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Terms of Service

Last updated: May 18, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Freshwater, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use the platform.

2. Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account or post content on Freshwater. By registering, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

3. Community Rules

All users must follow these rules when participating in the Freshwater community:

  • No spam, repetitive posts, or unsolicited self-promotion
  • No harassment, bullying, hate speech, or personal attacks
  • No illegal content of any kind
  • Keep discussions relevant to freshwater fishkeeping and aquariums
  • No misleading or fraudulent content in Buy/Sell/Trade listings

4. User Content

You retain ownership of all content you post on Freshwater. By posting, you grant Freshwater a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and store your content on the platform. You represent that you have the right to share all content you post.

5. Moderation Rights

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms and to suspend or permanently ban any user account, without prior notice or liability.

6. Aquarium Tools Disclaimer

All aquarium tools on Freshwater (including compatibility checkers, dosing calculators, stocking calculators, and disease guides) are provided for informational purposes only. They are not professional fish care advice. Always consult a qualified aquatics professional for important decisions about your livestock's health and welfare.

7. Buy / Sell / Trade

Freshwater is not responsible for any transactions made between users in the Buy/Sell/Trade category. All trades are conducted entirely at your own risk. We do not verify users, mediate disputes, or guarantee the safety of any transaction.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of Freshwater after any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Qatar. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Qatar.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at hello@freshwater.vercel.app.