Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hawaii Golf Guide ("Site," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hawaii Golf Guide governing your access to and use of our website at https://hawaiigolf.guide.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Description of Service

Hawaii Golf Guide is an online directory and informational resource for golf courses in Hawaii. Our services include:

• Golf course listings and information
• Pricing and rate information
• Course descriptions and photos
• Booking links and resources
• Travel guides and golf-related content
• Email newsletters and updates

Disclaimer: We do not operate, own, or manage any golf courses listed on our Site. All bookings, reservations, and transactions are handled directly by the respective golf courses or their authorized booking partners.

User Conduct

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use our Site to:

1. Violate laws or regulations - Engage in activities that violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
2. Infringe rights - Violate intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties
3. Harm our systems - Interfere with or disrupt the Site, servers, or networks connected to the Site
4. Spam or solicit - Send unsolicited communications, spam, or pyramid schemes
5. Upload malicious content - Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
6. Scrape or harvest - Use automated means to scrape, harvest, or collect data from our Site without permission
7. Impersonate - Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation
8. Misrepresent - Provide false or misleading information

Account Security

If you create an account or subscribe to our services:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
• We are not liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with these obligations

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Hawaii Golf Guide, including but not limited to:

• Text and written content
• Graphics and images
• Logos and trademarks
• Course information and data
• Website design and layout
• Software and code

is the property of Hawaii Golf Guide or our content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and view the Site content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media
• Print pages for personal reference

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written consent
• Remove copyright notices or watermarks from images
• Frame or mirror our Site without authorization
• Use our trademarks without written permission

User-Generated Content

Submissions

If you submit content to us (reviews, comments, suggestions, etc.):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content
• You represent that you have the right to grant this license
• You are solely responsible for your content

Content Standards

User-generated content must not:

• Be defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Promote illegal activities
• Infringe on third-party rights
• Contain malware or harmful code
• Be spam or promotional without authorization

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our discretion.

Golf Course Information

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about golf courses, including:

• Course names and descriptions
• Pricing and rates
• Contact information
• Amenities and features
• Booking procedures

However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information. Golf courses may change their:

• Pricing without notice
• Operating hours
• Amenities and services
• Booking policies
• Contact information

Verification Responsibility

You are responsible for verifying all information directly with the golf course before:

• Making travel plans
• Booking tee times
• Relying on pricing information
• Planning your itinerary

Rate and Pricing Information

• All rates displayed are for informational purposes only
• Rates may not include taxes, fees, or additional charges
• Special rates (kama'aina, military, senior) require proper identification
• We are not responsible for rate discrepancies or changes

Booking and Reservations

Third-Party Bookings

Our Site provides links to third-party booking services and golf course websites. When you:

• Click on booking links
• Make reservations through affiliate links
• Purchase products or services

You are entering into agreements directly with those third parties.

Affiliate Relationships

Disclosure: Hawaii Golf Guide participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links and make purchases, we may earn commissions at no additional cost to you.

Our affiliate partners include:

• Amazon Associates
• GolfNow
• TeeOff
• Other golf-related services

No Booking Responsibility

We are NOT responsible for:

• Booking errors or confirmations
• Cancellations or changes
• Refunds or credits
• Course closures or maintenance
• Weather-related cancellations
• Any disputes with golf courses

Contact the golf course or booking service directly for all booking-related matters.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND FEATURES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Virus-free content

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HAWAII GOLF GUIDE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect damages - Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
• Consequential damages - Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Punitive damages - Any punitive or exemplary damages
• Aggregated damages - Total liability exceeding $100 USD

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hawaii Golf Guide and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

1. Your use of the Site
2. Your violation of these Terms
3. Your violation of any third-party rights
4. Your user-generated content
5. Your interactions with golf courses or booking services

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including:

• Golf course websites
• Booking platforms
• Affiliate partners
• Travel resources
• Social media platforms

These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or guarantee third-party sites, control third-party content, or assume responsibility for third-party practices.

Termination

By You: You may stop using our Site at any time.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: legal@hawaiigolf.guide

Address:
Hawaii Golf Guide
Honolulu, HI 96815