Effective Date: 1/11/2025

Welcome to The Blue Heron Project. By accessing or using our website www.theblueheronproject.com, you ("user," "you," or "your") agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all users of the site, including browsers, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our website or provide personal information. By using the website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the site. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

• Engaging in any unauthorized use, including collecting email addresses of others by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited emails.

• Uploading or transmitting viruses or any malicious code that could affect the functionality or operation of the website.

• Interfering with or disrupting the security of the website or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems.

5. Orders and Payments

5.1. Product and Service Availability

All products and services offered on the website are subject to availability. We reserve the right to limit quantities or discontinue products or services without notice.

5.2. Pricing

Prices are subject to change without notice. We strive to provide accurate pricing but reserve the right to correct errors in pricing and cancel orders affected by such errors.

5.3. Payment

All payments must be made via the payment methods provided on the website. By placing an order, you represent that you have the legal right to use the selected payment method.

6. Shipping and Delivery

We will make every effort to ship orders promptly. However, we are not responsible for delays caused by third-party carriers, weather, or other factors beyond our control. Any shipping timelines provided are estimates and not guarantees.

7. Returns and Refunds

Please refer to our [Returns and Refunds Policy] for information on eligible returns, refunds, or exchanges.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Blue Heron Project or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without our express written permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Blue Heron Project shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This includes damages caused by:

• Errors or interruptions in the website's operation.

• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

• Reliance on any content or information provided on the website.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Blue Heron Project, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, products, or services of any third party.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at our sole discretion, without notice or liability, for any reason, including your violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Blue Heron Project regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Blue Heron Project
475 Sierra Grande St. Bishop, CA, 93514
Email: aki@theblueheronproject.com