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Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and browsing velvetrainscand.com, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these Terms of Service. If you do not accept these terms, you should discontinue use of the site.

2. Purely Informational Nature & No Carrier Affiliation

VelvetRainScand is an independent editorial publication. We are not a railway carrier, ticket vendor, licensed tour operator, or booking agency. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or associated with:

  • Vygruppen AS (Vy)
  • SJ AB (Statens Järnvägar) & SJ Norge AS
  • Bane NOR or Trafikverket
  • DSB (Danske Statsbaner)
  • Entur AS or Eurail B.V.

All trademarks, carrier names, and company logos referenced on this site belong exclusively to their respective owners and are used solely under nominative fair use for identification and commentary.

3. Accuracy of Schedules & Limitation of Liability

While we make every reasonable effort to keep corridor profiles, elevation stats, and planning suggestions accurate, railway timetables, fares, track maintenance closures, and pass conditions change frequently. VelvetRainScand makes no warranties regarding the completeness or real-time validity of published information. Travellers must confirm all operational times and ticket conditions directly with official carriers before embarking. VelvetRainScand is not liable for missed trains, cancellations, weather delays, or expenses incurred while travelling.

4. Intellectual Property

The textual analysis, layout styling, editorial frameworks, and custom comparison materials published on velvetrainscand.com are protected by international copyright laws. Reproduction of full articles without prior written permission is prohibited.

5. Applicable Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Norway. Any disputes arising out of the use of this website shall fall under the jurisdiction of the district court of Oslo.