Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms,” “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using the pbdares.org website (the “Site”) operated by Palm Beach District ARES (“us,” “we,” or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Site 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 Site.

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

1. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, text, graphics, logos, and images) are and will remain the exclusive property of Palm Beach District ARES and its licensors. Our content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and logos may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

2. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site:

In any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
For any commercial purpose or for the benefit of any third party.
To transmit or post any material that is political, religious, defamatory, offensive, or harassing.¹
To use the Site as a personal “soapbox” for opinions not directly related to the mission of PBD ARES.¹
To interfere with or disrupt the security or performance of the Site or its services.
To copy, modify, or distribute content from the Site without our express permission.

3. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Palm Beach District ARES, such as our partner agencies (e.g., ARRL, FEMA, American Red Cross).

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Palm Beach District ARES 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 or services available on or through any such websites.

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

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, technical, or safety advice.

Palm Beach District ARES makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Site or the information on it. Your use of the Site is at your sole risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Palm Beach District ARES, its officers, or its volunteer members be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages… arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site; or any errors or omissions in the content, even if based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory.

6. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8. Changes to These 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 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 Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.