Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using BoatLaunchMap, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

BoatLaunchMap provides a directory and mapping service to help users locate boat ramps, boat launches, marinas, and water access points across the United States. Our services include:

• Interactive maps showing boat launch locations
• Information about boat ramps including addresses, coordinates, and amenities
• User reviews and ratings (where available)
• Links to third-party services (e.g., Google Maps, weather data)

BoatLaunchMap is an informational service only. We do not own, operate, or manage any boat ramps or water access facilities listed on the Site.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or related systems
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's functionality

3.2 Account Responsibility

If you create an account on the Site (if applicable), you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Boating Safety

You are solely responsible for your safety while boating. Always:

• Verify current water conditions, weather, and access restrictions before visiting any boat launch
• Obtain all required permits, licenses, and registrations
• Follow all local, state, and federal boating regulations
• Ensure your vessel is properly equipped with required safety gear
• Use proper judgment and caution when launching or retrieving watercraft

4. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

4.1 Information Accuracy

Information about boat ramps may be outdated, incorrect, or incomplete. Boat ramp conditions, access, fees, hours, and amenities may change without notice. You are responsible for verifying all information before visiting any location.

4.2 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"

The Site and all content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or availability
• Freedom from errors, viruses, or harmful components

4.3 No Liability for Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BoatLaunchMap and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Personal injury, property damage, or death
• Damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Site
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided on the Site
• Damages resulting from visiting any boat launch or water access point listed on the Site

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4.4 Maximum Liability

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid to use the Site (if any), or $100, whichever is less.

5. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content, including:

• Google Maps and other mapping services
• Weather data providers
• Government websites
• User-submitted reviews and content
• Advertisers and sponsors

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, websites, or services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

We are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party content or services.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

Unless otherwise stated, BoatLaunchMap and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Site, including:

• Text, images, graphics, logos, and design elements
• Software, code, and database compilations
• Trade names, trademarks, and service marks

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

6.2 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to the Site (e.g., reviews, photos, comments), you grant BoatLaunchMap a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with the Site.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not violate any third-party rights.

6.3 Third-Party Data

The Site incorporates data from third-party sources, including:

• OpenStreetMap: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL)
• Government Data: Public domain information from federal, state, and local agencies

7. Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree not to:

• Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our written consent
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Site
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Site
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software on the Site
• Circumvent security measures or access restrictions
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit spam, viruses, or malicious code
• Interfere with other users' ability to access the Site

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and potential legal action.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BoatLaunchMap, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Any content you submit to the Site
• Your boating activities or visits to any boat launch listed on the Site

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

10. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which BoatLaunchMap is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with BoatLaunchMap, you agree to first contact us at legal@boatlaunchmap.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

10.3 Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [Your State/County], and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

10.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BoatLaunchMap regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by BoatLaunchMap.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: