Welcome aboard. These Terms of Use ("Terms") are an agreement between you, our reader, and USA Onboard ("USA Onboard," "we," "us," or "our"). They govern your use of usaonboard.com, our content, and our newsletters (together, the "Site"). By visiting or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the Site.

Section 01Who Can Use the Site

The Site is intended for adults aged 16 and over. By using it, you confirm you meet this requirement and that any information you give us — for example, when subscribing to a newsletter — is accurate.

Section 02About USA Onboard

USA Onboard is a luxury boating media brand. We publish editorial content, guides, and videos, and distribute newsletters and a print edition. We work hard to understand what our readers love so we can make every visit more relevant and rewarding. We may add to, change, or discontinue parts of the Site at any time.

Section 03Your Privacy

Your use of the Site is also covered by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form part of these Terms. They explain, in plain language, how we use the information we gather to improve your experience — and our commitment that we never sell your information or share your contact details.

Section 04Subscriptions & Sign-Ups

Some features, such as newsletters or the print edition, ask you to sign up. You're responsible for the accuracy of the details you provide and for keeping any account credentials secure. You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

Section 05Using Our Content Respectfully

We're glad for you to read and share our content. To keep things fair, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful or harmful purpose;
• Copy, scrape, harvest, or systematically extract our content or data, except as expressly permitted;
• Republish or sell our content as your own;
• Interfere with the Site's operation or security, or attempt to gain unauthorized access;
• Introduce malware or any harmful code;
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity.

You're welcome to view content and share links for your personal, non-commercial enjoyment, as long as you don't remove any credit or proprietary notices.

Section 06Our Content & Brand

Everything on the Site — articles, photography, video, graphics, the USA Onboard name and logo, and the design of the Site — belongs to USA Onboard or its licensors and is protected by intellectual-property laws. Please don't reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from it without our written permission, beyond the personal use described above.

Section 07Anything You Submit

If you send us comments, suggestions, or survey responses, you grant us permission to use them to operate and improve the Site and our content. Please don't submit anything that isn't yours to share or that infringes someone else's rights.

Section 08Links to Other Sites

The Site may link to third-party websites, products, or services we don't control, including those of advertising partners. We're not responsible for their content or practices, and your dealings with them are between you and them.

Section 09A Word on Accuracy

Our content is provided for general interest and information. While we strive for quality, the Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, and we do not guarantee that it is always accurate, complete, current, or uninterrupted. Nothing on the Site is professional, financial, or legal advice; please consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on it.

Section 10Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, USA Onboard and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under the mandatory consumer-protection laws of your place of residence.

Section 11Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules, and any dispute not otherwise resolved will be subject to the courts located in Florida — again, without limiting any mandatory rights you have where you live.

Section 12Changes & Contact

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make a meaningful change, we'll update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.