Terms of Service

By accessing or using BarnLinking ("Service," "Platform," "Website"), you ("User," "You") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this Service. Your use of the Service constitutes acceptance regardless of whether you have read these Terms.

1.1 Binding Nature: These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BarnLinking. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

1.2 Age Requirements and Legal Capacity: You represent that you are at least 13 years old and, if you are under 18 years old, that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to use this Service. Users under 13 years old are prohibited from using this Service in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you are 18 years or older, you represent that you have full legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind such organization to these Terms.

1.3 Minor User Responsibilities and Parental Oversight: If you are under 18 years old: (a) Parental Permission - You confirm that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to use this Service; (b) Parental Responsibility - Your parent or guardian remains responsible for your online activities and any consequences arising from your use of the Service; (c) Appropriate Use - You agree to use the Service responsibly and in accordance with your parent or guardian's guidance; (d) Safety First - You understand that equestrian activities carry inherent risks and will prioritize safety in all interactions facilitated through the Service; (e) Privacy Awareness - You will be cautious about sharing personal information and will consult with your parent or guardian before engaging in any business transactions or in-person meetings arranged through the Service.

2.1 Service Description: BarnLinking provides website builder tools for equestrian businesses and marketplace-style horse sale or lease listings. The Service includes user-created business websites, horse listings, content sharing, contact information display, and related features.

2.2 Intermediary Platform Only: BARNLINKING IS STRICTLY AN INTERMEDIARY INFORMATION PLATFORM AND DIRECTORY SERVICE. WE ARE NOT A PARTY TO ANY TRANSACTIONS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, OR RELATIONSHIPS FORMED BETWEEN USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER USERS. WE DO NOT PROVIDE, SELL, BROKER, FACILITATE, OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY EQUESTRIAN SERVICES, HORSE SALES, TRAINING, BOARDING, VETERINARY CARE, OR ANY OTHER SERVICES LISTED ON THE PLATFORM.

2.3 Independent Contractor and Commercial Relationships: ALL SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, TRAINERS, VETERINARIANS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS LISTED ON THE SERVICE ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WITH NO EMPLOYMENT, AGENCY, PARTNERSHIP, JOINT VENTURE, OR FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP WITH BARNLINKING. ANY COMMERCIAL ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PAID LISTINGS, PROMOTIONAL SERVICES, SUBSCRIPTION FEES, ADVERTISING, FEATURED PLACEMENTS, OR MARKETING SERVICES DO NOT CREATE ANY LEGAL RELATIONSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, OR AGENCY BETWEEN BARNLINKING AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. WE DO NOT SUPERVISE, CONTROL, DIRECT, OR MANAGE ANY SUCH PARTIES AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR PERFORMANCE.

2.4 Featured, Promoted, and Recommended Content Disclaimers: WE MAY FEATURE, PROMOTE, HIGHLIGHT, OR RECOMMEND CERTAIN BUSINESSES, SERVICES, OR CONTENT ON THE SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOMEPAGE FEATURES, SEARCH RESULT RANKINGS, PROMOTIONAL PLACEMENTS, OR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS. SUCH FEATURING, PROMOTION, OR RECOMMENDATION: (a) DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT, GUARANTEE, OR WARRANTY OF QUALITY, SAFETY, OR PERFORMANCE; (b) DOES NOT CREATE ANY LEGAL RELATIONSHIP OR OBLIGATION BETWEEN BARNLINKING AND THE FEATURED ENTITY; (c) MAY BE BASED ON COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS, ALGORITHMIC FACTORS, OR EDITORIAL DECISIONS; AND (d) DOES NOT IMPLY VERIFICATION OF CREDENTIALS, QUALIFICATIONS, OR BUSINESS PRACTICES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT FEATURED OR PROMOTED CONTENT IS STILL SUBJECT TO ALL DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS.

2.5 Algorithmic and AI-Powered Features: OUR SERVICE MAY UTILIZE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS, AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING SYSTEMS, AND ALGORITHMIC PROCESSING FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (a) CONTENT RANKING AND SEARCH RESULTS; (b) RECOMMENDATION SYSTEMS; (c) FRAUD DETECTION AND SECURITY; (d) CONTENT MODERATION AND FILTERING; (e) MATCHING USERS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS; (f) PRICING OPTIMIZATION; (g) DATA ANALYSIS AND INSIGHTS; AND (h) ANY OTHER AUTOMATED PROCESSING. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE UNEXPECTED, BIASED, DISCRIMINATORY, OR ERRONEOUS RESULTS. WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ALGORITHMIC DECISIONS, AI-GENERATED CONTENT, AUTOMATED RECOMMENDATIONS, OR ANY CONSEQUENCES OF MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEMS.

2.6 Service Modifications and Expansions: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or expand any aspect of the Service at any time without notice or liability. This includes but is not limited to adding new features such as booking systems, appointment scheduling, payment processing, communication tools, verification services, AI-powered features, or any other functionality. All new features and services shall be subject to these Terms and any additional terms we may impose.

3.1 Content Sources and Methods: We may create, compile, or aggregate business listings and provider information through various means including: (a) manual research and data entry; (b) automated workflows, scripts, and data collection systems; (c) user submissions and third-party sources; (d) algorithmic processing and machine learning systems; (e) public records and publicly available information; (f) information provided by business owners or their representatives; and (g) any other lawful information gathering methods.

