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User Account Termination
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Hold Harmless. This website does not guarantee that all the information on this site is 100% correct. You use the information on this site at your own risk, and no one that has contributed to this website, including Alaska Handbook and its employees, is liable for any property loss or damage, personal injury or death, or any unfortunate consequence that may result from accessing this website.
Plan Ahead. Situations change over time, and if choosing to visit any of the places written about on this site, contact related businesses, parks, or forests for more detailed information. The information on this website is for reference purposes only and it is up to you to do research on the places that you choose to visit.
Respect Public and Private Property. Exploring old structures can be dangerous and you could be trespassing. Should you choose to enter the property of any of the places featured on this site, do so legally and safely. Some places, such as archeological sites, are listed for informational purposes and should not be visited without the expressed permission of the involved agency. Respect private property and respect cultural heritage sites.
Responsibility of Users. It is the responsibility of the users of this website to familiarize themselves with the necessary skills for safe hiking and backcountry travel, as well as other Alaska activities. All participants must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety, exercise sound judgment, be prepared for all types of conditions. Users should seek advice on current weather and trail conditions. Weather conditions change from day to day, and from season to season, therefore rendering any information on this website subject to change without warning.
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Governing Law
Governing Law. These Terms of Use shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of Alaska and the United States, without reference to rules regarding conflicts of law. This Site is intended for use by individuals based in the United States of America.
Enforcement. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.
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Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 15 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please discontinue using the Service.
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