Terms of service

Welcome to www.skipperbuds.com (the "Site"), operated under the SkipperBud's brand ("SkipperBud's," "we," "us," or "our"). Content and materials on this Site are owned by SkipperBud's, its applicable affiliates, or third parties who have authorized their use. The contracting legal entity must be confirmed by Legal before publication.

Please review these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy carefully. Together with any additional terms applicable to specific features or services, these Terms govern your access to and use of the Site. These Terms apply to all persons who access or use the Site ("Visitors"), regardless of their level of participation.

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. You also represent that you are at least 18 years of age or otherwise have the legal capacity or appropriate parental or guardian consent to agree to these Terms.

You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms. SkipperBud's and its affiliates reserve the right to update these Terms periodically. Any updates will become effective when posted to the Site, unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Site following the effective date of any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

SkipperBud's may suspend, discontinue, or terminate all or part of the Site at any time without notice and is not obligated to retain or return any post, comment, or other material submitted through the Site.

If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, please discontinue your use of the Site.

United States Site and Pricing

Online purchases of accessories, parts, or other goods, where offered, may be governed by separate applicable store policies, including shipping, returns, and order terms.

The Site is primarily intended for visitors in the United States. SkipperBud's offers boat sales and related dealership services, which may vary by state and location. Visitors accessing the Site from outside the United States do so at their own initiative and are responsible for applicable laws and regulations.

Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are in U.S. dollars. Boat listings, brokerage inventory, accessories, service information, financing estimates, and promotions are for informational purposes and do not constitute a binding offer to buy, sell, or finance a product.

Prices, specifications, inventory, incentives, and availability are subject to change and may vary by dealership. Advertised prices may exclude applicable taxes, government registration and title fees, optional equipment, and other charges as disclosed in the applicable listing or transaction, subject to applicable law.

Used and brokerage boats may be subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Contact the appropriate SkipperBud's location to confirm the current listing, equipment, condition, final pricing, and transaction terms.

Promotions and incentives may be subject to eligibility requirements, expiration dates, geographic restrictions, and other stated conditions.

Depictions of Boats

Images, videos, renderings, specifications, and descriptions of boats displayed on this Site are illustrative. Actual models, optional equipment, finishes, condition, and accessories may differ from those shown.

Features, model years, inventory, and availability vary by location. Contact your preferred SkipperBud's dealership to confirm details of an individual boat, including new, used, or brokerage inventory.

Third-Party Websites and Services

This Site may link to websites, manufacturers, financing providers, brokerage listing platforms, or other third-party services (collectively, "Third-Party Websites and Services").

These Third-Party Websites and Services are not owned or controlled by SkipperBud's unless expressly stated otherwise.

SkipperBud's does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, policies, or operations of Third-Party Websites and Services. The inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply endorsement or affiliation.

SkipperBud's cannot censor, edit, or otherwise control the content made available by independently operated third parties. To the extent permitted by applicable law, SkipperBud's assumes no liability arising from your use of Third-Party Websites and Services or their content.

When accessing a Third-Party Website or Service, we encourage you to review its applicable terms, conditions, and privacy policies. Your use of such websites and services is subject to their respective terms and applicable law.

Limited Licenses

Copyright © 2026 SkipperBud's. All rights reserved.

This Site, including all materials, is protected by worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions whether or not a copyright notice is present on the materials.

All text, images, graphics, animations, videos, music, sounds, and other materials on this Site are subject to the copyrights and other intellectual property rights of SkipperBud's, its affiliated companies, and its licensors.

You agree to comply with all copyright laws worldwide in your use of this Site and to prevent any unauthorized copying of the materials. Except as expressly provided herein, SkipperBud's does not grant any express or implied right to you under any patents, trademarks, or copyrights.

Subject to your continued compliance with these Terms, SkipperBud's grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to access, use, display, and listen to this Site and the information, images, sounds, and text ("Materials") available on the Site.

You agree not to interrupt or attempt to interrupt the operation of the Site in any way. You agree not to dispute SkipperBud's's claims of ownership or the validity of its rights in the Materials on this Site.

SkipperBud's authorizes you to view and download the Materials available on this Site only for your personal, non-commercial use. SkipperBud's may suspend or terminate this authorization at any time for any reason.

This authorization does not constitute a transfer of ownership or title in the Materials or any copies thereof and is subject to the following restrictions:

1. You must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Materials on any copies you download.
2. You may not modify the Materials in any way or reproduce, publicly display, perform, distribute, or otherwise use them for any public or commercial purpose without authorization.
3. You may not transfer the Materials to another person unless you provide notice of these Terms and that person agrees to accept the applicable obligations.

