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Terms of Use

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

Welcome to the website of the Los Angeles Chapter of the California Dressage Society ("LA Chapter," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms or our Privacy Policy, please do not use this site.

About the LA Chapter

The Los Angeles Chapter is a local chapter of the California Dressage Society (CDS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CDS is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

As a chapter, we operate independently under CDS-approved Standing Rules and are governed by a volunteer board. Our mission is to provide riders in the Los Angeles region with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and connect through dressage.

Intellectual Property and Copyright

Ownership of Content

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and design elements—is owned by the LA Chapter or used with permission from its rightful owners. This content is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without explicit written permission.

Photography Credits

Professional photography featured on this website has been generously donated by and is copyright © Terri Miller Painting & Photos. These images may not be downloaded, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used in any way without written permission from the photographer.

Other photographs featured on this website are either copyright © Los Angeles Chapter, California Dressage Society, or are used with permission from members and contributors who have granted the chapter rights to display them. These images may not be downloaded, reproduced, or used without written permission from the copyright holder.

Chapter Content

Original written content, including articles, educational materials, and member resources, is copyright © Los Angeles Chapter, California Dressage Society. You may view and reference this content for personal, non-commercial use, but may not republish, redistribute, or claim it as your own.

Permitted Use of This Website

This website is intended for personal, non-commercial use by members of the dressage community and those interested in learning about our chapter.

You may:

  • View and navigate the website

  • Print pages for personal reference

  • Share links to our website on social media or other platforms

  • Share event information, educational resources, and chapter updates with clients if you are an equine professional (trainer, instructor, barn manager, etc.) as part of normal business communications

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute site content for the purpose of selling, licensing, or monetizing it

  • Download or use photography without written consent from the copyright holder

  • Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or collect data from the site

  • Frame, embed, or mirror any portion of the website on another site

  • Republish substantial portions of site content on other platforms without permission

Educational Content and Training Information

From time to time, we may share educational resources, training tips, or horse care information on our website. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Important Disclaimers:

  • We are not professional trainers, veterinarians, or equine behaviorists unless explicitly stated

  • Any training methods, exercises, or horsemanship techniques shared are general information and may not be suitable for every horse and rider

  • You assume full responsibility for how you apply any information found on this site

  • Always consult with a qualified professional before attempting new training methods or making decisions about your horse's care

  • Working with horses carries inherent risks—you participate in any suggested activities at your own risk

The LA Chapter is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage resulting from the use or misuse of educational content provided on this website.

User Conduct

When using this website, you agree to:

  • Use the site in a lawful and respectful manner

  • Not post or transmit harmful, abusive, threatening, or obscene content (if user submissions are enabled)

  • Not attempt to breach security, interfere with site functionality, or access restricted areas

  • Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with the chapter

We reserve the right to remove any content or restrict access to users who violate these terms.

User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to our website—such as testimonials, volunteer stories, photographs, survey responses, or feedback—you grant the LA Chapter a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share that content in connection with chapter activities and communications.

You confirm that:

  • You own or have permission to share any content you submit

  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights

  • Your content is accurate to the best of your knowledge

If you submit photographs:

  • You confirm that you have the right to share the images and grant us permission to use them

  • If photographs include minors (anyone under 18), you confirm that you have obtained written consent from their parent or legal guardian for the image to be shared and used by the chapter

  • We reserve the right to request proof of consent and to remove any images featuring minors at our discretion or upon request from a parent or guardian

  • You may request removal of images you have submitted by emailing us at hello@lachaptercds.org. We will make our best effort to remove requested images within 30 days, though images may remain in archived materials or past communications

We reserve the right to edit or remove user-submitted content at our discretion.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including:

  • California Dressage Society (CDS)

  • United States Dressage Federation (USDF)

  • United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)

  • Show entry platforms

  • Sponsor websites

  • Educational resources

We may also feature directories of local equine professionals, including trainers, veterinarians, farriers, and other service providers.

We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites

  • Any transactions or interactions you have with external sites

  • The business practices, services, or quality of work provided by professionals listed in our directories

Links to external sites do not constitute an endorsement, except where we explicitly state our official relationship (such as with CDS). Inclusion of equine professionals in our directories does not constitute an endorsement of their services.

Email Communications

By providing your email address through our newsletter signup or contact form, you consent to receive communications from the LA Chapter, including:

  • Chapter newsletters and updates

  • Event announcements and reminders

  • Responses to inquiries you've submitted

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in every email. Contact form responses will be sent only as necessary to address your inquiry.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee:

  • That the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure

  • That information on the site is completely accurate, current, or comprehensive

  • That any errors will be corrected

While we are the official source for LA Chapter events, programs, and announcements, and we make every effort to ensure information is accurate and current, errors may occasionally occur. Show dates, award criteria, registration deadlines, and other time-sensitive information should be verified if critical to your plans, particularly as details may change after initial posting.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the LA Chapter, the California Dressage Society, their respective board members, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use this website

  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in site content

  • Application of educational or training information found on the site

  • Any interactions with third-party websites linked from our site

  • Technical issues, outages, or loss of data

This limitation applies to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

California nonprofit organizations have specific liability protections under state law. Nothing in these terms waives those protections.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the LA Chapter, the California Dressage Society, their respective board members, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of this website

  • Your violation of these Terms of Use

  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright or privacy rights

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site functionality. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

This website is operated from California, United States, and is intended primarily for users in the United States. If you access this site from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this website shall be resolved in the courts of Los Angeles County, California.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at hello@lachaptercds.org.

Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

Thank you for being part of the LA Chapter community. We're glad you're here.

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