Terms of Service

Last updated: 8/13/2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Water Around Us, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Description of Service

The Water Around Us is a platform that helps users find and discover water destinations. We provide information about beaches, lakes, rivers, and other water locations including locations, amenities, and user-submitted content.

User Responsibilities

When using our service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Not submit false, misleading, or inappropriate content
  • Not use the service for any unlawful purposes
  • Respect the rights of other users
  • Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt our service

Content Submission

When you submit water location information or other content:

  • You grant us permission to use, modify, and display your submission
  • You represent that you have the right to submit the content
  • We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove submissions
  • We are not obligated to publish any submission

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate information:

  • Water location information may be outdated or incorrect
  • You should verify information before visiting any water location
  • We are not responsible for changes to water location facilities or closures

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

  • The accuracy or completeness of water location information
  • That the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • That defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our service.

Safety and Supervision

Important safety reminders:

  • Always supervise children at water locations
  • Check water conditions and safety before use
  • Follow posted rules and safety guidelines
  • Use water locations at your own risk

Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

Intellectual Property

The content, features, and functionality of our service are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us through our contact page.