Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms," "Terms of Service") carefully before using the website lckc.org (the "Service") operated by Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club ("LCKC," "we," "us," or "our").

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, 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.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on LCKC's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on LCKC's website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by LCKC at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• Transmit any material that is abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, chain letters, or any other form of solicitation
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Service
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Service for any purpose

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of LCKC and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of LCKC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by LCKC. LCKC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that LCKC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Third-Party Services and Integrations

Our Service integrates with various third-party services to provide enhanced functionality, security, and analytics. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• Google Services: We use Google services (including Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and reCAPTCHA) through Site Kit by Google. Your use of our Service is subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• Jetpack Services: We use Jetpack and Jetpack Protect (provided by Automattic) for security, performance, and analytics. Your use of our Service is subject to Automattic's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• Akismet: We use Akismet (provided by Automattic) for spam protection. Content you submit may be analyzed by Akismet according to Automattic's Privacy Policy.
• These third-party services may collect, use, and share information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service.
• LCKC is not responsible for the data collection, use, or disclosure practices of these third-party services.

7. URL Shortener Service

LCKC provides a URL shortener service for administrative purposes. By using shortened URLs created through our service, you acknowledge that:

• We may track click data, including IP addresses, user agents, and referrer information
• Shortened URLs may be modified or disabled at any time
• We are not responsible for the content of destination URLs
• You will not use the service for malicious, illegal, or harmful purposes

8. Program and Event Participation

Participation in LCKC programs and events is subject to additional terms, waivers, and requirements as specified in program materials and registration forms. By participating in any LCKC program or event, you agree to:

• Follow all safety guidelines and instructions provided by LCKC staff and coaches
• Provide accurate health and emergency contact information
• Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and codes of conduct
• Release LCKC from liability as outlined in participation waivers

9. Disclaimer

The materials on LCKC's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. LCKC makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, LCKC does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

10. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall LCKC or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on LCKC's website, even if LCKC or a LCKC authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LCKC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, actions, suits, or proceedings, as well as any losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

15. Contact Information

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