Introduction
These terms govern your use of the alorunderwaterexplorers.com website, operated by Alor Underwater Explorers (AUE) from the Alor Archipelago, Indonesia. By using the site, you agree to these terms.
These terms cover the website itself. Separate Booking Terms & Conditions apply to actual reservations, payment, and your stay with us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data.
Use of the Website
The site is for personal, non-commercial use — to research dive trips in Alor, learn about our resorts, and contact us about bookings. You agree not to:
- Scrape, copy, or systematically extract content for commercial use
- Republish our photographs, videos, or written descriptions on other websites or in publications without our written permission
- Attempt to access restricted areas of the site or our backend systems
- Use automated tools, bots, or crawlers (other than legitimate search engines like Google or Bing) without permission
- Upload or submit content through our enquiry forms that is unlawful, defamatory, harmful, or contains malicious code
- Misrepresent your identity when contacting us
Intellectual Property
All content on the site — photographs, videos, written descriptions, dive site information, illustrations, branding, and the underlying design — is owned by AUE or licensed to us. The dive site descriptions, marine life information, and operational knowledge displayed on the site represent our staff's accumulated experience across many years of operating in Alor.
You are welcome to
- Share links to our pages on social media or in personal communications
- Quote short passages with attribution and a link back to our site
- Save pages for personal reference
You may not
- Republish our photographs or videos on other websites, in publications, or for commercial use without our written permission
- Use our content to train AI models without explicit permission
- Reproduce substantial portions of our written content elsewhere, even with attribution
- Use our brand name, logo, or imagery to imply association with another business
For licensing enquiries (publication, editorial, or commercial use of our content), please email info@alorunderwaterexplorers.com.
Accuracy of Information
We work hard to keep the site accurate, but conditions in Alor change. Dive site descriptions, marine life sightings, rates, schedules, and availability are provided in good faith based on our experience, but may change without notice. Seasonal marine encounters in particular cannot be guaranteed.
Confirmed bookings always take precedence over information displayed on the website. If something on the site appears outdated or wrong, please let us know at info@alorunderwaterexplorers.com.
Third-Party Content and Links
The site may link to or embed content from external services, such as Google Maps, weather services, or social media platforms. We don't control these third-party services and aren't responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices. Using them is at your own discretion.
Limitation of Liability
We provide the website "as is" without guarantees that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or perfectly secure. To the maximum extent permitted by law, AUE and its staff are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the website, including loss of data, business interruption, or any indirect or consequential losses. This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot legally be excluded.
This clause covers website use only. Liability relating to actual bookings, stays, and dive activities is governed by our separate Booking Terms & Conditions.
Enquiry Forms and Communication
When you submit an enquiry through our website, you're requesting information — it doesn't create a booking or a contract. A confirmed booking exists only when we respond in writing with availability and pricing, and you've paid the required deposit. The Booking Terms & Conditions, provided when we confirm a booking, govern that relationship.
Changes to the Site and to These Terms
We may update the site's content, structure, or these terms at any time. Significant changes to the terms will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Indonesia. Any disputes about your use of the website will be handled in the courts of Indonesia. If you are a consumer in another jurisdiction, mandatory local consumer protections that apply to you are not affected by this clause.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to:
- Email: info@alorunderwaterexplorers.com
- WhatsApp: +62 812 3863 6036
These terms reflect our standard practices. They are general information, not legal advice. For specific legal questions, consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.