Terms of Use
These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of TheTankGuide.com and any tools, downloads, media, or services offered by FishKeepingLifeCo (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Eligibility & Account Responsibilities
You represent that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activities under your account.
2. Acceptable Use
- Use the site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
- Do not interfere with or disrupt the site’s security, availability, or integrity.
- Do not use automated scripts or scraping tools except where explicitly permitted.
- Do not upload content that is defamatory, infringing, or otherwise unlawful.
3. Intellectual Property
The Tank Guide name, logo, tools, text, graphics, and other content are owned by or licensed to FishKeepingLifeCo and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may make personal, non-commercial use of the site. Any other use requires our prior written consent.
Tools & Databases: Our proprietary calculators, stocking algorithms, cycling guidance systems, and associated data sets constitute valuable intellectual property. Reverse engineering, data extraction, or replication of these tools' underlying logic is strictly prohibited.
4. User Submissions & Feedback
By submitting content (including Feature Your Tank entries, feedback, or testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content for operating and promoting the site. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant this license.
5. Third-Party Services
We may link to third-party services (such as Formspree or reCAPTCHA) for forms, security, or analytics. Those services are subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party content or services.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. Your reliance on any information provided is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FishKeepingLifeCo and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the site. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) for access to the site in the twelve months preceding the claim.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FishKeepingLifeCo, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the site.
9. Modifications & Termination
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. Continued use of the site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance. We may suspend or terminate access to the site at our discretion and without notice if you violate these Terms.
10. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be sent to [email protected].