Terms of Use of the 

Mountain and Valley Railroad site.


These Terms of Use ("Terms" or "Agreement") govern your access to and use of this website (the "Site"), which is owned and operated by the business responsible for providing the Site ("the operator," "we," "us," or "our").

By visiting or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

Headings are provided for convenience only.

1. Introduction

1.1. The Site is operated for the purpose of providing information and enabling the purchase of physical goods, digital products, and services ("Products").

1.2. These Terms apply to the use of the Site, all purchases made through or in connection with the Site, and the relationship between visitors, customers, and the operator.

1.3  Acceptance of Terms: By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. General Use of the Site

2.1. The Site provides information, contact forms, purchasing options, and access to Products.

2.2. Information may be collected automatically or voluntarily when interacting with the Site, as described in the Privacy Policy available on the Site.

3.2. Registration is optional unless it is specifically required for a particular product or service.

3. Website Availability and Responsibility

4.1. The operator may update, modify, or discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time.

4.2. Certain services offered through the Site may depend on third-party providers. The operator is not responsible for the performance, reliability, or availability of any third-party service.

4.3. Access to digital products may require internet connectivity and compatible devices. Access to physical goods depends on shipping conditions. These factors are outside the operator's control.

4.4. The operator is not responsible for delays, interruptions, or failures caused by events beyond its control.

4.5. Technical issues may occur, and the operator is not responsible for losses resulting from such issues.

4.6. The Site and all Products are provided "as is," without warranties of any kind, except where required by law.

4.7. The operator is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Site or Products.

4. Professional Disclaimer

6.1. The Site or Products may include general information or educational materials in fields such as health, nutrition, wellness, lifestyle, finance, or similar areas.

6.2. Such information does not constitute professional advice.

6.3. Visitors are responsible for seeking appropriate professional guidance for their personal circumstances.

6.4. The operator is not responsible for decisions or actions taken based on content found on the Site or in the Products.

2. Intellectual Property: All content on this site, including text, photographs, and guides regarding the "Mountain and Valley Railroad N-Scale" layout, is the property of mountainandvalleyrailroad.org unless otherwise stated. Please do not reproduce, distribute, or use this content without explicit permission.

5 Disclaimer of Liability

The information provided on this site is for educational and hobby purposes only. mountainandvalleyrailroad.org is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses incurred by individuals attempting to replicate or use the techniques, tools, or plans discussed on this site. Use all model railroad equipment and tools at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

7.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the operator is not liable for:

  • Loss of profits, data, or revenue
  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Errors, delays, or inaccuracies in the service
  • Interruptions caused by external conditions

7.2. If liability is established in connection with a purchased Product, the total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for that specific Product.

7. Third-Party Tools and Links

8.1. The Site [mountainandvalleyrailroad.org] may include external links (e.g., model supply shops), embedded content, analytics tools, marketing technologies, or payment processors.

8.2. The operator is not responsible for third-party content, performance, accessibility, privacy practices, or security.

8.3. Use of third-party services is at the visitor's own risk.

8. Force Majeure

10.1. The operator is not responsible for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, government actions, network outages, or emergencies.

9. Customer Responsibilities

Customers agree to the following:

  • Provide accurate and updated personal information
  • Ensure device compatibility for accessing digital content
  • Care of physical goods after receipt
  • Report any account-related issues promptly (if an account exists)

10. Termination

The operator may suspend or terminate access to the Site or cancel orders under the following circumstances:

  • These Terms are violated
  • False or misleading information is provided
  • Fraud, misuse, or abuse is suspected
  • The Privacy Policy is violated

11. Miscellaneous

16.1. If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

16.2. The operator may assign its rights and obligations to third parties without restriction.

16.3. These Terms constitute the entire agreement governing the use of the Site.

16.4. For inquiries, visitors may use the contact details provided on the Site's contact page.

Governing Law: 

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.