Terms of Service

Welcome to Sailsite. By using our service, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Sailsite, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the service.

2. Service Description

Sailsite provides a web-based platform for boat owners and sailing enthusiasts to:

  • Create and publish trip logs with routes, dates, and descriptions
  • Upload and share photos from boating adventures
  • Browse and read trip logs from other users
  • Connect with the global boating community

All trip logs and photos are publicly visible to anyone visiting the site.

3. User Accounts

To use Sailsite, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

You may not share your account with others or create multiple accounts.

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain all rights to the trip logs, photos, and other content you post. By posting content, you grant Sailsite a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, and distribute your content.

Our Content: The Sailsite platform, including its design, code, and features, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Other Users' Content: You may not copy, reproduce, or use other users' content without their permission.

Map Data: Maps displayed on Sailsite use data from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) and OpenSeaMap (© OpenSeaMap contributors). This data is available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map tiles are provided by OpenStreetMap Foundation.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

  • Post illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
  • Post content that infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Share false or misleading information
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Spam, advertise, or promote commercial services without permission
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the service
  • Scrape or automatically collect data from the site
  • Use the service for any illegal purpose

6. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Review and remove content that violates these terms
  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
  • Remove content at our discretion, with or without notice

However, we are not obligated to monitor all content and are not responsible for user-generated content.

7. Public Nature of Content

Important: All trip logs and photos you post are public and can be viewed by anyone. Do not post:

  • Sensitive personal information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
  • Location information that compromises your security
  • Content you wish to keep private

8. Service Availability

We strive to keep Sailsite available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

  • Perform maintenance that temporarily limits access
  • Modify or discontinue features with notice
  • Suspend the service in emergencies

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service "As Is": Sailsite is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

No Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the service
  • User-generated content or interactions between users

Sailing Risks: Sailsite is for sharing experiences only. We are not responsible for any sailing decisions made based on information found on the site. Always use proper navigation tools and judgment.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Sailsite harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

11. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. Upon termination:

  • Your access will be revoked immediately
  • Your content may be removed from public view
  • Some data may remain in backups temporarily

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Germany. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Düsseldorf, Germany.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sailsite.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the website contact form.