Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: July 17, 2026
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of itssummerssomewhere.com and itssomewherelocal.beehiiv.com (the “Sites”), operated by Lisa Summers, doing business as It’s Summers Somewhere and It’s Somewhere Local (“we,” “us”). By using the Sites, you agree to these Terms.
Our Content
The Sites provide travel, lifestyle, and local-events content, including things-to-do guides, city tours, festival and event roundups, and a weekly newsletter. Content is for general informational and entertainment purposes — see our Website Disclaimer for details on accuracy and third-party event information.
Intellectual Property
All original text, photography, video, graphics, and the “It’s Summers Somewhere” and “It’s Somewhere Local” names and logos are owned by us and protected by copyright and trademark law, as detailed in our Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy. You may view and share our content for personal, non-commercial use, but may not republish, redistribute, or reproduce it without written permission.
Acceptable Use
When using the Sites, you agree not to:
- Scrape, copy, or reproduce content without permission.
- Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or infringing content through our event submission or comment forms.
- Attempt to disrupt, hack, or interfere with the Sites’ operation.
- Use the Sites for any unlawful purpose.
Event Listings & Third-Party Information
Event details (dates, times, prices, locations) are gathered from public sources, brand partners, and reader submissions. We do our best to keep listings accurate but cannot guarantee they are error-free or up to date — always confirm event details directly with the venue or organizer before attending.
Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
Some posts and newsletter issues contain affiliate links or paid/sponsored content. See our FTC Affiliate & Sponsored Content Disclosure for full details.
Giveaways
Any giveaway or contest we run is governed by its own Official Rules — see our Giveaway Terms.
Merch Store
Our merch store is operated through Printify [CONFIRM: POP-UP STORE OR DIRECT ORDER]. Purchases, payment processing, shipping, and returns/exchanges are subject to Printify’s own terms and policies, available at checkout. We are not responsible for order fulfillment issues, which should be directed to Printify support.
No Professional Advice
Nothing on the Sites constitutes legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. Content related to Summers Social consulting services is general in nature; any specific engagement is governed by a separate written agreement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Sites, reliance on content, or attendance at any event or activity featured on the Sites. You assume all risk associated with activities, travel, or events you choose to attend based on our content.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claim arising from your misuse of the Sites or violation of these Terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Sites (including comment or submission privileges) at our discretion, particularly for violations of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Maryland, unless otherwise required by law.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Sites after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
