Terms of Service

By visiting this website, subscribing to our email list, or interacting with any of our content, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) and that you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site. Prohibited uses include:

• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting content or data from this site without written permission
• Using automated tools (bots, crawlers) to access the site in a manner that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its related systems
• Reproducing, duplicating, or reselling any portion of the website's content without permission
• Using the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, articles, guides, photographs, graphics, logos, and the overall design — is owned by or licensed to Made for the Mountain and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts (with proper attribution and a link back to the original article), but you may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission.

Our logo, brand name "Made for the Mountain," and related marks are proprietary. You may not use them without our prior written consent.

When you subscribe to our email list, you consent to receive email communications from Made for the Mountain, including our newsletter, hiking tips, product recommendations, and promotional content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email we send.

We use MailerLite to manage our email list. Your subscription data (name and email address) is stored on MailerLite's servers. By subscribing, you also agree to MailerLite's Terms of Service.

We will not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your data.

Made for the Mountain participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may participate in other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you pay.

We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe will be useful to our readers. Our editorial opinions are not influenced by affiliate relationships.

Any sponsored content or paid partnerships will be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.

The content on this website is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate, helpful information about family hiking and outdoor activities, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information.

Outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities can be physically demanding and potentially dangerous. The information on this site is not a substitute for professional guidance, proper training, or your own judgment in the field. Always assess trail conditions, weather, and your family's fitness level before any outdoor activity.

We are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, losses, or damages arising from your use of the information on this website. You assume full responsibility for your outdoor activities and the safety of yourself and your family.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Made for the Mountain and its owner, Rebecca Hofsaess, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or its content.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of this website shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim (which, for a free website, is zero).

This website contains links to third-party websites and services (including Amazon, MailerLite, and others). These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

Linking to a third-party site does not imply our endorsement of that site or its content. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Made for the Mountain is operated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

Made for the Mountain — including this website, its content, brand assets, email subscriber list, and all associated business assets — may be subject to a merger, acquisition, asset sale, reorganization, or other business transfer (collectively, a "Business Transfer") at any time in the future.

Transfer of user data: In the event of a Business Transfer, your personal information — including your name, email address, subscription preferences, and any other data we hold about you — may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor as part of that transaction. Such data is considered a business asset of Made for the Mountain and is expressly included in any sale or transfer of the business.

Continuity of terms: Any acquiring entity or successor will be required to honor the commitments made in these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy with respect to previously collected user data. If the acquiring entity intends to use your personal information in a manner materially different from these Terms or our Privacy Policy, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on the website, and you will be given the opportunity to opt out where required by applicable law.

Email list as a transferable asset: You expressly acknowledge and agree that the email subscriber list — including your subscription — constitutes a legitimate business asset of Made for the Mountain and may be transferred to a successor entity as part of a Business Transfer. The successor entity will have the right to continue sending email communications to subscribers, subject to applicable anti-spam laws (including CAN-SPAM and GDPR) and the right of subscribers to unsubscribe at any time.

Your rights upon transfer: Regardless of any Business Transfer, you retain the right to unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email. You may also request deletion of your personal data by contacting us or the successor entity at the contact information provided.

By using this website and subscribing to our email list, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your personal information in connection with a Business Transfer as described in this section.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also notify subscribers via email.

Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: