Copyright Policy

Effective Date: 2026-05-01
Last Updated: 2026-05-01

This Copyright Policy outlines the rights, responsibilities, and procedures related to intellectual property and copyrighted material on Exploration Unlimited (“we”, “us”, “our”). By using the Service, you agree to comply with this policy and all applicable copyright laws.
We respect intellectual property rights and expect all users of the Service to do the same.

1. Ownership of Content

   All website design, logos, branding elements, layout, text, graphics, code, and other original content created by or for Exploration Unlimited are protected by copyright and remain our exclusive property unless otherwise stated.
   No part of the Service may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or displayed without express written permission.

2. User-Generated Content (UGC)

   Users retain ownership of the content they submit or upload, including dive logs, photos, text, comments, and media.
   By uploading content to the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, reproduce, distribute, and use the content for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the platform.
   You are responsible for ensuring that the content you upload:

   • Is your original work or you have obtained necessary rights and permissions
   • Does not infringe on copyright, trademarks, or proprietary rights of others
   • Does not contain protected material without authorization or attribution where required

   We may remove content that violates this policy at our discretion.

3. Prohibited Use

   Users must not:

   • Upload or share content they do not own or have rights to
   • Copy or redistribute content from other users without permission
   • Use scraping, downloading tools, or automation to extract data from the Service
   • Reproduce site content for commercial use without consent

   Unauthorized use of copyrighted material may lead to content removal, account suspension, or legal action where necessary.

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement

   If you believe your content or intellectual property has been used without permission, you may submit a notice to us. Include the following information:

   1. Your name and contact details
   2. A description of the copyrighted work
   3. The URL or location of the infringing content
   4. A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized
   5. Evidence of ownership or rights to the content
   6. A declaration of good faith and accuracy

   Send copyright reports to support@explorationunltd.com. We will review all reports and may remove or restrict access to the content in question.

5. Repeat Infringement Policy

   We may suspend or terminate accounts of users who repeatedly violate copyright laws or this policy.

6. Preservation of Rights

   Submission of a claim does not guarantee immediate removal; however, we are committed to addressing issues promptly and fairly.
   We reserve the right to seek legal remedies for unauthorized use of our intellectual property.

7. Policy Updates

   We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Service indicates acceptance of revised terms.

8. Contact

   For copyright questions, email support@explorationunltd.com.