Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: August 13, 2026
Welcome to The Appalachian Magazine. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of www.theappalachianmagazine.com and the content, features, and services made available through the website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
About The Appalachian Magazine
The Appalachian Magazine is an independent digital publication dedicated to exploring the places, people, history, heritage, food, culture, traditions, and landscapes of Appalachia.
Throughout these Terms, “The Appalachian Magazine,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the publication and its owner/operator. “Website” refers to www.theappalachianmagazine.com.
Editorial and Informational Content
Content published by The Appalachian Magazine is provided for general informational, educational, cultural, and entertainment purposes.
We make reasonable efforts to research and present accurate information. However, information may change after publication, and we cannot guarantee that every article, recommendation, listing, description, link, date, price, operating hour, regulation, condition, or other piece of information will remain complete, accurate, or current.
Readers should independently verify important information with the appropriate business, government agency, park, tourism organization, property owner, event organizer, or other official source before making travel plans or other decisions.
Opinions expressed by individual writers, interview subjects, contributors, or quoted sources are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of The Appalachian Magazine.
Travel and Outdoor Information
Articles may discuss destinations, hiking trails, parks, scenic areas, roads, outdoor recreation, historic sites, and other locations.
Outdoor and travel conditions can change without notice due to weather, seasonal conditions, construction, closures, natural hazards, regulations, accessibility, or other circumstances.
Participation in travel and outdoor activities involves personal judgment and, in some circumstances, inherent risk. Readers are responsible for evaluating current conditions, their own abilities, and applicable rules before visiting a location or participating in an activity.
The Appalachian Magazine is not responsible for injuries, losses, damages, closures, delays, or other consequences resulting from reliance on information published on this website.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, original articles, written content, graphics, logos, branding, page designs, and other original materials created by The Appalachian Magazine are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, sold, modified, or used commercially without prior written permission from The Appalachian Magazine or the applicable rights holder.
Brief quotations from our articles may be used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, or other purposes permitted by law when appropriate credit and attribution are provided.
Some photographs, illustrations, graphics, videos, or other materials appearing on the website may be owned by contributors, photographers, agencies, licensors, businesses, tourism organizations, stock-media providers, or other third parties and are used with permission, pursuant to a license, or as otherwise permitted by law.
Ownership of such third-party material remains with its respective rights holder.
Contributor and Reader Submissions
The Appalachian Magazine may occasionally invite readers, photographers, writers, businesses, organizations, or community members to submit stories, photographs, information, recommendations, or other materials for possible publication.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submitting material does not transfer ownership of your copyright to The Appalachian Magazine.
By voluntarily submitting material for consideration and agreeing to its publication, you represent that you have the necessary rights or permissions to provide the material and grant The Appalachian Magazine a non-exclusive license to publish, display, reproduce, edit for formatting or clarity, distribute, archive, and promote the material in connection with the publication and its associated channels.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
We reserve the right to decline, edit, remove, or discontinue displaying submitted material at our editorial discretion, subject to any separate written agreement with the contributor.
Copyright Concerns
The Appalachian Magazine respects the intellectual property rights of others.
If you believe that material appearing on our website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the material and explain your concern.
We will review legitimate requests and take appropriate action when necessary.
Affiliate Links, Advertising, and Commercial Relationships
The Appalachian Magazine may participate in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on the website may be affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission or other compensation if a reader makes a purchase or completes another qualifying action through the link, at no additional cost to the reader.
The website may also contain advertising, sponsored content, partnerships, complimentary experiences, hosted travel, promotional arrangements, or other commercial relationships.
When required or appropriate, these relationships will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and our editorial standards.
Compensation does not guarantee favorable editorial coverage or recommendations.
Additional information may be provided in our Affiliate Disclosure or within the relevant article or page.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Appalachian Magazine may link to websites, businesses, attractions, tourism organizations, government agencies, retailers, booking services, social media platforms, or other third-party resources.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, pricing, policies, products, services, or accuracy.
A link to a third-party website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of everything offered or expressed by that third party.
Your interactions with third-party websites and services are governed by their own terms and policies.
No Professional Advice
Nothing published by The Appalachian Magazine should be considered legal, medical, financial, safety, or other professional advice.
Content discussing history, travel, outdoor recreation, food, cultural practices, businesses, property, or other subjects is provided for general informational and editorial purposes.
When professional guidance is appropriate, readers should consult a qualified professional or authoritative source.
Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to maintain the website but do not guarantee that it will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from technical errors.
We may modify, suspend, remove, or discontinue portions of the website or its content at any time without notice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Appalachian Magazine and its owner, contributors, representatives, and affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising from your use of—or inability to use—the website or reliance on its content.
Your use of this website and reliance upon its content are at your own discretion and risk.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Appalachian Magazine and its owner, contributors, representatives, and affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of the rights of another person or entity.
Privacy
Your use of this website may involve the collection or processing of certain information.
Please review our Privacy Policy for information regarding how information associated with use of the website is collected, used, and protected.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions and your use of this website are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under laws that cannot legally be waived or restricted.
Changes to These Terms
The Appalachian Magazine may revise these Terms & Conditions periodically to reflect changes to the website, our publishing practices, applicable requirements, or our services.
Changes will become effective when the updated Terms are posted on this page. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.
We encourage visitors to review these Terms periodically.
Contact Us
Questions, copyright concerns, or other inquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:
The Appalachian Magazine
Website: www.theappalachianmagazine.com
Email: info@theappalachianmagazine.com
By continuing to use The Appalachian Magazine website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions.