DISCLAIMER & LEGAL INFORMATION
Effective date: 15th September 2026 | Version 1.0
Important: This Disclaimer applies to The Sabah Edition’s website, Discovery Itineraries, Compass Guides, Bespoke Curation, proposals, consultation, communications, social-media content and related travel-curation or non-flight, non-dining booking-support services. It must be read with the applicable Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cancellation and Refund Policy.
1. Nature and Scope of Our Services
The Sabah Edition provides independent travel inspiration and curation. Its offerings may include: a free Discovery Itinerary or consultation providing a preliminary outline; a paid Compass Guide containing a pre-curated digital itinerary; and paid Bespoke Curation prepared for the client’s confirmed requirements.
Where booking support is requested, the authorised Travel Fulfilment Partner may assist only with non-flight, non-dining travel bookings. Flight tickets must be booked, paid for, changed and cancelled directly by the client with the airline or chosen ticketing provider. Dining is limited to recommendations and guidance; neither The Sabah Edition nor its Travel Fulfilment Partner makes or manages restaurant reservations. The Sabah Edition does not itself own, operate or control airlines, hotels, restaurants, transport companies, tour operators, guides, attractions, event organisers or other third-party services unless expressly stated in writing.
Amounts collected by The Sabah Edition may include curation charges and sums for confirmed non-flight, non-dining travel bookings to be disbursed to the relevant travel partner or provider. The scope included in each purchase is limited to what is expressly confirmed in writing.
For purposes of this Disclaimer, Travel Fulfilment Partner means any authorised third-party booking, payment, fulfilment, travel-management or related travel-services partner engaged by The Sabah Edition to support requested non-flight, non-dining travel arrangements.
Excluded Services. Unless expressly confirmed otherwise in writing, The Sabah Edition does not provide Flight Services, airline ticketing, dining-reservation services, visa or immigration services, travel-insurance services, legal advice, tax advice or other services expressly identified as excluded from a particular offering. References to such services in this Disclaimer are intended to clarify service scope and client responsibilities.
2. No Airline or Employer Affiliation
The Sabah Edition is an independent business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or acting on behalf of any airline or the founder’s employer. Any aviation background or personal travel experience referred to in content is provided only as general context and does not represent the views, policies or advice of any airline or employer.
3. Information, Availability and Changes
Travel information is inherently dynamic. Prices, availability, schedules, routes, entry requirements, visa rules, health requirements, local laws, weather, operating hours, access conditions and provider policies may change without notice. Information and recommendations are prepared in good faith using sources and experiences considered reliable at the time, but continued accuracy, completeness or availability cannot be guaranteed.
Clients must independently verify all time-sensitive matters with the relevant government authority, embassy or consulate, airline, insurer and service provider before booking and again before travel. A Discovery Itinerary, Compass Guide or Bespoke Curation is not a guarantee that any quoted or suggested component will remain available.
4. Recommendations and Personal Experience
Recommendations reflect professional judgment, research and/or genuine experience available at the time of curation. They are not guarantees of personal satisfaction, service standards or a particular outcome. Preferences are subjective, and the experience delivered may differ because of staffing, seasonality, maintenance, crowd levels, local conditions, provider changes or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
5. Food, Dining, Recommendations and Guidance
Restaurant, food and dining suggestions are based on the experience and information available at the relevant time. The Sabah Edition does not independently certify or continuously monitor food quality, hygiene, allergen controls, ingredient sourcing, halal status, vegetarian or vegan preparation, religious compliance or cross-contamination practices. Dining recommendations remain classified until full curation payment is received. Once disclosed, they are provided as guidance only, with Google Maps links where included. No dining reservation service is offered.
Clients with allergies, medical diets, religious requirements or other dietary restrictions must confirm suitability directly with the venue before ordering or consuming food. The final decision to dine at or consume products from a recommended establishment rests with the client.
The Sabah Edition and its authorised Travel Fulfilment Partner provide dining recommendations and guidance only. They do not contact venues, request or hold tables, make or amend reservations, manage confirmations, collect restaurant deposits, or handle dining cancellations or no-shows for clients. Clients must contact venues directly. Any reservation and all deposits, prepayments, minimum spends, cancellation or no-show charges and dining bills remain directly between the client and venue.
