Terms of Use

This is legal stuff, but the important part: we are not liable for your safety in the outdoors. You are. Trail conditions change, our information might be outdated, and the wilderness doesn't care what you read online. Always verify conditions before you go.

By accessing and using forestmatters.com ("the Site"), you agree to the following terms. If you don't agree, don't use the Site.

Information for Planning Only

All content on ForestMatters, LLC is provided for informational and trip planning purposes only. Trail conditions, permit requirements, road closures, and other details change frequently. Always verify current conditions with the appropriate ranger district or land management agency before heading out.

Trail Conditions Change

Trail distances, elevation profiles, difficulty ratings, and other statistics are as accurate as possible at the time of publication. However, natural events (storms, fires, landslides) and management decisions can change trail conditions at any time. ForestMatters, LLC is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate trail information.

Verify with Ranger District

Before any trip, contact the local ranger district office to confirm trail status, permit requirements, road access, and current conditions. Ranger district contact information is available through the U.S. Forest Service website.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on ForestMatters, LLC are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the site and keeps our content free. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in. Affiliate relationships do not influence our content or recommendations.

Intellectual Property

All content on ForestMatters, LLC, including text, images, design, and code, is the property of ForestMatters, LLC unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission.

Limitation of Liability

ForestMatters, LLC is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage that results from using information found on this website. Outdoor recreation carries inherent risks. You assume full responsibility for your safety when using information from this site to plan or undertake any outdoor activity.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from use of this Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Oregon.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ForestMatters, LLC regarding your use of this Site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at [email protected].