TOS = Terms of Service, Privacy & Accessibility Agreement

📄 Terms of Service, Privacy Policy & Accessibility Statement

Welcome to our website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Accessibility Statement. Please read carefully.

⚠️ Site Use Agreement

We are committed to making our website safe, inclusive, and accessible to all users; however, many factors are beyond our control.

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge and accept all terms outlined in this Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Accessibility Statement.

This site is provided as-is and may include auto-sourced content, broken links, failed plugins, outdated technology, or accessibility limitations. We do not verify the accuracy of external posts, event details, product claims, personal statements made by others, or accessibility compliance of third-party content.

Sometimes we get it wrong. We do our best to share helpful information, but errors, omissions, or outdated content may occur. If these terms do not meet your needs, or if the site does not function properly for you, we respectfully ask that you do not use this website.

🔹 General Terms of Service

This website is provided as a public resource for community information, events, and updates. By using this site, you agree to the following:

• Third-Party Platforms: This site is built using trusted third-party platforms, plugins, and tools, including:
• GoDaddy (hosting and domain services)
• Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) for social media integration
• Eventbrite and Meetup for event listings
• Power for interactive plugins and forms
• Google Analytics, Google Maps, and Google Calendar for data, location, and scheduling tools

We rely on these providers to deliver core functionality, accessibility, and cookie management. However, we cannot guarantee that these features will always work as intended, especially given the rapid pace of technological change.

• Affiliate Links: This website may contain affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These links help support our ability to share community content and resources.
• Social Media Events: We share and promote events from social media platforms and community calendars. These listings are provided for convenience and visibility, but we do not verify the accuracy of event details or claims made by organizers.

🔹 Content Accuracy & Responsibility

• Much of the content on this website is automatically sourced from external platforms, including social media posts, public videos, Meetup listings, and Eventbrite events.
• We do not verify the accuracy of these sources—including spelling, event details, product claims, personal statements made by others, or accessibility compliance of external content.
• We do not perform due diligence on external links, products, services, or claims made in third-party content.
• We are not responsible for broken links, failed apps or plugins, or outdated technology that may affect site performance or user experience.
• All information is provided as-is, and users are strongly encouraged to independently confirm any details before relying on them.
• This website is provided for reference and entertainment purposes only. You enter and use this site at your own risk.

🔹 Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and strive to protect your personal information. Here's how we handle data:

• Email Collection: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be stored securely and used only for occasional updates, news, and community alerts. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
• Cookies: Cookies may be used by third-party services to enhance site functionality. These cookies are governed by the providers listed above and may be outside our control. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described.
• Data Usage: We do not collect or sell personal data. Any information gathered through forms or interactions is used solely to improve user experience and support accessibility.

🔹 Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making our website inclusive and accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. However, many factors are beyond our control due to the limitations of the platforms, devices, and browsers we rely on.

• Our site is built using GoDaddy’s website builder, which restricts our ability to customize fonts, layouts, and accessibility features. For example, we primarily use the largest font size available to help support viewers with limited vision—including ourselves—but we cannot adjust font families, contrast settings, or other visual elements beyond what GoDaddy allows. These limitations are not a lack of effort on our part, but a reflection of the platform’s constraints.
• We do not have the resources for custom engineering, but we make every effort to use accessible plugins, readable layouts, and clear language across all pages.
• We regularly review our site for accessibility barriers and update content to improve readability, navigation, and clarity.
• We prioritize accessibility in our outreach materials, flyers, and emergency preparedness resources—especially for users with visual, hearing, mobility, and cognitive challenges.
• We consult accessibility guidelines when selecting tools and formats, and we welcome feedback from users who encounter issues.

Let’s be clear: the real barriers are built by platform providers, device manufacturers, and browser developers.  In 2025, basic content like text, photos, and YouTube videos should not be inaccessible—but they often are, due to inconsistent standards, limited design tools, and lack of accountability from tech companies. Creators like us are blamed for limitations we didn’t build, while disabled users are left out of the conversation entirely.

We urge these companies to expand their accessibility options and meet evolving legal standards so that small businesses and community advocates can better serve all users.

If you experience an accessibility barrier, please contact us through our Facebook page and include:

• A link to the page you're having trouble with
• A brief description of the issue
• Use this line to contact us
• https://www.facebook.com/castrovalleyvibe

We will do our best to address it promptly and incorporate improvements where possible.