Terms of Service

1. Purpose of the Site

Foothill Field Guide is an informational and educational resource. Content is provided for general knowledge, inspiration, and reference purposes only.

We do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or suitability for any particular purpose.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site in a lawful and respectful manner. You may not:

• Attempt to disrupt or damage the Site
• Use the Site for unlawful purposes
• Scrape, harvest, or misuse content or data without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or intent

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if these Terms are violated.

3. Email Subscriptions

If you choose to subscribe to our mailing list:

• You provide your email address voluntarily
• You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
• We do not sell or rent email addresses

Email communications are managed through Brevo and governed by our Privacy Policy.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, images, graphics, and original materials — is owned by Foothill Field Guide unless otherwise stated.

You may:

• View and share content for personal, non-commercial use
• Link to pages on the Site with proper attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify content for commercial use without written permission
• Present content as your own

5. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

Visiting external links is at your own discretion.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy or reliability of content
• Availability or uninterrupted access
• Fitness for a particular purpose

Use of the Site is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Foothill Field Guide shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Site
• Reliance on Site content
• Errors, omissions, or interruptions

This includes direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Foothill Field Guide from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.