Overview
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this Web site. You agree to be bound by these Terms of Use as they are amended from time to time, and posted on the Harteis International web site. Your continued use of the Harteis International's web site shall be deemed your acceptance. Harteis International reserves the right to change these Terms of Use, in whole or in part, and at any time with or without notice.
You should always make sure to check this page prior to using the site to make sure you have a current understanding of the terms under which you are permitted to access this Web site. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you must discontinue your use of this site. The terms "you" and "your" refer to members, clients and/or Independent Business Owners.
Intended Audience
This site is a business and commercial site, and therefore is not intended for persons under the age of sixteen (16). The material on this Web site is published by Harteis International, as a service to its clients who reside in the U.S. This site is not intended for access or use outside of the U.S. Harteis International, and its affiliates, make no claims that the information located on this site is appropriate or may be downloaded legally outside of this country. Access to the materials on this site may not be legal by certain persons in certain countries. If you access this Web site from outside of the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws in your respective jurisdiction.
Confidentiality & Your Information
You agree to provide true, accurate, and complete information to Harteis International.
Submissions
Any material, information or ideas you transmit to or post on this Site by any means will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary, and may be disseminated or used by Harteis International or its related and affiliated companies for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, reproduction, transmission, publication, broadcast, posting, and developing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all personal data provided to Harteis International will be handled in accordance with Harteis International's Privacy Policy. Harteis International, and any of its related and affiliated companies, have no responsibility to respond to messages posted at this site. Furthermore, posting or transmittal of any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, scandalous, inflammatory obscene, pornographic or profane material or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense or violation of any law is strictly prohibited.
Copyright
All web site design, text and graphics, and the selection and arrangement of such elements is Copyright © 2006 Harteis International, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Except as stated herein, none of the material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Harteis International.
You are hereby granted permission to the extent necessary in order to lawfully access and use the services available on this Web site to display, download, archive and to print in hard copy, portions of this Web site for personal use only, provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the materials. This permission terminates automatically if you breach any of these terms or conditions. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy any downloaded or printed materials. You may not, without Harteis International's prior written permission, frame or mirror any material contained on this site on any other server.
Site Warranty
THE INFORMATION, MATERIALS AND SERVICES CONTAINED ON THIS SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GRAPHICS, LINKS AND OTHER ITEMS, ARE BEING PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS," AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITH NO WARRANTY. HARTEIS INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, ADEQUACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS AND/OR OMISSIONS IN THIS INFORMATION AND MATERIALS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HARTEIS INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
In addition, Harteis International does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the security of accounts, or that this site is free from destructive materials, including but not limited to computer viruses, hackers, or other technical sabotage, nor does it warrant, guarantee or make any representations that access to this site will be fully accessible at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL HARTEIS INTERNATIONAL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, COMPENSATORY, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST OR MISDIRECTED ORDERS, LOST PROFITS, LOST REGISTRATIONS, LOST GOODWILL, OR LOST OR STOLEN PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA, HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH (1) USE OF THIS SITE, OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE BY ANY PARTY; OR 2) ANY FAILURE OR PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION; OR (3) LINE OR SYSTEM FAILURE OR THE INTRODUCTION OF A COMPUTER VIRUS, OR OTHER TECHNICAL SABOTAGE, EVEN IF HARTEIS INTERNATIONAL, ITS EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES THEREOF, ARE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES.
Links to Other Sites
The Harteis International web site contains numerous links to other Internet sites, including but not limited to Partner sites, Business Owner BST or affiliation sites, and sites providing advice and other goods and services, which are owned and operated by third party vendors. A link to a non-Harteis International web site does not mean that Harteis International endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content, use, or products and services made available through such Web site. By utilizing these links, you acknowledge and agree that Harteis International is not responsible for the actions, content, accuracy, privacy policies, opinions expressed, services provided, goods sold, or other links provided by these sites. You further acknowledge and agree that Harteis International is not responsible, either directly or indirectly, for any damages, or losses caused or alleged to have been caused by use of or reliance on the actions, content, accuracy, privacy policy, opinions expressed, goods, or services provided through these links or made available through these resources. Should you have questions regarding these sites, you should address them directly with the site administrator for the particular site.
Miscellaneous
Harteis International reserves the right to correct any inaccuracies or typographical errors in the information posted to this Web site, and shall have no liability for such errors. Information may be changed or updated without notice. Prices and availability of goods and services is subject to change without notice.
In the event that any provision(s) contained in these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if the invalid or unenforceable term(s) or provision(s) had never existed. Harteis International's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any term(s) or provision(s) contained herein shall not be construed as a waiver of any term, provision or right.
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