6. Authorised Travel Fulfilment Partner and Other Providers
Third-party services remain subject to each provider’s own terms, availability, operational decisions and safety procedures. The Sabah Edition will exercise reasonable care in curation and coordination but cannot guarantee the acts, omissions, solvency, punctuality, safety, quality or continued operation of an independent provider.
An authorised Travel Fulfilment Partner may communicate with or support the client for confirmed non-flight, non-dining travel arrangements. Each accommodation, ground-transport, activity or other included service remains supplied by the relevant independent provider. Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes responsibility that cannot lawfully be excluded or reduces any specific obligation expressly accepted by The Sabah Edition in writing.
7. Passports, Visas and Traveller Documentation
Each traveller is responsible for holding a valid passport, visa, permit, insurance policy, medical clearance and every other document required for the journey. The Sabah Edition does not provide legal or immigration advice, determine eligibility, guarantee entry, secure visa approval or accept responsibility for a refusal, delay, denial of boarding or change in entry requirements.
Any itinerary or booking information supplied for the client’s own travel administration is informational only and must be independently checked against actual confirmed arrangements and official requirements.
8. Client Responsibility
The client must provide complete and accurate traveller information; promptly review names, dates and confirmations for errors; assess each traveller’s fitness and risk tolerance; comply with local laws and provider instructions; and disclose mobility needs, medical conditions, allergies and other material requirements early enough for appropriate options to be considered.
The Sabah Edition does not provide medical, legal, immigration, tax, financial or insurance advice. Clients should obtain specialist advice where required.
9. Safety, Risk and Emergencies
Travel may involve risks including illness, injury, transport disruption, extreme weather, political or civil events, natural hazards, crime and activity-specific hazards. Participation in any activity is voluntary and subject to the client’s assessment, the provider’s rules and appropriate insurance.
The Sabah Edition is not an emergency-response service. In an emergency, travellers should contact local emergency services, the relevant provider, their insurer and/or the appropriate embassy or consulate. Any ongoing travel-partner support is limited to the scope and contact hours stated in the client’s written confirmation.
10. Photographs, Videos and Editorial Content
Images, videos and descriptions are illustrative and may depict a particular season, room category, menu, event, weather condition or experience that is unavailable at the time of a client’s visit. Editorial and social-media content is for general inspiration and information and is not a binding offer or representation unless expressly incorporated into a written confirmation. Sponsored, hosted or collaborative content will be identified where required by applicable law.
11. Digital Access and Intellectual Property
Compass Guides, Bespoke Curations and other original materials remain proprietary to The Sabah Edition and are licensed for the named client’s personal use. Itineraries may carry a brand or personalised watermark.
Unauthorised copying, sharing, publication, resale, distribution or commercial use of any itinerary or related material is prohibited and may result in legal action.
12. Payments, Cancellations and Refunds
Payment processing may be provided by an independent payment gateway. Payment confirmation does not override product availability, the written scope of service or any provider terms. Curation fees, digital products, booking amounts, cancellations, changes, refunds and chargebacks are governed by the applicable Terms & Conditions and Cancellation and Refund Policy, together with any mandatory law that applies. If a Compass purchaser later proceeds to Bespoke Curation for the corresponding trip, any Compass payment credit is governed by those documents and is an upgrade credit rather than a cash refund.
13. Liability and Applicable Terms
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Sabah Edition is not responsible for indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising solely from reliance on general informational content or from circumstances outside its reasonable control. Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer rights, remedies, guarantees or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law. Liability connected with a purchased service remains governed by the written Terms & Conditions, including any provisions relating to governing law, jurisdiction, dispute resolution and mandatory consumer-protection laws applicable to the transaction.
If there is any conflict between this Disclaimer and a specific written booking confirmation or service agreement, the specific written terms prevail to the extent of that conflict.
14. Legal Information and Contact
General website enquiries: hello@thesabahedition.com
Client and itinerary coordination: concierge@thesabahedition.com
Grievance Officer (Formal complaints, privacy rights and DPDP requests): grievance@thesabahedition.com
Legal notices: legal@thesabahedition.com
Legal business name: THE SABAH EDITION
Legal structure: Sole proprietorship
Proprietor: SAARAH HAMEED AHMED
Customer-care number: (+91) 7483906541
Official website: https://thesabahedition.com