Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Fly Tying Recipes ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Use of Service

Fly Tying Recipes provides fly tying patterns, instructional content, and material information for educational and personal use. You may browse and reference patterns for non-commercial purposes only.

3. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All original content on this Website, including but not limited to photographs, images, graphics, written descriptions, and design elements, is the exclusive property of Fly Tying Recipes and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

All photographs displayed on this Website are original works created by and owned by the Website owner. These images represent personal fly tying work and are protected under copyright law. All rights are reserved.

Note: The fly patterns and tying techniques presented on this Website are traditional or community patterns that have been shared within the fly tying community. We do not claim ownership of the patterns themselves, only of our original photographs, descriptions, and presentation of these patterns.

4. Prohibited Uses of Content

Without prior written permission from Fly Tying Recipes, you may NOT:

• Copy, reproduce, or duplicate any photographs or images from this Website
• Download images for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial reference
• Redistribute, publish, or display our photographs on any other website, social media platform, or publication
• Use any images for commercial purposes, including advertising, merchandise, or resale
• Remove, alter, or obscure any watermarks, copyright notices, or proprietary markings
• Create derivative works based on our photographs
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to collect images from this Website
• Frame or embed our content on other websites without authorization

5. Watermarks and Copyright Notices

Images on this Website may contain watermarks or other identifying marks. These marks are applied to protect our intellectual property. Removal, alteration, or concealment of watermarks is strictly prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

6. Limited License for Personal Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view the content on this Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include the right to download, copy, or store photographs except as temporarily cached by your web browser in the normal course of viewing the Website.

You may share links to our pages, but you may not reproduce our content on other platforms.

7. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that any content on this Website infringes your copyright, or if you find our content being used without authorization elsewhere, please contact us with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

8. Enforcement and Remedies

Unauthorized use of our copyrighted materials may result in:

• Immediate termination of your access to the Website
• DMCA takedown notices to hosting providers and platforms
• Legal action seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages
• Recovery of attorney's fees and costs

We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our content and will pursue all available legal remedies against infringers.

9. User Accounts

If you create an account on this Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

10. User Content

Any content you submit, including pattern suggestions, feedback, or comments, grants Fly Tying Recipes a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content. You represent that you own or have the rights to any content you submit.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Fly tying patterns and instructions are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any pattern. Always use appropriate safety measures when tying flies and handling materials.

12. Limitation of Liability

Fly Tying Recipes shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or any content herein.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, copyright permissions, or to report unauthorized use of our content, please contact us through our Contact page.