Updated January 12, 2023The Amateurs Abroad is created, written, and operated solely by Lorrah Minton and Lisa Minton who aren’t experts, just two individuals sharing their account of renovations, travel and culinary efforts on this blog (as well as various life adventures). The various home improvement & decorating methods, advice, and tutorials on The Amateurs Abroad are not error-proof, they’re merely what happened to work for Lorrah and Lisa at the time that they undertook that project or update. Extra precautions and additional research are always advised and The Amateurs Abroad cannot be held responsible for your personal safety or the outcome of your home improvement undertakings.Sponsorship DisclaimerNone of the posts on our site are ever sponsored or paid for by a third-party. We also do not accept free products from any company, brand, retailer, manufacturer, or maker in exchange for a write-up or review.Advertising & FTC Affiliate DisclosureAlthough we do not share sponsored posts or accept freebies in exchange for product reviews, The Amateurs Abroad is a for-profit blog.This blog also earns money by participating in affiliate programs, such as Amazon Associates. This means we may receive a small commission when you purchase a product from our link, at no additional cost to you. Many of the links on this website (as well as those in our email newsletter and social channels) may earn affiliate commissions. When you see product links on this blog, please assume they are affiliate links. We attempt to include a line noting that in every email or blog post that includes them.The aforementioned affiliate links pay the hosting fees that keep this site up and running, so thanks for your support!Copyright DisclaimerAny photos not credited to an outside source have been taken by The Amateurs Abroad and are rights protected. All photos that aren’t taken by The Amateurs Abroad are credited and linked to their outside sources and are believed to be in the public domain and readily available on the Internet (published according to the U.S. Copyright Fair Use Act, title 17, U.S. Code). The Amateurs Abroad reserves the right to remove, replace, or move any images or content without prior announcement.Medical Advice Disclaimer For general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness or disease. Content from this site or connected social media channels is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. As health and nutrition research continuously evolves, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information presented on this website. Please consult with a physician before starting any new fitness/beauty/skin/health/diet regime.Professional Advice DisclaimerFor general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site is intended to be financial, legal, expert-level, or medical. Please consult with a licensed professional in their field of expertise in your jurisdiction.Testimonial DisclaimerAny testimonials shared by others on this blog or on our social media channels are merely single-handed examples (as are our own testimonials about various home improvement methods, products we bought and tried, etc). Because of the variables associated with defining success, and because those variables are so personalized, it is impossible to accurately state what an individual may or may not achieve. Success is determined on an individual basis and is dependent on a variety of factors including willingness to take action and implement ideas based on what is taught, prevailing market conditions, target market selection, and the amount of hard work and effort an individual expends.*If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email us or check out our privacy policy here and our terms of service here.