Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 24, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Wagener Living (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use this Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting.

2. Nature of Service

Wagener Living is a volunteer-operated, non-commercial community information website serving the residents of Wagener, Salley, Perry, New Holland, and surrounding areas of Aiken County, South Carolina. This Site is provided as a free public service to help connect community members with local information, businesses, events, and resources.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, or currentness of any information on this Site
  • The availability or uninterrupted operation of this Site
  • The accuracy of business listings, hours of operation, contact information, or other directory data
  • The accuracy of weather information, forecasts, or emergency alerts
  • The accuracy of event dates, times, locations, or details
  • The accuracy of civic information, including but not limited to trash schedules, official contact information, utility information, or government services
  • The suitability or safety of any recipes, food preparation instructions, or dietary information

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WAGENER LIVING, ITS OPERATORS, VOLUNTEERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE.

This includes, without limitation, damages for:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Reliance on any information obtained from this Site
  • Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of service

5. Information Accuracy Notice

Users are strongly advised to independently verify all information found on this Site before relying upon it. Information displayed on this Site may be:

  • Outdated: Business hours, contact information, and other details may change without notice
  • User-submitted: Much content is contributed by community members and has not been independently verified
  • Aggregated from third parties: Weather data, news, and other information may be sourced from external providers
  • Subject to errors: Despite our best efforts, mistakes may occur

For critical or time-sensitive information (emergency services, government deadlines, business hours, etc.), always contact the relevant organization directly.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, content from external sources, and information provided by businesses and community members. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or websites. Your interactions with third parties found on or through this Site are solely between you and such third parties.

7. User-Generated Content

Users may submit business listings, events, recipes, and other content. By submitting content, you:

  • Represent that you have the right to submit such content
  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, modify, and distribute such content
  • Agree that we may edit, refuse, or remove any content at our sole discretion, for any reason or no reason, at any time, without notice or explanation
  • Accept responsibility for the accuracy of information you submit
  • Acknowledge that we are under no obligation to publish, maintain, or preserve any submitted content

8. Content Moderation and Removal

We reserve the absolute and sole right to remove, edit, or refuse any content at any time, for any reason, without notice or explanation. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Recipes, listings, events, or other submissions we deem unnecessary, duplicate, low-quality, or not a good fit for our site
  • Content that appears to be spam, automated, or promotional in nature
  • Business listings or content from individuals or entities not genuinely located in or serving our community
  • Content that violates our community guidelines or the spirit of this site
  • Any content for any other reason at our discretion

We are under no obligation to provide reasons for content removal or to restore removed content.

9. Geographic Focus and Community Standards

This Site serves the communities of Wagener, Salley, Perry, New Holland, and surrounding areas of Aiken County, South Carolina.

  • Business listings, events, and other content should be relevant to and genuinely serve our local community
  • Users or businesses identified as not being from or genuinely serving our area may have their content removed and accounts blocked without notice
  • We reserve the right to verify the legitimacy and local relevance of any listing or submission
  • Spam, out-of-area commercial solicitation, and attempts to exploit our community platform will result in immediate removal and permanent blocking

10. Account Termination and Blocking

We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or permanently block any user account at any time, for any reason, without notice or explanation. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms or community guidelines
  • Spam, fraudulent activity, or abuse of site features
  • Accounts identified as not being genuine community members
  • Any other reason at our sole discretion

Blocked users may not create new accounts or attempt to circumvent blocking measures.

11. Community Guidelines

This is a community site serving our local area. Users agree not to:

  • Post false, misleading, or deceptive information
  • Engage in harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks
  • Post inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Attempt to access restricted areas of the Site
  • Use the Site for commercial spam or unauthorized advertising
  • Impersonate local businesses, residents, or organizations
  • Submit content unrelated to our community

12. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, or safety advice. Always consult appropriate professionals for such matters.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wagener Living, its operators, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law

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

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please use our contact page.