Terms of service

Terms of Service for Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc.

 

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

  1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc.’s web site 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:
    1. modify or copy the materials;
    2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
    3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc.’s web site;
    4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
    5. transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.
  2. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. 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. Disclaimer

  1. The materials on Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc.’s web site are provided “as is”. Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. 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, Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. 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 Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc.’s Internet site, even if Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. or a Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. 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.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc.’s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc.’s web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

General Terms and Conditions are applicable to Use of a Web Site.

9. Obligations of Membership

Obligations of Membership are stated in this agreement in full detail with an expectation for changes being made on an ongoing basis knowing the consistent growth of the organization, its members and the outdoor industry in general. For purposes of this agreement Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. headquartered in Dallas, Texas will be referred to as “FOTO” and the members of Fellowship of the Outdoors, Inc. will be referred to as “Member.”

All purchases are final. Refunds are only available with approval by a Member of the Board of Directors of FOTO.

Membership of FOTO is a privilege, and it is an expectation of not only the Board of Directors but also the membership of FOTO, our sponsors, the venues that host our events, the speakers, and all parties involved that we abide by the following rules and regulations. If any of these rules and regulations are not abided by or if by majority vote the Board of Directors of FOTO chooses to terminate someone’s membership the Board of Directors of FOTO retains that right to do so at any time. Below are the expectations of membership:

  • Payment/Membership dues must be received prior to Member’s attendance at any event.
  • Payment/Membership dues do not entitle Member to a specific, certain number of events; rather, Membership gives Member access and the ability to attend all FOTO events in a given calendar year. If Member chooses not to attend one or more events, that is at their discretion and does not entitle the Member to a full or partial refund.
  • FOTO is not responsible for sending receipts or documentation to Member. FOTO is responsible for keeping track of whether Member are paid in full and their current Membership status.
  • All Members of FOTO and their guests must be over the age of 21. FOTO is not responsible for monitoring the consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, drugs of any kind, or illegal substances by Member or its guests.
  • FOTO does not control, and is not responsible for, the conduct of its Members. It is each individual Member’s responsibility to comply with these obligations, to behave in accordance with the rules of the venue where the FOTO events are held, and to abide by the laws of the state of Texas and other states where events affiliated with FOTO are held. Members are fully responsible for the conduct of their guests.
  • By joining FOTO and/or attending a FOTO event, Member and their guest(s) hereby release waive and discharge FOTO, including its officers, agents, employees, managers, independent contractors, parent organizations, subsidiaries, affiliates, speakers, hosts, and hosts’ personnel (“Releasees”) from, and agrees and covenants not to sue Releasees for, any claim, liability, or demand of any kind or on account of any personal injury, temporary or permanent disability, death, illness, exposure to pathogens/disease, property damage, or other damages, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise, resulting from, related to, or in any way associated with Member and/or its guest(s)’ participation in any of the activities at a FOTO event or meeting. Further, Member and its guest(s) agree and covenant to indemnify Releasees for, and hold Releasees harmless, from any such claims, liabilities or demands, and from any claims, liabilities or demands that result or arise from Member or its guest(s)’ attendance at or participation in a FOTO event.
  • Member and its guest(s) further HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS of personal injury, including, but not limited to, temporary or permanent disability, death, property damage, illness, exposure to pathogens/disease, economic losses, and/or other damages to Member and/or its guest(s) resulting from or in any way associated with participation in any FOTO event or meeting.
  • Member and its guest(s) acknowledge and agree that this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be, and is, a complete release of any responsibility of Releasees for personal injuries, temporary or permanent disability, death, illness, exposure to pathogens/disease, and/or property loss/damage sustained by Member and its guest(s) while participating in any FOTO event or meeting.
  • Member and its guest(s) hereby grant FOTO, and those acting on FOTO’s behalf, with the authority, permission, and the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use, in any medium, photographs of Member and its guest(s), in whole or in part, without restrictions as to changes, alterations, or reproductions.
  • FOTO is not responsible and held harmless for the actions or language used by its members. Each member is held responsible for their actions.
  • Venue for any dispute between Member, its guest(s), and Releasees will be Dallas, Texas and Texas law will apply.
  • In no event and under no circumstances will FOTO be liable to Member for more than Member has paid FOTO in dues or other Membership fees.
  • FOTO is not responsible for events or issues arising from the communication between members or potential members both including and not affiliated with the Outdoor Enthusiast Connect tool.
  • FOTO retains the right to choose board members and advisory council members based on merit of background and financial contributions. FOTO is an equal opportunity organization.
  • FOTO's service and product offerings may or may not include having your company name and logo listed on our web site's homepage, an Annual Appreciation Banquet held at some point throughout the year where appetizers, small entrees and beverages will be served, the ability for a member to speak with all attendees for a three to five minute period of time at the beginning of one event using a topic of their choosing, and dinner with each speaker the night before each event with a small group of platinum members, the President and Vice Presidents at an establishment similar to Ruth's Chris.

By joining FOTO and/or participating in a FOTO event, Member confirms that it has read and understands these obligations, which include a RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and that it acknowledges and agrees to their terms.

10. Blog Posts

FOTO is not responsible for the content or ramifications of blog posts on the FOTO web site (www.fellowshipoftheoutdoors.com). FOTO is held harmless of any liability from any events that occur as a result of blog posts.