Terms of Service

Last Updated: 26/11/2025

Welcome to ReefDivers.io (the “Site”), operated by [Your Company Name / ReefDivers.io] (“we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you (“you”, “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use or access the Site.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

  • Words with an initial capital letter have defined meanings as below.
  • Singular or plural usage (e.g. “User” / “Users”) is interchangeable as needed.

1.2 Definitions

  • “Site” refers to ReefDivers.io and any related media, channels or subdomains under our control.
  • “Content” means any text, images, videos, audio, links or other materials that appear on the Site — whether provided by us or by Users.
  • “User Content” means content that you, as a user, submit, upload, post, comment, or otherwise make available through the Site.
  • “Account” means a registered or unregistered user profile used to access certain areas or functionalities of the Site (if applicable).
  • “Services” means the features, information, tools, or other offerings provided by the Site (e.g. news articles, gear reviews, events, dive-site directories, etc.).
  • “Feedback” means ideas, suggestions, reports, or other input you provide to us about the Site or Services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site — including browsing, reading, registering (if any), or posting Content — you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to abide by all terms in this agreement and any policies referenced herein (e.g. Privacy Policy).

3. Description of Service

ReefDivers.io is a website dedicated to providing information, news, reviews, and resources related to diving: including but not limited to diving gear, dive sites / destinations, travel recommendations, and diving-related events. Through the Site you may access articles, gear listings, destination guides, events information, user comments or contributions (if such features are offered), and other related Services.

We do not guarantee that all Services (or any Service) will always be available, uninterrupted or error-free.

4. User Eligibility and Conduct

  • You must be at least 18 years old (or of legal age in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. By using the Site you warrant that you meet this requirement.
  • You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose, or in any way that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
  • You agree not to post or transmit any Content that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, infringing, hateful, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
  • If you are permitted to post User Content, you retain all ownership rights in that Content — but by posting, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, adapt or otherwise exploit the User Content in connection with the Site.
  • You agree not to impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • You agree not to interfere with the operation of the Site: e.g. by attempting unauthorized access, submitting spam, using automation tools, or overloading the Site’s servers.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All Content on the Site that is provided by us (excluding User Content) — including text, graphics, design, layout, logos, images, and other materials — is our property (or the property of our licensors) and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
  • You may view and download a single copy of Content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use (reproduction, distribution, public display, modification, commercial use) is prohibited without our prior written consent.
  • For any User Content you post, you represent and warrant that you own the rights to it (or have permission), and that the Content does not infringe any third-party rights.

6. Third-Party Links & Disclaimer for External Content

  • The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources (e.g. external gear vendors, travel agencies, forums, dive-resort pages). These links are provided for convenience only.
  • We do not endorse or guarantee third-party websites or their content. We are not responsible for their accuracy, legality, or compliance with applicable laws.
  • Use of any third-party website is at your own risk.

7. No Warranty — “AS IS” / “AS AVAILABLE”

  • The Site and all Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranty of any kind (express or implied).
  • We do not guarantee that the Site will meet your requirements; be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free; or that defects will be corrected.
  • We explicitly disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any implied warranties arising from course of performance or usage.

8. Limitation of Liability

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, we (and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, etc.) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill, use, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
    • your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site;
    • any conduct or content of any third party on the Site (including User Content);
    • any content obtained from the Site; or
    • any unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or data.
  • In no event shall our aggregate liability to you exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us (if any), or (b) USD 1 (or minimal amount permitted under applicable law).

9. Account Termination / Suspension (if applicable)

  • We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your Account (if any), or restrict your access to the Site — at any time and for any reason (including breach of these Terms).
  • Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (e.g. Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law) will remain in force.

10. Modifications to Terms and the Site

  • We may revise or update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will post a revised version on the Site with a new “Last Updated” date.
  • Continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
  • We may also modify or discontinue (temporarily or permanently) the Site or any Service, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

11. Privacy and Data

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy — which describes how we collect, use, store and disclose information about you. By using the Site, you consent to such practices.

12. Feedback / User Suggestions

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions or ideas regarding the Site (“Feedback”), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use such Feedback without obligation to you.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction — e.g. the Republic of Singapore / your company’s country], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
  • Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively by the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction], unless otherwise agreed by both parties.
  • You and we each waive the right to a jury trial to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

14. Severability and Waiver

  • If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary; the remaining provisions of the Terms will remain in full force and effect.
  • Failure by us to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements (oral or written).

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us at: [email protected]
 

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