Terms and Conditions

Effective date: 8/1/2026

Welcome to the Haywood County Arts Council ("HCAC," "we," "us," or "our") website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. About HCAC

Haywood County Arts Council is a nonprofit arts organization serving Haywood County, North Carolina, and the surrounding region. This website provides information about our programs, events, member artists, and ways to support our mission.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems

  • Use the site to transmit harmful code, spam, or unauthorized advertising

  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content from this site without permission, except as allowed under standard fair use

  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with anyone

3. Content and Intellectual Property

All text, images, logos, and other materials on this website are the property of HCAC or its member artists and contributors, unless otherwise noted, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Artist member profiles, images, and descriptions of artwork remain the property of the respective artists. Artists featured on this site retain all rights to their work; inclusion on this site does not transfer any ownership or licensing rights beyond what is needed to display the work here.

You may not use, reproduce, or distribute content from this site for commercial purposes without written permission from HCAC or the relevant rights holder.

4. Donations and Payments

Donations made through this website are processed by a third-party payment platform. HCAC does not directly store your full payment card information. By making a donation, you agree to the terms and privacy practices of that payment processor in addition to these Terms.

Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us at info@haywoodarts.com as soon as possible so we can review the situation.

HCAC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID#58-1322291. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law; please consult your tax advisor.

5. Event and Workshop Registration

Registration for classes, workshops, studio tours, or other events, registration is subject to availability and any specific terms listed on the relevant event or program page (including cancellation and refund policies, which may vary by program). Registration is made through a third-party platform.

HCAC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events and will make reasonable efforts to notify registrants of any changes.

6. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (including member artist websites, partner organizations, or ticketing/donation platforms). HCAC is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site, and linking to a site does not imply endorsement.

7. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. HCAC does not guarantee that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components.

Information about events, artists, and programs is provided for general informational purposes and is subject to change without notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HCAC and its board, staff, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last updated" date above will reflect the most recent revision.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

12. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms and Conditions can be directed to:

  • By email:  info@haywoodarts.org

  • By phone number: (828) 452-0593