1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Sticks.surf, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Description of Service

Sticks.surf is a platform that connects surfers with surfboard information, reviews, guides, and local service providers including shapers, instructors, repair specialists, and other surf-related businesses.

3. User Account and Registration

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You must be at least 18 years old to offer services through the platform
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to provide accurate and current information during registration
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

4. User Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all content you post, including surfboards, services, reviews, and comments
• You must not post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• You must own or have rights to share any content you post
• You agree not to use the platform for any unlawful purpose
• You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or platform systems

5. Service Provider Obligations

• Service providers must have valid credentials and permits where required by law
• Shapers and instructors must comply with local business regulations
• Service providers are responsible for the quality and safety of their services
• Sticks.surf is not responsible for transactions between users and service providers
• Service providers must maintain appropriate insurance coverage

6. Content Guidelines

• All content must be surf-related and appropriate
• No inappropriate, offensive, harmful, or illegal content
• No spam, commercial solicitation outside designated areas, or misleading information
• No copyright infringement or unauthorized use of intellectual property
• Sticks.surf reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services. By using Sticks.surf, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property

• All content on Sticks.surf, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or licensed to us
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to use content you post on the platform
• You retain ownership of content you create and post
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission

9. Limitation of Liability

Sticks.surf provides the platform "as is" without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the platform, interactions with service providers, or participation in surfing activities. Users engage with service providers at their own risk.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the platform at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.