Terms of Service
Terms of Service for Horton Barbell
Effective Date: 11/4/25
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Horton Barbell (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using https://hortonbarbell.com (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We may update these Terms periodically; continued use means you accept the revised Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old—or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction—to use the Site. By using it, you represent that you meet these requirements.
3. Changes to the Site or Terms
We may modify or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. Updated Terms will be posted with a new “Effective Date.” Material changes may be announced via prominent notice or email (if applicable).
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site—including text, images, videos, workouts, graphics, and logos—is owned or licensed by Horton Barbell and protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws.
You may access and print limited portions for personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication without prior written consent is prohibited.
5. User Content and Community Contributions
If you post comments, reviews, or upload materials (“User Content”), you grant Horton Barbell a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute that content in connection with the Site and related promotions.
You agree not to post unlawful, defamatory, or infringing content. We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove content at our discretion.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its servers.
- Use automated systems or scripts to scrape, copy, or harvest content.
- Impersonate any person or entity.
- Interfere with Site functionality or users’ enjoyment.
7. Health and Fitness Disclaimer
The Site provides fitness and strength-training information for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any exercise program, especially if you have medical conditions or injuries.
By using the Site or following its workouts, you assume all risk for injury or damages resulting from participation. Horton Barbell disclaims any and all liability for injuries or damages arising from use of the Site or participation in its programs.
8. Paid Products, Services, and Affiliate Links
We may offer digital programs, subscriptions, or merchandise for purchase. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Certain links on the Site may be affiliate links. If you click such a link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or brands we genuinely believe may be of value.
9. Advertising and Third-Party Services
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
10. Accounts, Security, and Newsletters
If you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to provide accurate information and to keep it up to date.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
You may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the link provided in each message.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
We make no warranties of any kind—express or implied—regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Horton Barbell and its affiliates, officers, employees, or partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, products, or services—even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid to us in the preceding 12 months, whichever is greater.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Horton Barbell, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of a third party.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
Any dispute or claim relating to the Site or these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Erie County, New York. You consent to such jurisdiction and venue.
15. International Users
The Site is controlled and operated from the United States. We make no representation that the Site or its content is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Users who access the Site from outside the U.S. do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
16. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site or your account at any time, for any reason, without notice.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease, but sections that by their nature should survive (e.g., intellectual-property, disclaimers, limitations of liability) will remain in effect.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Horton Barbell regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings.
19. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact:
Email: ryan@hortonbarbell.com
Address: 3840 E. Robinson Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
