Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: April 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Santa Monica Local (the “Site”). This Site is owned and operated by Lugmark LLC, a California limited liability company. As used in these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Lugmark LLC and its website, Santa Monica Local. These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, located at santamonicalocal.com, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:
  • “Coupon”: A digital or printed offer that provides a discount, free item, or other benefit when redeemed at a participating business.
  • “Discount”: A reduction in the regular price of a product or service offered by a participating business.
  • “Giveaway”: An opportunity to receive a product, service, or experience at no cost, typically by meeting certain conditions such as submitting contact information or visiting a business.
  • “Contest”: A competition where participants may compete against each other based on skill, knowledge, effort, luck, or a combination of these factors. Winners may be selected based on merit according to stated judging criteria, randomly, or through a combination of merit and chance elements as specified in the contest rules.
  • “Raffle”: A type of lottery where participants have a chance to win a prize based on a random drawing.
  • “Scavenger Hunt”: An activity where participants search for items or complete tasks at various locations based on provided clues.
  • “Promotion”: A general term encompassing any coupon, discount, giveaway, contest, raffle, scavenger hunt, or similar marketing activity featured on the Site.

3. Geographic Scope

Our Site primarily provides information about Santa Monica, California, and may include information about surrounding areas within Los Angeles County. The information provided is intended primarily for residents of and visitors to these areas. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in contests, giveaways, raffles, scavenger hunts, or other promotional activities offered through our Site, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the Promotion rules Participation in promotions, contests, giveaways, and other offerings on this Site is limited to legal residents of the United States who are physically located in the United States at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. We reserve the right to verify your eligibility and to resolve any dispute about eligibility in our sole discretion. By participating in these activities, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by us, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

6. User Conduct

6.1 User rules

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:
  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
  • Use the Site to transmit or send unsolicited commercial communications
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose
  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful

6.2 Expectations of users

The site does not encourage reckless or dangerous behavior. Site visitors agree that they are responsible for their own behavior. Participants in any contest, giveaway, discount, promotion, or coupon agree to behave responsibly. This website emphasizes respect for individual humans, their health and dignity. Further, the site insists on considerate, respectful, and appropriate behavior towards the businesses mentioned here, as well as their owners, employees, and customers.

7. Local Business Information and Disclaimers

7.1 Accuracy of Information

While we make reasonable efforts to verify the information presented on this Site and ensure its accuracy:
  • We may make mistakes. We disclaim any responsibility whatsoever for any information we provide here, even if it is found to be mistaken, misleading, or deceptive. We expressly make no guarantees regarding its accuracy, currency, or validity.
  • All site visitors take the recommendations, advice, and information here at their own risk.
  • We make no guarantees as to the accuracy of the information in any way.
  • Lugmark LLC shall not be held responsible for any of the information presented on this website. We will not compensate anyone in any fashion, including monetarily or for loss of time or damage to a business’s reputation or good name.

7.2 Images

Photo Usage Policy: This Site prioritizes using authentic photographs of businesses whenever available. In cases where such photos are unavailable or unsuitable, we may substitute appropriate stock photography or AI-generated images. Such substitutions are not intended to mislead or misrepresent. For questions regarding any specific image, please contact us using the email address listed in the Contact Information section. Copyright Respect: We respect intellectual property rights and do not knowingly infringe on copyrights. If you believe we have used an image that violates your copyright, please notify us immediately so we can address the concern promptly. Some businesses may be featured more prominently on our Site. Such featured placement does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by us.

7.4 No Responsibility for Transactions

We are not a party to, and take no responsibility for, any transactions between users and businesses listed on our Site. Any purchases, interactions, or arrangements made between you and such businesses are solely between you and the business.

8. Promotions, Contests, and Giveaways

From time to time, we or third parties may organize contests, giveaways, raffles, scavenger hunts, or other promotions (collectively, “Promotions”) through the Site. In addition to these Terms, Promotions will be subject to particular rules which we’ll make available for each specific Promotion. By entering or participating in Promotions, you agree to comply with these Terms and the applicable rules.

8.1 Promotion Authority and Liability

  • All determinations regarding contests or giveaways are solely to be determined by Lugmark LLC.
  • Lugmark LLC cannot be held responsible for any mistaken or erroneous contest or giveaway information.
  • At times, contest/giveaway partners may change the nature or rules related to their part of the promotion. Partner businesses may act capriciously or dishonestly. Lugmark LLC disclaims all responsibility and cannot be held accountable.

8.2 Giveaway Terms

  • No Guarantee of Value: The value of any giveaway is determined at the sole discretion of the business for which the giveaway was posted. There is no guaranteed value in a claimed giveaway regardless of what is printed, posted, or written.
  • No Obligation to Fulfill: If for any reason, a business is unable or unwilling to fulfill the giveaway, the giveaway has no cash value, cannot be returned, and cannot be refunded.
  • Claim Frequency: No person may claim more than one giveaway every month and no more than three giveaways within a 12-month period.
  • No Cash Value: Giveaways have no cash value and cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash.
  • No Resale: Giveaways may not be sold or resold. You may freely transfer the giveaway to someone else, but you may not sell or post for sale any giveaway.
  • 30-Day Expiration: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in writing, a claimed giveaway is valid for 30 days from the date it was claimed.

8.3 Promotion Sponsors

Promotions may be sponsored by us, by third parties, or jointly by us and third parties. The identity of the sponsor will be disclosed in the Promotion rules.

8.4 Prize Claims

All prizes must be claimed in accordance with the rules specified for each Promotion. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded.

8.5 Taxes

Winners are responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

9. Discounts, Coupons and Promotions

  • At times, discount/coupon/promotion partners may change the nature or rules related to their part of the promotion. Partner businesses may act capriciously or dishonestly. Lugmark LLC disclaims all responsibility and cannot be held accountable.
  • In the event that information is presented incorrectly, confusingly, or ambiguously, Lugmark LLC reserves the right to update and clarify the discount, coupon, or promotion.
  • Lugmark LLC reserves the right to terminate any promotion, discount, or coupon at any time for any reason. Termination may be prior to the advertised time and date.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 General Disclaimer

This site is presented for informational and entertainment purposes only. Using this site does not guarantee you, the site visitor, anything whatsoever. Even if a guarantee is explicitly or implicitly communicated here, these Terms and Conditions EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY.

10.2 “As Is” Basis

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

10.3 No Warranties

WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.4 Operation of the Site

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

11. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. If anyone incurs any damages (monetary, physical, emotional, or otherwise) due to using this website or the information contained herein, such damages are not the responsibility of Lugmark LLC. You acknowledge and agree that you use this Site and any information, services, or content provided at your own risk. By accessing or using this Site, you waive any claim of responsibility against its owners, writers, and contributors for any matter whatsoever. Lugmark LLC shall not be liable for any matter arising from this Site under any circumstances.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and our and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

13. Communications

By providing your email address to us, you consent to receive updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications from us. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions contained in each communication or by contacting us directly.

14. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at santamonicalocal.com/privacy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information that pertains to your privacy. The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website that you visit.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Site after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Site.

18. Acceptance of Terms

The terms here must be accepted and agreed to in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, please leave the site immediately and do not participate in any contests, giveaways, discounts, promotions, or coupons. By using this website or participating in any contest, giveaway, discount, promotion, or coupon, you agree to be bound by all Terms and Conditions set forth here.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of the Terms will remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Site.

21. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:     By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.