Terms and Conditions for The Fishing Crew

Last Updated: 12/31/25

Welcome to The Fishing Crew! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at [Your Website URL] (the "Site") and any related services, products, or mobile applications provided by The Fishing Crew (collectively, the "Services").

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

1. Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of The Fishing Crew (such as forums, catch logs, or the shop), you may be required to register for an account.

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you may use the Services only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

  • Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

  • Accuracy: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all transactions made at our store.

2. User Conduct and Community Guidelines

The Fishing Crew is built on respect for nature and fellow anglers. By using our Services, you agree not to:

  • Use the Services for any illegal purpose or to violate any local, state, national, or international law (including fishing and conservation regulations).

  • Harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.

  • Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code.

  • Post evidence of poaching, illegal harvesting, or mistreatment of wildlife.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service for violating any of the prohibited uses.

3. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of The Fishing Crew and its licensors.

  • Trademarks: Our logo, brand name, and original graphics are protected by copyright and trademark laws.

  • User-Generated Content: If you post photos, videos, or comments (e.g., "brag board" photos), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with The Fishing Crew's marketing and operations. You represent that you own the rights to the content you post.

4. Products and Services (E-Commerce)

If you purchase merchandise, tackle, or gear through our Site:

  • Availability: All products are subject to availability. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.

  • Pricing: Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.

  • Returns & Refunds: Please refer to our [Return Policy Link] for detailed information on returns and exchanges.

  • Shipping: We are not responsible for delays caused by the shipping carrier or customs clearance processes.

5. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer

Important Note: Fishing and outdoor activities involve inherent risks.

By using our Services or purchasing our products, you acknowledge and agree that:

  1. Use at Your Own Risk: The Fishing Crew is not liable for any injuries, accidents, or damages that occur while using our recommended techniques, locations, or products.

  2. "As Is" Basis: The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable (e.g., we cannot guarantee you will catch fish based on our reports).

  3. Third-Party Links: Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services (such as fishing charters or tackle manufacturers) that are not owned or controlled by The Fishing Crew. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Fishing Crew shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Fishing Crew and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

9. Contact Us

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

  • By email: curt@thefishingcrew.com