Terms of Service

The Equine Welfare Network Inc. Terms of Service

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern how you may access and use the website and your responsibilities when accessing and using the website. The Equine Welfare Network Inc. (hereafter Incorporation) Privacy Policy explains how the Incorporation may use any shared personal information. By accessing www.EquineWelfareNetwork.org, you agree to these Terms and the Incorporation's Privacy Policy. If you are accessing this site on behalf of an organization, then you agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy on behalf of that organization. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use this site.

Other sections of the site may have additional rules and regulations that are specific to that particular section and will be accessible in such sections.

MODIFICATIONS OF TERMS

Equine Welfare Network Inc. may modify these Terms from time to time. Any modifications to the Terms will be effective once posted to the website. If you access or use the website after the Terms have been modified, your continued access and use will constitute acceptance of all modifications.

Equine Welfare Network Inc. Content

Any information or content shared on the site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please consult with an appropriate professional for any professional advice you need, for example, legal or accounting advice.

The Incorporation or its partners created the text, images, video, graphics, content, and materials available through the website. All content is protected by all applicable copyright and trademark laws. The Incorporation or the party credited owns the content, and all rights in the content are expressly reserved.

Your Conduct

The Incorporation expects you to conduct yourself in a respectful and law-abiding manner when using the website. You may not:

Use the website to send unsolicited communications or promotions, also known as "spam";

Use the website in any way that violates local, state or federal laws;

Upload or share materials that are illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, libelous, misleading, threatening, profane, or obscene;

Take any action that will disrupt or interfere with operation of the website, which includes use of any robot, spider, or other automated device, process, or means to access, retrieve, scrape, or index any portion of the Site;

Violate the privacy or infringe the rights of others, including intellectual property rights;

Use inflammatory, offensive or inappropriate language;

Impersonate other persons.

User Content

In certain areas of the website, you can choose to upload content that will be publicly displayed. If you choose to share content on the website, you warrant and represent that you are the owner of the content or you are permitted to use the content in such manner. You may not post any content to the website that you do not own or are not permitted to use.

By submitting any content, you grant the Association a nonexclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, sub licensable, royalty-free license to use, store, display, publish, transmit, transfer, distribute, reproduce, create derivative works of, and publicly perform such content for any purpose related to the website and the services provided through the website.

All content submitted is subject to review. The Incorporation may refuse and/or remove to post any content for any reason whatsoever.

If you choose to upload content to the website, you agree to indemnify and hold the Incorporation harmless from any and all liability, damages or expenses whatsoever due, directly or indirectly, to any cause of action arising out of the Content posted by you.

Member Access

Some portions of the website may only be accessed by Incorporation members. If you are a member, you must first register for access. You will need to provide your email and select your password. You are responsible for your username and password, and the activities that occur on the website under your email and password, so please be careful with how you store and share that information.

You are also responsible for providing the Incorporation with accurate and complete registration information and updating such information as it changes.

Emails

The Incorporation may send you emails, such as updates to the website, products, services, events and programs. By providing your email address when you create your website login, you consent to receiving these emails. You will have the option to update your notification preferences by logging in and visiting your website profile.

Third-Party Links

This website includes links to websites that are not owned or operated by the Incorporation. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute the Incorporation’s endorsement of the linked-to website or its owner. Please be aware when you leave the website because the Incorporation’s Terms and Privacy Policy will no longer apply. Third-party websites will likely have their own Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which the Incorporation has no control over.

Third-Party Advertisers & Vendors

Third-party vendors may advertise, offer products or services for sale, or host promotions on the website. If you choose to purchase any product or service or enter any promotion, the terms of that purchase or promotion are between you and the third-party vendor. The Incorporation does not make any representation or warranty about third-party products, services or promotions available through the website. The Incorporation disclaims all liability for any losses or damages stemming from any purchase or promotion offered by a third-party vendor.

SITE PROVIDED "AS IS"

THIS SITE IS PROVIDED BY the Incorporation ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SITE WILL MEET ANY PARTICULAR CRITERIA OF PERFORMANCE OR QUALITY. The Association MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE USABILITY, CONDITION OR OPERATION OF THIS SITE, OR THAT ACCESS TO OR USE OF www.EqineWelfareNetwork.org WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR AS TO THE INFORMATION, CONTENT OR MATERIALS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, the Incorporation DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COMPARABILITY, SECURITY AND ACCURACY.

Some jurisdictions do not permit the disclaimer of certain warranties, so the above disclaimers may not apply to you.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL the Incorporation, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES. The Incorporation SHALL ALSO NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES; DAMAGES RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SITE; DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT OR CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OR CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT the Incorporation HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not permit the limitation or exclusion of certain liabilities, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Termination

You may stop using the website at any time. The Incorporation may suspend or terminate the website at any time at the Incorporation’s discretion and without notice. The Incorporation may also terminate, limit or suspend your access to the website for any reason at any time and without notice. For example, the Incorporation may terminate your access to this website if you are not complying with these Terms or if the Incorporation determines that you are a repeat infringer of third-party intellectual property rights.