1. General Provisions

1.1. These Partner Terms and Conditions (the “Partner Terms”) govern the use of FishGround partner services (the “Partner Services”) provided by SIA “FishGround” (the “Company”).

1.2. These Partner Terms apply to individuals, associations, water body managers, or other entities acting in a professional or organizational capacity (the “Partner”).

1.3. By registering for or using Partner Services, the Partner agrees to these Partner Terms, the general Terms of Use, and the Privacy Policy.

1.4. For the avoidance of doubt, the term “Partner” does not create any form of legal partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Company and the Partner.

2. Partner Services

2.1. FishGround provides Partners with access to additional services within the App, including:

  • Statistical data dashboards related to fishing activity

  • Assignment of FishGround Pro access to users

  • Creation of a public Partner profile

2.2. The Company reserves the right to modify, update, or improve Partner Services at any time.

3. Partner Account

3.1. To access Partner Services, the Partner must create and maintain an account.

3.2. The Partner represents and warrants that:

  • It is authorized to act in a professional or organizational capacity

  • All provided information is accurate and up to date

3.3. The Partner is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of account credentials.

4. Data Analytics and Use of Data

4.1. FishGround provides Partners with access to aggregated statistical data derived from user activity within specific water bodies.

4.2. Such data may include:

  • Number of catches

  • Fish species and sizes

  • Time intervals of catches (e.g., defined periods such as 05:00–09:00 or similar grouped intervals)

  • Location data is provided only in an aggregated format (e.g., specific water body name or designated management area) and does not include precise GPS coordinates.

4.3. The data provided:

  • Is aggregated and statistical in nature

  • Does not include any information identifying individual users

  • Is structured to prevent identification of natural persons

4.4. The Company implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that such data cannot reasonably be used to identify individuals.

4.5. The Partner agrees:

  • Not to attempt to identify any individual user

  • Not to combine such data with other information for the purpose of identifying individuals

4.6. All analytics and data are provided for informational purposes only and shall not be relied upon as the sole basis for operational, commercial, regulatory, or financial decisions.

4.7. The Partner may use the aggregated data solely for internal analysis, planning, and management purposes related to their operations. The Partner shall not resell, publicly distribute, or otherwise commercialize such data outside the intended use of the Partner Services.

4.8. The Partner acknowledges that, in certain cases, the number of users contributing to aggregated data within a specific water body or time period may be limited. The Partner agrees not to use, analyze, or combine such data with external information in a manner that could directly or indirectly identify any individual user (for example, by correlating known license assignments, access grants, or other identifiable events with observed data patterns).

5. Assignment of Pro Access

5.1. Partners may purchase and assign FishGround Pro access to individual users.

5.2. The Partner is solely responsible for:

  • Selecting recipients

  • Managing assigned access

5.3. The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates applicable Terms.

6. Fees, Payments, and Subscription

6.1. Partner Services are provided on a subscription basis.

6.2. Payments are processed via Stripe. By making a payment, the Partner agrees to Stripe’s applicable terms and conditions.

6.3. Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period unless cancelled prior to renewal.

6.4. The Partner is responsible for maintaining valid payment details.

6.5. All payments are non-refundable, except where required by applicable law.

6.6. Failure to complete payment may result in suspension or termination of Partner Services.

7. Partner Profile and Public Information

7.1. Partners may create a public profile within the App, including:

  • Name and logo

  • Base location (coordinates)

  • Contact information (email, phone number, website)

7.2. The Partner is solely responsible for:

  • Accuracy and legality of the provided information

  • Ensuring that it has the right to publish such content

7.3. The Company does not verify and is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of such information, except in cases of technical malfunction attributable to the Company.

7.4. The Company reserves the right to remove or restrict any content that violates applicable laws or these Terms.

8. Communication and Marketing

8.1. The Company may use Partner contact information for:

  • Service-related communication

  • Operational updates

  • Marketing communication, where permitted by applicable law

8.2. Where required, Partners will be provided with the option to opt out of marketing communications.

9. Data Protection

9.1. The Company processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

9.2. Personal data is processed for:

  • Account management

  • Service delivery

  • Communication and support

  • Legal compliance

9.3. Personal data may be accessed by:

  • Authorized Company personnel

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)

  • Authorities where required by law

9.4. Data provided through Partner dashboards does not constitute personal data.

10. Changes to Partner Services

10.1. The Company may modify, update, or enhance Partner Services at any time.

10.2. Such changes may include updates to functionality, design, or system performance.

10.3. The Company will ensure that the essential nature of the Partner Services is maintained during the subscription period.

10.4. The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability of the Partner Services but will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure their stability and performance.

11. Suspension and Termination

11.1. The Company may suspend or terminate access to Partner Services if:

  • The Partner breaches these Terms

  • Payment obligations are not fulfilled

  • The services are used unlawfully or abusively

Where reasonably possible, the Company will provide prior notice before suspension or termination.

11.2. The Partner may terminate the subscription by cancelling auto-renewal prior to the next billing cycle.

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential damages

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities

  • Decisions made based on analytics or statistical data

12.2. All data and services are provided on an “as is” basis.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1. These Partner Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Latvia.

13.2. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Latvia.

14. Intellectual Property

14.1. All intellectual property rights related to the App and Partner Services, including but not limited to software, source code, object code, databases, analytics systems, dashboards, design, user interface, visualizations, trademarks, and content, are and shall remain the exclusive property of SIA “FishGround” or its licensors.

14.2. The Partner is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to access and use the Partner Services solely for their intended purpose during the subscription period.

14.3. The Partner shall not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, or create derivative works of the App or its components

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code

  • Replicate or commercially exploit the structure, logic, or presentation of the analytics dashboards

14.4. All data aggregations, analytics outputs, and statistical models generated by FishGround shall be considered the intellectual property of the Company.

15. Indemnification

15.1. The Partner agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and employees from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Content provided or published by the Partner

  • Violation of applicable laws or regulations by the Partner

  • Infringement of third-party rights (including intellectual property rights)

15.2. This includes, but is not limited to, cases where the Partner publishes or uses content (e.g., logos, images, or descriptions) without proper authorization.

16. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

16.1. The Partner acknowledges that the data provided through the App is based on user-generated content submitted by individual users of the platform.

16.2. While the Company takes reasonable steps to process and present data accurately, it does not guarantee that:

  • All data is complete, accurate, or up to date

  • User-submitted information (including catch details such as species, size, and timing) is free from errors or misreporting

16.3. The Partner agrees that all analytics and statistical data are used at their own risk and do not constitute professional, scientific, environmental, or regulatory advice.

17. Confidentiality and Use of Data

17.1. The Partner acknowledges that access to Partner Services may include confidential and commercially valuable information, including analytics dashboards and aggregated data.

17.2. The Partner agrees:

  • Not to disclose, publish, or distribute such data to third parties without prior written consent from the Company

  • Not to share screenshots, extracts, or reports from the dashboards publicly or with competitors

  • Not to sell, license, or otherwise commercially exploit the data outside the intended use of the Partner Services

17.3. This obligation shall survive termination of the Partner relationship.

17.4. The obligations set forth in this section shall survive termination of the Partner relationship for an indefinite period.

18. Force Majeure

18.1. The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations where such failure or delay results from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters

  • Power outages

  • Cyberattacks or security incidents

  • Failures of third-party service providers (including hosting or cloud infrastructure providers)

  • Government actions or restrictions

18.2. In such cases, the Company shall take reasonable steps to restore the services as soon as practicable.