Terms and Conditions

Halcyon Dive Systems: Terms of Service

1. Introduction

1.1 The Halcyon Dive Systems services (referred to as “the Service”) are provided by Halcyon Dive Systems, based in Florida, USA. By using our Service, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy.

1.2 By accessing, registering, uploading, or using any aspect of our Service, you indicate your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Service.

1.3 If you use our Service on behalf of a business or entity, you confirm that you have the authority to accept these Terms on its behalf.

1.4 To provide our Service, we need to process data, which is covered by our Privacy Policy. Data processing is essential for our performance of this agreement.

2. Features of Our Service

• Sharing Dive Experiences: Users can share their dive logs, experiences, equipment details, photos, and information about dive locations. You can also tag companions and share certifications.
• Connecting with Dive Shops: Our platform helps you find and connect with dive shops, simplifying communication and sharing of required documents like medical questionnaires.

3. User Registration

To use our Service, you need to create an account. You must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Not be legally barred from using our Service.
• Not have had your account previously disabled for policy violations.

4. Usage Restrictions

When using our Service, you agree not to:

• Impersonate others or create accounts without permission.
• Violate any laws or our policies.
• Engage in illegal, misleading, or unauthorized activities.
• Damage, disrupt, or interfere with our Service.
• Infringe on intellectual property rights.
• Copy, modify, or distribute any content without authorization.
• Allow others to use your account without proper authorization.
• Share or post content that includes nudity, confidential information, or abusive material.

5. Permissions You Grant Us

5.1 While you retain ownership of the content you post, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to host, use, modify, and distribute your content. This license ends once you delete your content or account.

5.2 Our Service may require you to update or install new versions of our application on your device.

6. User Responsibilities

6.1 You are responsible for keeping your account password secure and for any activities under your account.

6.2 You agree not to use our trademarks, logos, or other intellectual property without our explicit consent.

7. Content and Account Management

7.1 We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies or legal obligations.

7.2 We may disable or terminate your account if you repeatedly violate these Terms or create legal risks.

7.3 If your account or content is removed, you can request a review of our decision unless doing so would pose legal or technical risks.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 We strive to maintain a secure and reliable Service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free performance.

8.2 We are not liable for user interactions, including those with dive shops, or for the accuracy of user-provided information.

8.3 You are solely responsible for the content you post and for your conduct on our Service.

8.4 To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

9. Governing Law

9.1 Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved under the laws of the state of Florida, USA, and will be subject to the jurisdiction of Florida courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

10.1 We may update these Terms periodically. If changes are significant, we will notify you. Continued use of the Service indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you may close your account.