Terms of Use

Last updated: July 14, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website at manisteesurfcam.com and its related content, including the embedded live beach webcams, weather, wind, wave, and forecast information (collectively, the "Service"). The Service is operated by Michigan Dawn Patrol LLC, a Michigan limited liability company ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Informational service only

The Service provides embedded live camera views of Manistee's public beaches and weather, wind, wave, and forecast information for general informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a professional, official, or safety‑critical information source.

No warranty of accuracy. Weather and marine data are gathered from third‑party sources (including NOAA) and automated sensors and may be inaccurate, incomplete, delayed, or unavailable. We make no representation or warranty that any information on the Service is accurate, current, reliable, or fit for any purpose.

2. No reliance; assumption of risk

You must not rely on the Service for navigation or for any decision affecting health, safety, or property. Water activities such as surfing, kiteboarding, boating, paddling, fishing, and swimming are inherently dangerous. Conditions can change rapidly and may differ from what the Service shows.

Before entering the water or making any decision, consult official sources such as the U.S. National Weather Service and the U.S. Coast Guard, and use your own independent judgment. You assume all risk arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Service and any information it provides.

3. The webcams

The live beach webcams shown on the Service — the First Street Beach cam and the Fifth Avenue Beach cam — are operated by the City of Manistee and are embedded here from the City's publicly available feeds. We do not own, control, host, or guarantee the availability of those camera feeds, and they may be offline, relocated, obstructed, or discontinued at any time without notice. The cameras view public outdoor areas of the Manistee waterfront.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any unlawful, harassing, or harmful purpose;
Copy, scrape, redistribute, resell, or create derivative works from the data or other content without our written permission, or from the City of Manistee's camera feeds except as the City permits;
Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems.

5. Intellectual property

The Service's design, logo, and original written content are owned by Michigan Dawn Patrol LLC or its licensors and are protected by applicable laws. The embedded camera feeds are the property of the City of Manistee. We grant you a limited, revocable, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access the Service for personal, non‑commercial use, subject to these Terms.

6. Third‑party services and links

The Service incorporates or links to third‑party content and services, including the City of Manistee's webcams, NOAA data, forecast widgets, and advertising (Google). We are not responsible for third‑party content, services, or practices, which are governed by their own terms and policies.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non‑infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error‑free, or that information will be accurate or timely. See our Disclaimer for more.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Michigan Dawn Patrol LLC and its owners, managers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, personal injury, or property damage, arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use, or reliance on) the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service will not exceed US $50.00.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Michigan Dawn Patrol LLC and its owners, managers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what information we collect and how we use it.

11. Changes to the Service or these Terms

We may modify or discontinue the Service at any time. We may update these Terms from time to time; the "Last updated" date reflects the latest version. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, including for violation of these Terms. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification) will survive.

13. Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict‑of‑laws rules. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Manistee County, Michigan, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us through our contact page.