These terms govern your use of Beach Lifeguards, an independent information portal dedicated to beach safety and lifeguarding for readers in the UK. By accessing this site, you agree to the terms set out below. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Definitions
"We", "us", "our" refers to the operators of beachlifeguards.org.uk. "You", "your" refers to any person accessing or using this site. "Content" means all text, images, guides and other material published on this site. "The portal" means this website and its pages.
What this site is and is not
Beach Lifeguards is an information resource. We publish guides and articles about beach safety, lifeguarding techniques, hazard awareness and related topics. We do not operate beaches, employ lifeguards, provide rescue services or sell any goods or services. We are not affiliated with any official lifeguard organisation, local authority or emergency service.
The material on this site is for general information only. It does not replace professional training, local authority guidance or the instructions of qualified lifeguards on duty at a beach. Always follow the advice of lifeguards and local safety signage.
What we expect of you
You may read, share and reference our content for personal, educational or non-commercial purposes. You agree not to scrape, copy in bulk or republish our material without permission. You must not use this site to distribute malicious software, post offensive material or impersonate others.
Any attempt to disrupt the site's operation, access restricted areas or interfere with other users' access is prohibited.
Accuracy of information you provide
If you contact us with a correction, question or topic suggestion, the information you provide should be accurate and made in good faith. We reserve the right not to respond to abusive, repetitive or commercially motivated messages.
Content ownership
All material on this site is owned by us or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent, except for brief quotations with attribution in reviews, articles or educational materials.
We respect the intellectual property of others. If you believe material on this site infringes your rights, contact us at [email protected] with details of the work and its location on our site.
Liability
This site is provided "as is". We make reasonable efforts to ensure information is accurate and current, but we do not guarantee completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. Beach conditions, hazards, local regulations and lifeguard services change constantly. Always verify critical safety information with local authorities or on-duty lifeguards before entering the water.
We are not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content. This includes, but is not limited to, decisions made about water safety, beach visits or any activity described in our guides.
Third-party links
We link to external sites for reference. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy or availability. A link does not imply endorsement.
Changes and governing law
We may update these terms at any time. Changes take effect when published on this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Check this page periodically.
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from your use of this site falls under the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
This is an information site. We do not sell any goods or services.