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Terms + Conditions
BY VISITING Designkettle.COM, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Scope of Terms
Welcome to DesignKettle.com (the “Website”). The Website and services and products offered may include, but are not limited to, articles, reference and communication tools, message boards, books, courses and information products (the “Service”). The Service is owned and operated by Ashley Hairston Doughty (“us,” “our,” and “we”).
Access to all areas of the Website is provided in accordance with the following terms (“Terms”). By using the Website, you electronically agree to be legally bound by the Terms, which govern your use of the Website. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, please immediately discontinue any further use of the Website. Your failure to follow the Terms may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Website.
We may change these Terms at any time. Continued access to the Website by you will constitute your acceptance of any changes or revisions to the Terms.
General Usage Rules
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
You agree not to disrupt, modify or interfere with the Website, or its associated software, hardware, and/or servers in any way, and you agree not to impede or interfere with others’ use of the Website. You further agree not to alter or tamper with any information or materials on or associated with the Website.
Passwords
Your right to use the Website is personal to you. You may not sub-license, transfer, sell or assign your right to access or use the Website to any third party without prior our written approval. Any attempt to do so will be null and void and will be considered a material breach of the Terms.
You will be solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. You are solely responsible for all usage or activity on your account including, but not limited to, use of the account by any person who uses your ID and password. If you have reason to believe that your account is no longer secure (for example, in the event of a loss, theft, or unauthorized disclosure or use of your ID, password or any credit, debit or charge card number stored on the Website), you must promptly change your password and notify us by contacting us my email at the following address: howdy@designkettle.com.
Intellectual Property
You acknowledge and agree that the Website and the information, content and software presented to you through or by the Website or used in connection with the Website contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected under U.S. and international intellectual property laws, including those pertaining to the protection of copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and patents, and security components that protect digital information. Except as expressly authorized by us, you agree not to sell, rewrite, modify, redistribute, create derivative works, or rent any part of the Website or any information presented to you through the Website, in whole or in part.
You may not remove any copyright notices from our materials. We reserve all of our other rights not granted in these Terms. You agree not to access the Website by any means other than through the interface that is provided by us for use in accessing the Website.
License
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited and revocable license to use the Website and the Service subject to these Terms. You may not use the Website in a manner that exceeds the rights granted for your use of the Website, which includes unauthorized copying or distribution of any of the content displayed or used in the Website or creating an unauthorized derivative work.
Information Provided by You
If you upload materials, content or information (collectively, “Information”) to areas of the Website that are available to other users, you give us an irrevocable, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform and publicly display the Information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for an explanation of how we use your information and your rights to change or delete it.
Restrictions Applicable to Use
In connection with your use of the Website, you may not post, email, transmit or otherwise distribute: (a) Information infringing on intellectual property or privacy rights of others; Information that is unlawful, harmful, obscene, defamatory, harassing, abusive, or slanderous in our sole opinion; (b) Information that harm minors in any way; (c) viruses or other harmful computer code designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the use of any computer software or hardware, or (d) confidential information belonging to any other person. In addition, you may not engage in any conduct to: (a) collect information about others; (b) interfere with the Website or the servers or other technology hardware used by the Website; (c) inhibit others from using the Website, or (e) allow any other person or entity to use your password or other identification; or (f) violate any law or regulation.
Disclaimers of Warranties.
We provide the Website “as is”, “with all faults” and “as available.” We make no express warranties or guarantees about the Website. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim implied warranties that the website is merchantable, of satisfactory quality, accurate, fit for a particular purpose or need, or non-infringing.
We do not guarantee any particular results that may be obtained from the use of the Website, including any information or content obtained as a result of using the Website, will be effective, reliable, accurate, or meet your requirements. We do not guarantee that you will be able to access or use the Website (either directly or through third-party networks) at times or locations of your choosing. No oral or written information or advice given by your representatives shall create a warranty. You may have additional consumer rights under your local laws that this contract cannot change. You use the Website at your own risk.
We shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the Service. These exclusions apply to any claims for lost profits, lost data, loss of goodwill, work stoppage, computer failure or malfunction, or any other commercial damages or losses, even if we or our Service providers knew or should have known the possibility of such damages. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, the Service providers’ liability in such state or jurisdiction is limited to the extent permitted by law.
Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, our officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers, harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and related fees and expenses, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these Terms.
Notice and Take Down Procedures and Copyright Agent
If you believe any materials accessible on or from the Website infringe your copyright, trademark or other legal rights, you may request removal of those materials (or access thereto) from the Website by contacting us at howdy@designkettle.com.
Termination and Modification
You agree that we may without prior notice, discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Website (or any part thereof) or eliminate your account, any associated email address, and remove any information you uploaded or provided to the Website with or without notice. Cause for termination will include, but not be limited to, (a) violations of these Terms or or any other policy of Design Kettle, (b) requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, (c) a request by you (d) discontinuance or material modification to the Website, or (e) unexpected technical or security issues or problems.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and the policies, rules and guidelines posted on the Website constitute the entire contract between you and us and supersede all previous written or oral contracts. If any part of the Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion will be construed in a manner consistent with applicable law to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the parties, and the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect.
Choice of Law and Place for Resolving Disputes
The laws of the State of Texas govern this contract and any claim or dispute that you may have against us, without regard to its conflict of laws rules, and that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will have no applicability. You further agree that any disputes or claims that you may have against us will be exclusively resolved by a court located in Texas. You irrevocably consent to the venue and jurisdiction of such courts.
By agreeing to this agreement, you are (1) waiving claims that you might otherwise have against us based on the laws of other jurisdictions, including your own; (2) irrevocable consenting to the exclusive jurisdiction of, and venue in, state and federal courts in the state of Texas over any disputes or claims you have with us; and (3) submitting yourself to the personal jurisdiction of courts located in Texas for the purpose of resolving any purpose of resolving any such disputes or claims.
Assignments
We may assign this contract at any time without notice to you. You may not assign this contract to anyone else.
Execution of Agreement
Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms as a legal contract and the equivalent of an electronic signature. Natural persons executing this contract warrant and represent that they are at least eighteen (18) years of age. Users and the person executing this Agreement on behalf of any user that is a proprietorship, corporation, partnership or other entity, represent that such Person is duly authorized by all necessary and appropriate corporate or other action to execute this contract on behalf of the user.
Privacy Policy
By visiting DesignKettle.com, you are consenting to our Privacy Policy.
Thank you for using our Website. This statement discloses the privacy policy for DesignKettle.com (the “Website”). Questions for clarification of this statement or comments may be addressed via email to: howdy@designkettle.com.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Design Kettle collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.designkettle.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Design Kettle.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site.Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
Design Kettle may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To run and operate our Site
We may need your information display content on the Site correctly. - To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. - To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. - To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. - To process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service. - To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them. - To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Electronic newsletters
If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licencors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Advertising
Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses “non personally identifiable information” and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Compliance with children’s online privacy protection act
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our Site from those we actually know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.
Changes to this privacy policy
Design Kettle has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site, revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.
This document was last updated on January 15, 2016