Terms & Conditions : Website

Last Updated: Jan. 17th 2026

Welcome to First Mate Fishing. By accessing our website (https://www.google.com/search?q=firstmatefishing.com) and purchasing our products, specifically the First Mate XT Wireless Transducer Pole, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.

Please read these terms carefully before using our products or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. These Terms apply to all users of the site, including browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

2. General Conditions

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.

3. Products and Services

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor’s display of any color will be accurate. We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction.

4. Installation and Safety

The First Mate XT is a mechanical device intended for use in marine environments.

• User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the proper installation, securing, and operation of the product.
• Safe Operation: The pole should be stowed securely when the boat is traveling at planing speeds or during trailering. Failure to stow the pole may result in damage not covered by warranty.

5. Warranty

Our products come with a limited [1-Year] warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship regarding the First Mate XT unit only. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, unauthorized repairs, or improper installation.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Except as expressly stated in our Warranty Policy, the products and services delivered to you are provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, First Mate Fishing, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers, or licensors shall not be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind.

Specifically, First Mate Fishing is NOT responsible for:

• Damage to Vessels: Any damage to the user’s boat, kayak, or vessel, including but not limited to gel coat cracking, structural damage to mounting rails, or cosmetic damage caused by the installation or use of our products.
• Damage to Electronics: Any damage to, or loss of, third-party electronics attached to the First Mate XT. This includes, but is not limited to, sonar transducers (e.g., Garmin LiveScope, Humminbird MEGA Live, Lowrance ActiveTarget), fish finders, cabling, or mounting hardware.
• Improper Installation: Accidents, equipment loss, or injuries resulting from the user’s failure to properly secure the mount, tighten locking mechanisms, or follow installation instructions.

By using this product, the user assumes all risks associated with attaching third-party electronics to a deployed pole in a marine environment.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless First Mate Fishing and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, United States.

10. Changes to Terms of Service

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website.

11. Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:

First Mate Fishing  – support@firstmatefishing.com