Terms of Use

Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce

Last updated: 01/19/2026

Welcome to the website of the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About the Chamber

The Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce is a California nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening the local business community. The Chamber is not a government agency, not a regulatory authority, and does not provide legal, financial, or professional advice.

2. Use of the Website

The Site is provided for informational purposes, member services, and participation in programs, events, and activities offered by the Chamber.

We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that content on the Site is complete, current, or error-free. Use of the Site is at your own risk.

3. No Endorsement

References to member businesses, sponsors, partners, products, services, events, links, or listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or approval by the Chamber.

Each business or organization is solely responsible for its own content, offerings, and conduct.

4. Membership Accounts

Certain features of the Site may require a membership account.

The Chamber reserves the right to:

  • Approve, deny, suspend, or terminate accounts at its discretion
  • Modify or discontinue membership benefits at any time
  • Remove or edit member content
  • Restrict access to any part of the Site

Membership benefits, features, and access levels may change over time.

5. Member Directory & User-Submitted Content

Members may submit content including business descriptions, logos, images, links, and other materials.

By submitting content, you confirm that:

  • You own the content or have the right to use it
  • The content is accurate and lawful
  • The content does not infringe on third-party rights

You grant the Chamber a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute submitted content in connection with the Site and Chamber activities.

Removal of this license requires written notice sent by physical mail to the Chamber.

The Chamber reserves the right to remove or modify any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

6. Content Standards

You agree not to submit content that is:

  • Illegal, misleading, or fraudulent
  • Offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory
  • Infringing on intellectual property rights
  • Harmful to the Chamber, its members, or the public

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site (excluding member-submitted content) is owned by the Chamber and protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, share, and link to content
  • Quote content with proper attribution

You may not use content for commercial purposes without permission.

Scraping, automated access, and commercial reuse are explicitly permitted only as allowed by law and consistent with fair use principles.

8. Events, Programs & Payments

Event registrations, ticketing, sponsorships, and payments are typically processed through third-party service providers, including but not limited to Stripe and Eventbrite.

The Chamber is not responsible for:

  • Third-party payment processing
  • Event cancellations or changes
  • Refund handling by third-party platforms

Refund policies vary by event. Please contact the Chamber’s Board directly for current refund information.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. The Chamber does not control and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

10. Privacy & Communications

Use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

By submitting forms or registering on the Site, you agree that:

  • Communications may not be confidential
  • You may receive emails, newsletters, and event updates

You may opt out of communications at any time where applicable.

11. Analytics & Tracking

The Site uses tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console to understand usage and improve performance. These tools collect data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

12. Availability & Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.”

The Chamber disclaims all warranties, including:

  • Site availability
  • Error-free operation
  • Data preservation

We are not liable for downtime, maintenance interruptions, or data loss.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Chamber is not liable for any damages arising from use of the Site, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

14. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of San Mateo County, California.

15. Changes to These Terms

The Chamber may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on the Site. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Information

Written notices, including license removal requests, must be sent by physical mail to:

Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce

417 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010