Terms of Use

Last updated: September 2025

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the https://karenkefauver.com website (the “Website”), operated by Karen Kefauver, an individual based in California, United States (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

These Terms contain important information regarding your rights, obligations, and limitations of liability. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you do not have permission to access or use this Website.

Use of the Website

You may use this Website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. This Website is intended to provide information about freelance journalism, photography, consulting services, and related content.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, photographs, images, graphics, logos, and other materials (“Content”), is the property of Karen Kefauver or is used with permission, and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, read, and share links to Content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, publish, license, or create derivative works from any Content without prior written permission.

No Professional Advice

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, business, or professional advice. Any reliance you place on information from this Website is strictly at your own risk.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website in any way that:

Violates any applicable law or regulation
Infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others
Attempts to impersonate Karen Kefauver or any other person or entity
Sends unsolicited promotional or spam communications
Interferes with the operation or security of the Website
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its servers

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access if you violate these Terms.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Karen Kefauver shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this Website.

If liability is found to exist, it shall be limited to the amount, if any, you paid to access the Website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Karen Kefauver from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law and Venue

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

Any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Karen Kefauver
Email: [email protected]
Santa Cruz, California, United States