Terms and Conditions

PLEASE READ THESE CITY OF CARPINTERIA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE (“TERMS AND CONDITIONS”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE WEB SITE WWW.CARPINTERIA.CA.US OR ANY SERVICES OFFERED BY THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA.

By using the web site and other services offered by the CITY OF CARPINTERIA, you signify your assent to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to all of these Terms and Conditions of use, do not use this site.

WWW.CARPINTERIA.CA.US is an online information service provided by the CITY OF CARPINTERIA, which may revise and update these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting such revised Terms and Conditions at: http://www.carpinteriaca.gov/terms-and-conditions/

Your continued usage of this site or any of its services will mean you accept those changes.

No Legal Advice

The materials available on this site (the “Materials”) have been prepared by the CITY OF CARPINTERIA, its Staff and other contributors for informational purposes only, are not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The CITY OF CARPINTERIA 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 site 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 site are solely those of the respective author(s).

Trademarks

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Privacy

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Privacy Policy

No Warranties

THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA 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 SITE, THE MATERIALS, ANY PRODUCTS, INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH THIS SITE, OR ANY THIRD PARTY SITES LISTED ON THIS SITE, AND THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST OR DAMAGE ARISING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY SUCH TRANSACTION. THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN THIS SITE WILL BE CORRECTED. THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS, AS AVAILABLE” BASIS.

IN NO EVENT WILL THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA 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 SITE, THE MATERIALS OR ANY INFORMATION, OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON THIS SITE OR DOWNLOADED FROM THIS SITE, EVEN IF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA 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 SITE, THE MATERIALS AND/OR LISTINGS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THIS SITE . 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 OF CARPINTERIA’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY OF CARPINTERIA 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 site 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. You agree that the SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Superior Court District, if it has subject matter jurisdiction, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any claims or disputes between you and the CITY OF CARPINTERIA (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 OF CARPINTERIA on this site, these Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and the CITY OF CARPINTERIA with respect to the use of this site and the Materials. The CITY OF CARPINTERIA’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 OF CARPINTERIA 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 April 18, 2011.

Contact Information

Questions or comments regarding this site should be sent by e-mail to johnt@ci.carpinteria.ca.us or by U.S. mail to John Thornberry, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013.