TASFRL WEBSITE USER AGREEMENT

Updated: 1/25/2026Type: User Agreement

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

This TASFRL Website User Agreement (“Agreement”) governs your use of the Texas AgriForestry Small Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners (“TASFRL,” “we,” or “our”) website, membership portal, programs, and services. By accessing this website, creating a membership account, or submitting a service request, you acknowledge and agree to the terms below.


SECTION A — PRIVACY PRACTICES

1. Information We Collect

TASFRL may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Your name, contact information, demographic data voluntarily provided, and membership details.

  • Landowner/Client Information: Property location, GPS/GIS data, photos, videos, drone imagery, service requests, and field notes.

  • Financial Information: Payment and billing information for transactions or donations.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser/device type, website usage logs, security logs.

  • Voluntary Submissions: Surveys, program participation information, and other materials you choose to provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including:

  • Membership administration and communication

  • Scheduling, coordinating, and delivering TASFRL services and field activities

  • Program delivery, technical assistance, education, and outreach

  • Grant compliance and reporting (anonymized when possible)

  • Internal evaluation and organizational planning

  • Safety, risk management, and legal compliance

  • Recordkeeping consistent with TASFRL’s Bylaws, Confidentiality Policy, and Document Retention Policy

We do not use personal information for targeted commercial advertising.

3. No Sale of Data

TASFRL does not and will not sell, rent, or trade any personal, membership, donor, or service-related information.

No customer data will ever be sold.

4. Confidentiality Obligations

TASFRL personnel, contractors, volunteers, and board members are required to:

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Access information only for authorized duties

  • Prevent unauthorized disclosure

5. When We May Share Information

Information is shared only when necessary, including:

  • With your written or electronic consent

  • With vetted service providers under confidentiality obligations

  • For service delivery (e.g., contractors supporting TASFRL field operations)

  • When required by law, subpoena, or court order

  • When necessary to protect life, safety, or property

6. Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

Records are maintained in accordance with:

  • The TASFRL Bylaws

  • Confidentiality Policy

  • Document Retention Policy

7. Your Rights

You may request:

  • A copy of your information

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion of information not required by law or policy

  • Clarification about how your information is used

Contact: governance@tasfrl.org


SECTION B — CONSENT REQUIREMENTS

By using the website or receiving TASFRL services, you provide the following consents:

1. Consent to Communications

You consent to receive:

  • Membership notifications

  • Service and scheduling notices

  • Program, event, and training announcements

  • Organizational or policy updates

You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications.

2. Consent to Data Collection

You consent to TASFRL collecting and using your information as described in Section A.

3. Field Work & Imagery Consent

If you request field-based work, you consent that:

  • TASFRL personnel and contractors may enter your property

  • Photos, videos, drone imagery, and mapping data may be collected

  • These materials may be retained per the Document Retention Policy

  • You will disclose hazards, utilities, livestock, restricted areas, or sensitive features

Imagery will not be published or disclosed without your explicit permission unless required by law.

4. Consent to Additional Terms

Participation in TASFRL programs or services may require additional written agreements. By engaging with TASFRL, you agree to comply with all such requirements.

5. Electronic Consent

By clicking “I Agree,” you provide legally binding consent under the Texas Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).

SECTION C — LIABILITY, DISCLAIMERS, AND USER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Disclaimer

TASFRL provides education, technical assistance, outreach, and land/forestry-related services in good faith. However, TASFRL does not guarantee specific land, forestry, agricultural, or financial outcomes.

2. No Professional Advisory Services

Unless expressly stated in writing, TASFRL does not provide:

  • Legal

  • Tax

  • Engineering

  • Surveying

  • Accounting

  • Financial advisory services

Users must consult licensed professionals for such matters.

3. Field Work Risks

By requesting field operations (e.g., brush mulching, clearing, excavation, drone flights), you acknowledge:

  • These activities carry inherent risks

  • You must stay away from active work zones

  • You must follow TASFRL staff instructions

  • You must disclose hazards, restricted areas, protected habitats, or utilities

4. Property Access Authorization

You authorize TASFRL personnel and contractors to enter designated portions of your property as necessary to deliver services.

5. Limitation of Liability (Texas-Compliant)

To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law—including the Texas Charitable Immunity and Liability Act (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §84) and the Texas Business Organizations Code Chapter 22—TASFRL, its board members, officers, employees, contractors, and volunteers are not liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages

  • Damages arising from conditions beyond TASFRL’s control

  • Damages caused by inaccurate or incomplete information provided by the user

  • Weather, natural events, wildlife, or unknown property conditions

This aligns with Article XI (Indemnification) of the TASFRL Bylaws.

TASFRL Bylaws Package October 2025 Edition _20251030

6. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information

  • Maintain safe distance during field operations

  • Follow TASFRL instructions and safety requirements

  • Identify known hazards, utilities, or restricted areas

  • Provide reasonable access to work zones


SECTION D — ACCEPTANCE

By selecting “I Agree,” you acknowledge:

  • You have read and understand this Agreement

  • You accept all terms in Sections A, B, and C

  • Your acceptance forms a legally binding contract under Texas UETA

  • Your use of TASFRL’s website, programs, and services is voluntary and conditioned on acceptance of this Agreement