Terms of Service

Welcome to Scaporia. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using Scaporia, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

1. About Scaporia

Scaporia is a blog and resource about the art and science of aquascaping. We publish articles, guides, and inspiration for creating and maintaining underwater landscapes. Our content is for general informational and educational purposes.

2. Use of Our Content

When you use our website and content:

• You may read, share, and link to our articles for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not misrepresent the source or suggest we endorse you.
• Our text, images, and other materials are protected by copyright. You may not copy, republish, or redistribute our content for commercial use without our prior written permission.
• You may quote short excerpts for review, commentary, or education with clear attribution to Scaporia and a link to the original page.

3. Not Professional Advice

Our content is for general information and hobbyist interest only. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Aquascaping involves living plants and animals; outcomes depend on your setup, species, and care. We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from following information on this site. For specific advice about your aquarium or livestock, consult qualified professionals.

4. Contact and User Submissions

When you contact us through our contact form, you agree to provide accurate information and to use the form only for lawful, respectful communication. We may use your message and contact details to respond and to improve our services, in line with our Privacy Policy. We do not guarantee a response time and reserve the right to not respond to abusive or off-topic messages.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data
• Transmit malware, spam, or any harmful or disruptive code or content
• Impersonate Scaporia or any other person or entity
• Scrape, harvest, or automate access to the site in a way that burdens our systems or violates our robots.txt or terms

We may suspend or terminate access if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

The Scaporia name, logo, and all content and materials on this site are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks or branding without written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

8. Purchases and Credit Packs

Credit packs are one-time purchases; checkout is processed by Lemon Squeezy (a third-party payment provider). Credits are added to your account upon successful payment and never expire. Refunds are subject to Lemon Squeezy's and our refund policy; contact us for refund requests. We are not responsible for payment processing errors, failed transactions, or third-party payment provider issues. Your use of Lemon Squeezy checkout is subject to their terms.

9. Affiliate Links, Sponsors, and Advertising

We support Scaporia through affiliate programs (e.g. Amazon Associates), sponsorships, display ads (e.g. Google AdSense), and other partnerships. You may see affiliate links, sponsored content, or advertisements on our site. When you click an affiliate link, we may earn a commission if you make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you.

Sponsored content will be clearly labeled. Our recommendations reflect our honest opinions; we only promote products or services we believe are useful to our audience. We are not responsible for third-party products, pricing, availability, or your transactions with retailers or advertisers.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The site and content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scaporia and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of the site or reliance on our content. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the site (if any), or one hundred dollars (USD), whichever is less.

12. Changes to the Site and Terms

We may change the site, content, or these Terms at any time. We will indicate the "Last updated" date when we revise the Terms. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.

13. General

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Scaporia regarding the site. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right. These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please use our contact page.