Terms of Use

Walker Carter Publishing, LLC
Riverbound Waters™

Effective Date: November 2, 2026

1. Welcome

Welcome to Walker Carter Publishing, LLC and Riverbound Waters™.

Our website, www.walkercarter.com, provides information about our publications, authors, educational programs, fly fishing resources, and community partnerships.

These Terms of Use describe the conditions governing use of our website and its materials.

By using our website, you agree to these Terms of Use to the extent permitted by applicable law.

2. Our Mission

Walker Carter Publishing, LLC is an independent publishing company dedicated to sharing stories, knowledge, and educational resources.

Riverbound Waters™ is an educational initiative designed to help anglers develop knowledge, confidence, and practical skills in fly fishing and fly tying.

Our guiding philosophy is:

Do One • Coach One • Mentor One™

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the books, illustrations, photographs, instructional materials, fly patterns, diagrams, graphics, logos, and written content presented through our website are owned by Walker Carter Publishing, LLC or their respective rights holders.

Riverbound Waters™ and its associated original educational materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Visitors may not reproduce, redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit our protected materials without appropriate written permission.

4. Educational Resource Access

Riverbound Waters™ provides educational materials for Apprentice Anglers, Coaches, Mentors, Fly Tyers, and eligible community participants.

Access may require registration, approval, or verification.

Approved participants may receive access to designated digital learning resources. Unless expressly authorized, access is intended for the approved recipient's personal or permitted educational use.

Downloading resources does not transfer copyright ownership or grant permission for commercial resale, unauthorized distribution, or publication.

For Educational Use Only — Not for Resale.

5. Fly Fishing and Outdoor Safety

Fly fishing, boating, wading, hiking, and other outdoor activities involve inherent risks.

Our educational materials are intended to support learning and preparation. They do not replace appropriate training, sound judgment, professional guidance, or necessary safety precautions.

Participants are responsible for evaluating conditions, selecting appropriate equipment, and determining whether an activity is safe for their abilities.

Always follow applicable fishing regulations, licensing requirements, boating regulations, and local safety guidance.

6. Fishing Regulations and Resource Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate educational information.

However, fishing regulations, access restrictions, water conditions, and environmental circumstances can change without notice.

Visitors should verify current regulations and conditions with the appropriate government agencies and local authorities before fishing or entering any waterway.

7. Fly Shop and Fishing Guide Communities

Riverbound Waters™ may maintain directories of participating fly shops and professional fly fishing guides.

Directory inclusion is subject to review and approval by Walker Carter Publishing, LLC.

Listings are provided for informational purposes. Unless specifically stated, inclusion does not constitute a guarantee, certification, or endorsement of a business, guide, product, or service.

Visitors should independently evaluate providers, qualifications, licensing, availability, and suitability before engaging their services.

8. Registration and Submitted Information

Visitors submitting contact forms, learning-guide requests, or partnership applications agree to provide information they believe to be accurate and appropriate.

Information submitted through our website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

By submitting business information for an approved public directory listing, applicants authorize Walker Carter Publishing, LLC to display the information agreed upon for that listing.

9. Books, Purchases, and External Websites

Our website may direct visitors to Amazon or other independent retailers for book purchases.

Transactions completed through third-party websites are governed by those providers' applicable terms, pricing, shipping, refund, and privacy policies.

Walker Carter Publishing, LLC is not responsible for the independent operation of third-party websites.

10. Acceptable Website Use

Visitors agree not to misuse our website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access to protected resources, submit intentionally misleading information, or distribute our copyrighted educational materials without authorization.

We may restrict access to protect our website, materials, participants, and community programs, subject to applicable law.

11. No Professional Guarantee

Information presented through our website is provided for general educational and informational purposes.

While we strive to maintain high-quality materials, we do not guarantee that all information will be complete, current, suitable for every individual, or free from errors.

Nothing on this website should be understood as a guarantee of fishing success, personal safety, or the performance of any third-party service.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Walker Carter Publishing, LLC is not responsible for losses or injuries resulting from reliance on general educational information, unsafe outdoor activities, third-party services, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability or limits rights where such exclusions or limitations are prohibited by law.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use as our website, publications, educational resources, and community programs evolve.

Revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Applicable Law

These Terms of Use are interpreted in accordance with applicable United States and California law, without limiting mandatory consumer protections or other rights provided by law.

15. Contact Information

Walker Carter Publishing, LLC
Riverbound Waters™

Website: https://www.walkercarter.com

Email: admin@walkercarter.com

Questions concerning these Terms of Use may be directed to the email address above.