Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 29, 2025

Welcome to the Sierra Institute website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our website. If you do not agree, you should not use this site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and any applicable laws and regulations.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Violate any local, state, national, or international law.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or disrupt the operation of the site.
• Use the site in a way that could harm, disable, or impair its functionality.
• Copy, scrape, or otherwise extract content for commercial use without permission.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and designs, is the property of Sierra Institute and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

• Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or plagiarism of content is prohibited.
• Trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on this site may not be used without prior written permission.
• Where third-party content is used, we provide attribution and comply with licensing requirements.

4. User Contributions

If you submit any information through forms, comments, or other means, you represent and warrant that:

• The content is accurate and lawful.
• You own or have the right to share the content.
• Your submission does not infringe on the rights of third parties.

By submitting content, you grant Sierra Institute a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose for which it was submitted.

5. Third-Party Services & Links

This site may include links to external websites or services (such as Classy (GoFundMe Pro) for donations). These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies, which govern your use of those platforms. Sierra Institute is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

6. Disclaimers

• The content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional advice.
• While we strive for accuracy, Sierra Institute makes no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or availability of content.
• Access to the site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sierra Institute shall not be held liable for any damages arising from your use of the website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sierra Institute, its employees, directors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of a third party.

9. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to this website at our discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Changes to Terms

Sierra Institute may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updates will be reflected with a new “last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact: info@sierrainstitute.us