Effective Date: January 1, 1973
Last Updated: November 5, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using southernoffshorefishermen.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. About S.O.F.A.

Southern Offshore Fishermen’s Association (“S.O.F.A.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an organization founded in 1973 to unite and support the offshore fishing community. These Terms govern your use of the Site and any related content, features, or services we provide online.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, server, or network.
• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content on the Site for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, including text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, and design elements on the Site, is owned by S.O.F.A. or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and download materials from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires our prior written permission.

5. Donations and Payments

If you make a donation or other payment through the Site, you agree that:

• You are authorized to use the chosen payment method.
• The information you provide is accurate and complete.
• Donations are generally non-refundable except in the event of a confirmed processing error.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. S.O.F.A. has no control over the content or practices of third-party sites and assumes no responsibility or liability for them. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, S.O.F.A. disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, S.O.F.A., its officers, directors, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site. In no event will our total liability to you exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to S.O.F.A. for use of the Site during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless S.O.F.A., its officers, directors, volunteers, employees, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. You agree that any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Pinellas County, Florida.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Southern Offshore Fishermen’s Association
13417 Gulf Lane #B
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Phone: 727-310-8993
Email: info@southernoffshorefishermen.org