Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 7, 2026 · Effective: September 7, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Galaxy Fishing ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Galaxy Fishing is a mobile application that provides:

  • Fishing spot recommendations
  • Catch logging and tracking
  • Trip planning and scheduling
  • Weather and environmental data
  • Community features and social interaction

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

  • You must provide accurate information
  • You must be at least 13 years old
  • One account per person
  • You are responsible for account security

3.2 Account Security

  • Keep your password confidential
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

3.3 Account Termination

  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations
  • You may delete your account anytime in Settings
  • Content may be retained for legal requirements

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

  • You retain ownership of photos, catch logs, posts
  • You grant us the limited rights needed to store, process, and deliver your content through the features you select
  • New catch logs default to Shared; you can select Private when logging or editing a catch
  • A Shared catch may be displayed to other anglers; a Private catch is not shown to other anglers
  • You must have rights to content you upload
  • You are responsible for your content

4.2 Content Standards

You agree NOT to post content that:

  • Violates laws or regulations
  • Infringes intellectual property rights
  • Contains hate speech or harassment
  • Is sexually explicit or pornographic
  • Promotes violence or illegal activities
  • Contains spam or malware
  • Violates others' privacy

4.3 Content Removal

  • Anglers may report a Shared catch and block its author
  • We may hide or remove content that violates these terms or creates a safety or privacy risk
  • Moderation can remove content from community view without deleting it from the owner's personal log

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers)
  • Reverse engineer the App
  • Resell or redistribute the service
  • Harvest user data without consent

6. Fishing and Safety

6.1 Disclaimers

  • Not a Substitute: App is not a substitute for knowledge, skill, or judgment
  • Weather Data: Weather information may be inaccurate or delayed
  • Spot Information: Fishing spot data may be outdated or incorrect
  • Safety: You are responsible for your own safety
  • Regulations: You must comply with local fishing laws and regulations

6.2 Assumption of Risk

Fishing involves inherent risks. By using this App, you assume all risks associated with fishing activities. We are not liable for injuries, property damage, or other losses.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

  • App design, code, and features are our property
  • Galaxy Fishing name and logo are our trademarks
  • Fishing spot data compilation is our property
  • All rights reserved unless expressly granted

7.2 Limited License

  • We grant you limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App
  • For personal, non-commercial use only
  • License terminates if you violate terms

8. Subscriptions and Payments

8.1 Free Features

The App includes free features. The current feature set is shown in the App and may change as the service develops.

8.2 Paid Features

If paid plans are offered, the purchase screen and App Store listing will identify the plan name, included features, price, renewal period, and any trial terms before purchase.

8.3 Payment Terms

  • Charged through Apple App Store
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
  • Refunds per Apple's policies
  • Prices subject to change with notice

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 "AS IS" Basis

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Warranty

  • We don't guarantee accuracy of fishing spot data
  • We don't guarantee weather forecast accuracy
  • We don't guarantee the App will be error-free
  • We don't guarantee uninterrupted service

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR: indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages; lost profits or revenues; data loss; personal injury or property damage; fishing-related accidents or incidents.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of others' rights
  • Your content

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time:

  • Notice: Via in-app notification or email
  • Effective: Changes effective immediately upon posting
  • Continued Use: Constitutes acceptance of new terms

12. Termination

12.1 By You

  • Delete your account anytime in Settings
  • Downloaded data removed from your device
  • After the app confirms deletion, the account and associated content are removed from active systems immediately
  • Deleted catch photos may remain in our storage provider's inaccessible recovery state for up to seven days before permanent deletion
  • Limited records may be retained when required by law or for tax, fraud-prevention, security, entitlement, or audit purposes; retained Apple transaction records are disconnected from the deleted Galaxy account

12.2 By Us

  • We may terminate for Terms violations
  • We may terminate for extended inactivity
  • We may terminate for any reason with notice

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Arbitration

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, not courts, except: small claims court matters, injunctive relief, and intellectual property disputes.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of class action or representative proceedings.

14. Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
  • Severability: If any provision is invalid, the rest remains in effect.
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right doesn't waive that right.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms. We may assign to affiliates or successors.

15. Contact Information

Email: support@galaxyfishing.com

In-App: Settings → Help & Support

16. Acknowledgment

By using Galaxy Fishing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Version 1.1 · Last Updated: September 7, 2026