Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using FishFYI (fishfyi.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Informational Purpose

FishFYI provides ichthyological and fishing information for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended as professional scientific advice. Always consult authoritative scientific resources, local fishing authorities, and veterinary professionals for critical research, fishing regulations, or aquarium care decisions.

Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, FishFYI aggregates data from multiple scientific databases and makes no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information. Species data, conservation statuses, fishing seasons, and compatibility information may contain errors or become outdated. If you find inaccuracies, please contact us.

Intellectual Property

Original content created by FishFYI (including design, illustrations, and editorial text) is protected by copyright. Species data is sourced from open-access databases under their respective licenses (CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC0). Attribution is provided on the About page.

API and Data Access

FishFYI provides a public REST API and markdown endpoints for programmatic access. Fair use applies — excessive automated requests may be rate-limited. See the Developer Platform for details.

Limitation of Liability

FishFYI is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use the site, including but not limited to decisions made based on information found here.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of FishFYI after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.