Terms of Service

Guidelines for using WaterfallHikesNearMe.com

Introduction

Welcome to WaterfallHikesNearMe.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at waterfallhikesnearme.com (the "Service") operated by Waterfall Hikes Near Me ("us", "we", or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

Use of Our Service

WaterfallHikesNearMe.com provides information about waterfall locations, hiking trails, and related content. The information we provide is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website.

User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Not collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
  • Not use the Service to transmit any computer viruses, worms, or other malicious code

Outdoor Safety

Our Service provides information about outdoor locations including waterfalls and hiking trails. Outdoor activities involve inherent risks. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

  • You are responsible for your own safety when visiting locations described on our website
  • Weather conditions, trail conditions, and other factors can change rapidly and unpredictably
  • You should always check current conditions, bring appropriate gear, and follow safety guidelines when hiking
  • Some waterfall locations may be dangerous, with risks including but not limited to slippery surfaces, falling rocks, strong currents, and steep drops
  • You should never attempt to climb waterfalls or enter water areas unless it is explicitly designated as safe to do so

We strongly recommend that you research any location thoroughly, check with local authorities or park services about current conditions, and follow all posted warnings and guidelines.

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Waterfall Hikes Near Me and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Waterfall Hikes Near Me.

User Content

If our Service allows you to post, link, store, share or otherwise make available content, you are responsible for the content that you post. By posting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own the content or have the right to use it and grant us the rights and license as provided in these Terms
  • The content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable for any reason.

Links To Other Web Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Waterfall Hikes Near Me.

Waterfall Hikes Near Me has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Waterfall Hikes Near Me shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Waterfall Hikes Near Me expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Waterfall Hikes Near Me makes no warranty that:

  • The Service will meet your requirements
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The results that may be obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you through the Service will meet your expectations

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Waterfall Hikes Near Me, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Any injuries, accidents, or other incidents that occur while visiting locations described on our website

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Waterfall Hikes Near Me and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of:

  • Your use and access of the Service
  • Your violation of any term of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
  • Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

Last Updated: April 2025

Contact Us

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

  • By email: terms@waterfallhikesnearme.com
  • By visiting the Contact Us page on our website: Contact Us