Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing this website, submitting a form, booking an adventure, registering for a course, or using any services provided by Golden State Guiding LLC, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this website or our services.

2. SMS & Text Messaging Terms

By opting in to receive SMS messages from Golden State Guiding LLC, you agree to the following SMS terms:

• Consent: You consent to receive text messages from Golden State Guiding LLC regarding booking inquiries, trip availability, course registrations, appointment reminders, schedule updates, weather or condition updates, pre-trip information, waiver reminders, payment or deposit reminders, customer service follow-up, and promotional offers. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or participation in our services.
• Opt-Out: You may cancel SMS messages at any time. Text "STOP" to the number we texted you from. After you send "STOP," we may send one final SMS message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. After that, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.
• Help: If you need assistance with our messaging program, reply "HELP" for more information. You may also contact us directly at gsg.info@goldenstateguiding.com or (760) 914-4410.
• Carrier Liability: Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
• Rates: Message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency may vary based on your inquiry, booking, course registration, trip updates, or promotional preferences. For questions about your text or data plan, contact your wireless provider.
• Eligibility: You must be 18 years of age or older to opt in to receive SMS messages from Golden State Guiding LLC. If a minor participates in any Golden State Guiding activity, a parent or legal guardian may be required to complete registration, consent, and waiver documents.
• Privacy: SMS opt-in consent and phone numbers collected for SMS communication will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on Golden State Guiding LLC's website for personal, non-commercial, transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of ownership. Under this license, you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials;
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose without written permission;
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website;
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials; or
• Transfer the materials to another person or mirror the materials on another server.

This license will automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Golden State Guiding LLC at any time.

4. Bookings, Courses, and Outdoor Activities

Golden State Guiding LLC provides outdoor guiding, instruction, courses, and adventure-related services. Participation in these activities may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to changing weather, terrain hazards, physical exertion, climbing risks, skiing or snow travel risks, equipment-related risks, and other conditions outside of our control.

By booking or participating in a Golden State Guiding activity, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve risk and that additional agreements, waivers, cancellation policies, refund policies, medical disclosures, or participant requirements may apply. These may be presented during booking, registration, or before participation.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website or our services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or business operations of Golden State Guiding LLC. You also agree not to submit false, misleading, abusive, or harmful information through any website form, booking form, registration page, or communication channel.

6. Website Information

The materials on this website are provided for general information about Golden State Guiding LLC, our services, locations, courses, and programs. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, details such as availability, pricing, schedules, locations, permits, routes, conditions, and program offerings may change without notice.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our website, services, communications, or booking process at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts located in California for the resolution of any disputes related to these terms or your use of this website.

9. Disclaimer

The materials on Golden State Guiding LLC's website are provided on an "as is" basis. Golden State Guiding LLC makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and disclaims all other warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of intellectual property, or accuracy of information.

10. Limitations

In no event shall Golden State Guiding LLC, its owners, employees, guides, contractors, affiliates, or suppliers be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this website, including but not limited to damages for loss of data, loss of profit, business interruption, or reliance on website information.

11. Changes to These Terms

Golden State Guiding LLC may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By continuing to use this website or our services after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the most current version of these Terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact:

Golden State Guiding LLC

Email: gsg.info@goldenstateguiding.com

Phone: (760) 914-4410