Website Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Montebello Historical Society
Effective Date: 2025-10-15
1. General
The Montebello Historical Society (“Society”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is the owner and operator of this website, https://www.MHSAdobe.org (the “Site”). The Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that manages the Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum & Historic Site in Montebello, California.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not access or use the Site. We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following such changes means you accept the revised terms.
2. Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.
A. Information We Collect
We collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Contact information submitted through forms (e.g., name, email address)
Newsletter sign-up details
Donations or membership transactions
We do not knowingly collect any sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, or government-issued IDs).
B. How We Use Your Information
The information you provide may be used to:
Send newsletters and announcements
Respond to inquiries
Manage event registration or donations
Improve our website and services
C. Third-Party Access
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or with trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., email delivery services, donation processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.
D. Cookies
We may use basic cookies to improve your experience on the Site. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
E. Your Rights
You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us at media@MHSAdobe.org.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, audio, video, and software—is the property of the Montebello Historical Society or licensed to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may view and use the content for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. Any other use, including reproduction or distribution, without prior written permission, is prohibited.
4. User Contributions
If the Site offers features allowing you to post or submit content (such as forms, comments, or testimonials), all such submissions are considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with our nonprofit mission.
You are solely responsible for your submissions and must ensure they do not infringe on the rights of others or violate any laws.
5. Content Standards
User content must not:
Be unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or offensive
Infringe intellectual property rights
Contain personal information of others without consent
Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization
We reserve the right to remove or edit any content at our discretion.
6. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Site:
For unlawful purposes
To send spam or malicious code
To attempt unauthorized access to our systems
To impersonate the Society or its representatives
7. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of external sites and provide these links for convenience only.
8. Accessibility Statement
The Montebello Historical Society is committed to making both our physical and digital spaces accessible to all.
A. Physical Accessibility
The Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum & Historic Site is wheelchair accessible. We also offer programs to support individuals with disabilities, including escorts for visitors who are blind. If you require accommodations during your visit, please contact us in advance.
B. Website Accessibility
As a small, volunteer-run nonprofit, our website may not fully meet current accessibility standards (such as WCAG compliance). While we are actively working toward improving accessibility—including adding alternative text for images and improving navigation—we acknowledge these gaps and welcome your feedback.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our Site, please notify us at: media@MHSAdobe.org. We will make good faith efforts to address your concern promptly. Legal Note: Our website is provided “as is” and we make no guarantees of complete accessibility. We are committed to continual improvement within the means of our very limited resources.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the content. You use the Site at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Montebello Historical Society, its volunteers, affiliates, or partners be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Society and its representatives from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Los Angeles County, California.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, please contact:
Montebello Historical Society
946 N. Adobe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
📧 hello@MHSAdobe.org
🌐 https://www.MHSAdobe.org
14. Acknowledgment
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.