Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using santamaria.com (the "Site"), operated by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce ("the Chamber," "we," "us," or "our").
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated here by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Use of the Website
You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
- Transmit unsolicited commercial communications, spam, or chain messages
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any system or network connected to it
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks that host it
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful or malicious code
- Collect or harvest personal information about other users without their consent
- Use the Site in any way that could damage the reputation of the Chamber or its members
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms or who uses the Site in a manner we deem harmful or inappropriate.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, event descriptions, data, and downloadable materials — is the property of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce or its content contributors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify the content and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use — including reproduction for commercial purposes, redistribution, or creation of derivative works — requires our prior written permission. Requests may be directed to info@santamaria.com.
The Chamber name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. Nothing on this Site grants any license to use these marks without our express written consent.
Member and Event Information
Content related to Chamber members, events, and programs is provided for informational purposes only. Listing in our member directory or event calendar does not constitute an endorsement by the Chamber of any member business, product, service, or event. The Chamber does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any member-provided information.
Event registrations are subject to the specific terms, fees, and cancellation policies posted for each event at the time of registration. By registering for a Chamber event, you agree to those event-specific terms in addition to these Terms.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. The Chamber does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any linked site. Following any link to an external website is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content, materials, and services available through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Chamber disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
The Chamber does not warrant that:
- The Site will be available, uninterrupted, or error-free
- Defects or errors will be corrected
- The Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components
- Any information on the Site is complete, accurate, reliable, or current
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities — arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content, even if the Chamber has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event shall the Chamber's total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Site exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third party's rights.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Santa Barbara County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms at any time. Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
General Provisions
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision will be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or removed entirely if modification is not possible. The remainder of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.
No Waiver: The Chamber's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms at any time does not constitute a waiver of that right or our ability to enforce it in the future. A waiver of any provision is effective only if made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Chamber.
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, or understandings relating to the same subject matter.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce 614 S. Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2403
info@santamaria.com