Seychelles Small Hotels & Establishments Association

These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website sshea.com (the “Site”), which is operated by the Seychelles Small Hotels & Establishments Association (SSHEA, we, our or us). SSHEA is the official association representing small accommodation establishments in Seychelles with 25 keys or fewer. Please read these Terms carefully; by using this Site you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.

1. About the Site

  1. Information and membership portal. The Site provides information about Seychelles, its islands and tourism offerings, as well as details about SSHEA and its member establishments. SSHEA works to bring independently‑owned small hotels and guesthouses together under one recognised bodysshea.com. The Site also enables licensed small accommodation establishments to apply for membership and allows visitors to submit inquiries or request guidance for travel planningsshea.comsshea.com.
  2. No booking platform. The Site showcases SSHEA member establishments and tourism information for general informational purposes. It is not an online booking platform and does not guarantee availability, pricing or reservations for any accommodation listed. Reservations must be made directly with the relevant establishment or through authorised booking channels.

2. Eligibility and Membership

  1. Membership criteria. Membership is open only to licensed small accommodation establishments operating in Seychelles with 25 keys or fewersshea.com. Applicants must hold a valid tourism licence and meet any other membership requirements set by SSHEA.
  2. Application process. To become a member, you must complete our membership application form and provide accurate, current and complete information about your establishment. SSHEA will review your application and may request additional information before granting or denying membership. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to accept or reject any application.
  3. Member obligations. Once accepted, members must keep their profile information up to date, maintain all necessary licences and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Members must adhere to SSHEA’s codes of conduct and branding guidelines. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of membership.
  4. User accounts and credentials. Certain areas of the Site may require login credentials. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password and for all activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

3. Use of the Site

  1. Permitted use. You may access and use the Site solely for lawful purposes, such as learning about SSHEA and its members, researching travel to Seychelles, submitting membership applications or enquiries, and communicating with SSHEA.
  2. Prohibited conduct. You agree not to:
    • Use the Site in a way that violates any applicable law or regulation;
    • Infringe upon or violate SSHEA’s intellectual property rights or those of any third party;
    • Upload, transmit or distribute viruses, malware, unsolicited advertising or spam;
    • Collect or harvest the personal information of others without their consent;
    • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Site, accounts or systems;
    • Copy, reproduce, or publicly display content from the Site without prior written permission.
  3. Third‑party links. The Site may contain links to third‑party websites, including partners and social‑media channels. These links are provided for convenience only. SSHEA does not endorse or control third‑party sites and is not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of third‑party sites is governed by their own terms and policies.

4. Intellectual Property

  1. SSHEA content. All content on the Site—including text, logos, graphics, photos, videos, and trademarks—is owned by SSHEA or its licensors, unless otherwise indicated. This includes photographs and descriptions of member establishments. Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual‑property laws.
  2. Limited licence. We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable licence to view and print content from the Site for your personal, non‑commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use—such as reproduction, modification, public display or distribution—requires SSHEA’s prior written consent.
  3. User submissions. By submitting content or information to SSHEA (such as membership applications, enquiries or testimonials), you grant SSHEA a worldwide, royalty‑free licence to use, reproduce, display and distribute that content for the purposes of processing your request and promoting the objectives of SSHEA. You represent that you have the right to grant this licence and that your submission does not violate any third‑party rights.

5. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

  1. Information only. The content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes and is not intended as professional or legal advice. Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of information about Seychelles and our members, we cannot guarantee that the information is accurate, complete or up to date.
  2. No warranties. The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SSHEA disclaims all warranties, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non‑infringement.
  3. Limitation of liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SSHEA and its officers, directors and employees will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. If you are dissatisfied with the Site or these Terms, your sole remedy is to discontinue using the Site.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SSHEA and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the Republic of Seychelles, without regard to its conflict‑of‑laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Seychelles.

8. Changes to the Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Changes will take effect once posted. It is your responsibility to review the Terms regularly. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact SSHEA via the contact form on the Site or by using the contact details provided thereinsshea.com.