1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Caribbean Dive Guide (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Caribbean Dive Guide provides an informational database of Caribbean dive sites, marine life species, and dive operator profiles. The Service is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional diving instruction, safety advice, or a substitute for proper dive training and certification.
3. Informational Purpose Only
All content on Caribbean Dive Guide — including dive site profiles, depth ratings, difficulty assessments, conditions reports, marine life information, and operator listings — is provided for general informational purposes only. This information:
- May not reflect current conditions at any given dive site
- Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any diving decision
- Does not replace the advice of a qualified dive professional or local dive operator
- May contain errors, omissions, or outdated information despite our best efforts
Always consult a local dive operator and conduct your own safety assessment before diving any site.
4. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Caribbean Dive Guide and its licensors. Our content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts for non-commercial purposes, provided you attribute Caribbean Dive Guide and link to the original source.
5. User Submissions
If you submit content to Caribbean Dive Guide — including conditions reports, site suggestions, corrections, or photographs — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content in connection with the Service. You represent that you have the right to grant this licence and that your submission does not infringe any third-party rights.
6. Operator Listings
Dive operator profiles are provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion in our directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any operator's services, safety standards, or suitability for any particular diver. We make no representations about the accuracy of operator information, which may change without notice.
Caribbean Dive Guide does not accept payment for operator listings or placement. However, we cannot guarantee that all listed operators continue to meet our vetting criteria at any given time.
7. External Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CARIBBEAN DIVE GUIDE AND ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE OR ANY CONTENT THEREIN — INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM DIVING ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN IN RELIANCE ON INFORMATION FROM THIS SERVICE.
See our separate Liability Waiver for additional terms relating to diving activities.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Texas, USA.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms should be directed to [email protected] or via our contact form.