Legal terms

Terms of Service

The rules and guidelines for using our website and services.

Effective date: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Hiriketiya Sri Lanka website (hiriketiyasrilanka.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

2. About Our Website

Hiriketiya Sri Lanka is an informational travel guide dedicated to Hiriketiya and the surrounding south coast area of Sri Lanka. Our content includes:

- Travel guides, surf reports, and beach information

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Restaurant and accommodation recommendations

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Photo galleries and community content

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Surf lesson booking facilitation

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Business listing submissions

Our website is designed to help travellers plan their visit. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.

3. Surf Lesson Bookings

Our surf lesson inquiry form connects you with certified local surf instructors. Please note:

- We are not a surf school. We facilitate introductions between you and independent, ISA-certified surf instructors.

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No payment is collected by us. Payment for lessons is made directly to the instructor, usually on the day of the lesson.

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Booking confirmation is handled by the instructor. Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee a confirmed booking.

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Cancellation policies are set by individual instructors. Please confirm their cancellation terms before booking.

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Liability. Surfing is an inherent-risk water sport. You participate in surf lessons at your own risk. We are not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses arising from surf lessons arranged through our platform.

4. Business Listings

Business owners may submit listings to be featured on our website. By submitting a listing, you:

- Represent that you are the owner or authorised representative of the business

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Grant us a non-exclusive licence to display your submitted content (photos, descriptions) on our website

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Accept that we reserve the right to edit, modify, or remove listings at our discretion

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Acknowledge that listing placement does not constitute an endorsement

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Agree that submitted content must not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit photos, reviews, comments, or other content through our website or community channels:

- You retain ownership of your content

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You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our website and social media channels

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You agree that your content will not be unlawful, defamatory, offensive, or infringe on any third-party rights

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We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion without notice

6. Intellectual Property

All content on Hiriketiya Sri Lanka — including text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, and design elements — is the property of Hiriketiya Sri Lanka or its content creators and is protected by copyright law.

You may:

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View and read content for personal, non-commercial use

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Share links to our pages on social media

You may not:

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Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content without written permission

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Download, copy, or scrape content for use on other websites

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Remove or alter any copyright notices or watermarks

7. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including surf schools, restaurants, hotels, and activity providers. We are not responsible for:

- The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party websites

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The privacy practices or security of external sites

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Any products or services offered by third parties

Clicking on third-party links is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any external site you visit.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations regarding:

- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content

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The availability or uninterrupted operation of our website

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The safety or quality of services provided by third parties listed on our site

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That our website is free from viruses, malware, or harmful components

Travel information, including surf conditions, weather, and pricing, is approximate and subject to change. Always verify critical details directly with providers before making decisions.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hiriketiya Sri Lanka and its operators shall not be liable for:

- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website

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Any injuries, losses, or damages resulting from surf lessons, travel, or activities arranged through our platform

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Any reliance on information provided on our website

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Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data

Your use of our website is at your sole risk.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sri Lanka.

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