Linking, Crawling and Archiving

If you would like to link to this Site, you must comply with the following guidelines:

1. Do not incorporate any content from this Site into your own website through in-line linking, framing, or the creation of other browser or border environments around the Site's content. You may link to the Site but may not replicate its content.
2. You may not use any SkipperBud's trademarks, logos, designs, or service marks in your links without authorization.
3. You may not create the appearance of a relationship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with SkipperBud's without authorization.
4. Your website may not contain offensive, distasteful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate content.
5. If you use a web crawler or other automated search tool to gather information from the Site, you must comply with the provisions of the Site's robots.txt file and may not circumvent CAPTCHA or other security measures.

Other Conditions and Restrictions

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE, TAMPER WITH THE SUBMISSION PROCESS, OR OTHERWISE UNDERMINE SKIPPERBUD'S'S LEGITIMATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LAWS.

SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SKIPPERBUD'S RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COOPERATE IN THE PROSECUTION OF ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL AND TO PURSUE ALL AVAILABLE REMEDIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Trademark Notice

The SkipperBud's name and all trademarks, service marks, logos, and designs displayed on this Site are owned by the applicable rights holders or used under license by the Site operator.

The unauthorized use of any trademark, service mark, logo, or other protected branding displayed on this Site is strictly prohibited.

Changes to the Site

SkipperBud's and its affiliates reserve the right to change, modify, suspend, discontinue, or permanently terminate the operation of this Site or any portion thereof at any time without notice, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Such changes may include, but are not limited to, modifications to product specifications, availability, descriptions, pricing, features, functionality, or services.

SkipperBud's may make such changes without incurring any obligation to users of the Site, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are implemented constitutes your acceptance of those changes, where applicable.

Privacy

SkipperBud's values your privacy and is committed to transparency regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

For information about how personal information is collected, used, shared, and protected in connection with this Site, and about available privacy rights and choices, please review our Privacy Policy.

The applicable Privacy Policy describes personal information practices associated with SkipperBud's and its related services.

Your use of the Site is subject to these Terms and applicable privacy laws and policies.

Indemnity and Hold Harmless

By using this Site, you agree that you will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SkipperBud's, the applicable Site operator, and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, stores, marketing agencies, employees, agents, directors, officers, and shareholders from and against all liabilities, claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of your use of this Site, your breach or alleged breach of these Terms, and/or your breach or alleged violation of the patent, copyright, trademark, proprietary, or other rights of third parties.

SkipperBud's reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and, in such case, you shall agree to cooperate with SkipperBud's's defense of such claim.

Designated Agent for Copyright Notification

If you believe content on the SkipperBud's Site infringes your copyright, please submit a written notification to the designated agent identified below.

SkipperBud's, Inc

215 North Point Dr.

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois 60096

smc@skipperbuds.com

In your communication, please include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed or a representative list of works.
3. Identification of the material alleged to be infringing and sufficient information to locate it.
4. Information sufficient to contact you, such as a mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Disclaimer

SkipperBud's may at any time revise these Terms by updating this posting. You are bound by such revisions to the extent permitted by applicable law and should therefore visit this page periodically to review the current Terms.

NOTE THAT THESE TERMS APPLY ONLY TO THIS SITE. OTHER WEBSITES PROVIDED BY SKIPPERBUD'S OR ITS AFFILIATES MAY HAVE DIFFERENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO THE USE OF THOSE WEBSITES. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THOSE WEBSITES.

This Site and all the information it contains are provided for informational purposes only on an "as is" basis and may include technical, typographical, or other errors.

In certain areas, the information provided may represent an opinion or judgment.

SkipperBud's, its information providers, and their agents make no warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, currency, completeness, the operation of the Site, the information, materials, content, availability, and products.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, SkipperBud's disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

SkipperBud's is not responsible for the content of any website linked to this Site and does not directly or indirectly imply any approval, endorsement, or affiliation with any linked website.

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SKIPPERBUD'S'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SHAREHOLDERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF.

SKIPPERBUD'S, ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND THEIR AGENTS MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THIS SITE AND ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT.
2. PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR WEBSITE.
3. ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN.
4. ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE.
5. ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR SIMILAR HARMFUL TECHNOLOGIES THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
6. ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT, OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE.

SKIPPERBUD'S DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE WEBSITE, ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING.

SKIPPERBUD'S WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

NEITHER SKIPPERBUD'S, ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, NOR THEIR AGENTS ARE PROVIDING ANY LEGAL, TAX, MEDICAL, COUNSELING, ACCOUNTING, INVESTMENT, FINANCIAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR ADVICE.

Miscellaneous

These Terms, together with any additional terms to which you agree when using particular elements of this Site, constitute the entire agreement regarding the Site and any services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and SkipperBud's with respect to the Site or the services provided on the Site.

The Site is operated from SkipperBud's's offices in the United States of America.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, regardless of principles of conflicts of laws that may require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

If a court determines that any term or condition in these Terms is illegal or unenforceable, then such term will be eliminated, and the remaining terms and conditions will remain in force and effect.

SkipperBud's's failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions remain in full force and effect. All lawsuits arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be brought in the Federal or State courts located in Pinellas County, Florida, and you hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of such courts for such purpose.