Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Shore Guide (shore-guide.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Use of the Site

You may use our Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
• Scrape or collect data from the Site without permission
• Use automated systems to access the Site excessively
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

Content and Information

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about Jersey Shore beaches, towns, and attractions. However, we make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our Site. Beach badge prices, hours, policies, and other information may change without notice.

Verify Before You Go

Always verify important information (such as beach badge prices, parking rules, and business hours) directly with the relevant town, beach, or business before your visit. Shore Guide is not responsible for any inconvenience or loss resulting from outdated or inaccurate information.

Our Content

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Shore Guide or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

Content Protection & Prohibited Activities

Shore Guide invests significant resources in creating original content about the Jersey Shore. To protect this investment, the following activities are strictly prohibited without our express written consent:

Automated Data Collection

• Using bots, scrapers, spiders, crawlers, or other automated tools to access or collect content from this Site
• Systematic downloading or copying of content, whether manual or automated
• Mirroring, republishing, or creating derivative sites using our content
• Circumventing any technical measures we use to protect our content

Content Reproduction

• Copying, reproducing, or republishing our articles, guides, or data on other websites
• Using our content in newsletters, apps, or other publications without permission
• Removing or altering copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution
• Claiming ownership of content created by Shore Guide

AI & Machine Learning

We welcome AI search assistants that help users discover our content (such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI). However, bulk scraping of our content for training machine learning models or building competing datasets requires a commercial license. Contact us at legal@shore-guide.com to discuss licensing.

Enforcement

We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our content. Violations may result in:

• Immediate blocking of access to the Site
• DMCA takedown notices to hosting providers and search engines
• Legal action seeking damages and injunctive relief
• Reporting to relevant authorities where applicable

Our content includes invisible fingerprints that allow us to identify the source of copied material and prove ownership.

Third-Party Links and Services

External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Visiting these links is at your own risk.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our Site are affiliate links to partners including Booking.com, Vrbo, Viator, GetYourGuide, and FishingBooker. If you make a purchase or booking through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our Site and allows us to continue providing free content.

Our recommendations are based on our genuine opinions, not affiliate relationships. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for more details.

Advertising

We display advertisements from third-party ad networks. We are not responsible for the content of these advertisements. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service.

Disclaimers

"As Is" Basis

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

No Professional Advice

The information on our Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. For specific questions about beach safety, local regulations, or travel planning, consult appropriate professionals or official sources.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHORE GUIDE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any content obtained from the Site
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Statements or conduct of third parties on the Site

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

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

Email: legal@shore-guide.com