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Congratulations on choosing Heritage Web
Solutions!
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accepting Heritage Web Solutions’
(HWS) Terms of Service (TOS) electronically or in writing,
and/or by using HWS’ services, including but not limited to,
submission of content to HWS’ design department, payment or
authorization of payment, you (Client) agree to be bound by the
following terms and conditions. Client also agrees that
Client’s electronic acceptance of this TOS shall have the same
force and effect as if Client had agreed to this TOS in writing.
HWS provides its services to Client subject to
the following TOS, which may be updated from time to time
without notice. Client may review the most current version of
the TOS at http://www.heritagewebdesign.com/tos.html.
Failure to comply with the TOS may result in account
termination. By using HWS’ services Client agrees to (and
hereby signs) the most current version of the TOS. If Client
does not expressly reject the TOS and cancel Client’s account
within 5 days from the date of initial sale, Client agrees to
(and hereby signs) the TOS and HWS is instructed to commence
work on the Client’s website as if Client had expressly accepted
the TOS.
Client’s acceptance of the TOS is binding upon all HWS
services including the purchase of additional services or
additional websites or accounts at a later date.
2. Description of Service
HWS designs and hosts websites and
provides other website-related services, including, but not
limited to, support and modification of websites, e-commerce,
flash, web-traffic reporting, database development, easy
interface for updating the website, email accounts and
additional website-related services. Client understands that
HWS’ services may include certain communications from HWS such
as advertisements, notices, service announcements and
newsletters. Client is responsible for obtaining access to HWS’
services that may involve 3rd party fees (including
but not limited to, ISP, merchant accounts and gateways).
Client is also responsible for all equipment and software
necessary to access HWS’ services.
3. Electronic Delivery Policy
HWS is a website-related business and
communicates with its Clients electronically. When Client
accepts this TOS Client consents to receive electronically from
HWS any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other
communications (Notices). Client agrees that HWS may send
electronic Notices in either of the following ways. 1) To the
email address provided to HWS at the time of sale or 2) to the
new email address account Client set up through HWS. Client
agrees to check the designated email addresses regularly for
Notices. Notice from HWS is effective when sent by HWS,
regardless of whether the Notice is read or received by Client.
4. Privacy Policy
Personal data and certain other
information about the Client are subject to HWS’ Privacy
Policy. For more information see the privacy policy at
http://www.heritagewebdesign.com/privacy.html. By using
HWS’ services Client also agrees to the most current version of
HWS’ Privacy Policy.
5. Call Monitoring and Recording Privacy
Statement
As part of HWS’ commitment to
providing the best possible service HWS may monitor and record
phone calls answered by HWS and made by HWS. HWS may also
archive recorded voice mail messages. HWS records calls for
training purposes, to improve customer service, and to ensure an
accurate record of Client calls, which may be needed to support
transactions that take place over the phone. This allows HWS to
identify how HWS can better serve its customers.
6. Unacceptable Practices
As HWS strives to offer the very best
service, there are certain guidelines and policies that must
govern HWS’ efforts and relationships with its clients.
Practices that are in violation of these guidelines and policies
are strictly forbidden and will result in the immediate
termination of HWS’ services. Such decisions are at the sole
discretion of Heritage Web Solutions. Unacceptable practices
include, but are not limited to:
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Adult or pornographic material including, but not limited to,
sexually explicit or suggestive material
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Sexually oriented products or material
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Nudity, including airbrushing (exceptions granted on a case-by-case basis if for
medical or artistic purposes)
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Lingerie websites
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Offensive or otherwise distasteful material
- Content or language that is harmful to minors in any way
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Bulk emailing tools
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Distribution of internet viruses or other harmful or
destructive activities
- Hacking and cracking
- Scams or phishing for personal information
- Solicitation of funds other than for legal charitable
organization
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Gambling, gaming, lotteries, and like activities
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Harmful, threatening, violent, abusive, harassing, tortuous,
defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s
privacy, hateful, racial, chauvinistic, ethnically offensive
or otherwise objectionable content or language
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Defamatory, hateful or revenge content or language.
- Aids to pass drug tests or aids to pass lie detector
tests.
