Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 16, 2025
Owner: Black Oak Ranch (“Black Oak Ranch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
Website: visitblackoak.com (the “Site”)
Contact: hello@visitblackoak.com
Location: Lone Jack, Missouri, USA

1) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2) Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

3) Informational Use Only; No Veterinary/Legal Advice

Content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes. It is not veterinary, legal, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

4) Contact/Inquiry Features

The Site may include forms that allow you to request information, book a tour, or contact us. You agree that the information you provide is accurate and that we may contact you by email or phone in response.

5) Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, images, logos, and design—is owned by Black Oak Ranch or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

6) Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Site for any unlawful purpose;
Attempt to interfere with the Site’s operation, security, or networks;
Submit false, misleading, or harmful content;
Use automated means (scrapers, bots) to access or copy Site content without permission.

We may suspend or terminate access for violations.

7) Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may link to third-party websites or use third-party tools (e.g., hosting, form handling, email). We are not responsible for third-party content or practices.

8) Changes to the Site

We may modify or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.

9) Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED.

10) Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BLACK OAK RANCH AND ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

11) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Black Oak Ranch from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12) Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state or federal courts located in Jackson County, Missouri.

13) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Effective Date” above indicates the latest revision. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the revised Terms.

14) Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email: hello@visitblackoak.com

Privacy Policy

1) Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you visit the Site or submit an inquiry. We do not sell personal information.

2) Information We Collect

Information you provide: name, email, phone, message details, and any information you include when you submit a form or contact us.
Automatically collected information (typical web data): IP address, device/browser information, pages viewed, and timestamps.
Cookies: small files to operate and improve the Site and remember preferences. (See “Cookies & Similar Technologies” below.)

We do not process payments or conduct e-commerce on this Site.

3) How We Use Information

We use information to:

Respond to inquiries and schedule tours;
Provide, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
Communicate updates, confirmations, or administrative messages;
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

4) Legal Bases (EEA/UK visitors)

For individuals in the EEA/UK, our legal bases include legitimate interests (responding to inquiries, securing the Site) and consent where required (e.g., certain cookies/communications).

5) Sharing of Information

We share personal information with:

Service providers who help us operate the Site and communications (e.g., hosting, email, form tools). They may only use information to perform services for us.
Legal/disclosure requirements where necessary to comply with law, protect rights, or respond to lawful requests.
We do not sell personal information.

6) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use essential cookies for Site functionality and basic performance. If we use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), we may set additional cookies to understand Site usage and improve content. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without certain cookies.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google may collect or receive information and use it to provide measurement services. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt-out options at policies.google.com/privacy and tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7) Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy (e.g., responding to inquiries) and as required by law. When no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it.

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9) Your Choices & Rights

Access/Update/Delete: You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing hello@visitblackoak.com.
Opt-out of communications: You may request to stop receiving non-transactional emails.
Cookies: Control cookies via your browser settings.
EEA/UK: You may have additional rights under applicable law (e.g., data portability, objection, restriction). You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

10) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.

11) International Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries, which may have different data protection laws.

12) Do Not Track

The Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” indicates the latest revision. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

14) Contact

For privacy questions or requests, email: hello@visitblackoak.com