Sonoma Speaker Series Terms of Service

Effective Date: 11-2025

Welcome to Sonoma Speaker Series (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/ (“Website”), and any services, events, or content provided through it. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our Website.

  1. Use of the Website

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

  • Use the Website in any way that violates federal, state, or local laws.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its servers.
  • Interfere with the Website’s functionality, security, or user experience.
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to extract data or content without permission.
  1. Event Registration & Ticket Purchases

The Website may allow you to register for events, purchase tickets, or reserve seating.

By completing a registration or purchase:

  • You agree to provide accurate and complete information.
  • You authorize us or our third-party vendors to process your payment.
  • You understand that events may have limited capacity and availability.
  • You understand that we may use third-party ticketing or payment platforms, and your use of those services is governed by their terms and privacy policies.

Refunds & Cancellations

Refunds, exchanges, or cancellations—if offered—will be stated on the event page or confirmation email.
If no refund policy is provided, all sales are considered final unless otherwise required by law.

Event Changes

We reserve the right to change event dates, speakers, locations, or formats due to circumstances beyond our control.
If an event is postponed or canceled, we will notify you using the contact information you provided.

  1. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website—including text, images, logos, audio/video recordings, designs, event materials, and graphics—is owned by or licensed to Sonoma Speaker Series and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, sell, distribute, or modify any Website content without written permission.
  • Use our branding, logos, or event images without authorization.

You may share publicly available pages for non-commercial purposes as long as you credit the Sonoma Speaker Series.

  1. User Content (Comments, Submissions, Emails)

If you submit any content to us or through the Website (such as comments, questions, emails, or form entries), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce that content for purposes related to our events and operations.

You agree not to submit content that:

  • Is unlawful, abusive, or harmful.
  • Contains viruses or harmful code.
  • Violates intellectual property rights of others.

We may remove or restrict any content at our discretion.

  1. Third-Party Services & Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, ticketing platforms, or payment processors.
We do not control these sites and are not responsible for:

  • Their content
  • Their policies
  • Their actions or omissions

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

  1. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

You can read our Privacy Policy here:
https://sonomaspeakerseries.com/privacy-policy/

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all services are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee that:

  • The Website will function without errors or interruptions.
  • Event details or speaker information will always be accurate or complete.
  • Any content on the Website is free from viruses or harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sonoma Speaker Series and its organizers, affiliates, partners, and volunteers are not liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data
  • Loss of revenue or profits
  • Personal injury
  • Event-related issues outside our control

This includes issues arising from your use of the Website, event attendance, third-party services, or any actions you take based on Website content.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sonoma Speaker Series, its directors, sponsors, volunteers, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of any rights of another person or entity
  1. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time.
When changes are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

  1. Termination

We may suspend access to the Website or terminate your ability to use it at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in unlawful activity.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts located in California.

  1. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or any aspect of the Website, please contact us:

Sonoma Speaker Series


Email

  • info@sonomaspeakerseries.com

Phone

  • 707-696-8378

Address

  • P.O. Box 114, Sonoma, CA 95476
15585

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