Fair Use Policy

1. Introduction

This Fair Use Policy (“Policy”) outlines the terms under which you may access and use the website, content, and related services provided by Chapin Golfs (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with this Policy and all applicable laws and regulations.

Our goal is to ensure that all users can enjoy a fair, respectful, and lawful experience when engaging with our content, digital materials, and community features.

2. Purpose of Fair Use

The materials published by Chapin Golfs — including articles, blog posts, videos, images, and downloadable resources — are created for informational, educational, and personal use. Limited use of our content may be permitted under fair use principles for purposes such as:

Commentary or criticism
Educational or non-commercial reference
News reporting
Research or review

However, such use must always include proper credit to Chapin Golfs and must not misrepresent the source or intent of the material.

3. Restrictions on Use

Except as permitted under applicable copyright laws or with prior written consent, you may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any portion of our content for commercial purposes.
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on Chapin Golfs’ materials.
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices from our content.
Use our content in a way that could harm the reputation or integrity of Chapin Golfs.

All intellectual property rights remain the exclusive property of Chapin Golfs and its content creators.

4. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, reviews, or other content to Chapin Golfs, you agree that:

You will not post material that infringes on the rights of others.
You grant Chapin Golfs a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share your submitted content on our website and social platforms.
You remain responsible for the accuracy and originality of your contributions.

5. Educational and Non-Commercial Use

Educators, students, and organizations may use small portions of Chapin Golfs’ materials for classroom instruction or presentations provided that:

The use is strictly non-commercial.
Proper credit is clearly given to Chapin Golfs.
The material is not altered in a misleading way.

If your use exceeds these limits, please contact Chapin Golfs for permission before reproducing or distributing content.

6. Intellectual Property Notice

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names associated with Chapin Golfs are the property of their respective owners. Unauthorized use of our name, logo, or proprietary content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

7. Enforcement

Chapin Golfs reserves the right to take appropriate action against any unauthorized or unfair use of our materials. This may include:

Issuing copyright takedown requests
Denying access to certain users
Pursuing legal remedies under applicable law

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Fair Use Policy periodically to reflect legal requirements or business changes. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.