Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Rockhounding.org, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use at Your Own Risk

All information provided on this website, including location data, directions, and user-generated content, is provided for informational purposes only. You use this information at your own risk. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided by users or third parties.

3. Land Ownership and Permits

You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying land ownership before entering any location
• Obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and permissions required by law
• Respecting private property rights and posted restrictions
• Complying with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Understanding mining claims and mineral rights in the area

4. Safety and Liability

Rockhounding activities can be dangerous. We are not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages that may occur as a result of using information from this website. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Physical injuries from rockhounding activities
• Property damage
• Legal consequences from trespassing or violating regulations
• Loss of personal property
• Any other damages arising from your use of this website

5. User-Generated Content

All content submitted by users, including location information, comments, photos, and descriptions, is user-generated and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. We do not verify the accuracy of user-submitted content. You should independently verify any information before relying on it.

6. Community Guidelines

Users must follow our community guidelines:

• Be polite and courteous to other users
• No harassment, hate speech, or abusive behavior
• No illegal content or activities
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Share accurate information when possible
• Follow Leave No Trace principles
• Respect landowners and laws

7. Marketplace Transactions

Transactions in our marketplace are between buyers and sellers. We do not handle shipping, disputes, or refunds. Only purchase from reputable sellers. Platform fees are 2% plus Stripe processing fees. Taxes are handled by Stripe Tax; sellers are responsible for tax compliance. We are not responsible for the quality, authenticity, or delivery of products sold through our marketplace.

8. Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our website.