Terms of Service

Welcome to Buffalo River Field Guide. By accessing or using this website you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms please do not use this site.

1. About This Site

Buffalo River Field Guide is an independent online trip planning tool for the Buffalo National River region of Arkansas. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the National Park Service, the Buffalo National River, the US Forest Service, or any other government agency. All information on this site is provided for informational and trip planning purposes only.

2. Assumption of Risk

Outdoor recreation activities including but not limited to hiking, floating, swimming, rock climbing, bushwhacking, and wildlife viewing involve serious inherent risks including personal injury, death, property damage, and becoming lost or stranded. By using information from this site to plan or undertake any outdoor activity you expressly acknowledge and assume all risks associated with those activities.

Buffalo River Field Guide does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of any trail description, waterfall location, float route, conditions report, or other outdoor information on this site. Conditions in the outdoors change constantly and without warning. Always assess conditions yourself before heading out and use your own judgment at all times.

3. Conditions Information

Waterfall flow conditions and river levels displayed on this site are estimated based on precipitation data tracked for each drainage area and USGS gauge data. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information we do not physically verify conditions at each location. Actual conditions may differ significantly from what is shown.

Float conditions and river levels can change rapidly and without warning. Information displayed on this site is a planning tool only and is not a substitute for your own judgment on the water or trail. Always verify conditions through multiple sources before heading out.

4. Emergency Information

Emergency contact numbers listed on trail and waterfall pages are provided as a convenience only. Buffalo River Field Guide makes no guarantee that these numbers are current or that emergency services will be available. Always carry your own means of communication and tell someone your plans before entering the wilderness.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on this site including written descriptions, trail guides, waterfall pages, circuit hike pages, and site design is the property of Buffalo River Field Guide and may not be reproduced, copied, distributed, or published without express written permission.

GPS coordinates and factual geographic information are not subject to copyright. Historical facts and public record information are not subject to copyright.

If you believe any content on this site infringes your intellectual property rights please contact us at the email address on our Contact page and we will respond promptly.

6. Third Party Links and Services

This site may contain links to third party websites including outfitter websites, lodging providers, and other outdoor resources. Buffalo River Field Guide is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third party website. Links to third party sites do not constitute endorsement.

This site uses third party services including Google Maps, USGS gauge data, and email marketing tools. Use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

7. Affiliate Relationships

Buffalo River Field Guide may earn a commission or referral fee when you click certain links or make purchases through links on this site. This never affects the price you pay. We only recommend services and products we genuinely believe are useful to Buffalo River visitors.

8. User Content

If you submit photos, condition reports, or other content to this site you grant Buffalo River Field Guide a non-exclusive royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content on this site and in related marketing materials. You represent that you own or have the right to submit any content you provide.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law Buffalo River Field Guide and its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site or from any outdoor activity undertaken in reliance on information found on this site.

This limitation applies regardless of whether such damages arise from personal injury, death, property damage, loss of data, or any other cause. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for personal injury — in such jurisdictions our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

By using this site you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Buffalo River Field Guide and its owners, operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses including reasonable legal fees arising from your use of this site or violation of these terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this site shall be resolved in the courts of Arkansas.

12. Changes to These Terms

Buffalo River Field Guide reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service please use the contact form on our Contact page.

Buffalo River Field Guide is an independent resource. We are not affiliated with the National Park Service, Buffalo National River, or any government agency.