Effective Date: April 26, 2025
Welcome to My Pittsburg CA (the “Website”), operated by the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Team (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including its features such as blog posts, event calendars, news, restaurant writeups, newsletters, and user accounts. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Eligibility
The Website is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 18, you must obtain verifiable parental consent to use the Website, as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and California law. By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 13 years old and, if under 18, have obtained parental consent. We reserve the right to request proof of age or parental consent at any time.
2. User Accounts
You may need to create an account to access certain features, such as personalized content or newsletters. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration, including your email, first name, last name (optional), neighborhood or apartment complex (optional), and content preferences.
- Maintain the security of your account credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
- Be responsible for all activities under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, including for abuse, hacking, violation of these Terms, or any other reason deemed appropriate by our administrators.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others or disrupt the Website’s operation. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Engaging in harassment, bullying, or abusive behavior toward other users or the community.
- Attempting to hack, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems.
- Posting or sharing content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or violates intellectual property rights.
- Using automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Website without permission.
We may remove content or suspend/terminate accounts that violate these Terms, at our discretion, without notice.
4. Data Collection and Privacy
We collect personal information, such as your email, first name, last name, neighborhood or apartment complex, and content preferences, to provide personalized content, newsletters, and community updates. Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and COPPA. Key points include:
- Consent: You must provide explicit consent to data collection via a checkbox during sign-up. Users under 18 require parental consent, which we may verify.
- Data Use: Your information is used to personalize content (e.g., news, events), send newsletters via Beehiiv, and post on social media (Instagram, Facebook).
- Data Rights: You may access, correct, or delete your data, or opt out of data sharing, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
By using the Website, you consent to our data collection and use practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
5. Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content: All content on the Website, including blog posts, event listings, news, and restaurant writeups, is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
User Content: By submitting content (e.g., comments, profile information), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it on the Website, newsletters, and social media. You represent that your content does not infringe on third-party rights.
We reserve the right to remove or modify user content at our discretion, including for violation of these Terms.
6. Third-Party Services
The Website uses third-party services, including Beehiiv for newsletters, WordPress for content management, and Ultimate Member for user profiles. These services have their own terms and privacy policies, which you agree to abide by when using the Website. We are not responsible for the practices or availability of third-party services.
7. Termination and Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms.
- Abusive behavior, harassment, or bullying.
- Attempted or actual hacking, unauthorized access, or disruption of the Website.
- Any conduct deemed inappropriate by our administrators.
Upon termination, your account and access to personalized features will be disabled, and you must cease using the Website.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that content will be accurate or up-to-date.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or goodwill. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed $100.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Contra Costa County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated Terms will be posted on the Website with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review the Terms periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Pittsburg CA Community Hub Team
Email: support@pittsburgcommunityhub.example.com
Address: 123 Community Way, Pittsburg, CA 94565
For privacy-related inquiries, see our Privacy Policy.
14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.
Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment: We may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without your consent. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.
Thank you for being part of My Pittsburg CA. Let’s build a vibrant community together!