⚠️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER & SAFETY NOTICE

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2026 George Blom (George in Plett) (G.I.P.)

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

POPIA Compliance (South Africa)

This application processes location information in accordance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013.

Your Privacy Rights:

• All location data is processed and stored locally on your device only
• No personal information or location data is transmitted to external servers
• No data is shared with third parties
• You have full control to delete all data at any time using the "Clear All" button
• This app does not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information beyond device location coordinates

Data Controller: You (the user) are the data controller of your own location data stored on your device.

⚠️ CRITICAL OCEAN SAFETY WARNING

This application is for marking and tracking rip current/tide locations for educational and awareness purposes ONLY.

Rip Current Dangers

• Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for beach users
• Can pull swimmers away from shore at speeds up to 8 feet per second (faster than Olympic swimmers)
• Responsible for approximately 80% of beach rescues
• Can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes
• If caught in a rip current: DO NOT PANIC. Swim parallel to shore, then angle back to beach

Safe Usage Requirements

• NEVER rely solely on this app for ocean safety decisions
• Always check with local lifeguards and beach authorities
• Obey all beach warning flags and signs
• Swim only at beaches with lifeguards present
• Never swim alone
• GPS accuracy can vary - marked locations may not be precise

Terms of Use

This rip current marker application is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The application is provided "AS IS" without any warranties of any kind.

GPS & Location Accuracy

GPS location accuracy can vary significantly based on device capabilities, atmospheric conditions, signal obstructions, and other factors. Marked locations are approximate and should never be considered authoritative or accurate for safety purposes.

Emergency Services

In case of water emergency, contact:

• Emergency Services: 112 or 10111
• Sea Rescue (NSRI): 087 094 9774
• Ambulance: 10177

Data Collection & Privacy

This application stores location data locally on your device only. No data is transmitted to external servers. All tracking and marker data remains on your device and can be cleared at any time using the "Clear All" button.

Map Data Attribution

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | Satellite imagery © Esri | Topographic maps © ArcGIS Online

Limitation of Liability

The creators, contributors, and distributors of this software shall not be liable for any damages, injuries, drowning, accidents, or losses arising from the use or misuse of this application. Users assume ALL risks associated with ocean activities and use of this application. This app does not replace professional judgment, lifeguard services, or official beach safety systems.

No Professional Advice

This application does not provide professional oceanographic, meteorological, safety, or any other form of professional advice. Consult appropriate professionals and authorities for ocean safety guidance.

Last Updated: February 2026
Version: 1.0
Purpose: Rip Current & Tide Location Marking

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