Welcome to TheBrightLance. Before using our website, we invite you to read these Terms and Conditions carefully. This page explains how the site operates and outlines the responsibilities of both visitors and site administrators.
By accessing or using https://thebrightlance.com, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of them, please discontinue use of the website.
Our objective is to provide a trustworthy, educational, and accessible space for people interested in aquariums, aquatic life, and responsible fishkeeping.
1. About TheBrightLance
TheBrightLance is an independent informational website dedicated to sharing content related to aquarism, including equipment, fish behavior, maintenance routines, common problems, and solutions.
We do not sell products directly and we do not claim to replace professional veterinary, biological, or technical advice. All content is published for educational and informational purposes only.
We reserve the right to update, revise, or remove content at any time to maintain accuracy and quality.
2. Use of Content
All content available on this website — including text, images, graphics, structure, and branding — is protected by intellectual property laws.
You are permitted to:
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Share links to our articles
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Quote short excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original source
You are not permitted to:
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Copy or republish full articles
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Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
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Present our work as your own
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Distribute our materials without credit
We value originality and expect the same from our users.
3. Accuracy and Responsibility
We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However:
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Content may become outdated
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Results may vary depending on individual situations
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We do not guarantee specific outcomes from applying any information found on the site
The user is responsible for how the information is interpreted and used.
4. User Behavior
By using this website, you agree not to:
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Engage in illegal activities
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Attempt to damage or disrupt the site
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Upload harmful code or malicious content
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Use the site for spam or misleading purposes
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Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website
We reserve the right to block or restrict access if these rules are violated.
5. Cookies and Data Use
TheBrightLance uses cookies and analytics technologies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Understand visitor behavior
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Enhance user experience
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Support advertising services such as Google AdSense
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.
6. Advertising and Monetization
To support the maintenance of the website, TheBrightLance may display:
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Google AdSense advertisements
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Affiliate links
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Sponsored content (when applicable)
Advertising partners operate according to their own policies.
Advertisements do not influence our editorial integrity, and sponsored content is clearly disclosed.
7. External Links
Some content on TheBrightLance may include links to external websites. We do not control or take responsibility for:
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The content of third-party websites
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Their privacy practices
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Their terms of use
Users are encouraged to review third-party policies independently.
8. Changes to These Terms
These Terms and Conditions may be updated at any time to reflect changes in the website, legal requirements, or services offered.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site implies acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, and, where applicable, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising out of or related to the use of TheBrightLance website, its content, or these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware, United States.
By accessing and using this website, you expressly consent to the jurisdiction and venue of these courts.
10. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, you can contact us through our website:
👉 https://thebrightlance.com/contact/
11. Acceptance of Terms
By continuing to use TheBrightLance, you confirm that:
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You have read these Terms
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You understand them
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You agree to comply with them
Thank you for visiting TheBrightLance. We hope our content helps you build healthier and more successful aquariums.
Effective date: January 2025