3.2 COMPREHENSIVE ACCURACY DISCLAIMER: WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, QUALITY, SUITABILITY, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE CREATION METHOD OR SOURCE. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: (a) BUSINESS LISTINGS, CONTACT INFORMATION, PRICING, FEES, AND AVAILABILITY; (b) HORSE INFORMATION, HEALTH STATUS, BREEDING, PEDIGREE, AGE, TRAINING LEVEL, TEMPERAMENT, SOUNDNESS, VETERINARY HISTORY, BEHAVIOR, SUITABILITY, AND CONDITIONS; (c) SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSES; (d) FACILITY INFORMATION, SAFETY CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT STATUS, AND MAINTENANCE; (e) COLLECTED DATA FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES; (f) INFORMATION CREATED BY ADMINISTRATORS, AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, OR WORKFLOWS; (g) USER-GENERATED CONTENT INCLUDING HORSE SALES LISTINGS, SERVICE PROVIDER PAGES, BUSINESS WEBSITES CREATED THROUGH OUR PLATFORM, REVIEWS, DESCRIPTIONS, AND IMAGES; (h) SCHEDULING, BOOKING, PRICING, APPOINTMENT, OR AVAILABILITY INFORMATION; (I) INSURANCE STATUS, COVERAGE, OR LIABILITY PROTECTION; AND (J) ANY OTHER INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON OR CREATED THROUGH THE SERVICE. ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER.

3.3 Information Staleness and Updates: INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE MAY BECOME OUTDATED, INACCURATE, OR STALE OVER TIME. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BUSINESS INFORMATION, CONTACT DETAILS, PRICING, AVAILABILITY, HORSE STATUS, HEALTH CONDITIONS, FACILITY CONDITIONS, AND OTHER DATA MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TO US. WE HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE, MONITOR, VERIFY, AUDIT, OR MAINTAIN CURRENT INFORMATION, AND WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR RELIANCE ON OUTDATED, INCORRECT, MISLEADING, OR FRAUDULENT INFORMATION.

3.4 User-Created Content and Website Builder Disclaimers: USERS MAY CREATE AND PUBLISH THEIR OWN BUSINESS PAGES, HORSE SALES LISTINGS, SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS, WEBSITES, AND OTHER CONTENT THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BUILDER AND PLATFORM TOOLS. WE DO NOT VERIFY, VALIDATE, FACT-CHECK, AUDIT, OR ENDORSE ANY USER-CREATED CONTENT. ALL SUCH CONTENT IS CREATED AND PUBLISHED SOLELY BY USERS, AND WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR: (a) INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, MISLEADING, OR FRAUDULENT INFORMATION IN USER-CREATED PAGES; (b) MISREPRESENTATION OF HORSE HEALTH, CONDITION, TRAINING, TEMPERAMENT, AGE, BREEDING, SOUNDNESS, OR SUITABILITY; (c) PRICING DISCREPANCIES, HIDDEN FEES, OR PRICE CHANGES; (d) SERVICE QUALITY, SAFETY, LEGALITY, OR DELIVERY ISSUES; (e) SCHEDULING ERRORS, BOOKING CONFLICTS, OR APPOINTMENT CANCELLATIONS; (f) FALSE CREDENTIALS, QUALIFICATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS; (g) COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY VIOLATIONS IN USER CONTENT; (h) DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONTENT; (I) SECURITY VULNERABILITIES IN USER-CREATED PAGES INCLUDING HACKING, DEFACEMENT, MALWARE INJECTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS; AND (J) ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, DISPUTES, OR LEGAL ISSUES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON USER-CREATED CONTENT.

3.5 User Verification Responsibility: YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR INDEPENDENTLY VERIFYING ALL INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SERVICE BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISIONS, PURCHASES, COMMITMENTS, OR TAKING ANY ACTIONS. THIS INCLUDES CONDUCTING YOUR OWN DUE DILIGENCE, COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS (INCLUDING PRE-PURCHASE EXAMS), FACILITY INSPECTIONS, CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION, LICENSE CHECKS, INSURANCE VERIFICATION, BACKGROUND CHECKS, CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS, REFERENCE CHECKS, TRIAL PERIODS, AND ANY OTHER VERIFICATION YOU DEEM NECESSARY. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED, WHETHER CREATED BY US, OTHER USERS, OR THIRD PARTIES.

3.6 Ownership Rights: We own all rights to compiled listings, aggregated information, database structures, platform technology, and proprietary algorithms. Businesses using the Service may create and manage their business pages subject to these Terms. User-created content may be subject to our content license as described in Section 7.

4.1 Account Creation and Security: To access certain features, you must create an account with accurate, current, and complete information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and all activities under your account. We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause or notice.

4.2 User Content Responsibilities: When creating or updating any content on the Service, you represent and warrant that: (a) all information provided is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge; (b) you have the legal right to provide such information; (c) any images or media uploaded are owned by you or used with proper authorization; (d) you will not upload copyrighted, trademarked, or otherwise protected content without permission; and (e) you will promptly update information when it becomes inaccurate or outdated.

4.3 Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the Service to: (a) violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights; (b) post false, misleading, fraudulent, or defamatory content; (c) harass, threaten, or intimidate other users; (d) attempt unauthorized access or distribute harmful code; (e) scrape, crawl, or harvest data without authorization; (f) interfere with or disrupt the Service; (g) impersonate any person or entity; (h) use automated systems, bots, or scripts without permission; (i) extract data for competitive purposes; (j) reverse engineer any part of the Service; (k) collect personal information about other users without consent; or (l) engage in any unlawful surveillance or monitoring.

