Diving & Editorial Disclaimer

Diving risk and training

Scuba diving carries inherent risk. Technical, decompression, wreck, cave, overhead and other advanced forms of diving introduce additional hazards and may remove direct access to the surface. Nothing on this website is professional diving instruction, safety advice, technical guidance, an emergency procedure or a substitute for appropriate certification, supervised training, sound judgement and a proper local briefing.

Do not attempt a dive, technique, route, equipment configuration or procedure because it appears in a story, photograph, product design or linked page. Dive only within the limits of your current training, experience, equipment and conditions.

Personal experiences and changing conditions

Stories and opinions reflect particular people, places and moments. Water, weather, access, marine life, regulations, staffing, facilities, prices and operating practices can change. We take reasonable care with what we publish, but we do not guarantee that every detail will remain complete, current or suitable for your circumstances.

Operators, instructors and recommendations

References to an instructor, dive centre, resort, liveaboard, book, product or other third party reflect personal experience or editorial opinion unless stated otherwise. A recommendation is not a guarantee of present-day safety, quality, availability or fitness for you. Independently assess qualifications, standards, insurance, equipment, conditions and suitability before booking, buying or diving.

A named person or organisation has not necessarily reviewed, approved or endorsed our description of them.

Commercial relationships and gifted material

Any payment, affiliate commission, hosted travel, gifted product or other material commercial relationship that could affect a recommendation will be disclosed where relevant. A normal link, positive mention or credited photograph does not by itself mean that the content was sponsored or paid for.

External links

Links to third-party websites are provided for context and convenience. Beyond The Surface does not control those websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, services, claims or privacy practices. Visiting or transacting with a third party is your decision and is governed by that party's own terms and policies.

Medical fitness

Nothing on this website is medical advice. Questions about fitness to dive, medication, injury, symptoms or health conditions should be discussed with an appropriately qualified medical professional who understands diving medicine.

Artwork and product graphics

Product artwork, marked routes, coordinates, equipment details and other visual elements may be stylised or fictionalised. They are not navigational aids, historical or archaeological records, equipment instructions or technical dive plans.

Your responsibility

You are responsible for assessing risk and planning and conducting every dive within the limits of your training, certification and experience. Always follow applicable laws, manufacturer instructions and the direction of appropriately qualified local professionals.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Beyond The Surface and its contributors accept no responsibility or liability for any decision, action, loss, injury or damage arising from reliance on this content. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.