Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 4/22/2025

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

  • By visiting WowSeattle.com (the “Website”), accessing, or using any of its services or content (including but not limited to advertisements, articles, user comments, event listings, or business directories), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”).
  • If you disagree with any part of these Terms, your sole remedy is to stop using WowSeattle.com.
  • Your continued use of the Website constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and WowSeattle.com.

2. PROVISION OF SERVICES

  • Modification or Discontinuation: WowSeattle.com may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or its services at any time, with or without notice.
  • Affiliated Entities: WowSeattle.com may operate through affiliated or subsidiary entities.
  • No Guarantee: WowSeattle.com does not guarantee the availability or uninterrupted operation of the Website or its services.

3. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

  • Copyright Ownership: All materials on WowSeattle.com are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print a single copy for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Restrictions: Reproduction, distribution, or use for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from WowSeattle.com.
  • Trademarks: Third-party trademarks and content featured on WowSeattle.com remain the property of their respective owners.

4. SUBMITTED CONTENT

  • License Grant: By submitting content to WowSeattle.com, you grant a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, distribute, and promote that content in any medium or format.
  • Ownership of Rights: You affirm that you own the rights to, or have all necessary permissions to, submit such content.
  • Removal of Content: WowSeattle.com reserves the right to remove any content, at its sole discretion and without notice, if it is found to be unlawful, fraudulent, offensive, misleading, or in violation of these Terms or community guidelines.

5. CONTENT AND ADS CREATED BY WOWSEATTLE.COM

  • Creation or Formatting: In certain instances, WowSeattle.com or its representatives may create, design, format, or otherwise produce advertisements, sponsored content, or editorial pieces on behalf of advertisers or partners.
  • No Endorsement: The creation or formatting of such content does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any product, service, or individual featured therein.
  • Disclaimer of Liability: WowSeattle.com shall not be liable for any damages or losses—financial, personal, reputational, or otherwise—that may result from reliance on, use of, or interaction with such content.
  • User Responsibility: It is the sole responsibility of the user to verify the accuracy, legality, and legitimacy of any claims, offers, or representations made in content produced by WowSeattle.com.

6. THIRD-PARTY ADS, LISTINGS, AND SPONSORED CONTENT

  • Disclaimer of Accuracy: WowSeattle.com does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, legitimacy, safety, effectiveness, or legality of any third-party service, product, or individual featured on or through the Website.
  • No Liability: WowSeattle.com is not liable for any injury, financial loss, health consequence, damage, or other negative outcome resulting from interactions with or reliance upon advertisers or their offerings, even if WowSeattle.com helped create or manage the ad content.
  • Due Diligence: Users must conduct their own due diligence and assume full responsibility when responding to or engaging with any ads, listings, or promotions shown on the Website.
  • Reporting: If you become aware of a suspicious or potentially fraudulent advertisement, please report it to [email protected].

7. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR ENDORSEMENTS

  • Informational Purposes Only: Content on WowSeattle.com is for informational purposes only and is not professional, medical, legal, or financial advice.
  • No Guarantees: WowSeattle.com does not endorse or recommend any specific business, product, individual, or service that may appear on the Website.
  • Personal Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any decisions made or actions taken based on content found on WowSeattle.com.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  • Scope: To the fullest extent allowed by law, WowSeattle.com, its operators, affiliates, employees, or partners shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from:
    • Use of or reliance on the Website, its services, or any of its content
    • Use of any third-party products or services discovered through this Website
    • Engagement with advertisers, listings, or service providers—whether user-submitted or managed by WowSeattle.com
    • Personal harm, financial loss, injury, inconvenience, emotional distress, missed opportunities, or fraudulent experiences
    • Any alleged negligence, misrepresentation, or omission connected to content, advertisements, or sponsored content
  • Types of Damages: This limitation applies to all damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, even if WowSeattle.com was advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Jurisdictional Limitations: In jurisdictions that do not allow limitations of liability, liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

  • As Is / As Available: WowSeattle.com is provided on an “As Is” and “As Available” basis, with no warranties of any kind.
  • No Guarantees: WowSeattle.com disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • No Continuous Operation: WowSeattle.com does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, nor that any defects will be corrected or that the site or its servers are free of viruses or harmful components.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

  • User Obligations: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WowSeattle.com, its owners, affiliates, and their respective officers, employees, contractors, and agents from any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:
    • Your use of WowSeattle.com or any services or content obtained from the Website
    • Any content you submit or post
    • Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation
    • Your infringement of any third-party rights
  • Defense: WowSeattle.com reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with such defense.

11. USER CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Compliance with Laws: You agree to comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations applicable to your use of WowSeattle.com.
  • Account Security: If the Website requires or allows registration, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Prohibited Actions: You agree not to engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the functioning of WowSeattle.com, or otherwise interfere with other users’ enjoyment of the site.

12. FORCE MAJEURE

WowSeattle.com is not responsible for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms when such failure or delay results from events beyond WowSeattle.com’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, or strikes.

13. JURISDICTION AND GOVERNING LAW

  • Choice of Law: These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • Exclusive Forum: Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Snohomish County, Washington. You consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts for any such dispute and agree to waive any objections to inconvenient forum.
  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remainder of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.

14. COMPLIANCE WITH WASHINGTON LAW

  • Local Regulations: You acknowledge that WowSeattle.com is based in Washington State and is subject to Washington’s consumer protection and other applicable laws.
  • User Obligations: You agree to comply with all relevant state and federal laws, including the Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86), and any other regulations that may apply to online transactions or interactions on WowSeattle.com.

15. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

  • Privacy Policy: Your use of WowSeattle.com may involve the collection and use of personal data. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your information.
  • Consent: By continuing to use the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

16. NO WAIVER

  • Any delay or failure by WowSeattle.com to exercise a right or remedy under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.
  • A single or partial exercise of any right or remedy does not prevent WowSeattle.com from further exercising that right or remedy.

17. NO AGENCY OR PARTNERSHIP

Nothing in these Terms is intended to create an agency, partnership, joint venture, or franchise relationship between you and WowSeattle.com. You have no authority to act on behalf of or bind WowSeattle.com in any manner.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and WowSeattle.com concerning your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the same subject matter.
  • You may also be subject to additional terms when using third-party services or external content linked from our site.

19. CHANGES TO THE TERMS

  • WowSeattle.com may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice, and such changes are effective immediately upon posting.
  • Your continued use of WowSeattle.com after any modifications signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

20. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions or comments regarding these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

By using WowSeattle.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the site.