4.4 Business Information Accuracy: If you create or manage a business listing on the Service, you represent that you are authorized to provide information about that business and that all details regarding services, pricing, contact information, availability, and business operations are accurate and current.

4.5 Communications Decency Act (CDA) Section 230 Notice: Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 230, we are a provider of an "interactive computer service" and are not the publisher or speaker of information provided by other users. We expressly disclaim all liability for content posted by third parties, including defamatory, offensive, or illicit material. We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies but are not obligated to do so.

5.1 Inherent Risk Warning: EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES INVOLVE INHERENT AND UNAVOIDABLE RISKS OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. HORSES ARE UNPREDICTABLE ANIMALS THAT MAY REACT UNEXPECTEDLY TO SOUNDS, MOVEMENTS, OBJECTS, PERSONS, OR SITUATIONS. BY USING THIS SERVICE TO FIND EQUESTRIAN-RELATED SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH HORSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES.

5.2 COMPREHENSIVE HORSE INFORMATION DISCLAIMERS: WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES ABOUT THE HEALTH, SOUNDNESS, TEMPERAMENT, TRAINING LEVEL, BREEDING, PEDIGREE, AGE, BEHAVIOR, SUITABILITY, SAFETY, VALUE, OR CONDITION OF ANY HORSES LISTED ON THE SERVICE. ALL HORSE-RELATED INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES (INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL USERS CREATING HORSE SALES PAGES THROUGH OUR PLATFORM) AND IS NOT VERIFIED, VALIDATED, OR ENDORSED BY BARNLINKING. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING YOUR OWN COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS, PRE-PURCHASE EXAMS, BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS, TRIAL PERIODS, AND DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE ANY HORSE-RELATED TRANSACTION OR ACTIVITY. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR: (a) UNDISCLOSED HEALTH PROBLEMS, INJURIES, LAMENESS, OR ILLNESSES; (b) BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, VICES, DANGEROUS TENDENCIES, OR AGGRESSION; (c) MISREPRESENTED TRAINING LEVEL, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES; (d) FALSE PEDIGREE, BREEDING INFORMATION, OR DOCUMENTATION; (e) UNDISCLOSED AGE OR INCORRECT PAPERS; (f) HORSES THAT BECOME ILL, INJURED, LAME, OR DIE AFTER PURCHASE; (g) HORSES THAT CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR OTHER ANIMALS; (h) FRAUDULENT HORSE SALES, MISREPRESENTATION, OR SCAMS; (I) PRICE MANIPULATION, HIDDEN DEFECTS, OR UNDISCLOSED PROBLEMS; (J) STOLEN HORSES OR HORSES WITH LIENS OR LEGAL ISSUES; (K) UNSUITABLE HORSES OR POOR MATCHES BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER; AND (L) ANY OTHER HORSE-RELATED ISSUES, DISPUTES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES.

5.3 Facility and Professional Disclaimers: WE DO NOT INSPECT, VERIFY, OR ENDORSE: (a) THE SAFETY CONDITIONS, MAINTENANCE STATUS, OR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OF ANY FACILITIES, BARNS, ARENAS, TRAILS, OR PROPERTIES; (b) THE CREDENTIALS, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, INSURANCE STATUS, OR QUALIFICATIONS OF ANY TRAINERS, INSTRUCTORS, VETERINARIANS, FARRIERS, OR OTHER PROFESSIONALS; OR (c) COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS, REGULATIONS, ZONING REQUIREMENTS, ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS, OR BUSINESS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FACILITIES ARE USED AND ALL PROFESSIONALS ARE ENGAGED AT YOUR OWN RISK.

5.4 Quality and Performance Disclaimers: WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES REGARDING THE QUALITY, SAFETY, LEGALITY, AUTHENTICITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY SERVICES, PRODUCTS, HORSES, FACILITIES, OR BUSINESSES LISTED ON THE SERVICE.

6.1 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSACTION DISCLAIMERS: WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY TRANSACTIONS, PURCHASES, SALES, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, APPOINTMENTS, BOOKINGS, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS CONDUCTED THROUGH OR FACILITATED BY THE SERVICE. THIS INCLUDES: (a) HORSE PURCHASES, SALES, LEASES, BREEDING CONTRACTS, OR BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS; (b) TRAINING SERVICES, RIDING LESSONS, INSTRUCTION, OR COACHING; (c) VETERINARY SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, OR MEDICAL TREATMENT; (d) FARRIER SERVICES, EQUIPMENT SALES, OR RENTALS; (e) FACILITY USAGE, ACCESS, OR BOARDING CONTRACTS; (f) TRANSPORTATION, SHIPPING, OR HAULING SERVICES; (g) APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING, BOOKINGS, OR CLASS REGISTRATIONS; (h) ANY CONTRACTS, PROMISES, OR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND (I) ANY OTHER EQUESTRIAN-RELATED SERVICES, TRANSACTIONS, OR ARRANGEMENTS. YOU ENTER INTO ALL TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

6.2 Financial Transaction and Pricing Disclaimers: WE DO NOT PROCESS, HANDLE, ESCROW, GUARANTEE, OR FACILITATE ANY PAYMENTS BETWEEN USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. ALL FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS, PAYMENT TERMS, DEPOSITS, REFUNDS, PRICING DISPUTES, PRICE CHANGES, HIDDEN FEES, BILLING ERRORS, AND MONEY-RELATED ISSUES ARE SOLELY BETWEEN THE TRANSACTING PARTIES. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT PRICING ACCURACY, PRICE STABILITY, OR VALUE FOR MONEY.

