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General Disclaimer

This website is made available to the general public strictly to view the information available on the Photographers Trail Notes Web site for informational purposes only. However, the text, concept, information, GPS Coordinates, KMZ trail files, maps and images located throughout this site are proprietary information and may not otherwise be copied (including screen print), modified, distributed, reproduced or reused without the express written permission of Photographers Trail Notes LLC (hereinafter referred to as “PTN”).

The Information provided on this site was done to the best of our ability using available information at the time of chronicling. However, locations, trails, directions, and other key aspects of the information provided can change over time and may now be different from when it was recorded on this site. We therefore make no representation or warranty of any kind, either express or implied (including any express or implied warranty of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information including the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or accessibility of any such information. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your sole risk.

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Waiver Of Consequential And Other Special Damages

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Choice Of Law, Jurisdiction And Venue

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Injunction Relief

The Parties agree that PTN would be irreparably injured and is entitled to seek equitable relief (including without limitation, the granting of injunctive relief in PTN’s favor) without the necessity of posting bond or other security, if you use the Protected Information contrary to the terms and conditions set forth in this website. Equitable relief will not be exclusive of other remedies to which PTN may be entitled at law or in equity

Attorney’s Fees

In the event PTN is required to employ legal counsel or initiate a civil action or other legal proceeding to enforce the terms and conditions contained in this website, PTN is entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees (including court costs) in connection with such civil action or other legal proceeding.

Notices

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Force Majeure

PTN’s obligations and your use of this website may be suspended from time to time so long as a Force Majeure Event occurs. A Force Majeure Event” shall mean an event or occurrence, or the continuation or consequences of such even or occurrence, that is beyond the control of PTC that reasonably precludes it’s performance and could not reasonably have been prevented, anticipated, or provided against; provided that, only one or more of the following categories of events shall be considered a Force Majeure Event: (a) acts of God including events caused by natural physical disasters, storms, (b) compliance with any directive, decree, or moratorium of any government agency with competent power and jurisdiction, (c) an act or inaction by any government, governmental agency, or instrumentality with competent power and jurisdiction, (d) man-made disasters and events including acts of terrorism, website hacking or interference, (e) any other act, event or cause beyond the reasonable control of PTN or any member of Company Group. PTN shall not be liable for any losses or damages that you may suffer or incur as a result of any Force Majeure Event.

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Unenforceability

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Entire Agreement

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Refunds

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We reserve the right to terminate any member's subscription/account and rights to the website at any time for inappropriate use of our material and/or communications or inappropriate, threatening, or harassing behavior or comments.