Terms & Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to an official website of the City of West Hollywood (“Website”).  

Your use of the City of West Hollywood’s (“City”) Website is subject to the below Terms of Use (“Terms”) and the Privacy Policy at https://www.weho.org/city-government/communications/digital-media/privacy-policy, which may be updated from time to time, and incorporated herein by this reference. Please read these City’s Terms before using this site and any of its pages or any services offered herein.    

By using the Website and other services offered by the City (“Services”), you signify your assent to these Terms. Further, the City reserves the right to revise these Terms without notice. By continuing to use the Website and the Services, you acknowledge and agree to our current and any future Terms. If you do not understand the Terms or object to any part of it, please immediately discontinue use of this Website.  

Copyright and Trademarks

The materials and information on this Website (“Content”) may be protected by the United States and other copyright laws. Using our Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights or other rights in the Content you access. The availability of any Content on our Website is not a waiver of any proprietary rights, such as patent, license, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights we may have in said Content.

The City grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to view and print Content from this Website for informational and non-commercial purposes. Any other copying, distribution, retransmission or modification of the Content of this Website, whether in electronic or hard copy form, without the express prior written permission of the City is strictly prohibited.  

The City’s logos and other official insignia may not be used or reproduced without our written permission.  

If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed on the Website, please email us at webmaster@weho.org with relevant information and any supporting materials.

Links to other pages

By accessing this Website or its Content you may gain access to websites, content, data, information, applications, or materials from third parties, including links to third party websites and applications (“Third-Party Materials”). Such Third-Party Materials are provided solely as a convenience, and you may access them, use them or rely upon them, solely at your own risk. The City does not assume responsibility for the accessibility, contents, accuracy, nor completeness of those Third- Party Materials. The linked sites are for your convenience only and you access them at your own risk. The City hereby disclaims all liability or responsibility to you for any claims arising out of or related to the third-party websites and Third-Party Materials.  

No warranties

THIS WEBSITE, ANY SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

Content is provided solely for general informational purposes, and not intended to provide any engineering, technical, commercial, legal advice or advice of any other kind.  

The City hereby disclaims any express or implied warranties, representations or endorsements whatsoever (including, without limitation, non-infringement, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) with regard to this Website, the materials, any products, information or service provided on this Website, or any Third-Party Materials on this Website, and the City shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising either directly or indirectly from your use of this Website, its Content, any products, or services provided on this Website, or any Third Party Materials on this Website. The City does not warrant that this Website will be uninterrupted or error-free or that defects in this Website will be corrected.  

In no event will the City or its officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same be liable for (1) any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data,  business interruption, loss of programs or information, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Website, its Content, or transactions provided on this site or downloaded from this Website, even if the City or its authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages, or (2) any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this Website or its Content.  Or any Third-Party Materials..  

Indemnification

As a condition of your use of this Website and any services provided herein, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), claims, damages and liabilities related to or associated with your use of this Website and any violation of these Terms.

Your Information

All information that you share with us, or that is automatically shared in the course of your use of the Website or Services, including your use of the Website to register or to create, manage, or use your account, will be used and processed in accordance with these Terms and the City’s Privacy Policy.

Accounts

You are responsible for the security of your account, including maintaining the confidentiality of your registration and account information, including your username and password. You must promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.  

If you have any questions about registering for an account, please contact us at webmaster@weho.org.

Laws Applicable to Public Entities

The City is subject to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) and other open government and transparency laws.  You acknowledge and agree that certain information you provide in connection with your use of the Website and the Services may be subject to disclosure and production pursuant to those laws.  

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms constitute a contract made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California. You agree that any claims or disputes arising out of your use of this Website or services provided herein shall be filed in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the City with respect to the use of this Website, the services provided herein, and the Content. The City’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of these Terms.  

Last Update: November 13, 2023

These Terms were last updated on November 13, 2023

Contact Information

Questions or comments regarding this Website should be sent by e-mail or by U.S. mail to:  

City of West Hollywood
Attn: Communications Department
8300 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, California 90069

webmaster@weho.org