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Content or language that is harmful to minors in any way
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Illegal activities such as ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, fraudulent charging
of credit cards, copyright violations, plagiarism, software
piracy, and all unauthorized use of materials or content that
infringes on third parties’ intellectual properties
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MLM without a legitimate product or service or with a
front product or service
- Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Prescription drugs and related content
- Miracle cures
- Fake documents
- Fireworks, pyrotechnics or weapons.
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Intentional or unintentional violations of any applicable
local, state, national or international law.
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Reselling email accounts or hosting accounts to third parties
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Reselling of any HWS services including, but not limited to,
design services, updates, and WTD to third parties without a
written re-seller agreement.
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Spamming and all other forms of unsolicited messages
including, but not limited to, spam, chain
letters, and junk email
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Links to other sites that are in violation of Heritage Web
Solutions’ policies and guidelines
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Other activities, whether lawful or unlawful, that HWS deems
to be in poor taste or that reflect adversely on HWS or HWS’
other clients
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HWS reserves the right to refuse to design or host an
account at its sole discretion at anytime.
As an HWS’ Client, you agree to conduct your
business in a legal and professional manner. Client understands
that all information, data, text, software, music, sound,
photographs, video, messages and other material (Content) on
Client’s website is the sole responsibility of the Client.
Client is fully responsible for all website content and agrees
to hold HWS harmless in the event of third parties’ legal issues
brought against Client for Client’s business practices. HWS
retains the right to terminate any accounts that are in
violation with the letter or spirit of this TOS. HWS may also
at its sole discretion and at any time, discontinue providing
services, or any part thereof, with or without notice. If an
account is terminated by HWS for a TOS violation the Client is
not eligible for a full refund and any refund is subject to the
Cancellation Fee and Refund Policy. (See Termination)
As an HWS’ Client you may have access to
editing tools for your website. Client may edit, add or delete
content to the website at anytime. With this understanding HWS
may or may not pre-screen content. HWS shall have the right
(but not the obligation) to pre-screen and refuse or remove any
content at its sole discretion. Client agrees that Client bears
all risks associated with the use of all content, whether edited
or written by HWS or not, including any reliance upon accuracy,
usefulness or completeness.
Client acknowledges that HWS may access,
preserve, and disclose Client’s account information and content
if required to do so by law or in a good-faith belief that such
access, preservation, or disclosure is reasonably necessary to
comply with legal processes, enforce the TOS, provide customer
service or protect the rights, property, or safety of HWS and
the public.
7. Intellectual Property Policy
HWS respects copyright laws and the
intellectual property of others. HWS may terminate accounts for
copyright infringement. If you believe your work has been
copied and is accessible on an HWS’ website please see HWS’
Intellectual Property Policy
http://www.heritagewebdesign.com/ipp.html
HWS will not use
copyrighted or trademarked materials on any Client’s website without the
express written consent of the copyright or trademark owner. It is Client’s
responsibility to ensure that all content submitted to HWS is
original content and free from third-party copyright or
trademark protection, or to obtain permission to use from the
copyright or trademark owner. Client assumes full liability for
any copyright or trademark infringement of Client’s website on
any third-party copyright or trademark, including, but not
limited to, any infringement due to website content, website
design or the look and feel of Client’s website.
(See
Unacceptable Practices)
Customer content that is sent to HWS will
remain the intellectual property of the Client. HWS does not
return original content to the Client. Unless a request to
return the original content to the Client is made in writing
upon submission of the content, the content will be destroyed.
HWS will attempt to honor requests to return original content;
however, HWS has no liability and does not guarantee the return
of any content to Client.
Domain names purchased by HWS and website designs, databases,
stores, or programs created by HWS are the property of HWS until
Client has paid all fees including one full year of monthly
hosting. (See Domain Names
Purchase/Hosting Agreement)
8.
International Use
Recognizing the global nature of the internet, Client agrees
to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and
acceptable content. Specifically, Client agrees to comply with
a) all laws and regulations regarding the transmission of
technical data exported from the United States, or the country
in which Client resides and/or transacts business, and b) all
laws and regulations regarding the collection and processing of
personal data, including those relating to the transborder
transfer of personal data .
