Introduction

Welcome to the Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

Our goal is to provide transparent, helpful information for the owners, trainers, backstretch workers, and visitors who rely on our resources. These Terms outline how you may use our website, your responsibilities as a user, and the policies that guide this platform.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

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Definitions

“FHBPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

“Website” or “Site” refers to floridahorsemen.org and all associated pages or services.

“User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any individual accessing or using the website.

“Content” refers to all information, text, images, documents, forms, graphics, and media found on the site.

“User-Generated Content” means any content submitted by users, such as messages, forms, comments, or uploads.

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User Accounts and Registration

Some features of the website may require you to create an account or submit personal information.

By registering or submitting information, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete information

• Update it if it changes

• Not share your login credentials with others

• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose security risks.

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Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content on this website is owned or licensed by FHBPA and protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use

• Download publicly available forms, documents, or resources

You may not:

• Copy, distribute, or reproduce content for commercial purposes

• Modify or republish content without written permission

• Use FHBPA trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization

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User-Generated Content

If you submit content through forms, messages, uploads, or other site features, you represent that:

• The content is accurate

• You have the right to share it

• It does not violate any laws, privacy rights, or third-party agreements

By submitting content, you grant FHBPA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for the purpose of responding, processing, or improving services.

We reserve the right to remove user content at our discretion.

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Prohibited Activities

Users agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes

• Interfere with the website’s security or functionality

• Attempt to access restricted areas without authorization

• Upload harmful or malicious files

• Impersonate another person or entity

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission

Violations may result in restricted access or legal action.

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Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services not operated by FHBPA.

We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites

• Any loss or damage resulting from their use

Users should review the terms of those websites individually.

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Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

The website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

FHBPA is not liable for:

• Errors or omissions in content

• Website downtime or interruptions

• Any damages arising from the use or inability to use the website

• Actions taken based on information from the website

Nothing on this site replaces professional, legal, or medical advice.

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Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FHBPA, its staff, directors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your infringement of the rights of any third party

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Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website at our discretion, including but not limited to cases where:

• A user violates these Terms

• Security issues arise

• Fraud or misuse is suspected

Termination does not waive FHBPA’s rights under these Terms.

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Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website will be handled in the appropriate courts of Florida, USA.

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Changes to Terms and Conditions

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, policies, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website means you accept the updated Terms.

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‍Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association
901 S Federal Hwy
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Phone: 954-457-3516

Email: [email protected]