Terms of Service

Updated: July 8, 2026.

1. Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our Site in violation of these Terms
• Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or crawlers, to access or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent

2. Copyrights and Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, and software — is the copyright © 2016-2026 by Classic San Diego and Martin S. Lindsay, or their respective content suppliers, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws including United States copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our prior written permission. All rights are reserved by the author.

The Classic San Diego name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Classic San Diego and Martin S. Lindsay. Nothing on this Site grants any license or right to use any trademark without prior written permission.

This work may not be copied, reproduced, or translated in whole or in part without the written permission of the author, except for brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis. Preferred citations are reproduced at the bottom of each article in the footnote. Please contact the author for permission to quote text or license images.

A number of images herein are reproduced by permission, and their copyright-holders are credited where appropriate. Other registered trademarks, trademarks, trade names and service marks mentioned are the properties of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged. The text, images, audio files, animation files, video files and their arrangement on this site may be subject to copyright and other intellectual property protection.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.

While the author makes all reasonable efforts to provide accurate information on this research website, there is no guarantee or warranty of accuracy. Furthermore, no assumption of any liability is made for the accuracy or completeness of information presented on this site. Images are from the collection of Martin S. Lindsay unless otherwise noted. Any omissions for copyright or credit will be corrected if such copyright holders contact the author.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by the author.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Classic San Diego and Martin S. Lindsay shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. 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. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the linked site.

6. Privacy and Cookie Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, both of which are incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in those policies, subject to the cookie consent choices you make through our cookie banner.

7. User-Submitted Content

If you submit any content to this Site, including through email, direct messaging, contact forms, or other interactive features, you represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party. We reserve the right to remove any submitted content at our discretion.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Ohio.

Our principal place of business is located in San Diego, California 92102, USA.

10. Contact Us

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