Terms of Service | Campsite Finder

1. Introduction & Agreement

Welcome to Campsite Finder ("we," "us," "our," or "the platform"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, campsiteph.com, and any related services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

Campsite Finder is an online directory and community platform designed to help users discover, share, and learn about campsites throughout the Philippines. Our features include an interactive map, user-submitted tips, photos, weather forecasts, and other related content to enhance your camping experience.

Weather Information

We provide weather forecasts through third-party services to help you plan your camping trips. Weather information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for making camping decisions. Always check multiple weather sources and use your judgment when planning outdoor activities.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, such as submitting tips or photos, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. User-Generated Content

You are responsible for the content you post to the platform, including tips, photos, questions, and answers ("User Content").

4.1. Your Responsibility and Ownership

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to the User Content you submit and that your content does not infringe on the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party.

4.2. License You Grant Us

By posting User Content on Campsite Finder, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and modify your content in connection with providing and promoting the platform. This allows us to show your tips and photos to other users.

4.3. Prohibited Content

You agree not to post content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, hateful, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the platform to:

Engage in any activity that is unlawful or fraudulent.
Scrape, collect, or harvest data from the site without our express permission.
Interfere with the proper working of the website or attempt to compromise its security.

Error Monitoring

We use error monitoring services (e.g., Sentry) to maintain service reliability. These services collect technical error data when issues occur. Use of such services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes our privacy safeguards and data handling practices.

6. Copyright Policy

Campsite Finder respects the intellectual property rights of others. We have a policy for addressing claims of copyright infringement. If you believe your copyrighted work has been posted on our site without permission, please follow the procedures outlined in our Copyright Policy page. We will respond to and act upon valid takedown notices.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1. "As-Is" Service

The service and all content on the site are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, especially user-generated tips and photos.

7.2. Assumption of Risk

Camping and outdoor activities carry inherent risks. Information on our platform is not a substitute for proper judgment, training, and preparation. Your decision to visit any campsite is at your own risk. We are not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from your outdoor activities.

7.3. Weather Information Disclaimer

Weather forecasts are provided through third-party services and are for informational purposes only. We make no warranties about the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of weather information.

Weather conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably
Always consult multiple weather sources before making camping decisions
We are not responsible for decisions made based on weather information provided
Weather data may be delayed or inaccurate due to technical limitations

8. Donations and Payments

8.1. Voluntary Donations

Campsite Finder may offer optional donation features to support the platform's development and maintenance. All donations are voluntary and help us keep the service free for the camping community. Donations are not required to access any features of the platform.

8.2. Payment Processing

Donations are processed through Buy Me A Coffee (buymeacoffee.com), a secure third-party payment platform. By making a donation, you agree to:

Provide accurate payment information
Authorize the specified donation amount
Comply with Buy Me A Coffee's terms of service and privacy policy
Accept that payment processing fees may apply as determined by Buy Me A Coffee

8.3. Donation Terms

By making a donation, you acknowledge that:

Donations are used to support platform development, hosting, and maintenance
Donations are generally non-refundable unless required by law
Donations do not entitle you to additional features or preferential treatment
You are responsible for any tax implications in your jurisdiction
Donations are made voluntarily without expectation of goods or services in return

8.4. Refund Policy

Donations are generally final and non-refundable. However, if you believe a donation was made in error or due to technical issues, please contact us at campsitefinderph@gmail.com within 7 days. We will review refund requests on a case-by-case basis and may provide refunds at our sole discretion or as required by applicable law.

8.5. Financial Disclaimers

We make no representations about tax deductibility of donations. Consult your tax advisor regarding the tax treatment of donations in your jurisdiction. We are not responsible for any tax implications, currency conversion fees, or additional charges imposed by your financial institution or payment processor.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the service at our sole discretion, without notice, for any conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users of the platform, us, or third parties.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will do our best to notify users of any significant changes. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

campsitefinderph@gmail.com