ABYSS
Terms of Use
Effective 2026-08-01
Thank you for using ABYSS (“the Service”). These terms set out the conditions of use and the limits of liability.
1. Nature of the Service
The Service is a non-commercial educational and informational website that visualises oceanographic data. There are no accounts and no fees.
2. Sources and accuracy
Sources are cited at the foot of the screen and in the footnote of each entry. The principal ones are:
- Seafloor topography — GEBCO / Seabed 2030, SRTM30+
- Submarine cables — TeleGeography
- Observation buoys — NOAA NDBC
- Autonomous floats — Argo / Argovis
Published depth figures differ between sources depending on survey method and tidal datum; the Service uses the most widely cited value. If you find an error, write to us and it will be checked and corrected.
3. Copyright
| Subject | Rights |
|---|---|
| Written text, layout, design | Belong to the operator of the Service. Quotation with attribution is free. |
| Underlying ocean data | Governed by each provider’s terms. Most are supplied free of charge on condition of attribution. |
The attribution shown at the foot of the screen must not be removed or obscured. This is a condition imposed by the data providers.
4. Prohibited conduct
- Sending excessive automated requests so as to disrupt operation of the Service
- Exploiting vulnerabilities or attempting unauthorised access
- Redistributing the data with attribution removed
- Repeatedly submitting enquiries that infringe the rights of others or contain false statements
5. Limitation of liability
The Service is provided as is. The operator makes no warranty as to accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose, and to the extent permitted by law accepts no liability for direct or indirect loss arising from use of the Service.
The Service depends on data and infrastructure operated by outside bodies and may therefore be suspended or altered without prior notice.
6. External links
Links in footnotes and source citations lead to sites run by outside organisations. We accept no responsibility for their content or policies.
7. Changes to these terms
If these terms change, the effective date on this page is updated. Continuing to use the Service after a change is taken as acceptance of the revised terms.
8. Governing law
These terms are construed under the laws of the Republic of Korea, and disputes are heard by the court having jurisdiction under its Civil Procedure Act. Where the consumer protection law of your country of residence grants you stronger rights, those rights are not limited by this clause.
9. Contact
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| [email protected] |