You agree to the terms of service below, and the Terms of Use for Substack, the technology provider.

I. Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing or using this website or viewing any content produced by The Dancing Yak Ranch, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

  • If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use this website or any related content from The Dancing Yak Ranch.

II. Educational Purpose Only

  • All content provided on this website and through associated platforms, including YouTube, social media, courses, downloads, and emails, (“The Content“) is for informational and educational purposes only.

  • Nothing provided constitutes professional agricultural or ranching safety advice.

  • You acknowledge that yaks temperament may vary and the training process of any yaks carries inherent risks. You assume full responsibility for your actions and outcomes.

III. NO LIABILITY

  • The Content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, training process for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

  • No representation is made that following The Content will prevent illness, loss, or damage.

IV. Inherent Risks

  • You understand that ranching and animal training — including but not limited to yaks handling, approaching unweaned yak calves alongside their dams, and any activities involving a yak bull — carry inherent and potentially serious risks. These risks include but are not limited to:

    1. Injury from tools, equipment, animals, or construction

    2. Property damage

    3. Temporary or permanent illness, disability, or death

V. Assumption of Risk

  • You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use or misuse of the Content. You accept full responsibility for:

    1. Your ranching safety practices

    2. Your livestock sourcing and reactions

    3. Your equipment functions and conditions

    4. Your environmental situations

    5. Compliance with all local, state, and federal laws

  • You understand that outcomes may vary and that no guarantees are made regarding safety, results, or suitability for your specific circumstances.

VI. Release and Waiver of Claims

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release, waive, and discharge The Dancing Yak Ranch, its owners or operators, and any affiliated entities, contractors, employees, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to:

    • Personal injury

    • Illness

    • Death

    • Property damage

    • Financial loss

    Whether caused by ordinary negligence or otherwise.

    VII. Indemnification

  • You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Dancing Yak Ranch and its owner or operators from any claims arising from your use of The Content.

VIII. Governing Law

  • This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Colorado State, and you consent to their jurisdiction.

IX. Severability

If any provision of this Term is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

By accessing or using the Content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Term of Service.