Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using TrailBlaze Tribe ("the Website" or "the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and TrailBlaze Tribe regarding your use of our website and services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting on the Website.

2. Use of Service

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use TrailBlaze Tribe. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements.

Permitted Use

You may use TrailBlaze Tribe for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Service in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
Use automated systems to access the Website without permission
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent
Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Website

3. User Content and Submissions

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on TrailBlaze Tribe ("User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant TrailBlaze Tribe a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

Content Standards

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You agree that your User Content will not:

Violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights
Contain false, misleading, or defamatory information
Include offensive, abusive, harassing, or discriminatory content
Promote illegal activities or dangerous practices
Contain spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional materials
Include personal information of others without consent

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, remove, or refuse to publish any User Content at our sole discretion, without prior notice. We are not obligated to monitor User Content but may do so to ensure compliance with these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by TrailBlaze Tribe and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The TrailBlaze Tribe name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of TrailBlaze Tribe or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our express written consent.

5. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Outdoor Activity Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Outdoor activities, including hiking, backpacking, camping, and wilderness exploration, involve inherent risks and dangers. These activities can result in serious injury or death. TrailBlaze Tribe provides informational content only and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or safety of trail information, route descriptions, or other content.

You acknowledge and agree that:

You participate in outdoor activities at your own risk
You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others in your party
You must assess your own abilities, fitness level, and experience before attempting any trail or activity
Trail conditions change constantly due to weather, season, and natural events
You should always check current conditions, weather forecasts, and local regulations before embarking on any adventure
You must carry appropriate safety equipment, navigation tools, and emergency supplies

Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
Defects will be corrected
The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRAILBLAZE TRIBE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TrailBlaze Tribe, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

9. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TrailBlaze Tribe regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.