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Terms of Use

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Welcome to The Donald Ross Golf Trail ("we," "our," or "the Trail"). By accessing or using rossgolftrail.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Description of Service

The Donald Ross Golf Trail is an informational website dedicated to celebrating and promoting historic Donald Ross golf courses across New England. We provide:

3. Disclaimer and No Warranties

3.1 Information Accuracy

The information on this Site, including course details, green fees, hours of operation, and availability, is provided for informational purposes only and may not be current or accurate. Course information is subject to change without notice. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site.

3.2 No Endorsement or Affiliation

The Donald Ross Golf Trail is an independent informational resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any golf course, the Donald Ross Society, or the estate of Donald Ross. The inclusion of any course on our trail does not constitute an endorsement.

3.3 "As-Is" Basis

THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

4. Limitation of Liability

4.1 Use at Your Own Risk

You use the Site and any information provided at your own risk. Golf involves inherent physical risks. We are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, damages, or losses that may occur while visiting golf courses or participating in golf activities.

4.2 No Liability for Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE DONALD ROSS GOLF TRAIL, ITS OPERATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

4.3 Verification Requirement

You are solely responsible for verifying all course information (including green fees, availability, hours, policies, and course conditions) directly with each golf course before visiting. We strongly encourage you to call ahead and confirm details.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

5.2 Golf Course Etiquette

When visiting courses featured on the Trail, you agree to:

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

The Site and its original content (excluding user-generated content and third-party materials) are the property of The Donald Ross Golf Trail and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

6.2 Third-Party Content

Course photographs and certain other content are owned by third parties and used with permission or under fair use for educational and informational purposes. All rights belong to respective copyright holders. See our Photo Credits page for attribution.

6.3 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

7.1 External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including golf course websites, booking platforms, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7.2 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services for site functionality, including:

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Contact Form and Communications

8.1 Submissions

By submitting information through our contact form or otherwise communicating with us, you grant us permission to use that information to respond to your inquiry and for other purposes described in our Privacy Policy.

8.2 No Confidential Relationship

Information you submit through the contact form or public portions of the Site is not confidential. Do not submit sensitive personal information unless necessary.

9. Updates and Maintenance

We strive to keep course information current but cannot guarantee that all information is up to date. We may update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Donald Ross Golf Trail, its operators, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

11.1 Governing Law

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

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

11.3 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Florida for any actions not subject to arbitration.

12. Severability

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

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Donald Ross Golf Trail regarding use of the Site.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through our contact form.