9. Interstate Communications
Client acknowledges that by using HWS’ services Client will
be causing communications to be sent through HWS’ computer
networks, which may be located throughout the United States. Due
to the nature of electronic communications, even communications
that seem to be intrastate can result in the transmission of
interstate communications. Client acknowledges that use of HWS’
services results in interstate data transmissions and may result
in transborder transfer of personal data. Client hereby consents
to the collection, processing and transborder transfer of such
personal information as Client may provide or make available to
HWS .
10. Website Construction Procedure
With help and input from the Client, HWS will prepare
the appropriate custom design and work with the content provided
by the Client for development of the site. Client must submit
content to the design department before site construction begins
on the custom website. Client must submit content through the
Online Design Packet (ODP). Client must electronically accept
the TOS before access is granted to the ODP. After content is
submitted by the Client the website is developed. Prior to the
website being taken live the client will receive a missing
information notification if content is incomplete. Client will
then have two weeks to submit complete content. If complete
content is not received the website will then be taken live
“as-is”. If the website is taken live without all of the pages
completed due to incomplete content those pages may be banked
and developed in the future using Client’s design time.
In submitting content through the ODP, links to sample sites the
Client likes are for general information purposes only and
assist HWS with the design of the Client’s custom website. The
functionality and detail of the sample sites will not be
duplicated unless such functionality and detail are specifically
included and itemized in HWS’ invoice.
The design and content layout are completed by the designer and
presented to the Client for approval. After the Client approves
the website, the website will go live. The HWS QC team may
review the text before site goes live to correct any possible
errors. HWS will not be held liable for accuracy of information,
typos, or spelling errors in any of the content approved by the
Client and published on the website. Client will be notified by
email that the website is now live.
Client understands, agrees and acknowledges that HWS does not
guarantee a time frame for completion of ANY custom website. A
custom website cannot be completed without submission of
complete content, design approvals and participation from the
Client. If Client continues submitting additional content
throughout the design process, the design time frame is
increased. If Client does not submit complete content and HWS is
not able to start or complete the custom website design, Client
is still responsible for all fees incurred including, but not
limited to, set-up, enhancement and monthly hosting charges that
begin accruing from date of sale. If Client’s website requires
custom programming, functionality, flash, e-commerce or the use
of a database, the overall development time will be extended.
Client is provided with a space holder immediately after sale.
Upon request, client is also provided with an optional welcome website shortly
after the initial sale. The welcome website is a temporary
website Client can modify and send customers to while the custom
website is being built. Client may choose not to have a welcome
website if so desired
11. Client Approval
Client is responsible for testing the
functionality of the website upon HWS’ request for approval, and
notification that the website has been completed. This
includes, but is not limited to, functionality of all website
pages, database, e-commerce store, payment functions, galleries,
forums etc. Upon Client approval of the website to go live
Client agrees services have been rendered and functionality of
website has been tested and approved by Client.
The Client understands and agrees that if the
Client does not respond within 5 business days to HWS’ request
for approval, and notification that the website has been
completed, the website along with the functionality of the
website and services rendered, will be deemed to be approved by
the Client, and the website will be taken live “as-is”.
The Client understands and agrees that if the
Client does not respond to requests for missing information a
final notification will be sent to the Client. If the Client
does not respond within 5 business days to HWS’ notification or
requests for missing information, the website, along with the
functionality of the website and the services rendered, will be
deemed to be approved by the Client, and the website will be
taken live with the missing information “as-is” or “under
construction”.
In the event that HWS completes all of the work per the
original sale and database write ups HWS reserves the right to
move the site live and deem the work to be completed without the
customer’s permission if the customer will not give approval of
the work.
12. Website Change Requests Before and
After Website Goes Live
HWS agrees to build a website or
database to specifications quoted per the original sale and
original invoice. Any additions or changes requested outside of
the scope of the original sale, either prior to the custom website going
live or after the site has gone live will be billed at HWS’ standard hourly rate. HWS is not
obligated to complete Client requests or changes outside of the
scope of work on the original invoice. If HWS does not agree to
Client requests or changes, Client is still obligated to pay all
fees incurred and due.
