Terms of Service

By accessing and using PelagicLabs (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this Service.

PelagicLabs is operated from Belgium and these terms are governed by Belgian and European Union law.

PelagicLabs provides environmental data intelligence for water-based activities, including: - Fishing condition forecasts and species activity predictions - Surf and coastal condition analysis - Weather and oceanographic data visualization

Beta Status: The Service is currently in beta. Features may change, be modified, or removed without notice. Beta access is provided "as is" for testing and feedback purposes.

Not Safety Equipment: PelagicLabs is an informational tool only. It is NOT a replacement for official marine forecasts, safety equipment, or professional judgment. Always consult official sources for safety-critical decisions.

When using PelagicLabs, you agree to:

Acceptable Use: - Use the Service only for lawful purposes - Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service - Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers - Not scrape, copy, or redistribute our data without permission - Provide accurate information when signing up for beta access

Account Responsibility: - Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials - Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use - Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Our Content: The Service, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of PelagicLabs and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Data Sources: Environmental data displayed in PelagicLabs is sourced from various third parties including Copernicus Marine Service, NOAA, and national meteorological offices. This data is used in accordance with their respective licenses.

Your Feedback: If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us the right to use this feedback without obligation to you.

No Warranties: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, environmental predictions are inherently uncertain. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any forecasts or data.

Safety Disclaimer: PelagicLabs predictions should NEVER be the sole basis for safety decisions. Always: - Check official marine and weather forecasts - Assess local conditions personally - Follow all safety regulations and guidelines - Use appropriate safety equipment

Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, PelagicLabs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

Force Majeure: We are not liable for failures or delays resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

By You: You may stop using the Service at any time.

By Us: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through: 1. Good faith negotiation 2. Mediation if negotiation fails 3. The courts of Belgium as a last resort

EU Consumer Rights: If you are a consumer in the European Union, you benefit from mandatory provisions of consumer protection law. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by: - Posting the updated Terms on this page - Updating the "Last updated" date - For material changes, notifying beta users by email

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.