Terms of Service

Welcome to SwimmingAdvisor. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at swimmingadvisor.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

We’ve written these Terms to be understandable. They’re still legally binding — but you shouldn’t need a law degree to understand what you’re agreeing to. If anything is unclear, email us and we’ll explain.

At a Glance — The Short Version

Here’s what these Terms say in plain English:

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using SwimmingAdvisor.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SwimmingAdvisor. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Eligibility

The Site is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on SwimmingAdvisor.com — including but not limited to articles, guides, reviews, images, illustrations, diagrams, logos, design elements, and the overall look and feel of the Site — is the intellectual property of SwimmingAdvisor and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Specifically, SwimmingAdvisor owns:

• All original written content (guides, reviews, comparisons, instructions)
• All original images, illustrations, and diagrams created by our team
• The “SwimmingAdvisor” name and logo
• The design, layout, and visual elements of the Site
• All data compilations, comparison tables, and original research

Third-Party Content

Product images used on the Site are typically sourced from Amazon.com and are used under applicable affiliate program terms. These images remain the property of their respective owners. We use them to illustrate products we are reviewing or recommending.

3. How You May Use Our Content

What You Can Do

We encourage readers to share our content in ways that respect our work. You are welcome to:

• Share links to any page on SwimmingAdvisor.com via social media, email, or other platforms
• Quote short excerpts (up to 2–3 paragraphs) from our guides, provided you include clear attribution and a link back to the original page
• Print or save pages for your personal, non-commercial use
• Reference our research and recommendations in your own content, with proper attribution and a link

What You Cannot Do

Without our prior written permission, you may not:

• Republish our articles, guides, or substantial portions of our content on another website, blog, or platform
• Reproduce our comparison tables, product rankings, or testing methodology in a way that substitutes for reading the original guide
• Use our content to create a competing website or product recommendation service
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content for public distribution
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, attribution, or affiliate disclosures from our content
• Use automated tools (scraping, crawling, data mining) to extract content from the Site for republication or commercial use
• Frame or mirror the Site or any portion of it on another domain
• Sell or license our content to third parties

4. User Conduct

When using SwimmingAdvisor.com, including when contacting us via email or our contact form, you agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our contact form
• Impersonate another person or entity when contacting us
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site, including through hacking, malware, denial-of-service attacks, or excessive automated requests
• Use the Site to transmit spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional materials
• Harass, threaten, or abuse our team members through any communication channel
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its server, or any associated databases
• Use the Site to collect or harvest personal information about other users

We reserve the right to block access to the Site from any IP address or user that violates these conduct terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

5. Disclaimers

Informational Purpose Only

All content on SwimmingAdvisor.com is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, our guides, reviews, and recommendations should not be considered professional advice.

Specifically:

• Product recommendations are based on our testing and research at a specific point in time. Products may change, quality may vary between manufacturing batches, and your experience may differ from ours.
• Pool care advice (chemical treatment, cleaning methods, maintenance routines) is general guidance. Water conditions, climate, usage patterns, and pool construction vary widely. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific pool and any chemicals you use.
• Safety information is not exhaustive. Pool ownership carries inherent risks including drowning, electrical hazards, chemical exposure, and structural failure. You are responsible for understanding and mitigating these risks.

No Warranty of Accuracy

We strive to keep SwimmingAdvisor accurate and up to date, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information on the Site. Product prices, availability, specifications, and features may change without notice. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

No Professional Relationship

Your use of SwimmingAdvisor does not create any professional relationship — including but not limited to an advisory, consultancy, or contractor relationship — between you and SwimmingAdvisor or any member of our team.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SwimmingAdvisor, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Your reliance on any information, recommendations, or content provided on the Site
• Products purchased through links on the Site (purchase disputes are between you and the retailer)
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Site content
• Any action taken or not taken based on Site content
• Pool-related accidents, injuries, property damage, or chemical-related harm
• Technical issues, interruptions, or downtime of the Site
• Viruses, malware, or other harmful code transmitted through the Site (we take precautions, but no site is immune)

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory — whether based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise — even if SwimmingAdvisor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Maximum Liability

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. If any provision of this limitation is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that SwimmingAdvisor provides its content free of charge and that the limitations of liability in these Terms are a fundamental part of the agreement between you and SwimmingAdvisor. The Site would not be provided without such limitations.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SwimmingAdvisor, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit to us (such as emails or contact form messages)
• Your use of any product we review or recommend

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

SwimmingAdvisor.com contains links to third-party websites, primarily Amazon.com and occasionally other retailers or informational resources. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of the third-party site or its content.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites
• Products purchased through third-party links, including quality, safety, delivery, or customer service
• Price changes, product discontinuation, or listing inaccuracies on third-party sites
• Any transaction between you and a third-party retailer

When you leave SwimmingAdvisor and visit a third-party site, you are subject to that site’s terms of service and privacy policy. We encourage you to read them.

9. Affiliate Disclosure

SwimmingAdvisor participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Some links on our Site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you click the link and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.

Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our editorial content, product recommendations, or rankings. We recommend products based on independent testing and research, not on commission rates. For a complete explanation, please read our Affiliate Disclosure page.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that we may receive compensation through affiliate links and that this compensation is not passed on to you as a discount or credit.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to SwimmingAdvisor.com at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for any reason — including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Site will immediately cease
• Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification — will continue to apply
• We are under no obligation to provide you with a copy of any content from the Site

If you wish to terminate your agreement with these Terms, you may simply stop using the Site. There is no formal termination process required on your part.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Site’s functionality. When we do:

• We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
• If the changes are material, we will post a prominent notice on the Site for at least 30 days before the changes take effect
• Material changes will not be applied retroactively

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the Site.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The most current version will always be available at this URL.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising from or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve the dispute informally. Most issues can be resolved through a conversation. Please email hello@swimmingadvisor.com with your concern and we will respond promptly.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Class Action Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis only — not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against SwimmingAdvisor.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and SwimmingAdvisor regarding your use of the Site. They supersede any prior agreements or communications, whether written or oral.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to achieve the closest possible economic and legal effect to the original intent, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of SwimmingAdvisor.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction — for example, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Force Majeure

SwimmingAdvisor shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, government actions, internet infrastructure failures, power outages, or third-party service disruptions.

Headings

The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

14. Contact Information

Questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service? We want to hear from you. Our contact details:

We’re a small team, not a faceless corporation. When you contact us about these Terms, a real person reads your message and responds thoughtfully. We’re committed to being fair, transparent, and reasonable in all our dealings — including the legal ones.