Last updated: March 27, 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the www.westernforesters.org website (the “Service”) operated by the Council of Western State Foresters (hereinafter “CWSF”, “us”, “we”, or “our”). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.
This Service is made possible through a grant from the USDA Forest Service.
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
(2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Accessibility
CWSF utilizes accessiBe, a third-party web accessibility tool, to provide visitors with customization options to improve the usability of the website. If you experience difficulty viewing or interacting with content, please contact us at info@westernforesters.org.
Logo Usage
Use of the CWSF logo is unauthorized without approval. To obtain approval, please email us at info@westernforesters.org.
User-Submitted Content and Image Permissions
Contributors who submit content to the website, including blog posts, stories, publications, or other materials, are responsible for ensuring that any images, graphics, or other visual materials included in their submissions are properly licensed or used with permission from the copyright holder.
By submitting content, contributors represent and warrant that they have secured all necessary rights for the use and publication of such materials and that their use does not violate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights. Contributors may be required to provide documentation of permissions upon request. This includes images generated using artificial intelligence tools, which must not replicate or infringe upon copyrighted works.
CWSF reserves the right to remove or decline to publish content that does not meet these requirements.
Contributor Content
CWSF may publish content submitted by partners, members, or guest contributors. The views and opinions expressed in such content are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of CWSF. Contributors are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide.
Content Review and Editorial Rights
CWSF reserves the right to review, edit, or remove submitted content at its discretion to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards and policies.
Website Use Disclaimer
CWSF provides this website and its content “as-is” and makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. Users access and use the website at their own risk.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we may have had regarding the Service.
Indemnity
Except where prohibited by law, by using this website, you indemnify and hold harmless CWSF and our directors, officers, agents, employees, and any affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of your use of our website or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Limitation of Liability
CWSF and our directors, officers, agents, employees, and any affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses, including legal fees, from the use of the website.
Links To Other Websites
CWSF is not responsible for any third-party websites linked to from our website. Users are responsible for reading these third parties’ own Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policies.
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CWSF. CWSF has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that CWSF shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the Terms and Conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their members’ portal account and password. Your members’ portal access (or general access to our website) will be terminated in case of abuse.
Changes
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.
Severability
If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal, and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.
Privacy Policy
Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@westernforesters.org.