Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the https://www.simplereefs.com website (the “Service”) operated by Simple Reefs (“us”, “we”, or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you do not have permission to access the Service.

Website Calculators & Tools Disclaimer

This website provides various informational tools and calculators for aquarium hobbyists. These tools are for educational and guidance purposes only and are used at your own risk. We make no warranty regarding their accuracy or reliability. Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any damages resulting from the use of these tools.

For a full explanation of the risks and limitations, please read our complete Website & Calculator Disclaimer, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Third-Party Services & Affiliate Disclosure

Simple Reefs utilizes third-party services to operate and monetize our website. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Google AdSense: This website displays advertisements from Google AdSense. These ads are provided by third-party vendors, including Google, who use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about website traffic and usage. This service collects data such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this one. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy.

Amazon Associates Program: Simple Reefs is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Intellectual Property & Copyright Policy

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Simple Reefs and its licensors. The content is protected by copyright and other laws of both the United States, The United Kingdom, and foreign countries. Our trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Simple Reefs.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. We make every effort to ensure that all images and media used on this website are either original, licensed for use (e.g. from stock photo services or affiliate programs), or are in the public domain.

If you are a copyright owner and you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our Service in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please send a notice to our designated agent containing the following information (a “DMCA Takedown Notice”):

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on our site.
4. Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Please send all DMCA Takedown Notices to us via our contact form or email.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Simple Reefs. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Simple Reefs shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.