Last Updated: August 2, 2026
Welcome to goingcoastal.org! These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://goingcoastal.org (the “Site”), operated by Going Coastal, Inc. (“Going Coastal,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Website & Content
A. Non-Commercial & Educational Use
All information, articles, regional beach guides, paddling maps, environmental features, photos, and materials published on goingcoastal.org are provided for general informational, educational, and non-commercial personal use only.
B. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Site to:
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data, text, or images from the Site without express written permission.
- Attempt to bypass security measures, gain unauthorized access to server infrastructure, or interfere with the proper working of the Site.
- Use our logo, trademark, or proprietary content without prior written authorization.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, all original text, photography, graphic designs, logos, and site layouts are the property of Going Coastal, Inc. and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You may download or print individual pages for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices intact.
- Restrictions: You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, or republish content from this Site on other commercial platforms or media without written permission from Going Coastal, Inc.
3. Coastal Guides & Safety Disclaimer
Use of Guides at Your Own Risk:
Our coastal guides, paddling spots, beach locations, and outdoor activities are compiled for convenience and general reference. Conditions on water bodies, tides, beach access rules, weather, and environmental safety factors change frequently.
- You assume full responsibility and risk for your safety when engaging in water sports, paddling, swimming, or outdoor coastal exploration.
- Always check local maritime weather, tide schedules, lifeguard posted warnings, and local municipal regulations prior to setting out.
4. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site contains links to third-party websites, external resource databases, online stores (such as eBay), and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest).
- Going Coastal, Inc. has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, safety, or practices of third-party websites.
- Clicking third-party links is done at your own risk, and you should review the terms of service of any external site you visit.
5. Donations & Financial Transactions
Donations made to Going Coastal, Inc. through PayPal or other integrated payment gateways are voluntary contributions used to support our mission, educational reporting, and coastal conservation programs.
- All payment processing is handled securely by third-party processors.
- Unless explicitly stated otherwise, donations are non-refundable.
6. User Submissions & Comments
If you submit comments, feedback, photos, or suggestions via our contact forms, social channels, or blog comments:
- You grant Going Coastal, Inc. a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, publish, and adapt your feedback for operational or promotional purposes.
- You agree not to submit material that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or infringing on any third party’s rights.
7. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- Going Coastal, Inc. disclaims all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
- In no event shall Going Coastal, Inc., its directors, officers, employees, or volunteers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or reliance on any information provided herein.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Going Coastal, Inc. and its team members from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal suit or action arising out of these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon being posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms signifies your acceptance of those updates.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:
Going Coastal, Inc.
Website: https://goingcoastal.org
Email: [email protected]