6.3 COMPREHENSIVE FRAUD AND SCAM DISCLAIMERS: WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FRAUDULENT, DECEPTIVE, MISLEADING, OR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY BY USERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR THIRD PARTIES. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: (a) MISREPRESENTATION OF HORSE CONDITION, HEALTH, TRAINING, OR SUITABILITY; (b) PAYMENT FRAUD, WIRE FRAUD, OR CHECK FRAUD; (c) IDENTITY THEFT OR IMPERSONATION; (d) FAKE CREDENTIALS, FALSE CERTIFICATIONS, OR FRAUDULENT LICENSES; (e) BAIT-AND-SWITCH SCHEMES OR FALSE ADVERTISING; (f) STOLEN HORSES OR PROPERTY; (g) UNDISCLOSED LIENS, DEBTS, OR LEGAL ISSUES; (h) PRICE MANIPULATION OR SHILL BIDDING; (I) PHISHING, SCAMMING, OR SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS; (J) FAKE WEBSITES, CLONED PAGES, OR SPOOFED COMMUNICATIONS; AND (K) ANY OTHER FRAUDULENT, CRIMINAL, OR DECEPTIVE ACTIVITY. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT INTERNET PLATFORMS CAN BE USED FOR FRAUDULENT PURPOSES AND ACCEPT THIS RISK.

6.4 Dispute Resolution and Background Check Disclaimers: WE DO NOT MEDIATE, ARBITRATE, INVESTIGATE, OR RESOLVE DISPUTES BETWEEN USERS. ALL DISPUTES, DISAGREEMENTS, CONFLICTS, COMPLAINTS, OR LEGAL ISSUES ARE SOLELY BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PARTIES. WE DO NOT CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS, CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS, SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CHECKS, CREDIT CHECKS, OR REFERENCE VERIFICATIONS FOR ANY USERS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING YOUR OWN DUE DILIGENCE.

6.5 APPOINTMENT, SCHEDULING, AND SERVICE QUALITY DISCLAIMERS: IF OUR PLATFORM INCLUDES APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING, BOOKING, OR CLASS REGISTRATION FEATURES, WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR: (a) SCHEDULING ERRORS, DOUBLE BOOKINGS, OR SYSTEM GLITCHES; (b) CANCELLATIONS, NO-SHOWS, OR MISSED APPOINTMENTS; (c) CALENDAR SYNCHRONIZATION ISSUES OR TIMEZONE ERRORS; (d) NOTIFICATION FAILURES OR MISSED REMINDERS; (e) PRICING ERRORS IN BOOKING SYSTEMS; (f) BOOKING CONFIRMATION ISSUES OR PAYMENT PROCESSING FAILURES; (g) CONFLICTS BETWEEN ONLINE SCHEDULES AND ACTUAL AVAILABILITY; (h) SERVICE PROVIDER CANCELLATIONS OR RESCHEDULING; (I) POOR SERVICE QUALITY, INCOMPETENT INSTRUCTION, OR NEGLIGENT COACHING; (J) INJURIES, ACCIDENTS, FALLS, OR INCIDENTS OCCURRING DURING SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS, LESSONS, OR TRAINING SESSIONS; (K) DISAGREEMENTS OVER LESSON CONTENT, TRAINING METHODS, OR TEACHING APPROACHES; (L) PERSONALITY CONFLICTS, VERBAL ALTERCATIONS, OR DISPUTES BETWEEN USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS; (M) BILLING DISPUTES, PRICE CHANGES, OR UNEXPECTED FEES RELATED TO APPOINTMENTS; AND (N) ANY OTHER BOOKING, SCHEDULING, OR SERVICE DELIVERY RELATED ISSUES. USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS INDEPENDENTLY AND MANAGING ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS.

6A.1 Communication Decency Act Protections: BARNLINKING OPERATES AS AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER 47 U.S.C. § 230 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY USERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR INACCURATE CONTENT. WE DO NOT ACTIVELY MONITOR USER CONTENT AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING, VERIFYING, OR CONTROLLING INFORMATION POSTED BY USERS.

6A.2 Good Samaritan Protections: ANY ACTIONS WE TAKE TO MONITOR, REVIEW, EDIT, OR REMOVE USER CONTENT ARE UNDERTAKEN VOLUNTARILY AND IN GOOD FAITH. SUCH ACTIONS DO NOT CREATE ANY OBLIGATION FOR US TO CONTINUE MONITORING OR CREATE ANY LIABILITY FOR CONTENT WE DO NOT REVIEW OR REMOVE. OUR MODERATION EFFORTS, IF ANY, ARE PROVIDED AS A COURTESY AND DO NOT WAIVE OUR IMMUNITY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

6A.3 User Content Responsibility: USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONTENT THEY POST, UPLOAD, OR TRANSMIT THROUGH THE SERVICE. THIS INCLUDES LEGAL COMPLIANCE, ACCURACY, TRUTHFULNESS, AND RESPECT FOR THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY USER CONTENT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF ITS POTENTIALLY UNLAWFUL NATURE.

6A.4 No Duty to Monitor: WE HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO MONITOR, EDIT, OR CONTROL USER CONTENT. WE MAY, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO, REMOVE OR DISABLE ACCESS TO CONTENT THAT VIOLATES THESE TERMS OR APPLICABLE LAW. OUR FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING USER CONTENT DOES NOT WAIVE OUR RIGHT TO ACT IN THE FUTURE.

