Welcome to the Machado Family Farms, Inc. website. By accessing our website and engaging with our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. These terms govern your use of our digital platforms and your conduct when visiting our physical farm locations.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or are visiting under the supervision of a parent or guardian. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or book services through our platform.
2. Farm & Orchard Safety
Visiting a working farm involves inherent risks. By visiting Machado Family Farms, Inc., you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Natural Terrain: Our orchards feature uneven ground, cover crops, and natural debris. Visitors assume all risk of injury related to walking on farm terrain.
- Orchard Rules: To protect our regenerative ecosystem, you must stay on designated paths. Climbing trees, breaking branches, or picking blossoms is strictly prohibited.
- Livestock: Our sheep are working animals vital to our ecosystem. Do not feed, pet, or enter enclosures with sheep unless specifically authorized by farm staff.
- Liability: Machado Family Farms, Inc. is not liable for any injuries, accidents, or damage to personal property that occur during your visit.
3. Bookings and Cancellations
We use Calendly to manage photography sessions, farm tours, and scheduled visits.
- Accuracy: You agree to provide accurate information when booking.
- Cancellations: Please refer to your specific booking confirmation for cancellation and rescheduling policies.
- Farm Closures: We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule bookings due to extreme weather, agricultural requirements, or safety concerns.
4. Photography and Media
All photography and videography conducted on our farm must adhere to our Photography Policy.
- Personal Use: Casual photos for personal social media are permitted.
- Professional Use: Professional sessions must be booked in advance and may be subject to specific guidelines provided at the time of booking.
- Image Rights: We reserve the right to use any images shared with us or tagged with our social media handles for promotional purposes, unless otherwise requested.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and the “Returning to Our Roots” branding—is the property of Machado Family Farms, Inc. and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any content without our express written permission.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose.
- Attempt to interfere with the website’s security or the UserWay accessibility widget.
- Post or transmit any defamatory, offensive, or infringing content through our contact forms.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Machado Family Farms, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our website or your visit to our orchards.
8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of [Insert County Name], California.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
For questions regarding these terms, please contact us at:
Machado Family Farms, Inc. [Insert Email Address]
[Insert Phone Number]
[Insert Mailing Address]
Last Updated: October 2024