Terms of Service

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Welcome to Blackwater Outdoor Journeys (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using blackwateroutdoorjourneys.com (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1) What this site is

This Site shares outdoor education content, expedition films, written field notes, and related media for general informational purposes.

2) Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

3) Outdoor risk notice

Wilderness travel and water-based travel involve real hazards, including injury, illness, drowning, hypothermia, wildlife encounters, changing weather, and equipment failure. You are responsible for your own planning, decisions, and actions.

4) No professional advice

Content on this Site is not medical advice, legal advice, rescue instruction, or emergency guidance. In an emergency, contact local emergency services.

5) Intellectual property

All content on this Site (text, photos, videos, graphics, logos, and design) is owned by or licensed to Blackwater Outdoor Journeys and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and share links to Site content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from Site content without written permission.

6) Comments and submissions

If you submit content (comments, messages, photos, etc.), you confirm you have the right to share it. You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute it in connection with operating and promoting the Site. If you want a post or comment removed, contact us and we’ll make a reasonable effort to remove it.

7) Third-party links

The Site may link to third-party websites or platforms. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content, availability, or policies.

8) Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes.

  • Attempt to disrupt, hack, scrape, or overload the Site.

  • Post or transmit abusive, hateful, harassing, or misleading content.

  • Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation.

We may restrict access if we believe these Terms are violated.

9) Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

10) Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Blackwater Outdoor Journeys will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on Site content.

11) Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold harmless Blackwater Outdoor Journeys from claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

12) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.

13) Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent through the Site contact page.