6B.1 Illegal Activity Disclaimers: WE PROHIBIT THE USE OF OUR SERVICE FOR ANY ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES, BUT WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING OR PREVENTING SUCH USE. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: (a) DRUG TRAFFICKING OR SALES; (b) MONEY LAUNDERING OR FINANCIAL CRIMES; (c) STOLEN PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS; (d) UNLICENSED BUSINESS OPERATIONS; (e) TAX EVASION; (f) ANIMAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT; (g) REGULATORY VIOLATIONS; (h) FRAUD OR IDENTITY THEFT; AND (i) ANY OTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.

6B.2 Law Enforcement Cooperation: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO COOPERATE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES AND MAY DISCLOSE USER INFORMATION WHEN REQUIRED BY LAW OR WHEN WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH THAT DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT OUR RIGHTS, COMPLY WITH LEGAL PROCESSES, OR PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY.

6B.3 Regulatory Compliance Disclaimers: WE DO NOT VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO EQUESTRIAN BUSINESSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUSINESS LICENSING, ANIMAL WELFARE LAWS, ZONING REQUIREMENTS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS, OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. ALL USERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.

6B.4 Reporting Mechanisms: WHILE WE PROVIDE MECHANISMS FOR REPORTING SUSPECTED ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR VIOLATIONS OF THESE TERMS, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY PARTICULAR RESPONSE TIME OR ACTION. REPORTING THROUGH OUR SERVICE DOES NOT REPLACE THE NEED TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR SERIOUS CRIMINAL MATTERS.

7.1 User Content Rights and Licensing: You retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works from your content for any purpose, including but not limited to marketing, advertising, research, analytics, product development, and business operations. You waive any moral rights or attribution requirements. This license survives termination of your account.

7.2 Platform Content Ownership: All Service content, features, functionality, and database compilations are owned by BarnLinking and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission. Systematic extraction or reproduction of substantial portions of our database is prohibited.

7.3 Content Removal Rights: We reserve the right to remove any content at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason.

7.4 Enhanced DMCA Compliance and Intellectual Property Protection: If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, send a detailed DMCA takedown notice to barnlinking@gmail.com including: (a) physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent; (b) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (c) specific location and description of infringing material; (d) your contact information including address, telephone number, and email; (e) statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized; (f) statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury and authority to act on behalf of copyright owner. Upon receipt of valid DMCA notice, we will expeditiously remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material. We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. Counter-notification procedures are available per 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

7.5 Database and Compilation Rights: Our compilation, organization, arrangement, and presentation of information constitutes a valuable database and creative work protected by copyright law, database rights, and trade secret law. Unauthorized systematic downloading, scraping, copying, or reproduction of substantial portions of our database is strictly prohibited and may violate federal and state laws including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. We reserve all rights to pursue legal remedies against violators.

7.6 Safe Harbor and Service Provider Immunity: BarnLinking qualifies for safe harbor protections under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) as a service provider. We do not have actual knowledge of infringing activity and expeditiously remove material upon notification. Our designation of agent for copyright claims is filed with the U.S. Copyright Office.

7.7 Trademark Protection: BarnLinking and associated marks are our trademarks. Unauthorized use is prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement.

7.8 Content Moderation and Community Standards: We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, review, or moderate user content for compliance with our community standards and applicable law. Our content policies prohibit: (a) false or misleading information; (b) spam, scams, or fraudulent content; (c) harassment, hate speech, or threats; (d) adult content or explicit material; (e) violence or dangerous activities; (f) copyright or trademark infringement; (g) personal information disclosure; (h) impersonation or fake accounts; and (i) any content we deem inappropriate in our sole discretion. Violations may result in content removal and account termination.

8.1 Current and Future Services: Certain features are currently provided free of charge, but this may change at any time. We reserve the right to introduce paid features, subscription plans, or fees at any time with or without advance notice. Continued use after fee implementation constitutes acceptance of such fees.

8.2 Payment Processing and Disputes: All payments are processed by third-party payment processors. You agree to their terms and acknowledge we are not responsible for payment processing issues. ALL FEES ARE STRICTLY NON-REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (a) SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, OUTAGES, OR DOWNTIME; (b) CHANGES TO FEATURES, FUNCTIONALITY, OR PRICING; (c) ACCOUNT TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION; (d) TECHNICAL ISSUES OR BUGS; (e) DATA LOSS OR CORRUPTION; (f) DISSATISFACTION WITH SERVICE QUALITY; (g) BUSINESS CLOSURE OR DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE; AND (h) ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. This no-refund policy applies regardless of the amount paid, duration of service use, or circumstances of termination.

8.3 Premium User and Subscription Disclaimers: PAID SUBSCRIBERS AND PREMIUM USERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT: (a) PAYMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY SPECIFIC RESULTS, PERFORMANCE LEVELS, OR OUTCOMES; (b) WE MAY MODIFY, REDUCE, OR ELIMINATE PAID FEATURES WITHOUT REFUND OR COMPENSATION; (c) PREMIUM FEATURES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES; (d) SUBSCRIPTION BENEFITS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE; (e) ACCOUNT TERMINATION RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL PAID BENEFITS WITHOUT REFUND; AND (f) WE OWE NO SPECIAL DUTIES OR ENHANCED SUPPORT TO PAYING CUSTOMERS. Premium status does not create any enhanced legal obligations or liability on our part.

