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By accessing or using DockLifeSC, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the website.
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Terms of Use
These terms govern your use of DockLifeSC and its marine information, reef data, forecasts, and tools.
Effective date: July 8, 2026Informational Use Only
DockLifeSC provides marine information for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for official navigational charts, official forecasts, Notices to Mariners, Coast Guard guidance, or the judgment of a qualified vessel operator.
No Warranty
All information is provided “as is” and “as available.” DockLifeSC does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, timeliness, availability, or suitability for any particular purpose.
User Responsibility
You remain solely responsible for:
- Safe vessel operation and navigation
- Weather and sea-state decisions
- Fuel planning and voyage planning
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Using appropriate safety equipment
- Verifying reef coordinates and water depth
Artificial Reef Information
Reef coordinates, structure descriptions, depths, and locations are provided for convenience. Storms, currents, maintenance, deterioration, mapping differences, or government projects may alter actual conditions.
Third-Party Data
DockLifeSC uses data from public and third-party sources, including NOAA, NDBC, NWS, NOAA CO-OPS, and South Carolina DNR. These organizations do not sponsor or endorse DockLifeSC unless explicitly stated.
Intellectual Property
DockLifeSC's original design, software, text, branding, and custom content are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Government data remains subject to the terms and public-use policies of the originating agency.
Acceptable Use
You may not attempt to damage, disrupt, overload, scrape excessively, reverse engineer, or gain unauthorized access to DockLifeSC systems, APIs, servers, or databases.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, DockLifeSC and its operators are not liable for accidents, injuries, death, vessel damage, property damage, financial loss, lost data, missed trips, or any direct or indirect damages arising from use of the site.
Changes to These Terms
DockLifeSC may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.