The content provided on FishExplorer is thoroughly researched and validated to the best of our abilities. However, it is not intended to replace official sources or entities that govern or operate the facilities or set rules and regulations for the topics we cover. We advise users to verify any information found on this website with these official sources before acting upon it.
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We reserve the right to deny access to this website, the free account, or the paid FxR+ Membership for any reason, including but not limited to violations of any terms in this agreement.
Reproduction, distribution, framing, iframing, or incorporation of any information or content from FishExplorer is strictly prohibited without permission. Any misuse of content on FishExplorer may result in legal action.
Unauthorized advertising or solicitation of products or services is strictly prohibited on FishExplorer unless expressly permitted by us in writing.
We welcome links to our content, provided that the link does not imply ownership of or affiliation with FishExplorer, without written consent.
Paid subscribers shall have access to additional features and functionality. Terms and conditions of paid subscriptions are governed by the FishExplorer Master Subscription Agreement.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account, whether authorized by you or not. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
The information provided on our website, including but not limited to private subscription-only information, is intended for personal use only.
Our forum is a platform for users to share information and experiences related to fishing, lakes, rivers, fish, camping, boating, hiking, and other fishing-related outdoor recreation. While advertising or promoting products or services is generally not allowed, users may post personally owned, used fishing gear for sale. Posts must clearly state the items are personally owned and used.
All posts on FishExplorer must be respectful, polite, free of profanity, and generally related to the topics noted above. Users who repeatedly violate these rules may be subject to further action, up to and including permanent banning from the website.
While we do not assume liability for user-generated content on FishExplorer, by posting content, users grant FishExplorer the right to use it and we reserve the right to modify or remove any content at our discretion. We do not pay for any content without prior written agreement. Content posted on FishExplorer is considered permanent. Users may request the removal of their forum posts within 24 hours of posting. After this period, posts will remain in place to maintain discussion integrity and continuity.
FishExplorer provides recreational fishing information and resources while also offering a platform for users to share their own related insights. We strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this content; however, we cannot guarantee its absolute accuracy or completeness. Users are advised to use the content provided on our platform at their own risk. FishExplorer, its owners, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages - including but not limited to losses related to profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangibles - resulting from the use of the website or reliance on any information provided therein.
FishExplorer reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
By using the services and features of FishExplorer, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and acknowledge your agreement to these Terms of Use.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.
We store the personal information you voluntarily provide when registering on the FishExplorer website and updating your account details. This information depends on the context of your interactions with us and the website, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect can include but is not limited to the following: full name, email address, zip code, and optional information such as address, phone number, profile bio, and general information about yourself.
We use the information we receive for several purposes, including to manage your account, send you a newsletter if you opt in to receive it, enable your participation in contests, and improve our website and services. We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services or as required by law.
We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except in limited cases where it is necessary for providing our services (such as sharing with prize partners if you win a contest) or as required by law. Any information you choose to share publicly on the website will be visible to other users.
We use first-party cookies to manage login status, enhance security, and deliver content on our platform. For instance, if you choose to sort your fish log by month, we may store that preference in a cookie so that when you navigate back to the page, your browser will remember your preference. We do not share these cookies with any third parties.
We use appropriate security measures to protect your personal information both online and offline. These measures vary based on the sensitivity of the information that we collect, process, and store. Our services are not intended for and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
With respect to subscription payments, we provide a form for users to enter their credit card information. This form is not hosted by us and we do not have access to the information provided within it. It is served and managed by Recurly, a third-party payment processor, that uses industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your payment information. For more information, please refer to Recurly’s Privacy Policy.
With respect to Ad Servers: We use third-party vendors, including Google, to serve ads when you visit our website as a non-subscriber. These vendors may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites across the internet in order to provide personalized advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For further information, consult Google's privacy policies. You can also opt out of third-party cookies more broadly by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website, sending an email to the address you provided, or through other appropriate communication channels.
If you have any questions or comments about this policy, you can contact us at PO Box 1355, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521 USA