Important: Read the Forum Terms of Service

In addition to this site's Terms of Service (referred to as 'TOS') the ScubaBoard Forums have a set of rules and guidelines which all forum users must adhere to at all times. To review the ScubaBoard forum TOS please click here.

The following terms and conditions are in reference to the Scubaboard.com network (referred to as 'ScubaBoard'). These terms and conditions apply to all sites in the ScubaBoard.com.

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• ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

  ScubaBoard provides its service to you, subject to the following TOS, which may be updated by us from time to time without notice. You may review the most current version of the TOS at any time at: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/faq.php?faq=tos_items#faq_scubaboard_tos. In addition, when using particular ScubaBoard services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.
  
  

• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

  ScubaBoard provides users with access to informational resources including communication and interactive resources pertaining to Scuba Diving and the Sports industry. Under no circumstances shall ScubaBoard be liable to any user on account of that user's use or misuse of the site or reliance on the site. Such limitation of liability shall apply to prevent recovery of direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive and exemplary damages (even if ScubaBoard has been advised of the possibility of such damages). Such limitation of liability shall apply whether the damages arise from use or misuse of the site or reliance on the site, from inability to use the site, or from the interruption, suspension, or termination of the site or services offered on the site (including such damages incurred by third parties).
  
  Such limitation shall also apply with respect to damages incurred by reason of other services or goods received through or advertised on the site or received through any links provided on the site. Such limitation shall apply, without limitation, to the costs of procurement of substitute goods or services, lost profits, or lost data. These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. ScubaBoard makes no warranties as to the accuracy of its information and due to the volatile nature of the information contained on www.scubaboard.com, ScubaBoard can not screen or authenticate all articles, posts, listings or other information.
  
  

• TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP & USAGE RESTRICTIONS

  I. Site Membership

  Click here to read special terms for ScubaBoard forum members which all members and Moderators agree to.
  • Membership is available to any person over the age of 13 who registers and accurately provides all the required information, provides a legitimate electronic mail address and obtains a unique ScubaBoard User Name and password. Membership is non-transferable.
  • All membership information must be accurate and belong to the person registering. Invalid, incomplete, or falsified information will result in the immediate termination of all membership privileges for that user and, possibly a permanent ban restricting the member from using any of ScubaBoard’s services at any time.

  II. Moderators

  All members granted special privileges by the ScubaBoard staff (referred to as 'Moderators') within the ScubaBoard website including the ScubaBoard forums agree to abide by the following confidentiality rules.
  • Moderators agree to keep confidential any and all information of members of the ScubaBoard.com Network at all times.
  • Moderators agree not to collect, store or in any way harvest information from members for any use, personal or commercial.
  • Moderators agree to keep all discussions within the Moderator and other restricted forums confidential and will not discuss this information with anyone but an active Moderator or staff member of ScubaBoard.
  • Moderators agree to keep all information regarding the ScubaBoard business plan, corporate structure or other company internals confidential at all times unless such information is already public knowledge. This includes any information shared via Internet communications such as forums, ICQ, AOL, email, etc. or via phone, fax, postal letter or in person. Under this clause, Moderators agree to never discuss any portion of any communication between themselves and other Moderators or staff members without written approval from all company directors.
  • In the event that a Moderator's privileges are revoked, they agree to respect the rules as would any other member and to hold all confidential information acquired during their time as a Moderator private until it becomes public knowledge. Moderators understand that breaking this confidentiality clause may result in legal action against them. By taking the role of a Moderator, the ScubaBoard member agrees specifically to the above clauses along with all other rules and regulations listed within the Terms of Service agreement.
  
  

• COMPARISON SHOPPING

  ScubaBoard makes no claim as to the validity or accuracy of any product information or pricing; all prices are subject to change. ScubaBoard does not serve as an agent in the sale of any product listed on the comparison shopping section of its website, nor does ScubaBoard sell or resell any listed products. Listing of a product, vendor or shop by ScubaBoard does not indicate any endorsement or certification of that product or vendor. Questions, complaints, return requests and other such inquiries should be sent directly to a vendor or manufacturer.
  
  Scuba Diving requires a high degree of training; individuals lacking in training or in poor physical condition should not attempt to participate in this sport or use any specialty equipment. Always read the owners manual, instructions and any safety guides prior to using any product. Seek certification prior to engaging in diving activities.
  We recommend you check each store’s return, warranty and exchange policy prior to purchasing any item.
  
  

• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  It is the policy of ScubaBoard to respond expeditiously to claims of intellectual property infringement. ScubaBoard will promptly process and investigate notices of alleged infringement and will take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (referred to as 'DMCA'). Should a violation of intellectual property be discovered, the document(s) or messages in such violation will be removed in a timely manner after any and all investigating has been completed to prove the authenticity of such a claim.
  
  

• PUBLIC CONTENT ON SCUBABOARD

  Any and all content posted for inclusion in publicly accessible areas of ScubaBoard are the responsibility of the creator. ScubaBoard makes no claims or warranties about such information or its authenticity. Upon posting any content on ScubaBoard, you grant ScubaBoard the non-exclusive right to publish, modify and use such content solely for the purpose of displaying such content.
  
  

• LIMITATION OF RE-USE

  You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes or noncommercial purposes any portion of the services or content contained within ScubaBoard and its subsidiary sites. In order to use any content, graphical art, photos or files owned by or published by ScubaBoard, direct, written authorization must be obtained from ScubaBoard with no exceptions at any time for any reason.
  
  

• LEGAL RESTRICTIONS

  This agreement shall be constructed and controlled by the laws of the Commonwealth of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising hereunder will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Florida. Each member agrees to personal jurisdiction by tile state and federal courts of the Commonwealth of Florida. ScubaBoard reserves the right to change, modify or update this TOS agreement at any time without notification. By accessing ScubaBoard, users show their full agreement and acknowledgement of the restrictions, limitations and terms set forth in this agreement.

Please also see our forum TOS for additional information on that portion of our website.