13. Database/Programming
HWS does not guarantee a time frame for completion of
ANY custom database or custom programming. A “custom Database
Specifications Summary” may be presented to the Client. HWS
agrees to complete the database design according to the
specifications outlined. If the Client does not object or
respond to the Database Specifications Summary in writing within
5 business days it will be deemed to be accepted by the Client
and HWS will proceed with development of the custom database as
outlined. A Database Specifications Summary may not be presented
to the Client for purchase of pre-built database modules and
e-commerce store modules.
If Client requests changes to a pre-packaged database, pre-built
database module, or e-commerce store module, changes are to be
billed to Client at HWS’ standard hourly rate. There is no
guarantee that changes made by HWS to a pre-packaged database,
pre-built database module, or e-commerce store module will work.
Client agrees charges are valid and agrees to pay for all fees
incurred for Client’s requested changes to pre-packaged
databases, pre-built databases modules, or e-commerce store
modules. Once work has begun on a database or custom programming
there is No Refund if cancelled.
Client is responsible for testing the functionality of the
website upon HWS’ request for approval and notification that the
website has been completed. This includes, but is not limited
to, testing the functionality of the custom database or
programming. Upon Client approval of the website to go live,
Client agrees services have been rendered and functionality of
website has been tested and approved by Client.
HWS will instruct Client as to the use of the custom database
and the inputting of data related to such database. However,
data entry is the sole responsibility of the Client. If the
Client requests HWS to enter data into the database, the Client
will be charged, and agrees to pay, for such data entry at HWS’
standard data entry rates.
14. E-commerce/Stores
Client is required to submit store
content via HWS’ content spreadsheet. HWS will input up to 20
products free of charge. The Client will be provided with
instructions to input any additional products into the store.
If the Client requests HWS to enter additional products
exceeding the original 20, the Client will be charged, and
agrees to pay, for each product added to the store at HWS’
standard product-entry rates. The e-commerce store module is
pre-built and any changes to the look or functionality of the
pre-built store require custom programming. The Client will
be billed at HWS’ standard hourly rate for requested changes.
(See Database/Programming)
Client is responsible for testing the
functionality of the e-commerce store upon HWS’ request for
approval and notification that the website has been completed.
This includes but is not limited to testing the payment
functionality. HWS is not responsible for functionality of
third-party services such as, but not limited to, merchant
account, or gateway. Upon Client approval of the website to go
live, Client agrees services have been rendered and
functionality of website has been tested and approved by
Client.
15. Enhancements to Website
Client may purchase enhancements to the website at the time
of initial sale or anytime thereafter. Enhancements to the
website may include, but are not limited to, custom programming,
database, flash, e-commerce, logos, galleries, rollovers, etc.
Client’s requests for enhancements to the original sale will be
due and billed separately and at the time of request. The
monthly hosting fee will be adjusted according to the
enhancements requested or the hosting package selected by
Client.
Some enhancements such as, but not limited to, flash, custom
programming, functionality, etc may require that a
specifications summary be presented to the Client. If the Client
does not object to the specifications summary within 5 business
days, the summary will be deemed to be accepted, and HWS will
proceed with the development as outlined. Once work has begun on
enhancements purchased by the client there is No Refund if
cancelled. Enhancements or additional services purchased after
the initial sale are separate purchases and are in addition to
and separate from the original sale. If a client cancels an
enhancement the original sale is not cancelled.
16. Additional Services
Client may purchase at an additional
monthly cost additional services offered by HWS. Additional
monthly services may include, but are not limited to, the Web
Traffic Director program (WTD), spam filters, and back-up
software. Additional monthly services include a monthly fee
that is incurred and billed every month beginning from the date
of purchase of the additional service. HWS will Not Refund any
fees incurred for additional services or paid by the Client
prior to the cancellation effective date for the additional
service. Any fees invoiced and incurred are valid and Client
agrees to pay. Additional services purchased may be cancelled
with 30 days written notice.
17. Email Accounts
Based on the hosting support package purchased, email accounts
are also provided. Email accounts may be set up and used
immediately upon Client’s purchase of website. Client does not
need to wait until custom website is live to use email
accounts. To begin using email accounts Client should contact
Technical Support at
support@hwsinet.com.
18. Technical Support
HWS’ technical support department
should be contacted at
support@hwsinet.com for any concerns with Client email
accounts or any problems with hosting or functionality of the
website after the website is live.
