Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 4, 2026

Welcome to the official website of AmeriFest National Pageant, operated by AmeriFest LLC ("AmeriFest," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at www.amerifestpageants.com (the "Website"), including the informational content, webpages, features, and digital materials made available through the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. SCOPE OF THESE TERMS

These Terms apply exclusively to the AmeriFest National Pageant Website.

They govern your use of the Website, including browsing webpages, viewing information, accessing publicly available content, and interacting with Website features.

These Terms do not govern:

Participation in AmeriFest National Pageant competitions, state pageants, preliminary competitions, or other events
Contestant registration, eligibility, judging, awards, titles, or competition rules
Event admission, tickets, scheduling, attendance, or participation requirements
Merchandise, products, purchases, payments, refunds, or shipping
Sponsorships, donations, fundraising activities, or charitable programs
Agreements with pageant directors, sponsors, vendors, contestants, or other participants
Any other products, programs, or services offered by AmeriFest outside the general operation and use of the Website

Those activities may be subject to separate terms, policies, contracts, registration agreements, or other applicable requirements.

Nothing in these Website Terms is intended to establish, modify, supersede, or replace any separate agreement governing those activities.

2. ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE WEBSITE

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its functionality, security, or accessibility.

When using the Website, you agree not to:

Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or connected systems
Disrupt, damage, disable, or interfere with Website functionality
Introduce viruses, malicious code, or other harmful technologies
Use automated tools, bots, or scraping technologies to collect Website content or information without authorization, except as permitted by applicable law
Attempt to access nonpublic information or restricted Website features without permission
Impersonate AmeriFest, its representatives, or another individual or organization
Use the Website to transmit fraudulent, misleading, threatening, or unlawful content
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit protected Website content without authorization

AmeriFest reserves the right to restrict or block access to the Website when we reasonably believe that these Terms have been violated or that Website security or functionality may be compromised.

3. WEBSITE CONTENT AND INFORMATION

The Website provides general information about AmeriFest National Pageant, including organizational information, announcements, competition opportunities, schedules, photographs, promotional materials, and other content.

We strive to provide information that is accurate, clear, and current. However, Website content may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or technical inaccuracies.

AmeriFest makes no guarantee that all information displayed on the Website will be complete, accurate, or current at all times.

We reserve the right to:

Correct errors or inaccuracies
Update or remove Website content
Modify Website design, layout, or functionality
Change or discontinue Website features
Temporarily suspend Website availability for maintenance or technical reasons

Information displayed on the Website is provided for general informational purposes.

Website content alone does not create a binding agreement regarding participation in any pageant, event, program, purchase, or other AmeriFest offering.

Where separate official agreements or policies apply, those documents govern the applicable activity.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its original content are owned by or licensed to AmeriFest LLC and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Protected materials may include:

AmeriFest names, logos, trademarks, and branding
Website text and written content
Graphics, layouts, and design elements
Photographs and videos
Promotional materials
Original artwork and digital media
Other copyrighted or proprietary content

You may access and view Website materials for personal, noncommercial, and lawful informational purposes.

You may not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, sell, license, or commercially exploit protected Website content without prior written permission from the applicable rights holder, except as permitted by law.

Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of or a license to use AmeriFest trademarks, logos, or other proprietary materials beyond what is reasonably necessary to view the Website.

Certain photographs, graphics, and other materials may be owned by third-party photographers, designers, sponsors, or content creators. Those materials remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.

5. USER-SUBMITTED WEBSITE CONTENT

Certain Website features may allow visitors to submit information, messages, inquiries, or other materials.

When submitting content through the Website, you agree that:

The information you provide will not be knowingly false, fraudulent, or misleading
You have the necessary rights or authorization to submit the content
Your submission will not violate the intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights of another person
Your submission will not contain malicious software or unlawful materials

Submitting content through the Website does not automatically transfer ownership of that content to AmeriFest.

You grant AmeriFest a limited, nonexclusive license to receive, store, process, and use your submission as reasonably necessary to operate the Website, respond to your inquiry, or perform the function for which you submitted it.

This provision does not independently authorize AmeriFest to publicly distribute contestant photographs, biographies, or other materials submitted for separate pageant-related purposes.

Any such rights or permissions are governed by the applicable submission agreements, releases, and policies.

AmeriFest may remove content submitted through Website features when reasonably necessary to maintain security, comply with law, or enforce these Terms.

6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND EXTERNAL WEBSITES

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, registration systems, payment processors, event websites, sponsor pages, or other external services.

These links are provided for informational purposes or visitor convenience.

AmeriFest does not necessarily own, operate, endorse, or control the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

When you leave the AmeriFest Website and access a third-party platform, your use of that platform is governed by its own applicable terms, policies, and privacy practices.

AmeriFest is not responsible for the independent content or practices of third-party websites, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

We encourage visitors to review the terms and privacy policies of any external websites they access.

7. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your privacy is important to AmeriFest National Pageant.

Personal information collected through the Website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share personal information.

Our Privacy Policy also addresses:

Information submitted through Website forms
Website analytics and cookies
Communications and marketing preferences
SMS and text messaging information
Information relating to minors
Requests to access, correct, or delete personal information

Please review our Privacy Policy at:

www.amerifestpageants.com/privacy-policy

The Privacy Policy is intended to operate alongside these Website Terms.

Nothing in these Terms limits privacy rights or protections provided by applicable law.

8. WEBSITE USE BY MINORS

AmeriFest National Pageant serves families and contestants of various ages, and certain Website content may be of interest to minors.

Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to supervise their children's online activities and review any information their children may submit through Website features.

Children under 13 should not independently submit personal information through the Website without appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement and legally required consent.

AmeriFest does not intentionally use personal information collected from minors to direct targeted advertising or promotional marketing communications to them.

