Terms

Last updated: 25 August 2026

These terms govern your use of The Ski Standard website at theskistandard.com (the “Website”).

The Website is operated by Ryan Chambers, trading as The Ski Standard (“The Ski Standard”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

By using the Website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the Website.

1. About The Ski Standard

The Ski Standard is an independent UK-based editorial publication covering skiing and winter sports, including travel, gear, culture, destinations and the wider ski scene.

Content published on the Website is provided for general information and entertainment purposes.

2. Our content

Unless otherwise stated, content created for The Ski Standard — including articles, written copy, graphics, branding, logos, page designs and original photography — belongs to The Ski Standard or is used with permission from the relevant copyright owner.

You may access our content and share links to it for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, scrape, systematically extract or commercially exploit substantial parts of our content without our prior written permission.

Where photography, video, graphics or other material is credited to a third party, copyright remains with the relevant owner.

For licensing or reproduction enquiries, contact editor@theskistandard.com.

Automated use and AI training

You must not use automated systems, bots, crawlers, scrapers or similar technologies to systematically access, copy or extract content from The Ski Standard except where expressly permitted by us or required for the normal operation of publicly available search engines.

Content published by The Ski Standard may not be used to train, develop, fine-tune or improve artificial intelligence or machine-learning models, or incorporated into datasets used for those purposes, without our prior written permission.

3. Editorial information

We aim to make our editorial content accurate and useful, but information can change.

This is particularly relevant to information concerning ski resorts, lift systems, snow conditions, weather, opening dates, travel arrangements, prices, product specifications, events, accommodation and transport.

You should verify important information directly with the relevant resort, operator, manufacturer, accommodation provider or other organisation before making travel or purchasing decisions.

Nothing published on The Ski Standard constitutes professional, medical, financial or legal advice.

4. Skiing and mountain activities

Skiing, snowboarding and other mountain and outdoor activities involve inherent risks.

Our articles may discuss ski areas, routes, equipment, techniques, off-piste skiing, ski touring or other outdoor activities. This information is provided for general editorial purposes and should not be treated as a substitute for professional instruction, local knowledge, appropriate safety equipment or qualified mountain guidance.

Mountain conditions can change rapidly. You are responsible for assessing your own ability, equipment and circumstances and following local guidance and safety information.

5. Reviews and recommendations

The Ski Standard publishes reviews, recommendations, buying guides and editorial selections.

These represent the editorial judgement of the publication and/or individual contributors at the time of publication.

Products, hotels, resorts, services and experiences may occasionally be provided for review or experienced through press trips, hosted visits or other media arrangements.

Where appropriate, relevant commercial relationships or complimentary experiences will be disclosed.

A commercial relationship does not guarantee positive editorial coverage.

6. Affiliate links

The Ski Standard participates in affiliate marketing programmes, including programmes operated through Awin.

Some links on the Website may be affiliate links. If you follow an affiliate link and subsequently make a purchase or complete another qualifying action, The Ski Standard may receive a commission.

This does not normally affect the price you pay.

The existence of an affiliate relationship does not determine our editorial opinions or recommendations.

7. Advertising and sponsored content

The Ski Standard may carry advertising or commercially supported content.

Paid-for or sponsored content will be identified where required.

Advertisers and commercial partners are responsible for claims they make concerning their own products and services.

8. External websites

The Website contains links to websites and services operated by third parties.

These links may include retailers, ski resorts, accommodation providers, manufacturers, travel companies, tourism organisations and other publications.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, products, services or privacy practices.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of everything published or provided by that website or organisation.

9. Website availability

We aim to keep The Ski Standard available and operating correctly but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.

We may change, suspend or withdraw any part of the Website without notice.

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, secure or free from errors, viruses or other harmful components.

10. Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.

To the extent permitted by law, The Ski Standard is not responsible for loss or damage arising from reliance on general editorial information published on the Website or from the availability, use or performance of third-party products, services or websites referred to in our content.

You are responsible for making your own decisions when purchasing products, booking travel or accommodation, participating in activities or otherwise acting on information published by The Ski Standard.

11. Privacy and cookies

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Notice and Cookie Notice, which explain how personal information, cookies and similar technologies are handled.

12. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time, including where The Ski Standard introduces new features or services or where relevant laws or regulations change.

The latest version will be published on this page and the date above will show when it was most recently updated.

13. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Nothing in these terms affects any mandatory rights you may have under applicable law.

14. Contact

For questions about these terms, copyright enquiries or requests for permission to reproduce The Ski Standard content:

The Ski Standard
Ryan Chambers
Email: editor@theskistandard.com
Website: theskistandard.com