8.4 Service Availability and Uptime Disclaimers: WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING SERVICE AVAILABILITY, UPTIME, OR PERFORMANCE. THE SERVICE MAY BE UNAVAILABLE DUE TO: (a) SCHEDULED OR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE; (b) TECHNICAL FAILURES, SERVER ISSUES, OR INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS; (c) INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER OUTAGES; (d) CYBER ATTACKS, SECURITY BREACHES, OR DDOS ATTACKS; (e) NATURAL DISASTERS OR FORCE MAJEURE EVENTS; (f) THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER FAILURES; (g) SOFTWARE BUGS OR SYSTEM ERRORS; AND (h) ANY OTHER TECHNICAL OR OPERATIONAL ISSUES. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR UNAVAILABILITY, REGARDLESS OF DURATION OR CAUSE.

8.5 COMPREHENSIVE DATA SECURITY, HACKING, AND CYBER ATTACK DISCLAIMERS: WHILE WE IMPLEMENT REASONABLE SECURITY MEASURES, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE COMPLETE DATA SECURITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR: (a) DATA BREACHES, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, OR CYBER ATTACKS ON OUR PLATFORM OR INFRASTRUCTURE; (b) LOSS, THEFT, OR EXPOSURE OF USER DATA OR PERSONAL INFORMATION; (c) HACKING, DEFACEMENT, OR UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION OF PLATFORM CONTENT, USER-CREATED PAGES, OR BUSINESS WEBSITES; (d) MALWARE, VIRUSES, RANSOMWARE, TROJANS, OR OTHER MALICIOUS CODE INJECTIONS; (e) SQL INJECTION, CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING (XSS), OR OTHER TECHNICAL EXPLOITS; (f) DISTRIBUTED DENIAL OF SERVICE (DDOS) ATTACKS OR SERVICE DISRUPTIONS; (g) ACCOUNT TAKEOVERS, CREDENTIAL STUFFING, OR BRUTE FORCE ATTACKS; (h) EMPLOYEE ERROR, MISCONDUCT, OR INSIDER THREATS; (I) THIRD-PARTY SECURITY FAILURES, BREACHES, OR VULNERABILITIES; (J) IDENTITY THEFT, FRAUD, OR FINANCIAL CRIMES RESULTING FROM DATA EXPOSURE; (K) DAMAGE TO USER-CREATED BUSINESS PAGES, HORSE LISTINGS, OR WEBSITE CONTENT DUE TO HACKING OR DEFACEMENT; (L) LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION DAMAGE, OR CUSTOMER LOSS DUE TO SECURITY INCIDENTS; (M) INJECTION OF FRAUDULENT CONTENT, FALSE INFORMATION, OR MALICIOUS LINKS INTO USER PAGES; (N) PHISHING ATTACKS, SPOOFED EMAILS, OR SOCIAL ENGINEERING TARGETING OUR USERS; (O) ZERO-DAY EXPLOITS OR UNKNOWN VULNERABILITIES; (P) SECURITY INCIDENTS AFFECTING THIRD-PARTY SERVICES WE INTEGRATE WITH; AND (Q) ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, EXPENSES, OR LEGAL LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY SECURITY INCIDENTS, CYBER ATTACKS, OR HACKING ACTIVITIES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO INTERNET-BASED SERVICE IS 100% SECURE, THAT CYBER ATTACKS ARE A CONSTANT THREAT, AND YOU EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DATA TRANSMISSION, STORAGE, AND ONLINE CONTENT PUBLICATION.

8.6 Platform Changes and Design Modifications: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, UPDATE, REDESIGN, OR COMPLETELY CHANGE ANY ASPECT OF THE SERVICE WITHOUT NOTICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (a) USER INTERFACE, LAYOUT, OR DESIGN; (b) FEATURES, FUNCTIONALITY, OR NAVIGATION; (c) PERFORMANCE, SPEED, OR CAPACITY; (d) BRANDING, LOGOS, OR VISUAL ELEMENTS; (e) DATABASE STRUCTURE OR DATA ORGANIZATION; (f) SEARCH ALGORITHMS OR RANKING SYSTEMS; AND (g) ANY OTHER TECHNICAL OR AESTHETIC ASPECTS. SUCH CHANGES MAY RESULT IN TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY, DATA ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES, OR LEARNING CURVE REQUIREMENTS. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE, CONFUSION, OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM PLATFORM MODIFICATIONS.

8.7 Business Closure and Service Discontinuation: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE, DISCONTINUE, OR TERMINATE THE SERVICE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY. IN THE EVENT OF BUSINESS CLOSURE: (a) ALL PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND FEES ARE FORFEITED WITHOUT REFUND; (b) ALL USER DATA MAY BE PERMANENTLY DELETED; (c) NO MIGRATION SERVICES OR DATA EXPORT ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED; (d) WE HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO FIND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES FOR USERS; AND (e) ALL LEGAL OBLIGATIONS TERMINATE EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES ARE INHERENTLY RISKY AND ACCEPT THE RISK OF TOTAL SERVICE LOSS.

