Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 07/01/2026

Welcome to Gateway Haunts & Holly. These terms apply to your use of the site. By accessing or using the site, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

About the Site

Gateway Haunts & Holly is an editorial website covering Halloween, Christmas, and seasonal content in the St. Louis metro area. The site is owned and operated by Raeann Hoelker.

Use of the Site

You may browse, read, and share our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not:

Copy, reproduce, or republish our content elsewhere without written permission
Use our content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models without permission
Use the site for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to interfere with the site's normal operation (including scraping, bot abuse, or denial-of-service attacks)
Submit false, misleading, or harmful information through any forms

Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including articles, recipes, photography, illustrations, layouts, code, and the Gateway Haunts & Holly name and branding — is the intellectual property of Raeann Hoelker, except where otherwise credited.

You may:

Share links to our content
Quote brief excerpts with attribution
Save and print recipes for personal use
Pin our images on Pinterest with attribution to the original post

You may not:

Republish our content on another site
Use our photos, illustrations, or designs in your own commercial work
Remove copyright notices or attributions
Use our brand name or logo in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation

If you'd like to use our content in a way not covered above, contact us at rae@gatewayhauntsandholly.com.

User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to us — through the contact form, newsletter replies, tip submissions, or any other means — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, edit, and publish it in connection with the site. You confirm that any content you submit is your own and doesn't violate anyone else's rights.

We're not obligated to publish anything you submit, and we may edit submissions for clarity, length, or appropriateness.

Accuracy of Information

We work to provide accurate, up-to-date information about events, recipes, and local happenings. However:

Event details, dates, times, and prices can change. We recommend verifying directly with the venue before attending.
Recipes are tested and shared in good faith, but cooking results may vary based on equipment, ingredients, and technique.
Reviews and recommendations reflect our personal opinions, not professional endorsements.

We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content on the site. Use of the information here is at your own discretion.

Affiliate Relationships

This site participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates. We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through affiliate links. This does not affect the price you pay. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.

See our Disclosure page for full details.

Boo Boxes and Product Sales

If we offer products for sale (such as Boo Boxes), separate terms will apply to those purchases. Those terms will be presented at the time of purchase and will govern any sale.

Third-Party Links

Our site links to other websites we don't operate, including affiliate partners, event venues, local businesses, and source material. We're not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites.

Limitation of Liability

The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Raeann Hoelker is not liable for:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site
Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in content
Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunity
Outcomes from following recipes, instructions, or recommendations published here

You use the site at your own risk.

Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold harmless Raeann Hoelker from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the site or violation of these terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the site at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you've violated these terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, United States. Any disputes will be resolved in courts located in Missouri.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at rae@gatewayhauntsandholly.com.