Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 26, 2026

Welcome to North State Parent magazine and northstateparent.com.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

About Our Website

North State Parent is a regional publication dedicated to connecting families with local events, resources, businesses, educational opportunities, and parenting information throughout Northern California.

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You may not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website.

  • Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.

  • Disrupt or interfere with the operation or security of the website.

  • Use automated systems to collect or copy website content without prior written permission.

  • Impersonate another individual or organization.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for anyone who violates these Terms of Use.

User Submissions

Visitors may submit:

  • Community events

  • Articles

  • Resource listings

  • Advertising inquiries

  • Comments or messages through contact forms

By submitting content to North State Parent, you represent that:

  • You own the content or have permission to submit it.

  • The content does not infringe on the rights of others.

  • The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

By submitting content, you grant North State Parent a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit, reproduce, and display the material in print, online, and on social media unless otherwise agreed in writing.

North State Parent reserves the right to edit, decline, or remove submitted content at its discretion.

Editorial Discretion

Publication of submitted articles, events, announcements, business listings, or advertisements is not guaranteed.

North State Parent reserves the right to:

  • Edit submissions for clarity, formatting, grammar, or length.

  • Decline material that does not align with our editorial standards.

  • Remove outdated or inaccurate information.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all website content—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, page designs, videos, digital publications, and other materials—is the property of North State Parent or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

You may:

  • View pages for personal use.

  • Print individual pages for personal, non-commercial use.

  • Share links to our content.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.

Advertisements and Sponsored Content

The website may include advertisements, sponsored articles, affiliate content, or promotional listings.

The inclusion of advertisers or sponsors does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by North State Parent.

Visitors are encouraged to evaluate products and services independently.

External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites and organizations.

These links are provided for convenience only.

North State Parent is not responsible for:

  • Third-party website content

  • Privacy practices

  • Products or services offered by other organizations

  • Accuracy of information maintained by external websites

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

Community Information

Event listings, business information, hours of operation, pricing, and contact information are provided by organizations or gathered from publicly available sources.

While we strive for accuracy, information may change without notice.

Visitors should verify details directly with the organization before attending an event or making purchasing decisions.

Disclaimer

The information published on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

North State Parent does not guarantee:

  • The accuracy or completeness of all information.

  • That the website will always be available without interruption.

  • That the website will always be free of errors or harmful components.

Use of this website is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, North State Parent, its owners, employees, contributors, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of this website or reliance upon its content.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless North State Parent and its affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms of Use.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review that policy to understand how personal information is collected and used.

Changes to These Terms

North State Parent may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal disputes arising from the use of this website shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal courts located within California.

Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

North State Parent magazine

Website: northstateparent.com

Email: info@northstateparent.com

Thank you for visiting North State Parent and for helping us build a trusted resource for families throughout Northern California.