If Client uses HWS’ technical support services, including but
not limited to screen share sessions, Client acknowledges and
understands that HWS does not warranty that technical support
services will meet Client’s requirements or be error free. (See
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities.)
19. Customer Service
Heritage Web Solutions strives to
offer the best service available. Customer service complaints
or concerns should be emailed to
service@hwsinet.com
20. Use and Storage
Client acknowledges that HWS may establish general guidelines
and limits concerning use of HWS’ services and may modify these
guidelines at any time. Limits may include but are not
restricted to, the maximum number of days that email messages or
other content will be retained, maximum number of email messages
that may be sent from or received by an account, the maximum
size of any email messages sent and the maximum disk space that
will be allotted on HWS’ servers on Client’s behalf. HWS
periodically backs up the websites it hosts. However, Client
acknowledges that HWS is not responsible for backing up Client’s
website and data. Client should seek appropriate backup
solutions. Changes made by Client using the editing tool or by
HWS may be lost if data loss occurs after a scheduled backup by
HWS.
21. Updates to Live Website/Design Time
Based on Client’s hosting package, HWS
may provide 4 to 12 hours annually of free updates and changes
or “design hours” that are available to Client to use after the
website is live. After the website is live, Client may wish to
make changes or updates to the website from time to time. Most
changes can be made using HWS’ online editors. The online
editors may not be available for all websites, or all pages of a
website. Availability of the online editors is dependent upon
the functionality and specifications required for the Client’s
website. For changes that cannot be made with the editors,
Client may use available HWS design hours. These changes must be
requested by logging into Client’s account in the Web
Center and selecting “Request Update”. Design hours can be used for modifying
the design or layout of the website. Design hours cannot be
used toward the completion or modification of databases, custom
programming, e-commerce or flash or other enhancements that must
be purchased. Changes or updates that exceed the Client’s
available “design hours” will be billed to the Client at the
standard hourly rate.
HWS is not responsible for any changes Client
makes to website, or if Client breaks the website. Time
required by HWS to repair changes made by Client will be billed
to Client at HWS’ standard hourly rate if it exceeds available
“design hours”.
22. Domain Names Purchased/Hosting
Agreement
Monthly hosting is billed every 30 days beginning from
the date of sale. Monthly hosting is billed from the date of
sale, regardless of the date the website goes live, because
hosting costs are incurred immediately. Server space is secured
for the developing website and/or for existing Client domain
names. In addition, email accounts and support are available
from the date of sale and are paid for with monthly hosting
fees. Client agrees to a one year hosting commitment with HWS.
Domain names purchased by HWS and website designs, databases,
stores, or programs created by HWS are the property of HWS until
Client has paid all fees including one full year of monthly
hosting. At that time ownership of the site and it’s
functionality, and domain name may be transferred to the
Client’s control upon receipt of the Client’s written request.
Sham purchases of sites may not be transacted with the intent
and/or result of having a site built, then
transferring the site to another hosting provider. Clients may
buy-out their hosting by paying 12 months of hosting in advance
if they wish to transfer the domain name and content to Client’s
control prior to one year of paid monthly hosting.
Upon transfer of domain and/or website to Client or another
service provider, at anytime, Client agrees that HWS has met in
full its obligation to Client, and HWS is released of all past
and future obligations to the client. Additional work and/or
hosting done for Client must be agreed to in writing and paid
for by Client.
Domain names are purchased through a third party service. HWS
cannot guarantee the availability of domain names and has no
liability for a domain name not being available for purchase
after the initial sale. If a domain name is not available for
purchase HWS will assist the Client in selecting and purchasing
an alternate domain name. Domain names already owned by the
Client remain the property of the Client and renewal of the
domain name is the Client’s responsibility. The renewal of any
domain names transferred to the Client is the responsibility of
the Client.
23. Marketing Representations
HWS makes no representations as to the
marketing of Client’s products, services or sales. Client’s
obligation to pay fees due to HWS are due at time of sale of
website design and hosting services and are not contingent upon
Client’s marketing of said website. Client is responsible for
all marketing of Client’s website. HWS is not responsible
for marketing of Client’s site including search engine
rankings.
