Please read these general terms and conditions of use ("terms and conditions") carefully before using this website, or any services offered by the City of Atascadero (“City”).
By using the website, or any services offered by the City, you signify your assent to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions, do not use this website.
The website www.atascadero.org is an online information service provided by the City, which may revise and update these terms and conditions at any time by posting such revised terms and conditions at Terms & Conditions. Your continued usage of this website, or any of its services, will mean you accept those changes.
No Legal Advice
The materials available on this website ("materials") have been prepared by the City, its staff, and other contributors, for informational purposes only, are not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The City does not guarantee or warrant that the materials are accurate, complete, or up-to-date. The materials are general in nature and may not apply to particular factual or legal circumstances. Laws and procedures change frequently, and are subject to differing interpretations. The materials are not intended to substitute for obtaining legal advice from competent, independent, legal counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. If you want legal advice, please consult a lawyer. This website is not intended to create, and your use of the materials does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. You should not act upon any of the materials without seeking professional counsel. Any opinions, whether legal or otherwise, expressed on this website, are solely those of the respective author(s).
Copyright
The materials are protected by United States (“U.S.”) and other copyright laws, except for works of the U.S. Government, pursuant to 17 U.S.C., Section 105. The selection, arrangement, and presentation of all materials (including information in the public domain), and the overall design of this website, are property of the City. All rights reserved. The City is the owner of all copyrights in and to the materials, except for works of the U.S. Government, pursuant to 17 U.S.C., Section 105. Permission is granted to view and print materials from this website for the non-commercial purpose of viewing, reading, and retaining for reference. Any other copying, distribution, retransmission, or modification of information or materials on this website, whether in electronic or hard copy form, without the express prior written permission of the City, is strictly prohibited.
Trademarks
The City Seal, illustrating City Hall, is a trademark or service mark of the City.
Privacy
The City’s Privacy Policy is available at Privacy Policy.
No Warranties
The City does not make any express or implied warranties, representations, or endorsements whatsoever (including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) with regard to this website; materials; and any products, information, or service provided through this website, or any third party websites listed on this website, and the City shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising either directly or indirectly from any such transaction. The City does not warrant that this website will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects in this website will be corrected. The City is provided on an "as is, as available" basis.
In no event will the City or its officers, employees, agents, and the assigns of same be liable for (1) any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of programs or information, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use this website, materials or any information, or transactions provided on this website or downloaded from this website, even if the City or its authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages, or (2) any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this website, materials and/or listings or information downloaded through this website. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. In such states, the City’s liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents, and the assigns of same, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), claims, damages and liabilities related to or associated with your use of this website and any violation of these terms and conditions by you.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions constitute a contract made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California (“State”). You agree that the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, if it has subject matter jurisdiction, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any claims or disputes between you and the City (and/or its officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same), pertaining directly or indirectly to these terms and conditions, or to any matter arising therefrom, or any other document executed and delivered in connection herewith or therewith.
Miscellaneous
Except as expressly provided in a particular legal notice posted by the City on this website, these terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and the City with respect to the use of this website and materials. The City’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties, nor trade practice, shall act to modify any provision of these terms and conditions. The City may assign its rights and duties under these terms and conditions to any party, at any time, without notice to you.
Last Update
These terms and conditions were last updated on May 2, 2011.
Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding this website should be sent by e-mail to: webmaster@atascadero.org, or by U.S. Mail, Attn: Technology Division, 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422.