House Rules

Terms of Service

How the writing, photographs and illustrations on this journal may be used.

Last updated: March 2026

1. Intellectual property

All articles, photographs, illustrations, and other content on Riffle & Rise are original works owned by Riffle & Rise and are protected by copyright. No content on this site is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted in these terms are reserved. You may share links freely and quote short passages for editorial or educational purposes with attribution to Riffle & Rise. Republishing full articles, hosting mirrored copies, or repackaging our writing for AI training datasets is not permitted without written consent.

2. Use of the site

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict the use of, the site by others. Prohibited conduct includes attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, using automated tools to scrape or harvest content, and introducing malicious code.

3. Angling and safety

Fly fishing takes place in wild environments. Techniques, destinations, and equipment recommendations on this site are shared for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. You are responsible for your own safety, for complying with local fishing regulations, for obtaining required licenses, and for practicing ethical catch-and-release where appropriate.

4. Third-party links

We occasionally link to guide services, shops, and conservation organizations. Those are independent parties and we do not control their content, pricing, or availability. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

5. Disclaimer of warranties

This site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Riffle & Rise and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to this site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms.

8. Governing law and disputes

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of a mutually agreed arbitration body.

9. Changes

These terms may be updated as our editorial project evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.