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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Welcome to Rapid City AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated through the website rapidcity.ai (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, which currently serves as an informational landing page for the Rapid City AI community and includes a contact form to express interest in local AI meetups and related events.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Overview and Eligibility

Rapid City AI is a local community initiative based in Rapid City, South Dakota, focused on connecting individuals interested in artificial intelligence through informational resources and potential in-person meetups.

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

2. Use of the Site

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Permitted uses include:

  • Reading informational content about Rapid City AI and local AI activities.
  • Submitting the contact form to express interest in meetups or community events.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair its functioning.
  • Introduce viruses, trojan horses, or other malicious code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or related systems.
  • Use the Site to transmit unsolicited communications, spam, or promotional materials.
  • Scrape, copy, or extract data from the Site through automated means without permission.
  • Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including those of South Dakota.

3. User Submissions (Contact Form)

When you submit information through the contact form, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, and process that information solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and organizing community activities.

You represent that any information you provide is accurate, truthful, and not misleading. We reserve the right to refuse or remove any submission at our discretion.

Note: Submissions are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy (privacy-policy) (link to be added when available).

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials (collectively, the “Content”), is owned by Rapid City AI or its licensors and protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print limited portions of the Content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices. Any other use, reproduction, modification, or distribution of the Content requires our prior written consent.

“Rapid City AI” and the associated logo are trademarks of the community and may not be used without permission.5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted operation.

We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Use of the Site is at your own risk.7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rapid City AI, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100).8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rapid City AI and its organizers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the revised Terms on the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, and without notice.11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Pennington County, South Dakota. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.12. General Provisions

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.
  • If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
  • Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
  • We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the contact form on the Site or by email at [insert contact email, e.g., hello@rapidcity.ai].