TERMS OF SERVICE
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the services, content, programs, and offerings provided by WOODLAND WRITERS (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including, without limitation, retreats, online communities, memberships, writing challenges, and any related products, features, content, or services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing, purchasing, enrolling in, or otherwise using any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them and any applicable service-specific terms incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
1. ELIGIBILITY
1.1 You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services, and at least 21 years old to participate in any in-person retreats or events. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
2.1 The Company provides community-based experiences for readers and writers, including in-person retreats, online memberships, and creative challenges designed to foster connection, creativity, and personal enjoyment.
2.2 We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without liability.
3. TAXES
3.1 All fees, prices, or amounts listed for the Services are exclusive of any applicable taxes, duties, levies, or similar governmental charges, unless expressly stated otherwise.
3.2 You are solely responsible for the payment of any applicable taxes associated with your purchase or use of the Services, including but not limited to sales tax, value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), or other similar taxes.
3.3 If the Company is required by law to collect or remit taxes on your behalf, such amounts may be added to your total at the time of purchase or charged separately.
4.USER ACCOUNTS
4.1 To access certain features, you may be required to create an account.
4.2 You agree to:
● Provide accurate and complete information.
● Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
● Be responsible for all activity under your account.
4.3 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.
5. COMMUNITY CONDUCT
5.1 You agree to engage respectfully within the community and not to:
● Harass, abuse, or harm other users.
● Post unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content.
● Engage in hate speech, discrimination, or harassment.
● Disrupt or interfere with the integrity of the Services.
5.2 We reserve the right to remove content or terminate access for violations.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.1 All content provided by the Company, including but not limited to text, branding, graphics, materials, and experiences, is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
6.2 You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without prior written consent.
7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
7.1 By submitting, posting, or sharing any content (including writing submissions, comments, or media) through the Services (“User Content”), you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and promote such content in connection with the Services and the Company’s business.
7.2 You represent and warrant that:
● You own or have the necessary rights to your User Content.
● Your content does not infringe any third-party rights.
8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
8.1 The Services may include or rely on third-party platforms (e.g., payment processors, community platforms). We are not responsible for the acts, omissions, or policies of such third parties.
8.2 Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms.
9. DISCLAIMERS
9.1 The Services are provided for entertainment, educational, and community purposes only.
9.2 We make no guarantees regarding:
● Outcomes from participation in retreats or challenges.
● Personal, creative, or professional results.
● Availability or uninterrupted access to the Services.
9.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company, its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, and guest speakers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to the Services, including loss of data, opportunity, or reputation, or the acts of other Members.
10.2 The Company’s total liability arising out of or related to the Services shall not exceed the Services fees paid by you in the three (3) months before the claim arose.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
11.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, employees, contractors, guest speakers, affiliates, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to the your content, conduct, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third party’s rights.
12. TERMINATION
12.1 The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to, or use of, any or all of the Services, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without prior notice, if the Company reasonably determines that you have violated these Terms, engaged in unlawful or fraudulent conduct, misused the Services, or otherwise engaged in conduct that may harm the Company, its users, or third parties. The Company may also suspend or discontinue any Service, in whole or in part, at its discretion, subject to applicable law.
13. DISCLAIMER
13.1 The Services are provided for educational and creative purposes only, on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The Company does not guarantee any particular results or outcomes from your use of the Services. Any views, opinions, or statements expressed by guest speakers or Participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Company. The Company does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of statements or information provided by guest speakers or Participants.
14. NO EMPLOYMENT OR AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
14.1 Nothing in these Terms or your participation in the Services shall be construed to create any employment, partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or other similar relationship between you and the Company. You participate in the Services as an independent participant and have no authority to act on behalf of, represent, or bind the Company in any manner.
15. PRIVACY
15.1 The Company may collect, use, store, and process personal information in connection with your access to and use of the Services for purposes including providing and administering the Services, communicating with you, and fulfilling its legal and contractual obligations. The Company’s collection, use, disclosure, and processing of personal information are further described in the Company’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference to the extent permitted by applicable law.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
16.1 The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, weather conditions, pandemics, epidemics, government actions, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, supply chain disruptions, internet or service outages, or failures of third-party providers (each, a “Force Majeure Event”).
16.2 In the event of a Force Majeure Event, the Company’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of such event, and the Company may, at its discretion, modify, reschedule, or cancel any affected Services.
16.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred by you as a result of a Force Majeure Event.
17. GOVERNING LAW
17.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if eligible. The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its applicable rules. The arbitration shall take place in the State of Delaware unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
17.2 You agree that any disputes shall be resolved on an individual basis only and waive any right to participate in any class action, class arbitration, or representative proceeding. You waive any right to a trial by jury in any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms.
18. SEVERABILITY
18.1 If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19. NO WAIVER
19.1 The Company’s failure or delay in exercising or enforcing any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be expressly made in writing by the Company to be effective. A waiver of any provision on one occasion shall not constitute a waiver of that provision on any other occasion.
20. ASSIGNMENT
20.1 The Company may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, including its rights and obligations hereunder, in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, sale of assets, or otherwise, subject to applicable law. You may not assign or transfer these Terms, or any of your rights or obligations hereunder, without the Company’s prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section shall be void to the extent permitted by applicable law.
21. CONFLICT WITH SERVICE-SPECIFIC TERMS
21.1 These Terms govern your access to and use of the Services generally. Certain Services may be subject to additional or service-specific terms, which supplement these Terms and are incorporated by reference where applicable. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any applicable service-specific terms, the service-specific terms shall prevail solely with respect to the Service and subject matter to which such conflict relates, unless expressly stated otherwise in the applicable terms.
22. MODIFICATIONS TO THESE TERMS
22.1 The Company reserves the right to update or modify these Terms from time to time, subject to applicable law. Any updates will be posted on the Company’s website and will become effective upon posting or on any later effective date specified in the updated Terms. Your continued access to or use of the Services after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Where required by law, the Company will provide notice of material changes and obtain your consent before such changes take effect.