Effective Date: October 28, 2026
Welcome to winonamodelers.com (the “Site”), operated by the Winona Modelers Guild (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please review these terms carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this Site.
1. Acceptance of Agreement
You agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Use Agreement with respect to our Site. This Agreement constitutes the entire and only agreement between us and you, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings with respect to the Site and the content provided by or through the Site.
2. Community Standards & Conduct
The Winona Modelers Guild is a multi-genre community welcoming all modeling disciplines (including trains, planes, automobiles, and miniatures). If you interact with our Site—including submitting forms, leaving blog comments, or uploading images to community galleries—you agree not to:
- Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
- Harass, abuse, or demean fellow hobbyists, builders, or Guild members.
- Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other software that may damage the Site or member hardware.
- Spam the Site with commercial advertisements, external retail promotions, or unrelated marketing materials.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to review, edit, or remove any user-submitted content and block Site access to users who violate these standards.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to the Site are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights.
- Our Content: The copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any materials or any part of the Site (including our layout, text, logo designs, and articles) is strictly prohibited without our express written permission.
- User Submissions: By submitting photographs of your scale builds, workbench projects, or historical research to our public gallery or blog, you grant the Winona Modelers Guild a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display these images on the Site to promote club activities. You retain full copyright ownership of your original craft and photos.
4. Third-Party Websites & Links
The Site may contain links to external third-party websites, such as local hobby shops, national modeling associations (e.g., AMA or NMRA), or regional events. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of these external sites. You acknowledge that we are not responsible or liable for any damages or losses caused by your use of third-party websites.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The information and services on this Site are provided on an “as-is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to keep meeting schedules, workshop topics, and technical advice accurate, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, safety, or accuracy of the information provided on the Site (including structural, mechanical, or electrical advice for model railroading or RC systems).
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Winona Modelers Guild, its officers, or its members be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this Site, including but not limited to reliance on any technical modeling advice or event cancellations.
7. Changes to the Terms of Use
We reserve the right to change or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in the State of Minnesota, United States, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.