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Terms

How Chesapeake Crab Report should be used, what it does not promise, and the basic rules that apply to site content.

Purpose

What these terms are for

These terms explain the ground rules for using Chesapeake Crab Report. They are meant to set expectations for visitors and clarify the limits of the information provided on the site.

Informational use only

No guarantee of results

Chesapeake Crab Report is provided for general informational and planning purposes only. Scores, forecasts, timing suggestions, and explanations are not guarantees of catch results, weather safety, navigation safety, or legal compliance.

Visitors remain responsible for their own decisions, safety checks, equipment, licenses, and compliance with current laws and regulations.

Use at your own discretion

Conditions can change quickly

Environmental conditions, forecasts, advisories, and regulations can change. Visitors should independently verify current weather, tides, local conditions, and Maryland crabbing rules before heading out.

No professional advice

Not legal, safety, or professional guidance

  • Not legal advice
  • Not emergency or navigation guidance
  • Not a substitute for seamanship, local knowledge, or official sources
Intellectual property

Site content

Unless otherwise noted, the site’s branding, layout, written explanations, graphics, and other original materials are provided for personal, non-commercial reference. Public data sources and linked third-party materials remain subject to their own rights and terms.

You may not copy, republish, scrape, or commercially reuse original site content in a way that implies endorsement, ownership, or affiliation without permission. Permission requests may be sent to [email protected].

External links

Third-party websites

The site may link to external services and resources, including regulations pages and social platforms. Chesapeake Crab Report is not responsible for the content, policies, or availability of third-party sites.

Changes

Updates to these terms

These terms may be updated as the site grows and adds features. Continued use of the site after updates means the visitor accepts the revised terms.

Last updated: July 2026.