We do not knowingly sell minor contestants' personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

Any collection or processing of personal information from children is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Nothing in this section determines eligibility for, or participation in, AmeriFest competitions or events.

9. WEBSITE COMMUNICATIONS

The Website may provide contact forms, email links, newsletter subscriptions, or other communication features.

If you contact AmeriFest through the Website, we may use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry or address the purpose of your communication.

Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee a response within a particular timeframe or create a contractual obligation to provide products, services, or participation opportunities.

If you separately opt in to receive promotional emails or SMS communications, those communications will be governed by applicable consent requirements and our Privacy Policy.

Providing your contact information through a general Website inquiry does not automatically constitute consent to receive recurring promotional text messages.

You may opt out of eligible marketing communications using the methods described in our Privacy Policy or in the applicable communication.

10. WEBSITE SECURITY

AmeriFest takes reasonable steps to support the security and functionality of the Website.

However, no website, network, or electronic communication system can be guaranteed to be completely secure or uninterrupted.

You acknowledge that internet communications may be subject to technical failures, unauthorized interference, or other risks.

We encourage visitors to use appropriate security precautions when browsing websites or submitting information online.

You agree not to attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with Website security features.

If you become aware of a potential Website security issue, please contact AmeriFest using the information provided below.

11. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

AmeriFest strives to maintain a functional and accessible Website but does not guarantee continuous availability.

The Website may occasionally be unavailable due to:

Scheduled maintenance
Technical difficulties
Hosting or service provider interruptions
Security-related issues
Internet connectivity problems
Events beyond our reasonable control

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue Website features or access when reasonably necessary.

AmeriFest is not responsible for temporary Website interruptions to the extent permitted by applicable law.

12. DISCLAIMER OF WEBSITE WARRANTIES

The Website and its informational content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

AmeriFest makes no express or implied warranties regarding the uninterrupted availability, accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of the Website for a particular purpose.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AmeriFest disclaims applicable implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.

We do not warrant that:

The Website will always be available or error-free
Website content will always be current or free of inaccuracies
Technical issues will be corrected immediately
The Website will be free from all harmful components or security vulnerabilities
Third-party links or integrations will function without interruption

These disclaimers apply only to the Website and its informational functions.

They do not establish or modify warranties, guarantees, commitments, or obligations associated with separate AmeriFest products, events, competitions, or services.

Nothing in this section excludes any warranty or legal protection that cannot lawfully be excluded.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AmeriFest LLC and its officers, employees, representatives, and authorized agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising solely from access to or use of the Website, including:

Temporary Website interruptions
Technical errors or Website malfunctions
Inaccurate or outdated informational content
Unauthorized interference with Website functionality
Inability to access certain Website features
Problems originating from third-party websites or services

This limitation applies only to claims relating to the Website itself.

These Website Terms do not limit, waive, or determine liability relating to physical events, competitions, contestant participation, products, purchases, or any other separate AmeriFest activities.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited, including liability arising from conduct for which applicable law prohibits such limitations.

14. NO PROFESSIONAL OR CONTRACTUAL ADVICE

Information published on the Website is intended for general informational purposes.

Unless expressly identified otherwise, Website content does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice.

Visitors should not interpret general Website information as an individualized professional recommendation or contractual guarantee.

Official obligations associated with separate AmeriFest activities, where applicable, are addressed through their respective agreements and policies.

15. PROHIBITED MISREPRESENTATION

Visitors may not use the Website, its content, or AmeriFest branding to falsely claim an official relationship with AmeriFest National Pageant.

Without appropriate authorization, you may not:

Represent yourself as an official AmeriFest director, employee, representative, or spokesperson
Create misleading websites or online accounts impersonating AmeriFest
Use AmeriFest branding to suggest an unauthorized endorsement or affiliation
Misrepresent information obtained from the Website as an official statement issued by AmeriFest

This section does not prohibit lawful commentary, news reporting, personal references, or other uses protected by applicable law.

16. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

AmeriFest reserves the right to revise these Website Terms from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

Updates to Website functionality
Changes in technology or security practices
Changes in applicable laws
Modifications to Website content or operations
Other legitimate Website administration needs

When the Terms are updated, the "Last Updated" date will be revised.

Updated Terms will become effective when published unless a different effective date is specified.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before changes become binding.

Your continued use of the Website after an update may constitute acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

17. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and disputes arising specifically from access to or use of the Website will be governed by the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Nothing in this section limits mandatory consumer protections or other rights that cannot lawfully be waived.

This governing law provision applies only to disputes concerning the Website and does not establish the governing law for separate AmeriFest events, competitions, purchases, or other activities.

18. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or severed to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

19. NO WAIVER

A failure by AmeriFest to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.

20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT REGARDING WEBSITE USE

These Terms constitute the agreement between you and AmeriFest concerning general access to and use of the Website, together with any additional Website-specific terms that are expressly presented and accepted where applicable.

Our Privacy Policy separately explains how personal information is handled.

These Terms do not constitute the entire agreement between AmeriFest and any contestant, parent, guardian, director, sponsor, vendor, customer, or event participant regarding any activity other than general Website use.

Separate agreements and policies remain applicable to the activities they govern.

If a separate agreement addresses an AmeriFest event, competition, product, service, or transaction, that agreement will govern the relevant activity rather than these Website Terms.

21. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or the general operation of the AmeriFest Website, please contact:

AmeriFest National Pageant

AmeriFest LLC

PO Box 1174

Richmond, KY 40476

United States

Website: www.amerifestpageants.com

Email: amerifestpageants@gmail.com

You may also contact AmeriFest through the contact options provided on our official Website.

AmeriFest National Pageant

It's More Than Just.