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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 07 MAR 2025

Agreement between User and FindNaturalSprings.com

Welcome to FindNaturalSprings.com (the “Site”), operated by its owner (“I,” “me,” or “my”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

Nature of the Website

FindNaturalSprings.com is an informational database designed to help users locate natural springs. This Site does not guarantee the safety, quality, or legal accessibility of any listed spring.

Disclaimer

Water Safety: You are solely responsible for testing and verifying the safety of any water before consumption. I do not test, validate, or endorse the safety of any water source listed on this Site.

Assumption of Risk: Use of information from this Site is at your own risk. I am not responsible for any consequences related to the consumption or use of water from any listed spring.

Medical Disclaimer: I do not provide medical advice. Any health-related information on this Site is for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.

Private Property Notice: Some springs listed on this Site may be located on private property. The inclusion of a spring in this database does not imply public access rights. Users are responsible for verifying land ownership and obtaining necessary permissions before visiting any location. I do not condone or encourage trespassing or illegal access to private property.

Content Accuracy: I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this Site. Listings may change over time, and users should independently verify details before visiting any location.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, images, and databases, is owned by or licensed to me and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit Site content without express written permission.

User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content.
  • Upload malicious software, including viruses or harmful code.
  • Violate the privacy or legal rights of others.
  • Engage in any unlawful or prohibited activities.
  • Use the Site for commercial purposes without authorization.

User-Submitted Content

By submitting content (e.g., spring locations, comments, reviews), you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such content.

You are responsible for ensuring that your submissions do not violate any laws or third-party rights.

I reserve the right to remove or modify user content at my discretion.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which outlines how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. I do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, security, or practices of third-party sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • I disclaim all warranties regarding the Site and its content, including but not limited to accuracy, reliability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • I shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inability to use the Site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold me harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Termination

I reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time for violations of these Terms or any other reason at my discretion.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to Terms

I may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 07 MAR 2025

FindNaturalSprings.com’s owner (“I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy describes how I collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website.

Information I Collect

  • Comments: When visitors leave comments on the site, I collect the data shown in the comments form, including the name provided by the user, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

  • Cookies: If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name and email address in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment.

  • Log Data: I may collect standard log data, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, for analytical purposes.

How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information to:

  • Display user comments on my site.

  • Improve my website’s functionality and user experience.

  • Detect and prevent spam and malicious activity.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

Third-Party Services

I may use third-party services, such as analytics providers, to help me understand how my website is used. These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

  • Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

  • Log data is retained for analytical and security purposes but is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Your Rights

  • If you have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data I hold about you.

  • You can also request that I erase any personal data I hold about you, excluding data I am required to keep for legal, security, or administrative purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.