Legal Disclaimer & Privacy
1) Purpose & Scope
Foothills Gateway Neighbors (“Site,” “we,” “our”) is an independent homeowner-run informational resource containing summaries, commentary, and selected materials lawfully obtained from association communications, public records, materials made available to members, and other sources believed to be reliable.
2) Independence & No Affiliation
This website is independently operated by Leann McNaughton as a homeowner and community member. Although Leann currently serves on the Foothills Gateway Board, this website is not an official association website and is not maintained, endorsed, or controlled by the association, the board of directors as a whole, or the management company.
Content on this site reflects Leann’s own summaries, commentary, observations, and opinions unless expressly stated otherwise. Nothing on this site should be understood as an official board statement, official association notice, or action taken on behalf of the association.
3) General Information Only (No Legal/Professional Advice)
Content is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. You should seek advice from a qualified professional regarding your specific circumstances.
4) Accuracy, Completeness & Currency
We strive for accuracy and timeliness; however, we make no warranties or guarantees that information is complete, correct, or up to date. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from use of this Site.
5) Fair Comment & Opinion
Analyses, commentary, and conclusions on this site reflect Leann’s opinions based on reviewed materials, observed conditions, and available information. They are offered as fair comment on matters of community interest and should not be understood as official findings, board determinations, or association positions.
6) No Warranty; Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for loss of data or profits, arising from or related to your use of the Site.
7) External Links & No Endorsement
Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse external content and are not responsible for its availability, accuracy, or policies.
8) Copyright & Acceptable Use
Original text, graphics, layout, and analysis on this site are protected by applicable law. Nothing on this site is intended to restrict lawful fair use, quotation, personal reference, or other uses permitted by law. Automated scraping, harassment, malicious code, and unauthorized commercial reuse of original site content are prohibited.
9) Corrections & Takedown Requests
If you believe content is inaccurate or infringes your rights, please send a specific request including the page URL, the exact text in question, and your proposed correction or basis for removal. Good-faith requests will be reviewed promptly.
10) Privacy
- Minimal data: We do not sell personal data. We use basic, privacy-respecting analytics and standard server logs to understand aggregate traffic and performance.
- Forms & email: If you contact us, we use your information only to respond and manage the request.
- Cookies: Our theme/plugins may set essential cookies for functionality and analytics. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
- Data retention: We retain form submissions and related correspondence only as long as needed for the purpose collected or to comply with legal obligations.
11) Accessibility
We aim to make the Site usable for all visitors. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us so we can address it.
12) Changes to These Terms
We may update this page to reflect changes in site practices or the law. The “Last updated” date will be revised when changes are posted.
13) Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
14) Contact
For privacy, corrections, permissions, or site-related questions, please use the contact form.