Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome to PaloAltoWiki.org. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website. By accessing or using the site, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About PaloAltoWiki.org

PaloAltoWiki.org is an independent informational website that publishes educational and reference content about the City of Palo Alto, its history, neighborhoods, culture, technology, landmarks, and related topics.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the City of Palo Alto, Stanford University, or any government agency or private organization. References to organizations, businesses, trademarks, and public institutions are made solely for editorial and informational purposes.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 13 years of age or have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
  • Will use the website only for lawful purposes.
  • Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Informational Purposes Only

All content published on PaloAltoWiki.org is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

Although we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content. Official government or institutional sources should always be consulted when making decisions based on factual or legal information.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all original text, graphics, page layouts, logos, and other original content on PaloAltoWiki.org are protected by applicable copyright laws.

You may:

  • View content for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share links to our articles.
  • Quote brief excerpts with appropriate attribution.

You may not:

  • Copy or republish entire articles without permission.
  • Sell or commercially redistribute our content.
  • Modify or reproduce substantial portions of the website without prior written consent.

All third-party trademarks, logos, product names, and company names remain the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

5. User Conduct

When using this website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable law.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
  • Introduce malicious software or harmful code.
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
  • Use automated tools in a manner that disrupts normal website functionality.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for additional information or reference.

These websites operate independently from PaloAltoWiki.org. We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for their content, availability, products, services, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. No Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PaloAltoWiki.org disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of:

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

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website or that it will always be free from errors or technical issues.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PaloAltoWiki.org, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

  • Use of this website.
  • Reliance on website content.
  • Technical interruptions.
  • Errors or omissions.
  • Third-party websites linked from our content.

Your use of the website is entirely at your own risk.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used, and protected.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time to reflect changes in our website, legal obligations, or editorial practices.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the website operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, or believe that content on this website infringes your rights or violates these Terms, please contact us through the Contact page on PaloAltoWiki.org.

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