{"id":406,"date":"2026-11-10T19:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divegeargarage.com\/?page_id=406"},"modified":"2026-11-10T19:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:55:16","slug":"legal-compliances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/divegeargarage.com\/?page_id=406","title":{"rendered":"Legal Compliances"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"406\" class=\"elementor elementor-406\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c94371b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-bf0ded4 \" data-id=\"c94371b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"c94371b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"c94371b\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b364ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7b364ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- TRIGGER BUTTON \/ LINK (Place this in your footer or form copy) -->\r\n<p class=\"dgg-legal-trigger-text\">\r\n  By using this site, you agree to our \r\n  <a href=\"#dgg-legal-modal\" class=\"dgg-modal-open-btn\" onclick=\"openDggModal(event)\">Terms, Privacy Policy & Legal Disclaimers<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<!-- MODAL POPUP CONTAINER -->\r\n<div id=\"dgg-legal-modal\" class=\"dgg-modal-overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n  <div class=\"dgg-modal-dialog\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"dgg-modal-title\">\r\n    \r\n    <!-- MODAL HEADER -->\r\n    <header class=\"dgg-modal-header\">\r\n      <h2 id=\"dgg-modal-title\">Terms & Conditions, Legal Compliance & Privacy Policy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <\/header>\r\n\r\n    <!-- MODAL BODY (SCROLLABLE) -->\r\n    <div class=\"dgg-modal-body\">\r\n      \r\n      <p class=\"dgg-meta-info\"><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> November 11, 2026 | <strong>Operating Entities:<\/strong> Dive Gear Garage, Blue Culture Diving, DiversOutlet<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <hr class=\"dgg-divider\" \/>\r\n\r\n      <!-- PART 1 -->\r\n      <h3>Part 1: Terms & Conditions of Use (T&C)<\/h3>\r\n      \r\n      <h4>1. Acceptance of Terms<\/h4>\r\n      <p>By accessing or using our websites, purchasing physical equipment, downloading digital CAD\/STL files, or utilizing our technical servicing resources, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of our platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h4>2. Specialized Technical Equipment & Servicing Disclaimer<\/h4>\r\n      <p><strong>Life-Support Equipment Warning:<\/strong> Scuba diving equipment, high-pressure gas systems, and regulators are critical life-support assemblies. All technical guides, teardown articles, 3D-printing STL files, and maintenance notes published by the Company are for <strong>educational and informational purposes only<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n      <p><strong>No Substitute for Certification:<\/strong> Purchasing parts, downloading CAD files, or reading technical guides does not replace formal, authorized manufacturer training or technician certification.<\/p>\r\n      <p><strong>Assumption of Risk:<\/strong> Disassembling, modifying, 3D-printing custom adapters for, or servicing life-support equipment involves inherent risks of severe bodily injury or death. Any maintenance or gear customization performed by you is undertaken strictly <strong>at your own risk<\/strong>. The Company disclaims all liability for equipment failures, improper assembly, or personal injury resulting from self-servicing or third-party modifications.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h4>3. Intellectual Property Rights & Fair Use<\/h4>\r\n      <p>All original text, custom 3D models, graphics, logos, and proprietary software files produced by the Company are protected by copyright laws. Third-party brand names and trademarks (e.g., Scubapro, Apeks, Tecline, Mares, Poseidon, DAN, DiveAssure) belong to their respective owners and are referenced under fair-use principles for technical commentary and compatibility.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <h4>4. 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