Around the Shawnee Terms of Use

Effective Date: 5/9/2025

Welcome to Around the Shawnee, accessible at https://www.aroundtheshawnee.com (“Website”). This site is operated by Hiking with Shawn LLC and provides free podcast episodes, articles, and local event listings to promote Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest region. By using this Website, you agree to the following Terms of Use.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Services Provided

Around the Shawnee offers:

Free podcast episodes
Blog articles
Local event listings
Community promotion of local businesses and organizations
While most content is free, we may charge for:
Premium event listings
Advertising opportunities
Donations to support the site

3. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree to:

Use respectful language when posting comments
Avoid sharing harmful, illegal, defamatory, or inappropriate content
Not impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
Not spam or advertise without permission

We reserve the right to remove any content and block users who violate these terms.

4. Comments and Submissions

We allow comments on blog posts, event listings, and podcast show notes. By posting a comment:

You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, use, and reproduce your comment
You are responsible for the content you post
We may moderate, remove, or refuse comments at our discretion

5. Email Communication

You may contact us at shawn @ hikingwithshawn . com. By emailing us, you agree to receive replies and, if applicable, occasional updates related to your inquiry.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including articles, graphics, podcasts, and design, is owned by or licensed to Hiking with Shawn LLC. You may not reproduce or distribute content without permission unless otherwise indicated.

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites, including local business or event pages. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of content.

9. Limitation of Liability

Hiking with Shawn LLC shall not be liable for any indirect or incidental damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Website.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time without notice. The date at the top will always reflect the latest version. Continued use of the Website after updates means you accept the new terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

Shawn Gossman
Email: shawn @ hikingwithshawn . com
Website: https://www.aroundtheshawnee.com/contact