Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of WoodworkingClassesNearMe.com (the "Website," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

Use of Service

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Permitted Use

You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, another user, or any other person or entity
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service
• Use any automated system to access the Service (scraping, bots, etc.) without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

Content and Information

School Directory Information

We compile information about woodworking schools, classes, and related businesses from various public sources, including:

• Google Maps and publicly available business listings
• School websites and public information
• User submissions (future feature)
• School-verified information (future feature)

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information on the Service. School information, hours, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Third-Party Content

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

User-Generated Content (Future Feature)

When we enable user submissions (reviews, photos, school claims), the following terms will apply:

Your Content License

By submitting content to the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content in connection with operating the Service.

Content Guidelines

You agree that any content you submit will:

• Be truthful and based on your genuine experience
• Not contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate language
• Not violate any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy)
• Not contain spam, advertising, or promotional material
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or reject any content at our sole discretion, including content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by WoodworkingClassesNearMe.com and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

"WoodworkingClassesNearMe" and our logo are trademarks of WoodworkingClassesNearMe.com. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material on our Service
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Electronic or physical signature

School Listings and Claims (Future Feature)

Listing Eligibility

We reserve the right to list any woodworking school, workshop, or maker space that offers woodworking education or services to the public.

School Owner Claims

School owners or authorized representatives may claim their listing by:

• Verifying ownership through email or documentation
• Agreeing to keep information accurate and up-to-date
• Complying with our content guidelines

Listing Removal

School owners may request removal of their listing by contacting us. We will process removal requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically 7-14 business days.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

"AS IS" Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

No Endorsement

The inclusion of any school, class, or business in our directory does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of any school or class listed.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WoodworkingClassesNearMe.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Service

Termination

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

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and WoodworkingClassesNearMe.com regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: