TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THE MUSTANG HUB, LLC
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to The Mustang Hub, LLC (the “Website”), a horse-focused blog and professionals directory operated by The Mustang Hub, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), located in Massachusetts, United States.
By accessing or using this Website, you (“User” or “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable federal and Massachusetts state laws. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use this Website.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
2. Description of Services
The Website provides the following services:
- Equine-focused blog content, including articles, guides, tips, and commentary related to horses, horsemanship, equine health, and related topics;
- Affiliate links to third-party products and services relevant to equestrians and horse owners;
- A Professionals Directory (the “Directory”) featuring listings of equine-related professionals, including but not limited to veterinarians, farriers, trainers, barn managers, and other service providers.
The Website is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes professional veterinary, medical, legal, financial, or other licensed professional advice.
3. Affiliate Links and Advertising Disclosure
3.1 FTC Disclosure
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 C.F.R. Part 255), we disclose that this Website contains affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission or other compensation if you click on certain links and make a purchase or take another qualifying action, at no additional cost to you.
3.2 Nature of Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate links on this Website may include, but are not limited to, links to products and services available through programs such as Amazon Associates and other equine-related affiliate programs. We strive to recommend products and services we genuinely believe may be useful or interesting to our readers.
3.3 No Endorsement Guarantee
The inclusion of affiliate links does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or endorsement of the linked products or services. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, or performance of any third-party products or services. You purchase or use any third-party products or services at your own risk.
3.4 Sponsored Content
Some content on this Website may be sponsored or paid for by third parties. Any such sponsored content will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or with equivalent disclosure language as required by applicable law.
4. Professionals Directory
4.1 Directory Listings
The Professionals Directory (“Directory”) is provided as a convenience resource to help users find equine professionals and service providers. Listings in the Directory may be submitted by professionals themselves, compiled by us, or obtained through third-party sources.
4.2 No Endorsement of Listed Professionals
IMPORTANT: Inclusion in the Directory does NOT constitute our endorsement, recommendation, certification, or guarantee of any listed professional or their services. We do not verify, and make no representations about, the licensure, certification, qualifications, skills, character, reputation, or any other attributes of any listed professional.
4.3 Your Responsibility
It is solely your responsibility to:
- Independently verify the credentials, licenses, insurance, and qualifications of any professional you find through the Directory;
- Conduct your own due diligence before hiring or engaging any professional;
- Verify that any professional holds all licenses required under Massachusetts law and the law of the state where services will be provided;
- Enter into your own written agreements with any professional you engage.
4.4 Directory Listing Submissions
Professionals who submit listings to the Directory represent and warrant that:
- All information provided is accurate, complete, and not misleading;
- They hold all licenses, certifications, and permits required by applicable law;
- They will promptly notify us of any changes to their listing information;
- They consent to the listing and use of their business information on this Website.
We reserve the right to accept, reject, modify, or remove any Directory listing at our sole discretion and without notice. We may charge a fee for Directory listings; any such fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
4.5 Reporting Inaccurate Listings
If you believe a Directory listing contains inaccurate, outdated, or inappropriate information, please contact us at info@themustanghub.com. We will review reports and take action as we deem appropriate, but we do not guarantee the correction or removal of any listing within any specific timeframe.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website, including text, images, graphics, photographs, logos, and other materials (collectively, “Content”), is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United States and Massachusetts.
5.2 Limited License to Users
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, download, or transmit any Content in any form without our prior written permission;
- Use any Content for commercial purposes;
- Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse engineer any part of the Website;
- Scrape, data-mine, or use automated tools to access or collect Content from this Website.
5.3 User-Submitted Content
If you submit comments, reviews, or other content to this Website, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any medium. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your submission does not infringe any third-party rights.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
6.1 General Disclaimer
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
6.2 Equine Activities Warning
Horses and equine activities are inherently dangerous. Equine activities involve risks that may result in serious injury or death to persons and damage to property. Content on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not substitute for the advice of a qualified equine professional, licensed veterinarian, or other expert. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for the health, medical, and nutritional needs of your horse.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 128, Sections 2D–2H (the Massachusetts Equine Activity Liability Act) provide certain protections for equine activity sponsors and professionals. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit or alter those statutory protections.
6.3 No Veterinary or Professional Advice
Nothing on this Website constitutes veterinary advice, medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, or any other form of licensed professional advice. You should consult qualified, licensed professionals for any specific needs or concerns regarding your horse or equine activities.
6.4 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE, THE DIRECTORY, OR ANY CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) or the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.
6.5 Third-Party Links and Resources
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or operations of third-party websites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Linking to a third-party website does not constitute our endorsement of that site.
7. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information in compliance with applicable law, including the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (M.G.L. c. 93H) and applicable federal laws.
8. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use this Website to:
- Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation;
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity;
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or the servers or networks used to make the Website available;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website;
- Use the Website for any commercial solicitation without our prior written consent;
- Submit false, inaccurate, or misleading Directory listings or reviews.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
9.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
9.2 Informal Dispute Resolution
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us at info@themustanghub.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for a period of at least thirty (30) days. This informal dispute resolution requirement does not apply to injunctive or other equitable relief.
9.3 Waiver of Class Action
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class or representative action.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right; or (d) any content you submit to the Website or Directory.
11. Miscellaneous
11.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
11.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
11.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.
11.4 No Agency
Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and us.
11.5 Accessibility
We are committed to making this Website accessible. If you have difficulty accessing any portion of this Website due to a disability, please contact us at info@themustanghub.com and we will work to provide you with the information in an accessible format.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
The Mustang Hub, LLC Massachusetts Email: info@themustanghub.com Website: https://www.themustanghub.com
1. OverviewThe Mustang Hub, LLC (“The Mustang Hub,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operator of TheMustangHub.com, respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users of our platform to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), we will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement reported to our designated copyright agent.
If you believe that content available on TheMustangHub.com infringes upon your copyright, please follow the procedure outlined below to submit a formal notice.
2. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
To file a copyright infringement notification, please submit a written communication that includes all of the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, along with information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it on our website (such as a URL or page description).
- Your contact information, including your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Please send your DMCA notice to: The Mustang Hub, LLC Attn: DMCA Copyright Agent Email: info@themustanghub.com
Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability.
3. Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe material was removed from TheMustangHub.com by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that was removed and where it appeared before removal (such as a URL).
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
- Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district where your address is located.
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If they do not notify us within 10 business days that they have filed a court action, we may, at our discretion, restore the removed material.
4. Repeat Infringer Policy
The Mustang Hub has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to our website and/or terminate accounts of any users who infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
5. User-Generated Content
TheMustangHub.com allows users to submit content including photos, text, forum posts, business directory listings, and other materials. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content, and that it does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. The Mustang Hub reserves the right to remove any content that, in our sole judgment, may infringe upon the rights of any third party.
6. Modifications to This Policy
The Mustang Hub reserves the right to modify this DMCA Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to TheMustangHub.com. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Information
For questions about this DMCA Policy, please contact us at: The Mustang Hub, LLC TheMustangHub.com Email: info@themustanghub.com
The Mustang Hub — Veteran-Founded. Community-Driven. Mustang-Proud.
1. Overview
The Mustang Hub, LLC (“The Mustang Hub,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operator of TheMustangHub.com, is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). This policy applies to California residents and describes your rights regarding the personal information we collect.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information from users of TheMustangHub.com:
- Identifiers — such as your name, email address, mailing address, and IP address.
- Commercial Information — such as records of products or services purchased through our shop or directory.
- Internet or Network Activity — such as browsing behavior on our site, pages visited, and interactions with content.
- Geolocation Data — general location information derived from your IP address.
- Inferences — drawn from the above information to understand your preferences and interests.
We collect this information when you visit our website, create an account, make a purchase, submit a business listing, sign up for our email list, or interact with our community forum.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve TheMustangHub.com and its features.
- To process orders placed through our shop or directory.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional communications you have opted into.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our content and services.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers — such as email marketing platforms (Mailchimp), print-on-demand fulfillment (Printify), payment processors, and website analytics tools (Google Analytics), solely to provide services on our behalf.
- Legal Compliance — when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
- Business Transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing purposes.
5. Your Rights as a California Resident
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA and CPRA:
- Right to Know — You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, including the categories of information, the sources, the purposes for collection, and the third parties with whom we have shared it.
- Right to Delete — You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct — You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale — We do not sell personal information. However, if this practice ever changes, you will have the right to opt out.
- Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. We will not deny you services, charge you different prices, or provide a different level of service because you exercised your privacy rights.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information — We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the CPRA beyond what is necessary to provide our services.
6. How to Submit a Privacy Request
To exercise any of your rights described above, please contact us at:
The Mustang Hub, LLC Email: info@themustanghub.com Website: TheMustangHub.com
We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not charge a fee for processing your request unless it is excessive or repetitive.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Children’s Privacy
TheMustangHub.com is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us at info@themustanghub.com and we will promptly delete it.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links and partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this CCPA Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
The Mustang Hub, LLC TheMustangHub.com Email: info@themustanghub.com