Terms & Conditions
The Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society
Welcome to the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society (GHAAS) website. By accessing or using our website, services, or becoming a member, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights or restrict the use and enjoyment of the site by others.
You must not attempt to disrupt the website or access private areas without authorization.
You may not use our site for commercial or political promotion without prior approval.
Membership
By registering for membership:
You agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated.
You must follow all club rules, event guidelines, and safety practices.
Membership access (including events and forums) may be revoked if you violate our code of conduct.
Some areas of the site, including the member portal and dark sky site access info, are restricted to paid or approved members.
Event Participation
GHAAS hosts public and member-only events including telescope nights, educational talks, and dark-sky outings.
Participation is at your own risk.
GHAAS is not responsible for personal injury or property damage during events.
Please follow all safety instructions and site rules.
User-Submitted Content
Users may submit content such as photos, forum posts, or feedback. By submitting:
You grant GHAAS a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, or share your content.
You confirm that your submission is your original work and does not infringe on others’ rights.
GHAAS reserves the right to review, moderate, or remove submissions.
Donations & Payments
All donations and membership payments are final unless otherwise noted. We use secure third-party services (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to handle financial transactions.
GHAAS does not store or process your credit card details directly.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, logos, images, and graphics—is the property of GHAAS unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
Limitation of Liability
GHAAS is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from the use—or inability to use—this website or participation in our programs.
All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
External Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy, or practices of these external sites.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Your continued use of the site constitutes agreement to the updated terms.
