Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of greenrushnation.comand all related properties operated by Green Rush Nation (“Green Rush Nation,” “GRN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including the editorial site, the podcast, our newsletter, our events, and the GRN Cup competition (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.

The Services are intended only for adults 21 years of age or older. By using the Services you represent that you are at least 21 and legally permitted to view cannabis-related content in your jurisdiction.

We reserve the right to require age verification before granting access to certain content, events, or competition entries, and to refuse service to anyone we reasonably believe to be under 21.

Green Rush Nation publishes journalism, commentary, interviews, and lifestyle content about cannabis culture. Nothing on the Services is medical, legal, financial, regulatory, or tax advice, and nothing should be read as a recommendation to buy, sell, consume, or invest in any product, brand, or business. Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction and change often — you are responsible for your own decisions and for complying with the laws that apply to you. Consult qualified professionals when you need advice.

The Services do not sell, broker, distribute, or deliver cannabis or any cannabis product. Nothing on the Services is an offer to sell or solicitation to buy cannabis. Any cannabis-related transactions referenced in editorial coverage are between licensed operators and consumers under applicable law — not with GRN.

Some features of the Services — for example, contributor or admin tools — require an account. You agree to:

• provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account;
• keep your credentials confidential and not share them with anyone;
• promptly notify us at legal@greenrushnation.com of any unauthorized access or suspected breach;
• accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we reasonably believe pose a risk to the Services or other users.

You agree that you will not, and will not attempt to:

• scrape, harvest, mirror, or systematically download content from the Services without our prior written permission;
• republish, redistribute, or commercially exploit content beyond ordinary linking and fair use;
• train machine-learning models on our content without an express written license from GRN;
• interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or any related system, including by introducing malware, abusing rate limits, or circumventing security controls;
• impersonate any person or entity, misrepresent your affiliation, or use the Services to harass, defame, or harm others;
• use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.

The Services and their content — including articles, photography, illustrations, podcasts, audio, video, graphics, logos, the “Green Rush Nation” and “GRN Cup” word marks, and the overall look and feel — are owned by GRN or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may view and share Services content for personal, non-commercial use, and you may link to public articles with attribution. All other rights are reserved. Press and partner inquiries about licensing or syndication should go to legal@greenrushnation.com.

If you send us tips, photos, story pitches, comments, entries, or any other materials (“Submissions”), you represent that you own or have the right to share the Submission and that it does not infringe anyone’s rights or violate the law.

You grant Green Rush Nation a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, distribute, and display the Submission across the Services and our promotional materials, in any media now known or later developed, with attribution as we reasonably determine. You waive any moral rights in the Submission to the extent permitted by law. We are not obligated to publish, credit, or compensate any Submission.

GRN hosts and co-hosts in-person events — mixers, taste tests, pop-ups, and industry gatherings. Attendance is subject to these Terms and any additional rules posted for the event.

• Eligibility. Attendees must be 21+ and able to present valid government-issued identification on entry.
• Tickets. Tickets are non-transferable unless we say otherwise. Refund and exchange policies are stated at the point of sale.
• Conduct.We may refuse entry or remove anyone who is intoxicated, disruptive, abusive, or who violates venue policy or applicable law — without refund.
• Recordings. By attending you agree that your image, voice, and likeness may be captured in photos, video, and audio used for editorial and promotional purposes.
• Assumption of risk. You attend voluntarily and assume the ordinary risks of in-person events. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release GRN and our partners from claims arising from your attendance, except for claims caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

The GRN Cup is our annual blind-judged cannabis competition. Each cycle is governed by a set of official rules published with the entry materials for that cycle (the “Cup Rules”). The Cup Rules control over these Terms to the extent of any conflict, and are incorporated by reference.

• Eligibility. Entrants must be licensed operators where licensing is required and must comply with all applicable laws.
• Entries. Submitting an entry is not a guarantee of inclusion. We may reject entries that fail technical, legal, or quality requirements.
• Judging. Judging is conducted in good faith by our panel. Scores and results are final.
• Awards. Award placements may be used for editorial coverage and marketing. Winners agree to reasonable promotional use of their brand name and entry details in connection with their placement.

If you subscribe to a GRN newsletter or opt in to event updates, you agree to receive recurring emails from us. You can unsubscribe from marketing messages at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us. We may still send transactional messages related to accounts, ticket purchases, Cup entries, or legal notices.

The Services may link to or embed third-party content — for example, podcast platforms, social media, ticketing partners, and brand websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content, products, or services. Your dealings with any third party are solely between you and that third party.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe content on the Services infringes a copyright you own or control, send a written notice to our designated agent that includes:

1. identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
2. identification of the allegedly infringing material and where it appears on the Services;
3. your contact information (name, address, telephone, email);
4. a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
5. a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner;
6. your physical or electronic signature.

Send DMCA notices to legal@greenrushnation.comwith the subject line “DMCA Notice.” We may remove allegedly infringing material and terminate the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GREEN RUSH NATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR FREE, OR THAT CONTENT IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GREEN RUSH NATION AND OUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRIBUTORS, AND PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID GRN IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Green Rush Nation and our officers, directors, employees, contributors, and partners from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services, your Submissions, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to the dispute-resolution section below, you and GRN agree that the exclusive venue for any action not subject to arbitration will be the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Please read this section carefully — it affects your legal rights.

Most concerns can be resolved quickly by emailing legal@greenrushnation.com. You and GRN agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute informally for at least 30 days before initiating any formal proceeding.

If a dispute is not resolved informally, you and GRN agree that it will be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration provider under its consumer arbitration rules, on an individual basis. The arbitration will take place in Los Angeles County, California, or by remote proceeding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class-action waiver. You and GRN agree to bring claims only in your or our individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative proceeding. If this waiver is found unenforceable, the entire arbitration agreement is void.

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@greenrushnation.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or that your use poses a risk to GRN or other users. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution — will survive.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of the page. If changes are material we will provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Services after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any rules expressly incorporated, are the entire agreement between you and Green Rush Nation regarding the Services. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force. Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent; we may assign them freely. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.

Questions about these Terms? We’d rather hear from you than not.

• Email: legal@greenrushnation.com
• Subject line: “Terms of Service”