Effective Date: 01.01.2026

Last Updated: 02.01.2026

Welcome to the website of the California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum (“CWEMF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) located at https://cwemf.org/wp/ (the “Site”).

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any Services. 

1. Purpose of the Site

The Site is provided for informational, educational, and organizational purposes related to water and environmental modeling, scientific exchange, and nonprofit activities.

Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice or creates a professional services relationship.

2. No Professional Advice

The information, materials, publications, modeling discussions, conference presentations, data references, and other content provided on this Site are for general informational and educational purposes only.

CWEMF does not provide engineering, scientific, regulatory, legal, or consulting services through this Site.

Users should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on information obtained from this Site.

Your reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, publications, conference materials, presentations, graphics, logos, compilations, and other materials, is owned by CWEMF or used with permission and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and download materials for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, display, publish, or otherwise use any content without prior written permission from CWEMF.

Unauthorized use may violate intellectual property laws.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for unlawful purposes
• Attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Interfere with the Site’s operation
• Submit false or misleading information
• Upload malicious code
• Use content in a manner that misrepresents CWEMF

CWEMF reserves the right to restrict or terminate access at its discretion.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

CWEMF makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Reliability
• Timeliness
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement

Technical content, modeling information, environmental analyses, and conference materials may contain errors, omissions, evolving interpretations, or assumptions.

CWEMF does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CWEMF and its officers, directors, board members, volunteers, members, speakers, contributors, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

• Use of or reliance upon any information on the Site
• Technical discussions or modeling materials
• Conference materials or presentations
• Third-party links
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
• Website interruptions
• Data loss
• Security incidents

This limitation applies regardless of legal theory, including negligence, contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise.

If liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, it shall be limited to the minimum amount permitted by law.

7. Event Participation Disclaimer

Participation in CWEMF conferences, workshops, meetings, or other events is voluntary.

CWEMF is not responsible for:

• Actions or statements of speakers or participants
• Reliance on conference materials
• Personal injury, illness, or property loss at event venues
• Travel-related incidents

Participants assume all risks associated with attendance.

8. Third-Party Links

Certain content, products and Services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties.

Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or Services of third-parties.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, Services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CWEMF, its officers, directors, volunteers, members, affiliates, speakers, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your misuse of information obtained from the Site
• Your submission of content

10. International Users

The Site is operated from the United States.

By using the Site, you consent to the application of U.S. law and acknowledge that your information may be processed in the United States.

11. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action arising from use of this Site shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in California.

You consent to personal jurisdiction in California.

12. Arbitration (Optional – Remove If Not Desired)

At CWEMF’s election, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms may be resolved through binding arbitration in California, except where prohibited by law.

Each party shall bear its own costs unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Changes to Terms

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.

CWEMF reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

15. Contact Information

California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum Email: cwemf@cwemf.org