Terms of Use
Last Updated: July 20, 2026
Welcome to WaveScout. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
1. About WaveScout
WaveScout is an independent resource dedicated to providing information about surf parks, wave pools, artificial wave technologies, and related travel and industry news. Our mission is to build the world's most comprehensive and trusted guide to artificial waves.
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content published on WaveScout—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, maps, original photography, illustrations, website design, page layouts, database organization, classifications, editorial content, and software—is the property of WaveScout and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
The WaveScout name, logo, and branding may not be used without prior written permission.
3. Permitted Use
You are welcome to use WaveScout for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may:
- Browse the website
- Search surf parks and wave pools
- Share links to WaveScout pages
- Reference WaveScout with proper attribution
4. Prohibited Use
Without prior written permission from WaveScout, you may not:
- Copy or reproduce substantial portions of our content
- Republish articles, descriptions, or editorial content
- Copy our database or database structure
- Create competing databases using WaveScout content
- Sell, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content
- Modify or create derivative works from WaveScout content
- Remove copyright notices or branding
5. Automated Access & Data Scraping
WaveScout invests significant time and resources into researching, organizing, and maintaining its database.
You may not use robots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers, bots, AI systems, automated scripts, machine learning tools, data mining software, or any other automated means to access, extract, collect, index, reproduce, or redistribute content or data from WaveScout without our express written permission.
Unauthorized automated collection of content may result in legal action where permitted by law.
6. Database & Editorial Content
While individual facts and publicly available information may exist elsewhere, the selection, organization, structure, classifications, editorial descriptions, research methodology, and presentation of information on WaveScout represent significant original work.
Unauthorized reproduction of substantial portions of this work is prohibited.
7. Accuracy of Information
WaveScout strives to provide accurate, current, and reliable information. However, surf park operations, pricing, technologies, amenities, opening dates, operating hours, and other information may change without notice. WaveScout makes no guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Users should verify important information directly with the surf park or facility before making travel, booking, or purchasing decisions.
8. External Links
WaveScout may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or services provided by external websites. Visiting third-party websites is done at your own risk.
9. Community Contributions
We welcome feedback from surfers, surf park operators, and the broader surf community.
If you notice inaccurate information or would like to suggest an update, please contact us. While we review all submissions carefully, WaveScout reserves the right to determine what information is published or modified.
10. Commercial Use & Licensing
Organizations wishing to reproduce, redistribute, license, or commercially use WaveScout content or database information must obtain written permission from WaveScout.
For licensing inquiries, partnerships, or commercial use requests, please contact us.
11. Disclaimer
WaveScout is provided for informational purposes only. WaveScout does not guarantee surf conditions, wave quality, availability, pricing, or facility operations. Users assume full responsibility for travel decisions, bookings, purchases, and participation in surfing activities. WaveScout shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damages, or expenses arising from the use of information provided on this website.
12. Changes to These Terms
WaveScout reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.