Terms and Conditions of Use
Effective Date: September 23, 2026
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
Welcome to the website of Santa Margarita Ranch + Vineyard (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at https://www.smrevents.com/ (the “Site”).
By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) and our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use or access this Site.
1. Website Purpose & General Information
This Site provides information about event venue rentals, wedding services, corporate gatherings, accommodations, and activities offered by Santa Margarita Ranch + Vineyard (including our venues: Historic Santa Margarita Ranch Barn and Ancient Peaks Barn).
Content on this Site is provided for informational and planning purposes only. Submitting an inquiry form or communicating through the Site does not guarantee venue availability or constitute a binding booking agreement.
2. Event Bookings and Contracts
All formal event bookings, venue reservations, payment schedules, cancellation rules, liability requirements, and property use terms are governed by a separate, signed Event Venue Agreement (or Rental Contract) between you and Santa Margarita Ranch + Vineyard. In the event of any conflict between the information on this Site and a signed Event Venue Agreement, the signed contract will prevail.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, photos, images, video clips, button icons, digital downloads, and website code—is the property of Santa Margarita Ranch + Vineyard or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Permitted Use: You may view, download, and print pages from the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use in connection with evaluating or planning an event.
Prohibited Use: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit any content on this Site without prior express written consent from Santa Margarita Ranch + Vineyard.
4. User Inquiries and Submissions
By submitting information through our contact or inquiry forms:
You represent and warrant that all information provided is accurate, current, and truthful.
You agree that we may contact you via email, phone, or direct mail regarding your inquiry, tour scheduling, or event options.
You agree not to submit any unlawful, harmful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or fraudulent content.
5. Third-Party Links & Services
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as preferred vendors, local accommodations, wine-tasting partners, or social media networks (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, WeddingWire, The Knot).
These links are provided solely as a convenience to you.
We do not endorse, monitor, or control these external sites or their services, products, or policies.
Your use of third-party websites is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and privacy practices of those external sites.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
SANTA MARGARITA RANCH + VINEYARD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SANTA MARGARITA RANCH + VINEYARD, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Santa Margarita Ranch + Vineyard, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms or misuse of this Site.
9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to revise, update, or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: hello@smrevents.com
Phone: (805) 438-6960 ext. 260
Mailing Address:
Santa Margarita Ranch + Vineyard
22720 El Camino Real
Santa Margarita, CA 93453