Last Updated: Mar 9, 2025

Please read these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using www.kateoutdoors.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website in any capacity, you agree to be bound by these Terms. You further agree that you have read (or had the opportunity to read and chose not to) these Terms and otherwise agree and consent to them in their entirety. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not continue to use the Website. If you have any questions regarding these Terms please email contact@kateoutdoors.com.

1. Definitions:

“Content” means any and all written, visual, audio, and/or video information contained on the Website, including, but not limited to any and all emails from Kate Jaquith-Cooper and Kate Outdoors LLC, or the Website, and all written or downloadable materials viewed, downloaded, or available for purchase on the Website, including, but not limited to blog posts, copy, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, designs, digital downloads, checklists, guides, maps, and templates.

“Product” means any product created by Kate Jaquith-Cooper or Kate Outdoors LLC that is available or advertised for purchase on the Website, including, but not limited to interactive maps and guides sold through https://www.rexby.com/KateOutdoors.

“User Generated Content” means any document, photograph, video, text, or intellectual property contained within any comments left by any person on the Website, or submitted to Us via email.

“Website” means www.kateoutdoors.com and all of its pages, sub-pages, and Content, as defined herein.

“We,” “I,” “Our,” “Us” means Kate Outdoors LLC, Kate Jaquith-Cooper, and the Website.

“You,” or “Your” means the user, viewer, and/or customer of the Website.

2. Age Verification: 

By viewing or accessing the Website, You warrant that You are over the age of 18. If You are not over the age of 18 You must cease use of the Website immediately. 

3. Intellectual Property:

The Website and its Content, including all original text, photographs, videos, graphics, and logos, is Our intellectual property. We will remain the sole and exclusive owner of any and all intellectual property rights in and to the Website, the Content, and any associated materials, including, but not limited to, any state or federal copyright or trademark rights. We reserve the right to enforce Our intellectual property rights to the Website and the Content to the fullest extent of the law.

4. Permitted Use of the Website:

When viewing, using, or accessing the Website You ​may:

• Access and view any text, page, photograph, video, and/or other media available to the public on the Website or in the Content.
• Share comments or other User Generated Content, in accordance with these Terms.
• Share blog posts and Content to Your personal Pinterest account through the use of “save” buttons available for use on the Website.

When viewing, using, or accessing the Website You may​ not:

• Copy, reprint, reproduce, modify, transmit, translate, edit, create derivative works from, or republish any part of the Website or its Content, in whole or in part, without Our prior written permission.
• Distribute or sell any of the materials contained on the Website or the Content as Your own.
• Save or download any photographs, videos, graphics, and text on the Website, unless otherwise permitted by these Terms or with Our prior written permission.
• Claim ownership or use over any of Our intellectual property without Our express consent. This includes, but is not limited to: Content, and any state or federal copyright or trademark rights.
• Leave comments on the Website that contain profanity, defamatory language, explicit material, incite violence or harm, or otherwise violate any laws or legal rights, including third-party intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to remove any comments on the Website that violate these Terms, however, We do not have an obligation to monitor or remove any such comments.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or malicious code on the Website.
• Use the Website or the Content in any manner that is illegal; unlawful; unauthorized; improper; against these Terms, or Our Privacy Policy; or which violate U.S. law.

5. Limited License For Personal Use: 

From time to time We may offer You the ability to download certain Content. Access to such Content requires submitting a form that provides Your name and email address to Us and consenting to receive emails and promotional materials from Us. Upon providing the required information and consent, You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to such Content for Your personal and non-commercial use only, unless otherwise provided in the description of such downloadable Content. These Terms do not transfer any right, title, or interest in and to any intellectual property or Content owned by Us or the Website to You. 

6. Your License to Us:

You warrant that You are the lawful owner of any User Generated Content contained within any comments left on the Website, or in any communications submitted to Us, including, but not limited to, any User Generated Content sent to Us via email. By sharing any User Generated Content within any comments left on the Website, or through email, You grant Us a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, perpetual, and royalty-free license to reproduce, transmit, and display such User Generated Content on the Website. If You wish to revoke this license and have Your User Generated Content removed from the Website, You may submit a written request by contacting contact@kateoutdoors.com.

7. Media Release:

In the event that any User Generated Content You submit contains your name, image, likeness, and/or voice, You grant permission for Us to use, reproduce, transmit, and display the User Generated Content on the Website in accordance with the license provided to Us in paragraph 6. We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to use such User Generated Content in our sole discretion in accordance with these Terms and in Our marketing and promotional efforts without any compensation to You at any time.

