1. Introduction

Welcome to shorebird.io! By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you should not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. These terms may be updated from time to time, and it's your responsibility to check for updates.

2. Description of Services

shorebird.io provides users with information about beaches, including descriptions, user reviews, maps, and other content related to beach exploration. The data on shorebird.io is crowdsourced from user inputs, data sets, and public APIs. Due to the nature of the data, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and it may be incorrect or outdated.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes. You must not use the website to:

• Post or transmit any harmful, threatening, or otherwise objectionable content.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with other users' enjoyment of the website.
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.

4. User-Generated Content

You may be allowed to contribute content, such as reviews or photos. By submitting content, you grant shorebird.io a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and create derivative works from the content in connection with our services. You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not infringe on any third-party rights.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of shorebird.io or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any part of the website without prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. shorebird.io makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall shorebird.io be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use the website or any other matter relating to shorebird.io. Our liability to you or any third parties in any circumstance is limited to the greater of $100 or the amount of fees, if any, you paid to us in the 12 months prior to the action that may give rise to liability.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or take responsibility for the content or practices of these third-party sites.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the website at our sole discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use. We will be the sole judge of guidelines violations, and we do not offer appeals or refunds in those cases.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Virginia, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. User Data and Privacy

We collect data about your browser, IP address, and location for analytics purposes. If you contribute content to the website, you provide us with a perpetual license to use, broadcast, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your contributions. Please review our Privacy Policy for more details on how we handle your information.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify shorebird.io, its employees, and agents for any loss suffered or liability incurred as a result of your unlawful, unauthorized, or improper use of the website or any breach of these terms by you or your representatives.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms, please contact us at support@shorebird.io.

Thank you for using shorebird.io and happy beach exploring!