Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the Groundswell website (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

3. Site Access and Use

This Site is provided for informational purposes. You may access, download, and print materials from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

• Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from the Site
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Interfere with the Site's operation or others' use of the Site
• Access data not intended for you
• Submit false or misleading information

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Groundswell or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

5. User Comments

If you submit comments to blog posts, you grant Groundswell a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content worldwide.

You agree not to post comments that:

• Are unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of another's privacy
• Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
• Contain software viruses or any other malicious code

6. Data Collection and Privacy

Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to:

• The collection of cookies and analytics data
• The collection of information submitted through contact forms
• The collection of information for newsletter subscriptions

7. Downloadable Materials

Materials available for download are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Groundswell assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GROUNDSWELL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL GROUNDSWELL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THIS SITE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Groundswell from any claims, damages, expenses, or costs arising from your violation of these Terms or use of the Site.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within California.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at [contact information].

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Groundswell regarding the use of the Site.