8.8 Third-Party Services: The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and such parties.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE," AND "WITH ALL FAULTS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10.1 General Liability Limitation: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BARNLINKING, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10.2 Information-Related Damages Exclusion: WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, OUTDATED, MISLEADING, OR ERRONEOUS INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE, INCLUDING DAMAGES FROM RELIANCE ON INCORRECT BUSINESS INFORMATION, CONTACT DETAILS, PRICING, AVAILABILITY, SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS, PLATFORM-CREATED CONTENT, AUTOMATED SYSTEM ERRORS, OR THIRD-PARTY SOURCE INFORMATION.

10.3 Equestrian-Specific Damages Exclusion: WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM: (a) HORSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES, INJURIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE; (b) HORSE HEALTH ISSUES, VETERINARY PROBLEMS, OR DEATH; (c) DEFECTIVE OR UNSAFE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, OR PREMISES; (d) NEGLIGENT OR INCOMPETENT INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, OR SUPERVISION; (e) HORSE SALES OR PURCHASE DISPUTES; (f) BOARDING OR CARE ARRANGEMENTS; (g) TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS; AND (h) ANY OTHER EQUESTRIAN-RELATED INCIDENTS.

10.4 Transaction and Business Damages Exclusion: WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM: (a) FRAUDULENT OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES BY USERS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS; (b) NON-PERFORMANCE OR POOR PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTED SERVICES; (c) FINANCIAL LOSSES FROM TRANSACTIONS; (d) BREACH OF CONTRACT BY THIRD PARTIES; (e) MISREPRESENTATION OF PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR QUALIFICATIONS; (f) CANCELLATIONS, NO-SHOWS, OR SCHEDULING ISSUES; (g) PAYMENT DISPUTES; AND (h) BUSINESS INTERACTIONS OR DECISIONS.

10.5 Criminal Activity and Personal Safety Damages Exclusion: WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INJURIES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES ARISING FROM: (a) THEFT, ROBBERY, BURGLARY, OR ANY CRIMINAL ACTIVITY OCCURRING AT FACILITIES OR DURING ACTIVITIES FOUND THROUGH THE SERVICE; (b) ASSAULT, BATTERY, HARASSMENT, OR ANY PHYSICAL OR VERBAL ALTERCATIONS BETWEEN USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS; (c) PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISEASE, OR DEATH OCCURRING DURING ACTIVITIES ARRANGED THROUGH THE SERVICE; (d) PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS, OR DESTRUCTION; (e) STALKING, THREATS, OR ANY UNSAFE CONDITIONS; (f) DRUG OR ALCOHOL-RELATED INCIDENTS; (g) VEHICLE ACCIDENTS OR TRANSPORTATION ISSUES; AND (h) ANY OTHER CRIMINAL, NEGLIGENT, OR INTENTIONAL ACTS BY THIRD PARTIES.

10.6 Featured and Recommended Content Damages Exclusion: WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON, INTERACTION WITH, OR USE OF FEATURED, PROMOTED, HIGHLIGHTED, OR RECOMMENDED BUSINESSES, SERVICES, OR CONTENT ON THE SERVICE. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FROM POOR SERVICE QUALITY, SAFETY ISSUES, FINANCIAL LOSSES, DISPUTES, OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH FEATURED OR PROMOTED ENTITIES, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON FOR SUCH FEATURING OR PROMOTION.

10.7 Absolute Maximum Liability Cap: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTORY CLAIMS, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF: (a) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (b) FIFTY DOLLARS ($50). IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID US ANY FEES, OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO TEN DOLLARS ($10). THIS CAP APPLIES PER USER AND PER INCIDENT, AND MULTIPLE CLAIMS BY THE SAME USER OR RELATED PARTIES CANNOT EXCEED THESE LIMITS IN AGGREGATE. THIS LIMITATION IS ABSOLUTE AND APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE SEVERITY OF DAMAGES, THE NUMBER OF CLAIMS, OR THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE INCIDENT.

11.1 General Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BarnLinking and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, successors, and assigns from any claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; (d) any content you submit; (e) your interactions with other users or third parties; and (f) any negligent or wrongful conduct by you.

11.2 Content and Business Indemnification: You specifically agree to indemnify BarnLinking against claims arising from: (a) inaccurate, false, or misleading information you provide; (b) intellectual property infringement related to your submissions; (c) privacy or publicity rights violations; (d) defamatory or harmful statements you make; (e) business information or service descriptions you provide that cause harm; (f) your business transactions conducted through the Service; (g) your horse sales, purchases, or related activities; (h) services you provide or receive through connections made via the Service; (i) any injuries, damages, or losses occurring during activities arranged through the Service; (j) your failure to comply with applicable laws; (k) criminal activity involving you or occurring at your facility; (l) theft, fraud, or other illegal acts you commit or that occur in connection with your use of the Service; (m) safety violations or unsafe conditions you create or maintain; and (n) any disputes, conflicts, or altercations you have with other users or third parties.

11.3 Third-Party Claims and Survival: If any third party brings a claim against BarnLinking related to your use of the Service, you will assume full responsibility for defending such claim and will be liable for any resulting damages, settlements, or judgments. This indemnification obligation will survive termination of your use of the Service and these Terms.

12.1 Privacy Policy Integration: Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms, explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy.

12.2 User Data Accuracy and Responsibility: YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR: (a) providing accurate, current, and complete information about yourself and your business; (b) maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials; (c) all activities that occur under your account; (d) promptly updating any information that becomes inaccurate or outdated; (e) ensuring compliance with all applicable privacy laws when handling customer or user data; (f) obtaining necessary consents before sharing third-party information; and (g) maintaining appropriate data security measures for any sensitive information you handle.