24. 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Heritage Web Solutions provides a 90-day satisfaction guarantee.
HWS will continue to change and modify the Client’s website to
Client’s liking, within 90 days from the date of sale or until
the website is taken live, whichever comes first, at no
additional cost. Changes to the website made after 90 days from
the date of the initial sale, or after the website is taken
live, will first be billed to the Client’s design time hours
available based upon the monthly hosting package purchased by
the Client. Changes to the website that exceed the design time
hours will be billed to the Client at HWS’ standard hourly rate
over and above the initial design fee paid. HWS does not
guarantee that the website designed will be exactly what the
client has envisioned. HWS’ best effort will be given for the
90-day satisfaction guarantee but HWS is not obligated to
complete multiple redesigns or modifications. While HWS may
agree to make requested changes and to bill the Client’s design
time or bill the Client directly, HWS is not obligated to
complete Client requests or changes outside of the 90-day
satisfaction period. If HWS does not agree to Client requests
or changes, Client agrees and is still obligated to pay all fees
incurred and due.
25. Billing Policy
The initial design set-up fee is due
and billed in full at the time of the original sale. (Installment payments may be accepted for the set-up fee only if
agreed to in writing per the original invoice.) Monthly hosting
is billed and due every month beginning 30 days from the date of
the original sale. The Client hereby requests that HWS renew
and bill monthly hosting fees every 30 days, unless the Client
cancels in writing after 12 months of monthly hosting fees have
been paid.
Monthly hosting and additional services fees
may be billed on the 1st or 15th of each
month to coincide with HWS’ billing cycles. The amount of the
initial design set-up fee and monthly hosting fees are detailed
on the original invoice confirming amounts of sale. Monthly
hosting amounts may vary depending upon the hosting package
selected by Client.
HWS reserves the right to change prices at any
time including monthly hosting amounts and hourly design fees.
HWS accepts payment via wire transfer, check,
credit card and EFT debit from Client’s bank account. Upon Client’s authorization of payment to HWS via credit card, or EFT
debit payment, Client thereby authorizes all recurring monthly
hosting and/or additional services fees to be charged to the
same method of payment, credit card or EFT account for future
charges until such authorization is withdrawn by Client in
writing.
The Client may change payment methods
including credit card and EFT debit payments with 30 days
notice. To change payment methods Client should contact HWS’
billing department. Client should not email new billing
information for security purposes.
26. Billing Disputes
HWS charges up to a $25.00 fee for
returned checks and a $200.00 fee to handle unauthorized credit
card disputes. If HWS does not receive payment in full when
due, HWS may, to the extent permitted by the law of the state of
the billing address on file for Client at the time, charge a
late fee of up to 1.5% per month (18% per annum), or a flat fee
of $5 per month, whichever is greater, on any unpaid balance.
HWS may, to the extent permitted by the law of the state of the
billing address on file for Client at the time account is sent
to a collection agency, also charge Client for any collection
agency fees and/or attorney’s fees billed to HWS for collecting from Client. HWS
does not agree to, and will
not honor any limiting notations made by a Client on a check.
If Client wishes to dispute a charge Client
must first contact HWS’ billing department and must allow 10
business days for a response. To avoid any dispute about
Client’s attempt to contact HWS, Client must send the request in
writing to:
Attn: Billing Department, Heritage Web Solutions, 1460 Moonriver
Dr, Provo UT 84604. Requests may be emailed to
billing@hwsinet.com. If Client chooses to send request by
email, a copy of the request must also be sent by mail as
confirmation.
If Client initiates a credit card dispute the
decision of the credit card company is made through an
arbitration process and the decision of the credit card company
shall be binding upon Client.
27. Termination/Cancellation of Services
HWS, at its sole discretion, may terminate its
service and remove and discard any content, for any reason,
including and without limitation, for lack of use, or if HWS
believes Client has violated the TOS. HWS may also at its sole
discretion and at any time, discontinue providing services, or
any part thereof, with or without notice. Client agrees that
any termination of access to HWS’ services under any provision
of this TOS may be effected without prior notice and that HWS
may deactivate or delete Client’s account and all related
information files. Client agrees that HWS shall not be liable
to Client or any third-party for any termination of services.
