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Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to Swim for Oceans. By accessing or using iswimforoceans.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization.

Use of the Site

Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when using forms or subscribing
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Submit false or misleading information through our forms
  • Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise site security
  • Use automated scripts or bots to scrape content
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Impersonate another person or entity

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including articles, illustrations, SVG graphics, logos, designs, text, and code — is the property of Swim for Oceans and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

You may view and use content on this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

  • Read and share links to our articles
  • Reference our content with proper attribution and a link back
  • Print articles for personal use

You may not:

  • Reproduce or republish articles without permission
  • Use our illustrations, SVGs, or branding for commercial purposes
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Use any content for commercial gain without written consent

User-Submitted Content

If you submit content through our contact form or otherwise (e.g., article pitches, feedback), you grant Swim for Oceans a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the purpose of operating the Site. You represent that you have the rights to submit the content and that it does not infringe on third-party rights.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. You access them at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, secure, or available at all times. See our Disclaimer page for more details.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Swim for Oceans shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Swim for Oceans, its contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@iswimforoceans.com or through our contact page.

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