12.3 Data Processing and Analytics Rights: You acknowledge and agree that we may: (a) collect, process, and analyze usage data, search patterns, and user behavior to improve our services; (b) use aggregated and anonymized data for research, product development, and business analytics; (c) share non-personal, statistical information with third parties; (d) process your information for fraud prevention, security, and legal compliance; (e) retain your data as necessary for legitimate business purposes; and (f) transfer your data to service providers and business partners who assist in our operations. YOU GRANT US PERPETUAL RIGHTS TO USE ANONYMIZED AND AGGREGATED DATA DERIVED FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

12.4 Government and Legal Compliance: You acknowledge that we may be required to disclose your information to government authorities, law enforcement, or third parties in response to legal process, court orders, subpoenas, or valid government requests. We may also disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, enforce these Terms, investigate potential fraud or violations, or protect public safety.

12.5 International Data Transfers: If you access our Service from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that U.S. privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

13.1 Terms Modifications and Notice: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, with changes effective immediately upon posting to our website. WE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHANGES. Your continued use of the Service after any modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modifications, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Service. We may also notify you of changes via email, but failure to receive such notice does not affect the validity of the modifications.

13.2 Service Modifications and Feature Changes: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without notice or liability. We may add, remove, or modify features, including converting free features to paid features, changing functionality, altering user interfaces, or implementing new restrictions, all without advance notice or compensation to users.

13.3 Legal Notices and Communications: All legal notices, service of process, and formal communications must be sent to: BarnLinking Legal Department, Email: barnlinking@gmail.com. Electronic delivery is acceptable for all purposes. You consent to receive all notices electronically and agree that electronic notices satisfy any legal requirement for written notice.

13.4 Account Termination and Suspension: We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to: (a) violation of these Terms; (b) suspected fraudulent or illegal activity; (c) business reasons; (d) technical requirements; (e) legal compliance; or (f) our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately, and we may delete all your data without notice or liability.

13.5 Effect of Termination: Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred prior to termination. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions. All licenses granted by you to us shall survive termination.

14.1 Extremely Shortened Limitation Period: YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE CLAIM ACCRUES, OR SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE PERMANENTLY AND IRREVOCABLY BARRED. CLAIMS ACCRUE ON THE EARLIER OF: (a) THE DATE YOU FIRST KNEW OR REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE FACTS GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (b) THE DATE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS SHORTENED LIMITATION PERIOD APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTORY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND SUPERSEDES ANY LONGER LIMITATION PERIODS PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED.

14.2 Governing Law and State Law Preemption: These Terms are governed by the laws of Washington State, without regard to conflict of law principles. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THESE TERMS PREEMPT AND SUPERSEDE ANY CONFLICTING STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES. If any state law consumer protection, unfair business practice, or deceptive trade practice statute cannot be preempted, you waive all rights under such statutes to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14.3 Mandatory Arbitration and Cost Allocation: ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association in Seattle, Washington. THE PREVAILING PARTY IN ANY ARBITRATION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES, EXPERT WITNESS FEES, AND ARBITRATION COSTS FROM THE NON-PREVAILING PARTY. You acknowledge that arbitration costs may be substantial and agree to bear all such costs if you do not prevail.

14.4 Class Action and Collective Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and BarnLinking individually. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO: (a) PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATIONS; (b) JOIN WITH OTHER CLAIMANTS IN COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS; (c) ACT AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE OR LEAD PLAINTIFF; (d) SEEK RELIEF ON BEHALF OF OTHERS; AND (e) PARTICIPATE IN MASS TORT OR MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION. Each claim must be brought individually.

14.5 Consumer Protection Law Limitations: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ALL RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT, STATE DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACTS, UNFAIR COMPETITION LAWS, AND CONSUMER FRAUD STATUTES. Where such waivers are not permitted by law, you agree that any claims under consumer protection laws are limited to the maximum liability caps set forth in Section 10.7.

15.1 Accessibility and Disability Accommodation Disclaimers: WHILE WE STRIVE TO MAKE OUR SERVICE ACCESSIBLE, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), SECTION 508, WCAG GUIDELINES, OR ANY OTHER ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR: (a) ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS OR LIMITATIONS; (b) INABILITY TO USE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES; (c) LACK OF ALTERNATIVE FORMAT CONTENT; (d) NAVIGATION DIFFICULTIES FOR USERS WITH DISABILITIES; (e) VISUAL, AUDITORY, OR MOTOR ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES; AND (f) ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM ACCESSIBILITY LIMITATIONS. You acknowledge that our Service may not be fully accessible to all users and accept these limitations.

15.2 Regulatory and Legal Compliance Disclaimers: WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS, PROFESSIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, EMPLOYMENT LAWS, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO USERS' BUSINESSES OR ACTIVITIES. ALL USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LEGAL COMPLIANCE.

15.3 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and BarnLinking regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

15.4 Severability and Enforceability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the maximum legal protection for BarnLinking.

15.5 Waiver: No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

15.6 Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction to any affiliate, subsidiary, successor, or third party.

15.7 Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, internet service disruptions, pandemics, acts of war, terrorism, cyber attacks, or supply chain disruptions.

15.8 Survival: Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution provisions, and intellectual property rights.

15.9 No Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms are for the sole benefit of BarnLinking and users, and do not create any third-party beneficiary rights or obligations. No person or entity not party to these Terms may enforce any provision hereof.

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: barnlinking@gmail.com
Address: [To be provided upon request]