TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: April 30, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Central Coast Companion website (centralcoastcompanion.com) or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Description of Service

Central Coast Companion is a free weekly newsletter and companion website that provides information about events, dining, traditions, and new businesses along California's Central Coast, from Buellton to Cambria. Our services include:

  • A weekly email newsletter delivered to subscribers
  • A publicly accessible website with event listings, tradition guides, and community information
  • A community event submission form

3. Subscriptions

By providing your email address, you consent to receive our weekly newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send
  • Visiting our unsubscribe page using the token provided in each email
  • Contacting us at [email protected]

We will process your unsubscribe request promptly. Your email address will be removed from our mailing list.

4. User-Submitted Content

You may submit events and information through our submission form. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • You have the right to share the information provided
  • The content does not violate any third party's intellectual property rights
  • The content is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable

We reserve the right to review, edit, reject, or remove any submitted content at our sole discretion. Submission does not guarantee publication.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Central Coast Companion website and in our newsletter, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Central Coast Companion or its content creators and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent. Sharing links to our website or newsletter is encouraged.

6. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about events, businesses, and traditions. However:

  • Event details (dates, times, locations, prices) may change without notice
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on our site
  • You should always confirm event details directly with the organizer or venue before attending

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CENTRAL COAST COMPANION AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE OR NEWSLETTER.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Central Coast Companion and its operators from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of our services or your violation of these Terms of Service.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites. Your interaction with third-party sites is governed by their own terms and policies.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in California.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: