Terms of Service

Welcome to SteelHead Addiction. By accessing or using steelheadaddiction.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

SteelHead Addiction provides editorial content, real-time river conditions, gear recommendations, and other information related to steelhead and fly fishing in the Great Lakes region. The Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Interfere with the proper working of the Site
• Scrape, copy, or republish content without permission
• Use automated systems to access the Site in a way that sends more requests than a human reasonably could

2. River Conditions and Fishing Recommendations Disclaimer

River flow data, weather forecasts, fishing recommendations, and Guide's Reports displayed on this Site are derived from public sources (USGS Water Services, National Weather Service) and automated analysis. This information is provided as-is and without warranty.

You acknowledge that:

• Real-time data may be delayed, inaccurate, or unavailable
• Fishing recommendations are estimates based on weather and historical patterns, not guarantees
• Conditions on the water can change rapidly and unpredictably
• Wading and fishing in rivers carries inherent risks including drowning, hypothermia, and injury
• You are solely responsible for your safety, your decisions on the water, and compliance with all fishing regulations and licensing requirements

Always check current conditions on the water, fish with a partner when possible, wear appropriate safety gear (including a wading belt), and verify regulations with your state's fish and wildlife agency before fishing.

3. Affiliate Links and Advertising

This Site contains affiliate links. SteelHead Addiction is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, AvantLink, and other affiliate programs. We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" per FTC guidelines.

The Site may also display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other ad networks. We are not responsible for the content of third-party ads or the products and services they promote.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including articles, photographs, river analysis, Guide's Reports, illustrations, and code — is the property of SteelHead Addiction or its content providers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may share excerpts and links to our content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you give proper attribution. Republishing entire articles, scraping content, or using content for commercial purposes without written permission is prohibited.

Some images, logos, and trademarks appearing on the Site belong to their respective owners and are used for editorial purposes only.

5. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site features content from and links to third-party websites (USGS, NWS, fly shops, guides, gear retailers, etc.). We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, availability, accuracy, or practices. Featured business listings are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

6. Ecommerce

If you make a purchase through our shop, the transaction is processed by our payment provider (Snipcart/Stripe). All sales are subject to our return policy and the policies of our fulfillment partners. Prices and product availability are subject to change without notice.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is 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, secure, error-free, or that any information will be accurate or complete.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SteelHead Addiction and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or related to your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This includes, without limitation, any injury, damage, or loss arising from reliance on river conditions, fishing recommendations, or any other content displayed on the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SteelHead Addiction, its operators, employees, and affiliates from any claim, demand, loss, or damage arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Stark County, Ohio.

13. Contact Us

Questions about these terms? Contact us at info@steelheadaddiction.com.