Terms of Service

Welcome to Secret Swimming Holes (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using secretswimmingholes.com (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in line with these Terms. You agree not to scrape, mirror, bulk-copy, or systematically reproduce Site content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use such as saving a single listing for trip planning.

2. Informational purpose only

The Site is a directory of natural swimming locations. Water levels, access routes, fees, and safety conditions change often. You are solely responsible for judging whether a place is safe, legal, and appropriate to visit before you go.

3. No professional advice

Content on the Site is general information only. It is not legal, safety, medical, or outdoor-recreation professional advice. Do not rely on the Site as a substitute for judgment, local guidance, or official land manager instructions.

4. User submissions

If you send us tips, corrections, photos, or other materials (collectively, “Submissions”), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, adapt, publish, and display those Submissions in connection with the Site. You represent that you own or control the rights to your Submissions and that they do not violate anyone else’s rights.

5. Intellectual property

Site design, branding, compiled listings, and original text are owned by or licensed to us and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reuse our content for commercial products or competing directories without permission.

6. Third-party links

The Site may link to external maps, agencies, or other websites. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, availability, or privacy practices.

7. Disclaimers

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

8. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR CONTRIBUTORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY LISTED LOCATION.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Secret Swimming Holes and its operators from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your visit to any listed place, or your violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The revised version takes effect when posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at hello@secretswimmingholes.com with “Terms” in the subject line.