Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringe or violate the rights of others
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation, security, or integrity of the Site

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Site complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Informational Purpose Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes related to land use, local planning, and community issues. It does not constitute:

• Legal advice
• Professional planning, engineering, or environmental consulting advice
• Any official statement or position of the City of Riverbank, Stanislaus County, or any governmental agency

You should not rely solely on the content of this Site for making legal, financial, or other critical decisions. For specific questions, consult appropriate professionals or official government sources.

User Contributions

If the Site allows you to submit information (such as through contact forms, comments, or surveys), you agree that:

• Any information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• You have the right to share the information and are not violating any confidentiality or legal obligations
• Your contributions will not include unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate material

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to remove or refuse any submission that, in our sole judgment, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, and layout—is owned or controlled by Stop the River Walk or used with permission from third parties.

You may:

• View, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain any copyright or attribution notices

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from the Site content for commercial purposes without prior written permission
• Use any trademarks, logos, or names appearing on the Site in a manner that suggests endorsement or affiliation without consent

If you believe any content on the Site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (including government agencies, news articles, and community organizations). These links are provided for convenience and reference only.

We do not:

• Control or endorse the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Assume responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or security of any external site

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk. You should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites before using them.

No Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The content is complete, accurate, or up to date
• The Site will be available at all times or without interruption
• The Site is free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stop the River Walk, its organizers, volunteers, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site
• Any errors or omissions in the content
• Any actions you take or fail to take in reliance on the information provided

This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stop the River Walk, its organizers, volunteers, and contributors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your infringement of any rights of another person or entity
• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms

Changes to the Site and These Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice
• Change these Terms at any time

When we make changes to the Terms, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. You should review this page periodically.

Termination

We may, in our sole discretion and without prior notice, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Site for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Conduct that we believe is harmful, unlawful, or inconsistent with the purpose of the Site

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (such as intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will continue to apply.

Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts located in California.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Stop the River Walk regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the Site.