Effective Date: August 1, 2024
Welcome to the Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District Website
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District’s website located at rockislandswcd.org (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of Site
1.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
1.2 Permitted Use
You may use the Site for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1 Ownership
The content, features, and functionality on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by or licensed to Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
2.2 Restrictions
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any content from the Site without prior written permission from Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District.
3. User Content
3.1 Submission
Any content you submit to the Site, including but not limited to comments, feedback, or other materials (“User Content”), will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting User Content, you grant Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such content.
3.2 Responsibility
You are solely responsible for any User Content you submit and agree not to post any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
4. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites.
5. Use of Cookies
5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
5.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site by remembering your preferences, analyzing how our Site is used, and improving our services. Cookies may also be used to provide you with tailored content and advertising based on your interests.
5.3 Your Choices
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and your ability to access certain features.
6. Disclaimers
6.1 No Warranty
The Site and all content and services provided on the Site are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
6.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District 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, resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the Site, (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein, or (iii) any errors or omissions in any content or services provided on the Site.
7. Changes to Terms
Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District
3020 1st Ave E
Milan, IL 61264
Email: dgillespie@rockislnadswcd.org
Phone: (309) 764-1486