Terms of use

Last updated: 2026.

These terms govern your use of the ghowalk.org website and your membership of the Global Hikers Organization ("GHO"). By using the site or registering as a member you accept these terms.

Use of content

Material we publish is for personal, non-commercial use. You may share excerpts with attribution to GHO and a link back to the source page.

No warranty on guidance

Trail, weather, and legal information changes. Members are responsible for their own safety and for verifying current local rules before traveling. GHO publishes guidance in good faith but accepts no liability for outcomes in the field.

Member accounts

You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential. We may suspend accounts that violate our charter.

Changes

We may update these terms; material changes will be communicated to members.