8. Communications:

In the event that you submit a form on the Website or contact Us via email, You agree to receive emails and promotional materials from Us. If at any time written notice or written permission is required by these Terms, it may be provided via email.

9. Limitation of Liability:

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will We or the Website be liable to Your or any person for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including, without limitation, personal injury claims, intellectual property claims, damages for lost profits or revenue, etc.) however caused. While We strive to provide accurate, up to date information on the Website, We do not guarantee that the information contained on the Website and in the Content is complete, accurate, error-free, or suitable for Your personal needs. All information contained on the Website and the Content is for informational and educational purposes only. These limitations of liability apply even if We have been expressly advised of the potential loss. 

10. Indemnification & Release:

You agree to defend, release, indemnify, and hold Us and all of Our affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, directors, and agents harmless from any and all losses, damages, and expenses, including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, claims, injuries, and actions of any kind arising out of or relating to Your use of the Website, the Content, any User Generated Content submitted by You, any Products purchased by You, these Terms, Your violation of these Terms, or Your violation of any rights of another in any way, including any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, to the extent permissible under applicable law.

11. Representations & Warranties:

WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT. YOU AGREE THAT THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT WILL BE FUNCTIONAL, AVAILABLE, IN WORKING CONDITION, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, APPROPRIATE, UP TO DATE, OR ERROR-FREE; THAT DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE IS FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE, OF THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW FOR LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE DISCLAIMERS ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. 

12. Disclaimers:

Affiliate Disclaimer: 
This Website contains affiliate links, which means that if You click on a link and make a purchase We may receive a small commission at no additional cost to You. As an Amazon associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases.

HIKING DISCLAIMER: 
Hiking and other outdoor activities are inherently dangerous and can result in serious injury and/or death. The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for additional research, proper training, experience, and judgment.
You may encounter certain risks and hazards when hiking or engaging in other outdoor activities. These risks and hazards include, but are not limited to, falling, injury, wildlife, dangerous terrain, inclement weather, falling rocks or debris, hypothermia, heatstroke, dehydration, and getting lost. 
Trail conditions are constantly changing. This Website is not liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided. All users of this Website should be aware of the risks involved with hiking and other outdoor activities and should exercise caution at all times.

By using the information contained on this Website, you agree to assume all risks associated with hiking and other outdoor activities and release Us from any liability for any harms, claims, injuries, losses, and/or damages that may occur. Always use your own judgment and discretion when hiking or participating in other outdoor activities, be prepared, and take responsibility for your own safety. 

13. Third-Party Links:

The Website may include links to third-party websites that are not affiliated with Us. Links to third-party websites are for convenience and informational purposes only, and do not constitute an endorsement of the third-party website by Us. Accessing any third-party websites from the Website is at Your own risk. We encourage you to review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of any third-party website that You access, as they may differ from Ours. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, and/or expenses that may arise from Your use or access of any third-party websites linked on the Website.

14. Changes and Amendments:

We reserve the right to modify these Terms or its policies relating to the Website at any time, in Our sole discretion, effective upon posting of an updated version of these Terms on the Website. We will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page when any changes are made. Continued use of the Website after any such changes shall constitute Your consent to such changes.

15. Privacy Policy:

Information regarding privacy and how we collect, use, and disclose personal and other information can be found within our Privacy Policy, which is located at https://kateoutdoors.com/privacy-policy.

16. Choice of Law & Venue:

Choice of Law: These Terms and Our Privacy Policy are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.

Venue: You agree that any action or dispute that arises out of these Terms, Our Privacy Policy, or as a result of Your use, download, or purchase of any Content or Product from the Website or Us will be brought solely before a state or federal court in the County of Mesa, State of Colorado. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of any federal or state court in the County of Mesa, State of Colorado, and further waive any objection that You may have now, or in the future, to the venue of any action or proceeding.

Service of Process: You hereby consent to the service of process in any manner as authorized by the laws of the State of Colorado, and waive any objection You may otherwise have to service of process under the laws of the State of Colorado.

17. Attorneys’ Fees:

In the event of any action or litigation that arises out of these Terms, Our Privacy Policy, or as a result of Your use, download, or purchase of any Content or Product including, but not limited to, any action for breach of these Terms, the prevailing party is entitled to recover its actual attorneys’ fees, court costs, and expenses.

18. Severability:

If any part of these Terms are found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of these Terms, which will remain in full force and effect.

19. Headings:

All titles and headings are for convenience purposes only and are not to be construed as part of these Terms.

20. Contact:

If you have any questions regarding these Terms you can email contact@kateoutdoors.com.