Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Fishn Buddy (fishn-buddy.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

Description of Service

Fishn Buddy is a free fishing reference and guide website that provides information about fishing locations, lake maps, species data, tide information, weather conditions, and related educational content. The site is provided for informational and recreational purposes only.

Use of the Site

You agree to use Fishn Buddy only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the site beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt file
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the site
• Reproduce, distribute, or republish content from the site without permission

Disclaimer of Warranties

Fishn Buddy is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the site, including but not limited to fishing locations, lake depths, tide data, weather forecasts, or species information.

Safety and Responsibility

Fishing and outdoor activities carry inherent risks. You are solely responsible for your own safety when using information from this site. Always check local regulations, obtain required fishing licenses, observe posted signs, and exercise caution near water. Fishn Buddy is not a substitute for local knowledge or professional guidance.

Third-Party Content and Links

Fishn Buddy may display data from third-party sources including NOAA, the National Weather Service, and other government agencies. We also link to external websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party resources.

Advertising

Fishn Buddy displays advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads are provided by third parties and are not endorsements by Fishn Buddy. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

Intellectual Property

All original content on Fishn Buddy, including text, graphics, logos, and site design, is the property of Fishn Buddy and is protected by applicable copyright laws. Government data sourced from public agencies remains in the public domain as applicable.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fishn Buddy and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on any information provided.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email [email protected].