General Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to our website, which provides information about water temperatures in seas, oceans, rivers and lakes worldwide (hereinafter referred to as the Website).

Please read these General Terms and Conditions carefully before using our Website. By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Website Operator: SeaTemperature Global Project

2. Use of Provided Information

1. The water temperature data published on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we take reasonable steps to ensure that the data is accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee its completeness, accuracy or suitability for any particular purpose. Information about data sources, collection and analysis is available in our FAQ section.

2. Water temperatures may vary significantly over short distances due to local environmental and weather conditions. Any reliance on the information provided on this Website is at your own discretion and risk.

3. The Website is not intended to be used for decision-making in situations involving risks to health, life or property, including but not limited to professional navigation, commercial fishing or organised sporting events.

3. Limitation of Liability

1. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantees, rights or remedies available under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) or any other applicable law that cannot be lawfully excluded.

2. To the extent permitted by law, and subject to the consumer guarantees under the ACL, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, information provided on this Website.

3. We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or free from errors, interruptions or technical issues. Access to the Website is provided on an as-is and as-available basis. We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice.

4. You are responsible for making all necessary arrangements to access the Website and for ensuring that any persons accessing the Website through your internet connection are aware of and comply with these Terms.

5. To the extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any indirect or consequential loss arising in connection with the use of the Website, including but not limited to:

• Loss of revenue or income

• Loss of business or commercial opportunities

• Loss of profits or contracts

• Loss of anticipated savings

• Loss of data

• Loss of reputation or goodwill

• Wasted management or administrative time

However, this does not apply to liability that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

6. Where the Website contains links to third-party websites or resources, these are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We have no control over the content of those websites and are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from their use.

4. Intellectual Property

1. All content on the Website, including text, images, graphics and databases, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Images used on the Website are sourced from publicly available materials and published under Creative Commons or similar licences, with attribution provided where required and available.

2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or otherwise use any materials from the Website without prior written consent from the Website operator, except as permitted by law.

5. Usage Restrictions

1. Users must not:

• Engage in automated data extraction, scraping or harvesting

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or interfere with its operation or security

2. Any breach of these restrictions may result in civil and/or criminal liability under applicable laws.

6. References to Third-Party Services

This Website uses third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These services may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these services. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Australia, unless mandatory legal provisions provide otherwise.

8. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may update these General Terms and Conditions from time to time by publishing a revised version on this page. You are encouraged to review this page regularly, as any changes take effect from the date of publication. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.