Terms of Service
Last updated: July 13, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using AquaMateCheck ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Website.
2. Description of Service
AquaMateCheck is a free, static reference website that provides fish compatibility information for freshwater and saltwater aquarium hobbyists. The Website uses algorithmic scoring based on water parameters, temperament, and adult size data sourced from FishBase.org and published aquarium research to estimate compatibility between species pairs. We do not provide veterinary advice, professional aquaculture consulting, or guaranteed species compatibility assessments.
3. User Responsibilities
As a user of AquaMateCheck, you agree to:
- Use the compatibility information as a general guide, not as a guaranteed outcome for any specific aquarium setup
- Research individual fish behavior and quarantine all new arrivals before introducing them to an established tank
- Not rely solely on this Website for decisions about livestock welfare
- Not reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit the content without prior written consent
- Not attempt to interfere with the Website's availability or security
4. Intellectual Property
All content on AquaMateCheck, including but not limited to text, graphics, compatibility algorithms, fish profile data, and page layouts, is the property of AquaMateCheck or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Fish species data is sourced from FishBase.org and published scientific literature. Compatibility scoring models are proprietary to AquaMateCheck.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
AquaMateCheck provides fish compatibility data for reference purposes only. Individual fish behavior varies significantly based on tank size, hiding places, feeding schedule, water quality, and individual temperament. The information on this Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of compatibility verdicts.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AquaMateCheck, its maintainers, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, loss or injury to aquatic livestock, damage to aquarium equipment, or any other losses resulting from compatibility decisions made based on information from this Website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including affiliate product links to Amazon.com. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in San Diego County, California.
10. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: contact@jw-fishcheck.web.app
- Phone: (833) 555-0148
- Mail: PO Box 2145, San Diego, CA 92112