Terms of Service
Welcome to AusDive Guide. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using AusDive Guide's website, services, applications, or any content provided therein (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all these terms, you may not use our Service.
2. Description of Service
AusDive Guide provides information about diving locations, conditions, marine life, and related services in Australia. Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole source of diving safety information.
3. User Accounts
Some features of our Service require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. User Content
Our Service may allow you to post, link, store, share, or otherwise provide content. By providing content to our Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own the content or have the right to use and authorize us to use it
- The content does not infringe upon any third party's rights
- The content does not violate these Terms of Service
5. Prohibited Activities
When using our Service, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Submit false or misleading information
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt our Service
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Harvest or collect user information without consent
- Use our Service for commercial purposes without authorization
6. Diving Safety Disclaimer
AusDive Guide provides information about diving locations and conditions as a general guide only. Diving is an inherently dangerous activity that requires proper training, equipment, and caution. We strongly recommend:
- Obtaining proper diving certification and training
- Never diving alone
- Checking current weather and sea conditions before diving
- Consulting with local dive shops or authorities about specific diving locations
- Following all diving safety protocols and guidelines
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand these risks and that AusDive Guide is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or other damages that may occur during diving activities.
7. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of our Service, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, are the exclusive property of AusDive Guide or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AusDive Guide. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AusDive Guide and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
10. Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Phone: +61 7 4031 5755
Effective Date: January 1, 2025