1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Bar Watch ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Bar Watch provides informational data about Pacific Northwest bar conditions, including but not limited to:

• Bar crossing status and restrictions from official sources
• Tide information and predictions
• Weather and marine forecasts
• Sunrise/sunset times
• Coast Guard radio frequencies and contact information

This information is aggregated from public sources and is provided for informational purposes only.

3. Important Disclaimer

The Service provides information "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information displayed. Data may be delayed, incorrect, or unavailable.

4. User Responsibilities

By using this Service, you agree to:

• Verify all critical information through official sources before making any decisions
• Contact the Coast Guard directly for current bar conditions before crossing
• Use the Service responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws
• Not attempt to disrupt, hack, or abuse the Service
• Not use automated systems to access the Service excessively

5. Intellectual Property

The Service's design, layout, and original content are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Data displayed on the Service is sourced from public government agencies (NOAA, Coast Guard, etc.) and remains their property.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service
• We shall not be liable for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from decisions made based on information from the Service
• We shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided
• We shall not be liable for any interruption or unavailability of the Service

Your use of the Service is at your own risk. In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 USD.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bar Watch and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

8. Push Notifications

If you enable push notifications, you consent to receive alerts about bar condition changes. You may disable notifications at any time through your browser settings or the Settings page.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the information provided on the main website.

See also our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect and use your data.