Terms and Conditions

This Terms of Use agreement (“Terms”) governs your access to and use of sandiegosoulfoodfest.com (the “Site”). By visiting, browsing, or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

The Site is operated by WaveBright LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms are effective as of the date they are posted on the Site.

Eligibility. The Site is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you represent that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Site and that they agree to these Terms on your behalf.

Updates to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, our practices, or applicable requirements. When we make changes, we will post an updated version on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the revised Terms, your remedy is to stop using the Site.

Site Content and Informational Purpose

The Site provides articles and other content for general informational and educational purposes. Content may be simplified for readability and may not address all factors relevant to your situation.

No professional advice. The Site does not provide medical, legal, financial, tax, or other professional advice. You should not rely on Site content as a substitute for guidance from qualified professionals. If you need advice tailored to your circumstances, consult a professional who can evaluate your specific facts.

We try to present content thoughtfully, but we do not guarantee that any information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current. Use of the Site and reliance on content are at your own risk.

Intellectual Property and Limited Permission

Unless otherwise noted, the Site and its content (including text, articles, graphics, design elements, and the selection and arrangement of content) are owned by WaveBright LLC and/or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

What you may do

View, read, and share links to Site pages for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Download or print a reasonable number of pages for personal reference, provided you keep proprietary notices intact.

What you may not do without prior written permission

Copy, reproduce, republish, redistribute, or publicly display Site content (in whole or substantial part).
Scrape, crawl, harvest, or collect content or data from the Site using automated tools (bots, spiders, scripts, or similar technologies).
Republish Site content on another website, app, newsletter, feed, or platform, including by “mirroring,” “framing,” or embedding substantial portions.
Create derivative works from Site content or compile it into a database for commercial use.
Remove, obscure, or alter copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Site lawfully and in a way that does not harm the Site, other users, or our operations. You also agree not to attempt to access any non-public parts of the Site or related systems.

Examples of prohibited conduct include:

Using the Site for unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive purposes.
Uploading, transmitting, or distributing viruses, malware, spyware, or other harmful code.
Attempting to bypass security measures or to access restricted areas (including administrative panels or non-public endpoints).
Probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of the Site or any connected network without authorization.
Interfering with the Site’s operation, including by overloading, flooding, spamming, or launching denial-of-service attacks.
Sending unsolicited promotional messages, automated comments, or other spam.
Harassing, threatening, or abusing others, or encouraging harmful behavior.
Using automated means to collect or extract content at scale without our prior written permission.

We may take steps we consider appropriate in response to suspected misuse, including limiting access to the Site.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may include links to third-party websites, tools, or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control third parties and are not responsible for their content, availability, policies, or practices.

Your use of any third-party website or service is at your own risk and subject to that third party’s terms and privacy policies.

Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

The Site may display advertisements, sponsored placements, or other promotional content. The Site may also use affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

We aim to keep disclosures clear and factual. Advertising or affiliate relationships do not guarantee that any product or service is appropriate for you.

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Site and all content and services made available through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and availability.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components. You are responsible for using appropriate safeguards to protect your device, network, and data.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, WaveBright LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use) the Site.

To the extent any liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, our total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will not exceed US$100 or the amount you paid us (if any) to use the Site in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In those jurisdictions, the above limitations apply only to the extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WaveBright LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

Your access to or use of the Site;
Your violation of these Terms;
Your violation of any law or the rights of any third party; or
Your misuse of the Site or its content.

Termination and Enforcement

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if your use presents a security, legal, or operational risk. We may do so with or without notice where permitted by law.

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law) will survive.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

You agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in or for Miami, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

Miscellaneous

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings on the same subject.

No waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.