Introduction and Acceptance of Terms:

Welcome to the Edwards Plateau Alliance website. This document outlines the terms and conditions under which you may use our website, mobile application, and other associated online services (collectively referred to as the "Site" or "Services"). By accessing or using our Site and Services, you are agreeing to these terms. It's essential to read and understand them. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you should stop using our Site and Services immediately.

1. Amendments and Changes to Terms:

The Edwards Plateau Alliance, continuously evolve, and as such, we may need to change these Terms of Service from time to time. We'll always make the most recent version of these Terms available on our Site. If you continue to use our Site and Services after we've made changes to these Terms, it means you accept those changes. We encourage you to check back regularly to stay informed.

2. Privacy Policy and Additional Terms:

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Our Privacy Policy, which details how we handle your personal information, is an integral part of these Terms. By agreeing to these Terms, you also agree to our Privacy Policy. Additionally, some areas of our Site may have additional terms and conditions. When you access these areas, you agree to abide by those additional terms.

3. Registration, Account Security, and Access Controls:

When you register with us, it's crucial to provide accurate and up-to-date information. You are solely responsible for the security of your login details, including your username and password. Always keep them confidential. We have the right to accept or decline any registration requests, and we can also revoke registration based on our discretion.

4. Intellectual Property Rights:

4.1 General Use:

Everything you see on our Site, from text to images, is either our intellectual property or that of our partners or licensors. We grant you a limited license to use our Site and Services for personal, non-commercial purposes unless we authorize it.

4.2 Redistribution:

There might be instances where we allow you to share specific content from our Site. However, remember that we can revoke this permission at any time.

4.3 Commercial Licenses:

If you wish to use our content for commercial purposes, you must first obtain permission from us.

5. Legal Complaints and Contact Information:

If you believe that any content on our Site violates copyright or other intellectual property rights, please reach out to us at our designated email address, [email protected] We take such matters seriously and will address them promptly.

6. User-Generated Content:

When you submit content to our Site, be it text, images, or any other form, you grant us a license to use that content. This license is worldwide, non-exclusive, and doesn't require us to pay you any fees.

7. Accuracy and Third-Party Content:

We always aim to provide accurate information on our Site. However, we can't guarantee that everything is correct all the time. Additionally, we are not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party websites linked from our Site.

9. Acceptable Use Policy:

We expect all our users to behave respectfully and lawfully when using our Site and Services. Any actions that infringe upon the rights of others or are deemed abusive, misleading, or harassing are strictly prohibited.

10. Termination and Account Deletion:

We value our community, but we reserve the right to restrict access, terminate accounts, or remove content if we believe there's a violation of these Terms or any other misconduct.

11. Indemnification:

If your actions on our Site lead to legal action against The Edwards Plateau Alliance, you agree to defend and indemnify us. This means you'll cover any losses or expenses we might face as a result of your actions.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:

Any disputes related to these Terms, or our Services will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. If a dispute arises, it will be resolved through arbitration in San Angelo, Texas.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions:

These Terms, along with any other policies or terms we reference, represent the entire agreement between you and The Edwards Plateau Alliance. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

14. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability:

While we strive to provide an excellent service, we can't promise that everything will be perfect. We're not liable for any damages or losses you might experience while using our Site, or our Services. except in cases where we've acted with intentional misconduct.

15. AI (Artificial Intelligence) usage.

We do use artificial Intelligence not only on our website, but also to aid in the production of content. We can not promise that all our AI will be without blemish. AI is always a work in progress like we are, as it learns it gets better and better. We will not be held liable for any damages or losses you might experience while using our Site, or our Services, which in most cases, utilize AI technology. The only exception is in cases where we've acted with the intention of misconduct.