Terms & Conditions—User Content Access

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) to access user-generated content on our website.

3. User Content Definition

"User Content" refers to any text, images, videos, audio, or other materials uploaded, posted, or shared by users on our platform.

4. Access Rights

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to view and interact with User Content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute User Content without permission.

  • Use User Content for unlawful, defamatory, or harmful purposes.

  • Circumvent any access restrictions or security measures.

6. User Conduct

When accessing or interacting with User Content, you agree to:

  • Treat all users with respect and avoid harassment, hate speech, or abusive behavior.

  • Avoid uploading or sharing content that is obscene, threatening, infringing, or otherwise unlawful.

  • Not impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.

  • Not upload malicious code, viruses, or engage in activities that could disrupt the website’s functionality.

7. Intellectual Property

All User Content remains the property of its respective creators. By posting, users grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote their content within the platform.

8. Content Accuracy & Liability

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of User Content. You access it at your own risk, and we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from its use.

9. Removal of Content

We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to any User Content at our discretion, without prior notice, if it violates these Terms or applicable laws.

10. DMCA & Content Takedown

If you believe that any User Content infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, you may submit a written notice to our designated agent at contact@visitnorthforkvalley.com. Your notice must include:

  • A description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property you claim has been infringed.

  • The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content.

  • Your contact information.

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law.

  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner.

We will respond to valid takedown requests in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the website or User Content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless www.visitnorthforkvalley.com, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the website or User Content.

  • Your violation of these Terms.

  • Your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law principles.