Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 20, 2025
Website: [https://www.zoowv.org] ("Site")
Operator: Zoo WV ("we," "our," or "us")

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not:

Violate any local, state, national, or international law

Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers

Use the Site in any way that could damage our reputation or infrastructure

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its data

3. User Accounts

Certain areas of the Site may require account registration (e.g., donations, ticket purchases). You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information

Maintain the security of your login credentials

Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Payments and Donations

All payments made through the Site (e.g., donations, ticket purchases, merchandise) are processed securely via third-party payment providers. By submitting payment information, you authorize us or our payment processors to charge the amount indicated.

We are not responsible for errors made by third-party payment processors.

Refund policies (if any) for tickets, events, or merchandise will be clearly posted where applicable.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software—is the property of Zoo WV or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of the Site without our prior written consent.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site’s operation or content, including but not limited to warranties of:

Accuracy

Reliability

Non-infringement

Fitness for a particular purpose

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Zoo WV shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:

Your use of or inability to use the Site

Errors or inaccuracies in Site content

Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Zoo WV and its employees, partners, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in West Virginia.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Zoo WV
Email: info@zoowv.org