Terms of Service

ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: October 20, 2025

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using the Arizona Dressage Association website at https://azdressage.org (“Website”) or any services provided by the Arizona Dressage Association (“ADA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website or services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. USE OF WEBSITE AND SERVICES

Eligibility You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use our services independently. Minors under 18 may participate in ADA programs and activities only with parental or guardian consent and supervision.

Account Responsibilities You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account

Acceptable Use You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harvest or collect information about other users without consent
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Website
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users or ADA staff

3. MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION

Membership in ADA is subject to approval and payment of applicable fees. We reserve the right to deny, suspend, or terminate membership for violation of these Terms, ADA Bylaws, or conduct detrimental to the organization’s mission and values.

Event registration is subject to availability and payment of required fees. Registrations are binding, and refund policies are established for each event individually.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

ADA Content All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of ADA or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

User Content By submitting content to ADA (including photos, videos, articles, or comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content for organizational purposes, including promotion and marketing.

You represent and warrant that you own or have necessary permissions for any content you submit and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

5. PAYMENT AND FEES

All fees for memberships, events, merchandise, or other services are due at the time of purchase unless otherwise specified. We use third-party payment processors and are not responsible for their actions or security practices.

You agree to pay all fees and applicable taxes associated with your use of our services. Refund policies are specific to each service or event and will be communicated at the time of purchase.

6. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE

Participation in equestrian activities involves inherent risks. By participating in ADA events or activities, you acknowledge these risks and agree to release ADA, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from liability for injuries or damages, except where prohibited by law.

Additional waivers and releases may be required for specific events or activities.

7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Website.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ADA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or services.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to ADA in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ADA and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in Maricopa County, Arizona.

You agree to bring any claims individually and waive any right to participate in class actions.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Notice and any additional terms for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and ADA regarding use of the Website and services.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Arizona Dressage Association
100 Easy Street, Box 2855
Carefree, AZ 85377
Email: info@azdressage.org