Terms of Service
Welcome to Discover Big Bear Lake (the "Website"). These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the Website. By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
- Acceptance of Terms
- By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, and any other applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Website.
- Commenting on Posts
- (a) The Website provides a platform for users to comment on posts and engage in discussions. By posting comments, you agree to comply with the following guidelines:
- i. Use respectful and appropriate language;
- ii. Do not post unlawful, defamatory, or infringing content;
- iii. Do not post spam or promotional material;
- iv. Do not engage in personal attacks or harassment of other users.
(b) We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comment that violates these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate by us. We are not responsible for any user-generated content on the Website.
- Submission of Businesses to Listings
- (a) The Website allows users to submit businesses for inclusion in hotel, cabin, restaurant, and other business listings. By submitting a business, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- i. You have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the business information;
- ii. The submitted information is accurate, complete, and up to date;
- iii. We reserve the right to review, modify, or reject any business submission at our sole discretion.
(b) You understand that inclusion in the listings does not imply endorsement or guarantee of the business's quality or reliability. We are not responsible for any transactions, interactions, or disputes that may arise between you and the businesses listed on the Website.
- Sponsored Articles and Advertisements
- (a) Discover Big Bear Lake offers businesses the opportunity to promote their products, services, or events through sponsored articles or advertisements on the Website. If you choose to participate in such promotional activities, the following terms apply:
- i. Sponsored articles and advertisements must comply with our guidelines and requirements;
- ii. Payment terms and rates for sponsored articles and advertisements will be communicated separately;
- iii. We reserve the right to accept or reject any sponsored article or advertisement at our sole discretion.
(b) The inclusion of sponsored articles or advertisements on the Website does not imply endorsement or
guarantee of the advertised products, services, or events. We are not responsible for any transactions, interactions, or disputes that may arise between you and the businesses advertising on the Website.
- Ownership and Use of Submissions
- (a) Any content, including comments, business submissions, sponsored articles, or advertisements, that you provide to the Website becomes our property. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display such content in any media or format.
(b) You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to grant us the aforementioned license. You also agree not to assert any moral rights or rights of publicity or privacy with respect to the content you submit.
- Intellectual Property Rights
- (a) The Website and its contents, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, trademarks, and software, are the property of Discover Big Bear Lake or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
(b) You are granted a limited, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit any part of the Website without our prior written consent.
- Disclaimer of Warranties
- (a) The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Website. Your use of the Website is at your sole risk.
(b) We disclaim any warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.
- Indemnification
- You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Discover Big Bear Lake and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or in any way related to your breach of these Terms of Service or your use of the Website.
- Modifications and Termination
- We reserve the right to modify or terminate the Website, these Terms of Service, or any part thereof, at any time without prior notice. We may also suspend or restrict your access to the Website at our sole discretion.
- Governing Law
- These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Discover Big Bear Lake is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Severability
- If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Entire Agreement
- These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and Discover Big Bear Lake concerning the Website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings, whether oral or written.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.
