Terms of Use

Legal Notice

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Montana Wood Products Association (MWPA) website. By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

These Terms are intended to support the lawful and appropriate use of MWPA's website, information, resources, and services.

Purpose of This Website

The Montana Wood Products Association is a voluntary nonprofit association representing businesses, organizations, and professionals involved in Montana's forest products industry.

This website provides information and resources related to MWPA's mission and activities, which may include:

Forest management and forest products industry information
Legislative and public policy information
State and federal regulatory developments
Industry news and updates
Membership information and member directories
Educational resources and publications
Scholarship and MWPA Foundation information
Events, meetings, and industry opportunities
Employment and workforce information
Links to government agencies, industry organizations, and other resources

Unless otherwise stated, information provided through this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes.

Legislative & Policy Information

MWPA actively represents the interests of Montana's forest products industry before state and federal policymakers, agencies, and other organizations.

Legislative updates, policy information, regulatory information, action alerts, commentary, and other materials provided through this website are intended to keep members and the public informed about issues affecting Montana's forests and forest products industry.

While MWPA makes reasonable efforts to provide timely and useful information, legislative, regulatory, and governmental information can change quickly.

Information on this website should not be considered legal, regulatory, tax, or other professional advice. Visitors should consult the appropriate government agency, official source, or qualified professional when making decisions requiring current or authoritative information.

Use of the Website

By using this website, you agree not to:

Violate applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to interfere with website operation, functionality, or security
Attempt unauthorized access to website systems, accounts, or data
Introduce malicious software, code, or other harmful technology
Misrepresent your identity, business, organization, or affiliation
Use information obtained through the website to harass, threaten, defame, or harm another person or organization
Use the website or its content for unlawful, fraudulent, or misleading purposes

MWPA reserves the right to restrict access to the website or its services when reasonably necessary to protect MWPA, its members, website visitors, or the integrity and security of its systems.

Accuracy of Information

MWPA strives to provide accurate, relevant, and useful information. However, we cannot guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, or free from errors.

Information regarding legislation, regulations, timber programs, government activities, events, member organizations, industry statistics, employment opportunities, and other matters may change after publication.

MWPA may update, correct, modify, or remove website content without notice.

When current or official information is important, visitors are encouraged to verify information with the appropriate agency, organization, or original source.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, original content on this website, including MWPA branding, logos, written materials, graphics, publications, website design elements, educational resources, and original media, is owned by the Montana Wood Products Association or used with permission.

Website content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Visitors may view and use website materials for reasonable personal, educational, informational, or non-commercial purposes.

MWPA content may not be reproduced, republished, modified, distributed, sold, or used commercially without permission when such permission is required by law.

Member & Contributor Content

The MWPA website may feature photographs, logos, information, publications, or other materials provided by member companies, industry partners, government agencies, photographers, or other contributors.

Ownership of these materials remains with their respective owners where applicable.

Photo credits and other attribution information should be retained when MWPA has provided such attribution.

Nothing in these Terms grants users permission to reproduce or commercially use third-party or member-provided materials.

Member Directory

MWPA may provide an online or downloadable directory containing professional and business information about member organizations and their representatives.

Directory information is provided to help visitors identify and connect with businesses and professionals within Montana's forest products community.

Member directory information may not be harvested, scraped, compiled, or used for unauthorized mass marketing, solicitation, data resale, or other inappropriate commercial purposes.

Third-Party Links & Resources

This website may contain links to state and federal agencies, member companies, industry organizations, educational institutions, publications, research, legislation, news sources, social media platforms, and other external resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

MWPA does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, accuracy, or privacy practices.

The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute MWPA's endorsement of all information, products, services, or opinions provided by that website.

User Communications & Submissions

Visitors may voluntarily provide information to MWPA through contact forms, membership applications, event registrations, scholarship or grant applications, email, document uploads, or other website features.

Users are responsible for ensuring that information they submit is accurate and that they have the authority to provide it.

Users agree not to submit material that is unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, defamatory, intentionally misleading, harmful, or that infringes upon the rights of others.

Information submitted through the website will be handled in accordance with MWPA's Privacy Policy where applicable.

Events, Programs & Opportunities

Information about MWPA meetings, conferences, scholarships, grants, employment opportunities, educational programs, or other activities may be provided through this website.

Eligibility requirements, deadlines, schedules, availability, and other program details may change.

Submission of an application, registration, or inquiry does not guarantee acceptance, participation, funding, employment, membership, or any other particular outcome unless expressly stated by MWPA.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MWPA is not responsible for losses or damages resulting from reliance on information provided through this website, temporary website interruptions, technical issues, errors or omissions, third-party websites, or circumstances beyond MWPA's reasonable control.

Visitors use this website and its resources at their own discretion.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights or obligations that cannot lawfully be limited under applicable law.

Changes to These Terms

MWPA may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in the website, Association operations, technology, or applicable requirements.

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date when appropriate.

Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to applicable conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes related to the use of this website will be handled in accordance with applicable Montana and federal law.

Contact Us

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Montana Wood Products Association

3700 South Russell Street, Suite 102
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-241-7047
Email: julia@montanaforests.com

Effective Date: August 2026