Legal Notice, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 20, 2026

1. About This Website

This website, linearparkalliance.org (the “Site”), is the online presence of the Saint Paul Linear Park Alliance (the “Alliance”), a Minnesota nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN: 42-3941833). Donations to the Alliance are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

The Site is operated and managed on the Alliance’s behalf by Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC (“Open-CIV”), a contracted website manager that provides website management and administrative services. Open-CIV is a service provider to the Alliance; it is not a member, sponsor, donor, or governing body of the Alliance, and it does not direct or control the Alliance’s mission, positions, or activities.

SPSkyway.com is a website property owned and operated by Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC. References to SPSkyway.com on this Site, or links between the two sites, reflect that common website management relationship only.

2. Independence and Non-Affiliation Disclaimer

The Saint Paul Linear Park Alliance is an independent organization.

The Alliance is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with the Friends of the Saint Paul Skyway or with any other organization, association, business, or governmental body. The only relationships disclosed on this Site are those described in Section 1 above: Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC serves as the Alliance’s contracted website manager, and SPSkyway.com is a website property owned and operated by Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC. These are service and common-management relationships only and do not constitute an affiliation, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Alliance and any other organization.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Alliance is not affiliated with, and this Site does not represent, the City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, the State of Minnesota, any downtown business association or improvement district, any building owner or property manager, or any other skyway-, park-, or trail-related organization. Any reference on this Site to a third-party organization, place, program, or trademark is for identification and informational purposes only and does not imply any relationship, partnership, or endorsement in either direction.

The names of third-party organizations mentioned on this Site are the property of their respective owners.

3. Terms of Use

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

3.1 Informational Purpose Only

The content on this Site is provided for general informational and civic-engagement purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, engineering, planning, or other professional advice, and it should not be relied upon as an official source for government policy, property information, or public-safety guidance. Always consult official government sources and qualified professionals where appropriate.

3.2 Accuracy of Information

The Alliance and Open-CIV make reasonable efforts to keep the Site’s content current and accurate, but the Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Information about routes, hours, access, projects, and public spaces may change without notice.

3.3 Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all original content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and page design — is the property of the Saint Paul Linear Park Alliance or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. You may share and quote Site content for personal, educational, journalistic, or other non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link to the Site. Any other use requires prior written permission (see Contact below).

3.4 Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including SPSkyway.com and websites of government bodies or other organizations. These links are provided for convenience only. The Alliance and Open-CIV do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website, and a link does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

3.5 Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site in any way that is unlawful, that interferes with the Site’s operation, or that attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its underlying systems.

3.6 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Saint Paul Linear Park Alliance, Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC, and their respective officers, members, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.

3.7 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Saint Paul Linear Park Alliance, Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC, and their respective officers, directors, members, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms of Use or your misuse of the Site.

3.8 Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use and this legal page from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

4. Privacy Policy

4.1 Information We Collect

The Site is primarily an informational website. We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse the Site. We may collect:

• Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address if you contact us, sign up for updates, or participate in Alliance activities through the Site.
• Basic technical information collected automatically by our hosting and analytics services, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring pages. This information is used in aggregate to understand Site usage and improve content.

4.2 How We Use Information

Information you provide is used only to respond to your inquiries, deliver updates you have requested, and operate and improve the Site. Website management, including handling of technical data, is performed by Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC on the Alliance’s behalf.

4.3 What We Do Not Do

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties except (a) with service providers that help operate the Site (such as hosting and email providers) under confidentiality obligations, (b) as required by law, or (c) with your consent.

4.4 Cookies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and anonymous analytics. You can set your browser to refuse cookies; the Site will remain usable.

4.5 Email Communications

If you subscribe to Alliance updates, every email will include a way to unsubscribe. You may also opt out at any time by contacting us at the address below.

4.6 Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

4.7 Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above and take reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.8 Your Privacy Rights

You may contact us at any time to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request a correction, or to request deletion, and we will honor reasonable requests. Minnesota residents may have additional rights under the Minnesota Consumer Data Protection Act; requests under that or any other applicable privacy law may be sent to the contact address below.

5. Governing Law and Venue

This Site is operated from the State of Minnesota, United States. These terms and any dispute arising from your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action arising out of or relating to the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

6. Contact

Questions about this legal page, the Site, permissions to reuse content, or privacy matters may be directed to:

Saint Paul Linear Park Alliance
A Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation — EIN: 42-3941833
Email: [email protected]

Website management inquiries are handled by Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC through the same address.

© 2026 Saint Paul Linear Park Alliance, a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All rights reserved. Website managed by Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC. SPSkyway.com is a website property owned and operated by Open Civic Intelligence Ventures LLC.