Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

Welcome to SwimSafe UK ("Service"). By accessing our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY DISCLAIMER: SwimSafe UK aggregates public environment monitoring data provided by the UK Environment Agency. This site is for informational and educational purposes only. Bathing water quality can change rapidly due to heavy rain, wind, tides, or local pollution events. SwimSafe UK is not a safety authority. Always check local beach signs, safety flags, and on-site instructions before entering the water. You swim at your own risk.

1. Intellectual Property & Licence

Unless otherwise stated, SwimSafe UK owns the website layout, structure, and original logic code. Our site contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. You may reuse the data in accordance with the OGL v3.0 license terms.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes. You must not use this website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the Service.

3. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall SwimSafe UK, its owners, or developers be held liable for any health issues, stomach infections, skin rashes, injuries, drowning, or other accidents occurring at any beach, river, or bathing water mapped on this site. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind regarding accuracy or real-time completeness.

4. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Bookings

Our website contains links to third-party services including Hoseasons and cottages.com. SwimSafe UK does not manage, inspect, or warrant the accommodations or services offered by these third parties. Booking transactions are conducted entirely on their respective portals under their own terms and conditions.

5. Changes to Terms

SwimSafe UK reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

6. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@swimsafeuk.com.