Welcome to this website, which is owned and operated by SquareTrade (throughout these Terms of Use "SquareTrade" refers collectively to SquareTrade, Inc. (the "Site"). SquareTrade maintains the Site as a service to its visitors, subject to the following terms and conditions concerning the use of the Site ("Terms of Use"). When you use the Site, you accept the Terms of Use; if you do not agree to the Terms of Use you may not use the Site. SquareTrade reserves the right to modify content on the Site and these Terms of Use periodically without prior notice.
Use of Content on the Site
You may view, download, and print contents from the Site subject to the following conditions: (a) the content may be used solely for information purposes; and (b) the content may not be modified or altered in any way. You may not republish, distribute, prepare derivative works, or otherwise use the content other than as explicitly permitted herein.
You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of SquareTrade without the express written consent of SquareTrade. You may not use any meta tags or any other "hidden text" utilizing SquareTrade's name or trademarks without the express written consent of SquareTrade. You may not use any SquareTrade logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark as part of the link without express written permission.
You do not acquire any ownership rights to any content in the Site. Any unauthorized use terminates the permission or license granted by SquareTrade.
Reviews, Comments, Communications, And Other Content
You may submit comments and provide other content so long as the content is not obscene, illegal, threatening, or defamatory and so long as the content does not invade the privacy or infringe the intellectual property of a third party. Further, such content may not contain viruses, mass mailings, chain letters, or any form of "spam." You may not use a false e-mail address, impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead as to the origin of the information.
By submitting information, you grant SquareTrade a nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to reproduce, use, modify, publish, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. By submitting information you also represent and warrant that that the content is accurate; you own or have permission to use the content that you submit; and that use of the content will not cause injury to any person or entity. You also grant SquareTrade the right to contact you regarding its products and services.
Products and Services Offered By SquareTrade on the Site
SquareTrade offers products and services on the Site. When you enroll to obtain a product or service from SquareTrade on the Site, you accept the specific agreement applicable to that product or service. Your use of any such product or service offered on the Site is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for that product or service. Except as provided in that agreement, SquareTrade does not warrant that any product descriptions or content contained in this website is accurate, current, reliable, complete, or error-free.
Patent Information
SquareTrade owns one or more United States patents and patent applications under review that apply to the Site and SquareTrade services. US Seal Patent Nos. 6,658,394; 7,020,634; 7,092,912 and patents pending.
Copyright Information
The Site and the content within the Site are the property of SquareTrade or its suppliers and are protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. The compilation, organization and display of the content as well as all software and inventions used on and in connection with this Site are the exclusive property of SquareTrade. SquareTrade reserves all rights in the Site and its content not specifically granted in any agreements with SquareTrade or in the Terms of Use.
Copyright Complaints
SquareTrade respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at legal@squaretrade.com
Trademark Information
SQUARETRADE and other marks indicated on our site are registered trademarks of SquareTrade in the United States and other countries. Other SquareTrade marks, graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts noted on the Site are SquareTrade's service marks, trademarks and trade dress and are the sole and exclusive property of SquareTrade. SquareTrade's service marks, trademarks and trade dress may not be used in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among consumers, in any manner that disparages or discredits SquareTrade and in connection with any service or product that is not sponsored, endorsed or produced by SquareTrade. All other trademarks not owned by SquareTrade that appear on this site are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by SquareTrade.
Privacy Statements
SquareTrade is committed to maintaining the privacy of all individuals who access SquareTrade's web site and services. SquareTrade is a licensee of the TRUSTe Privacy Program, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to building trust in the Internet by having member organizations such as SquareTrade disclose information practices. You can view our privacy policy here.
Third Party Web Sites and Information
The Site may provide hyperlinks to third party websites or access to third party content. SquareTrade does not control, endorse, or guarantee content found in such sites. You agree that SquareTrade is not responsible for any content, associated links, resources, or services associated with a third party site. You further agree that SquareTrade shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any sort associated with your use of third party content. Links and access to these sites are provided for your convenience only.
Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND SQUARETRADE, ALL CONTENT, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED ON THIS WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SQUARETRADE AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY SQUARETRADE ON THE SITE FOR YOUR INTENDED APPLICATION AND USE. SQUARETRADE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IT OFFERS ON THE SITE MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF ANY AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND SQUARETRADE, SQUARETRADE, ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF SQUARETRADE, ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Certain state laws do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you and you may have additional rights.
Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SquareTrade, employees, officers, directors, contractors, attorneys, and agents ("Indemnitees") against all claims, expenses, liabilities, losses, costs, and damages of any kind, including reasonable attorney's fees, that the Indemnitees may incur (i) in connection with your use or misuse of the Site or any hyperlinked web site or (ii) resulting from content you supply.
Applicable Laws
All matters relating to your access to and use of the Site shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without reference to any choice of law rules. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Site shall be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the City and County of San Francisco. You and SquareTrade agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the City and County of San Francisco, California.
If there is a determination that any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable, that determination will not affect the rest of the Terms of Use and the Terms of Use shall be deemed amended to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact SquareTrade at legal@squaretrade.com, or in writing at 575 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, California 94105.
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