Terms of Use

Welcome to SMCHA

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the San Mateo County Horsemen's Association ("SMCHA," "we," "us," or "our") website located at www.smcha.org (the "Website"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

SMCHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering fine horsemanship in San Mateo County since 1940. This Website serves as an informational resource for our members, volunteers, and the broader equestrian community.

Acceptable Use

By using this Website, you agree to:

• Use the Website only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Not interfere with the proper operation of the Website
• Respect the intellectual property rights of SMCHA and third parties

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, photographs, and the SMCHA magazine archives, is owned by or licensed to the San Mateo County Horsemen's Association unless otherwise noted.

You may:

• View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
• Print pages for personal reference
• Share links to our Website with others

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without our written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our name, logo, or trademarks without authorization

Magazine Archive

Our Website provides access to an archive of SMCHA magazines dating back to 1948. This archive is provided for historical and educational purposes. By accessing the magazine archive, you agree to:

• Use the archives for personal, non-commercial purposes only
• Not redistribute or republish magazine content without permission
• Respect the copyright of original authors and photographers

Kids Corner

Our Kids Corner section provides educational games and coloring pages for young equestrians. This content:

• Is intended for educational and entertainment purposes
• Does not collect personal information from users
• May be used freely for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Should be used by children with appropriate parental supervision

User Submissions

When you submit information through our contact form, volunteer sign-up, or other forms, you:

• Represent that the information you provide is accurate
• Agree not to submit any unlawful, harmful, or objectionable content
• Grant us permission to use your submission to respond to your inquiry or process your request

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website contains links to third-party websites and services, including:

• DonorPerfect: For membership registration and donations
• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and SmugMug
• Equine Organizations: Various riding clubs and equestrian organizations listed in our Equine Links directory

These third-party sites have their own terms of use and privacy policies. SMCHA is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. SMCHA does not warrant that:

• The Website will be available at all times or error-free
• Information on the Website is complete, accurate, or current
• Any defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SMCHA, its board members, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of data, use, or other intangible losses.

Event Information Disclaimer

Event information, including dates, times, and locations, is provided for informational purposes. While we strive to keep this information accurate and up-to-date:

• Events may be cancelled, postponed, or changed without notice
• You should verify event details before attending
• SMCHA is not responsible for changes to third-party or community events

Trail Safety Information

Information provided about trails, trail etiquette, and trail safety is for educational purposes only. Horseback riding and trail activities involve inherent risks. Users are responsible for their own safety and should exercise appropriate caution and judgment when engaging in equestrian activities.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SMCHA, its board members, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of San Mateo County, California.

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. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: