Terms of use

These terms of use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of wayrail.com (the "Site"), operated by PHD Projects Ltd ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About the Site

WayRail provides rail travel guidance including route reviews, booking guides, rail pass advice, and destination information. The content is based on personal experience and independent research by the author, Patrick Hughes. WayRail is part of the Planet Patrick travel network and is a property of PHD Projects Ltd.

2. Intellectual property

All content on the Site - including text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and page layouts - is owned by PHD Projects Ltd or used with permission. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from the Site without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use such as sharing a link to an article. Brief quotations for the purpose of review or commentary are permitted with appropriate attribution and a link back to the original page.

3. Travel information disclaimer

The travel information on this Site is provided for general guidance based on the author's personal experience at the time of travel. Train fares, timetables, booking platforms, operator policies, and service conditions change frequently and without notice. We make reasonable efforts to verify information before publishing and to update guides when changes are identified, but we cannot guarantee that all details are current or accurate at the time you read them.

You should always verify fares, schedules, and booking conditions directly with the train operator or booking platform before making travel decisions or purchases. WayRail is not a booking agent and does not sell tickets.

The Site may include personal opinions about routes, services, and experiences. These are the honest views of the author and should not be taken as professional travel advice.

4. Affiliate links and commercial relationships

The Site contains affiliate links to third-party services including hotel booking platforms (via Stay22), experience providers (via Viator and GetYourGuide), and other travel-related services. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. All reviews and recommendations are based on personal, firsthand experience. We only recommend services and products that we have used or genuinely believe offer value. If a product or service is not worth recommending, we will say so regardless of any commercial arrangement.

We are not responsible for the products, services, content, or practices of any third-party websites linked from the Site. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

5. User conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Scrape, harvest, or collect content from the Site using automated tools without permission
• Reproduce or republish Site content for commercial purposes without prior written consent
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site

6. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails about rail travel content, route reviews, and related updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. Your email address will be processed by Kit (ConvertKit) in accordance with their privacy policy and ours.

7. Limitation of liability

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PHD Projects Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, or from any decisions made based on its content.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from reliance on travel information, missed connections, booking failures, or price changes that occur after the content was published.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PHD Projects Ltd, its officers, and its representatives from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Northern Ireland.

10. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were last revised. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

PHD Projects Ltd
Email: hello@wayrail.com
Website: wayrail.com