Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Camp Snipe (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Camp Snipe ("we," "us," or "our"), a California-based operator of the Camp Snipe platform.

2. Description of Service

Camp Snipe is an availability-monitoring and notification service. We monitor publicly available campground booking availability data on third-party platforms including Recreation.gov and ReserveCalifornia, and send you notifications when a campsite matching your watch criteria becomes available.

Camp Snipe is not a booking agent. We do not make reservations, hold campsites, process payments, or complete transactions on your behalf. The act of booking remains entirely yours, conducted directly on the applicable third-party platform.

No affiliation. Camp Snipe is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with Recreation.gov, ReserveCalifornia, Ventura County Parks, the National Park Service, the US Forest Service, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, or any government agency.

3. Eligibility and Account Approval

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. Accounts are approved manually; submitting a registration request does not guarantee access. We reserve the right to approve, deny, or revoke accounts at our sole discretion.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately via our contact page if you suspect unauthorized access.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Service or notifications you receive from it.
• Use the Service in a manner that violates the terms of service of Recreation.gov, ReserveCalifornia, or any other platform we monitor.
• Attempt to circumvent or exceed the rate limits or access controls of any booking platform.
• Use automated scripts, bots, or tools to interact with the Service beyond normal browser use.
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its infrastructure.
• Share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account.

5. Notifications — Best Effort; No Guarantee

Notifications are delivered on a best-effort basis. We do not guarantee delivery speed, completeness, or that a campsite will still be available by the time you attempt to book it. Availability can change in seconds. Camp Snipe is not liable for missed notifications, delayed notifications, or for your failure to secure a booking after receiving a notification.

6. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your use of the Service, including all bookings you make on third-party platforms. You agree to comply with all terms, rules, and policies of any booking platform you use. You acknowledge that holding a reservation using unfair means may violate platform terms and result in cancellation.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, design, code, and materials constituting the Camp Snipe Service are owned by or licensed to Camp Snipe and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

8. Disclaimers of Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT AVAILABILITY DATA WE MONITOR IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CAMP SNIPE AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR FAILURE TO BOOK A CAMPSITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR FIFTY DOLLARS ($50), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Camp Snipe and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13 survive termination.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify registered users by email and post the updated Terms on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Ventura County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, reach us via our contact page.
Camp Snipe — California, USA