imply endorsement or sponsorship by me. You may not frame, inline link, or incorporate any content of the Site into another website or service without my prior written permission.
5. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by my Privacy Policy, available at https://www.waywarddrifter.com/privacy-policy. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described therein.
6. Accuracy of Information
I strive to keep the information on the Site accurate and up to date, but I do not warrant that all information (including travel advice, recommendations, prices, dates, or third-party information) is complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Travel information can change rapidly, and I am not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by reliance on outdated or inaccurate information.
Third-party content or links appearing on the Site are the responsibility of those third parties. I do not endorse and am not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any third-party materials or external sites.
7. No Guarantee of Results
The Site contains personal stories, opinions, travel advice, and informational content. Nothing on this Site constitutes a promise or guarantee of any particular outcome (financial, travel-related, personal, or otherwise). Your results will depend on many factors outside my control.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I (CRAIG JOHNSON), MY AGENTS, OR ANY RELATED PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, or damages resulting from reliance on any information on the Site, viruses, or the conduct of other users.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by law.
YOUR SOLE REMEDY for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.
9. Termination and Access Restriction
I reserve the right, in my sole discretion, to terminate or restrict your access to the Site (or any portion thereof) at any time, without notice and for any reason.
10. DMCA / Copyright Complaints
If you believe any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice to:
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Mailing Address: Craig Johnson, 2036 Nevada City Hwy, #17, Grass Valley, CA 95945, United States
Your notice must include:
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Your physical or electronic signature;
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Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
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Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located;
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Your contact information;
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A statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorized; and
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A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Nevada County, California for any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site.
12. Changes to These Terms
I may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Contact Me
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
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Mailing Address: Craig Johnson, 2036 Nevada City Hwy, #17, Grass Valley, CA 95945, United States
Thank you for visiting Chronicles of a Wayward Drifter. Safe travels!