Terms of Service

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Welcome to FishWord.com ("we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of FishWord.com (the "Service"), operated by a team of passionate anglers based in Scituate, Massachusetts, United States.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

FishWord.com is a non-commercial fishing content aggregator. We collect, index, and provide AI-generated summaries of publicly available fishing-related news, reviews, techniques, and articles from third-party websites. All original content remains the property of its respective publishers. The Service is offered free of charge with no obligation to register.

3. User Accounts (Optional)

Registration is optional. If you choose to create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activities under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on FishWord.com (including AI-generated summaries) is for personal, non-commercial use only. Original articles and media belong to their respective owners. We claim no ownership over third-party content.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage arising from use of the Service or reliance on its content. Fishing involves inherent risks; always follow local laws and safety guidelines.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

8. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at hello@fishword.com.

Thank you for using FishWord.com — tight lines!

9. DMCA / Copyright Takedown

FishWord.com aggregates and summarizes publicly available content. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and respond promptly to valid copyright takedown requests under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

If you believe content on FishWord.com infringes your copyright, please send a written notice containing:

1. Your full name and contact information (address, phone, email).
2. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
3. The specific URL(s) on FishWord.com where the allegedly infringing material appears.
4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
6. Your electronic or physical signature.

Send DMCA notices to:
Email: dmca@fishword.com
Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice — FishWord.com

We will review and respond to valid notices within 5 business days and remove or disable access to the identified content as appropriate. Repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated.