Terms of Use | Freediving Guides

Last updated: September 2026

Using this site

Freediving Guides publishes training, safety and equipment information for freedivers. By using the site you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, please do not use the site.

Safety and medical disclaimer

Freediving carries real risk, including shallow water blackout, which can cause drowning without warning. Everything published here is general educational information. It is not medical advice, it is not a substitute for training from a certified instructor, and it does not replace the judgement of a qualified professional who knows your medical history.

Never freedive alone. Never hyperventilate before a dive. If you have a heart, lung, ear, sinus or blood-pressure condition, a history of blackouts or seizures, or you are pregnant, speak to a doctor familiar with diving medicine before breath-hold diving. See our safety disclaimer for more detail.

How our content is produced

Guides on this site are research based. They draw on the published standards of the recognised training agencies, on diving-medicine and physiology literature, and on manufacturer documentation. Gear recommendations compare published specifications, materials and design intent, and are not first-hand product tests. Each guide lists the sources it relies on. Where evidence is uncertain, the article says so.

Accuracy

We aim to keep this site accurate and current, but standards, prices, product specifications and agency requirements change. Information is provided as is, without warranty of any kind. Verify anything safety-critical against the current guidance of your training agency and instructor.

Affiliate relationships

Some links on this site are affiliate links, including links to Amazon. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions never determine which products are recommended or how they are described. See the affiliate disclosure for the full explanation.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Freediving Guides is not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, information published on this site. You are responsible for your own decisions in and around the water.

Intellectual property

The text and design of this site are our property. You may quote short extracts with attribution and a link. Do not republish whole articles without permission.

External links

We link to external sources, agencies and retailers. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, availability or practices.

Changes

These terms may be updated. The date at the top of this page shows the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@freedivingguides.com.