Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 19th 2026 Last Updated: May 19th 2026
Welcome to scagribusiness.org, operatedby Palmetto AgriBusiness Council ("PABC," "we,""us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms")govern your use of our website and any related content, features, or serviceswe provide (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using theSite, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do notuse the Site.
About PABC
PABC is a South Carolina tradeassociation advocating for the agribusiness industry. The Site providesinformation about our mission, members, programs, events, and policy work, andallows visitors to contact us, join the organization, register for events, andsubscribe to communications.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to usethe Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this age requirementand that any information you provide is accurate and current.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site only for lawfulpurposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others orrestrict their use of the Site. You agree not to:
● Use the Site to transmit unlawful,harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material
● Attempt to gain unauthorizedaccess to any portion of the Site, our systems, or other users' accounts
● Interfere with the Site'soperation, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
● Use automated tools to scrape,harvest, or collect information from the Site without our written permission
● Misrepresent your identity oraffiliation with any person or organization
● Use the Site to send unsolicitedcommercial communications
● Reverse-engineer, decompile, orotherwise attempt to derive the source code of any software on the Site
We reserve the right to investigatesuspected violations and to suspend or terminate access for any user whoviolates these Terms.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text,graphics, logos, images, video, and software, is owned by PABC or our licensorsand is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and otherintellectual property laws. "Palmetto AgriBusiness Council" and thePABC logo are trademarks of PABC.
You may view, download, and print contentfrom the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modifythe content and you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact.Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, public display, orcreation of derivative works, requires our prior written permission.
User Submissions
If you submit content to the Site, suchas through a contact form, event registration, or comment, you represent thatyou have the right to submit it and that it does not violate any law orthird-party right. You grant PABC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwidelicense to use, reproduce, and display your submission for purposes related tooperating the Site and our organization. We are not obligated to use, store, orreturn any submission.
Membership and Events
Membership in PABC, event registration,and similar transactions are governed by separate agreements, policies, orregistration terms provided at the time of application or registration. Fees,dues, refund policies, and cancellation rules are described in those materials.These Terms apply to your use of the Site, not to the substantive terms ofmembership or event attendance.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to third-partywebsites, services, or resources we do not control. We provide these links forconvenience and do not endorse the content, products, or practices of thosethird parties. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk and subjectto that site's terms and privacy policy.
Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided"as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind,either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PABCdisclaims all warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness fora particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranty arising from course ofdealing or usage of trade.
We do not warrant that the Site will beuninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmfulcomponents. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of anycontent on the Site. Information on the Site is provided for generalinformational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, regulatory, orprofessional advice. You should consult a qualified professional before actingon any information you find here.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law,PABC, its officers, directors, employees, members, and agents will not beliable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitivedamages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of orrelated to your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of thepossibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arisingout of or relating to these Terms or the Site will not exceed one hundreddollars ($100) or the amount you have paid us in the twelve months before theclaim arose, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow theexclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of these limitations maynot apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and holdharmless PABC and its officers, directors, employees, members, and agents fromand against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, includingreasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to your use of the Site,your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-partyright.
Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws ofthe State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will bebrought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Richland County,South Carolina, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time totime. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the topof this page. If we make material changes, we will provide additional notice onthe Site. Your continued use of the Site after we post changes constitutes youracceptance of the revised Terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your accessto the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including ifwe believe you have violated these Terms. Provisions that by their natureshould survive termination, including intellectual property, disclaimers,limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law, will continue toapply.
Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is heldto be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in fullforce and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any otheragreements you enter into with us in connection with the Site, constitute theentire agreement between you and PABC regarding the Site.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, pleasecontact us:
Palmetto AgriBusiness Council 1901 MainStreet, Suite 1225 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 256-9099 Email:admin@palmettoagribusiness.com