Effective Date: 3/17/2026

Welcome to the website of Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc. (“HVAA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use this website.

1. About This Website

This website is provided by Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc. for general informational, educational, and nonprofit purposes. It may include information about our gallery, artists, memberships, classes, workshops, scholarships, events, exhibitions, community programs, and related activities.

2. Permitted Use

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or interfere with the operation of the website.

You agree not to:

• use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose

• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, or related systems

• disrupt or interfere with the security or operation of the website

• copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, scrape, or exploit website content without permission, except for personal, non-commercial use as allowed by law

• use the website in a way that could damage HVAA’s reputation or operations

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website, including text, logos, graphics, design elements, page layouts, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to HVAA and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Artwork, photographs, artist images, and artist names may be owned by the individual artists or used with permission. Nothing on this website transfers ownership of any intellectual property to you.

You may view, download, or print limited portions of this website for personal, non-commercial, informational use only. Any other use requires prior written permission from HVAA or the applicable rights holder.

4. Artist and Submitted Content

This website may display artwork, photographs, biographies, statements, event materials, or other content submitted by artists, members, instructors, volunteers, or community participants.

By submitting content to HVAA for website, exhibition, promotional, or organizational use, the submitting party represents that they own the content or have the necessary rights to share it and grant HVAA permission to use, display, reproduce, and promote that content in connection with HVAA’s nonprofit mission, programs, exhibitions, events, and communications, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

HVAA does not claim ownership of artist-owned work unless expressly stated.

5. Information Provided on the Website

We try to keep the information on this website accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times.

Program dates, class offerings, workshop details, event schedules, membership benefits, gallery information, scholarship opportunities, artist participation, and other content may change without notice.

Your use of any information on this website is at your own discretion.

6. Memberships, Classes, Workshops, Events, and Programs

Information on this website relating to memberships, classes, workshops, events, exhibitions, scholarships, or other programs is provided for general informational purposes.

Additional terms, rules, eligibility requirements, registration requirements, cancellation terms, participation standards, or policies may apply to specific HVAA activities. Where separate policies apply, those additional terms will control for that activity.

Submitting an inquiry, membership form, registration form, or interest form does not guarantee acceptance, placement, participation, scholarship award, exhibition placement, or membership approval unless confirmed by HVAA.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, social media pages, embedded content, or outside services. These links are provided for convenience only.

HVAA does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or terms of any third-party website or service. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy. Please review that policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through the website.

9. No Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HVAA disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, availability, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HVAA, its directors, officers, volunteers, members, instructors, affiliates, agents, and representatives will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

This includes, without limitation, damages relating to errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, lost data, unauthorized access, third-party links, or reliance on website content.

If applicable law does not allow certain limitations, then liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HVAA, its directors, officers, volunteers, members, instructors, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or related to your misuse of the website, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

12. Accessibility and Website Changes

HVAA may update, modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without notice.

We also reserve the right to correct errors or omissions and to update information, page content, or website features at any time.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action arising out of or relating to the website or these Terms of Use shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in California, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

14. Changes to These Terms

HVAA may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

By continuing to use the website after updated Terms of Use are posted, you agree to the revised terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc.
144 N. Harvard St.
P.O. Box 541
Hemet, CA 92546
Phone: (951) 652-4592
Website: https://www.hemetvalleyart.com