Paid accounts that are terminated will not be refunded. In
addition, accounts that become 30 days delinquent will be
terminated. HWS also reserves the right to discontinue the
designing of Client’s website at any time, at HWS’ sole
discretion, with an appropriate refund to the Client. Under no
circumstances is the refunded amount to exceed the amount
collected by HWS.
If the Client cancels an account before the
work is completed or site is live, a cancellation fee is
retained per the Cancellation Fee and Refund Policy. Client
agrees that all fees incurred and billed prior to cancellation
effective date are valid and Client agrees to pay. Upon request
for termination of services the website will be removed. A
back-up copy of the website is not maintained by HWS.
Client agrees to pay all hosting fees and
additional services fees owed from the time of sale until the
cancellation effective date, and at a minimum for hosting fees
for one year. Transferring a domain name to another provider or
non-use of Client’s hosting account does not constitute
termination of the account. Client must notify HWS in writing or
via email to terminate the account services and avoid further
monthly hosting charges. It is Client’s responsibility to secure
confirmation from HWS that the request for termination has been
received and no further hosting fees will be billed.
Requests for cancellation of website hosting
services or additional services should be sent to the following
address:
Attn: Billing Department, Heritage Web Solutions, 1460 Moonriver
Dr, Provo Ut 84604
Requests may be emailed to
billing@hwsinet.com. If Client chooses to send request by
email, a copy of the request must also be sent by mail as
confirmation.
28. Cancellation Effective Date
Client may terminate hosting services with 30
days written notice, after one full year of paid hosting. The
effective date of cancellation is to be 30 days from the date
of HWS’ receipt of written notice to cancel. Any monthly
fees scheduled to bill after receipt of written notice to cancel
but before the effective date of cancellation are valid and
client agrees to pay.
If Client has not paid all design,
enhancement, hosting and additional services fees due, such fees
are due in full at the time of cancellation and Client
authorizes HWS to collect any outstanding fees due, subject to
the Cancellation Fee and Refund Policy. Client understands any
pending billing for design fee installments previously agreed to
will not be cancelled.
29. Cancellation Fee and Refund Policy
WEBSITE DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT - Refunds of the fees paid for
development of the website may be issued on accounts cancelled
within 90 days of the initial sale and prior to the completion
of the website according to the following schedule:
A)
A minimum of a 50% cancellation fee will be retained by HWS on
cancelled accounts even if no work has been started and no
content yet submitted by the Client.
B)
A minimum of a 75% cancellation fee will be retained by HWS on
cancelled accounts if work has been presented to the Client; or HWS has made multiple attempts to work with the Client, and
Client has not responded to those attempts.
C)
A 100% cancellation fee will be retained by HWS and NO REFUND
issued if any changes and/or modifications requested by the
Client have been completed by HWS. No Refund will be issued on
any website cancelled after services have been rendered,
including but not limited to, the design work having been
completed and/or the website taken live.
D) 100%
cancellation fee will be retained and NO REFUND will be issued
by HWS if Client cancels after 90 days from the initial sale.
MINIMUM CANCELLATION FEE – Client agrees that a minimum
cancellation fee of 50% will be retained by HWS on all cancelled
accounts even if no work has been started. The cancellation fee
is charged to compensate HWS for up-front expenses and services
rendered, including but not limited to, costs incurred for the
purchase of domain name(s) for developing the website, securing
server space, creating the temporary website or space saver,
employee expenses, marketing, and overhead costs.
ENHANCEMENT SALES - A 100% cancellation fee will be retained by
HWS and NO REFUND will be issued once work has begun on any
enhancements purchased, including, but not limited to,
databases, programming, logos, flash, galleries, rollovers,
e-commerce stores etc. Client agrees that a minimum cancellation
fee of 50% will be retained by HWS on all cancelled enhancement
purchases if cancelled within 90 days of the enhancement sale
and if work has not yet begun. NO REFUND will be issued by HWS
if client cancels after 90 days from the enhancement sale.
Enhancements or additional services purchased after the initial
sale are separate purchases and are in addition to and separate
from the original sale. If a client cancels an enhancement the
original sale is not cancelled.
MONTHLY HOSTING – Client agrees that there is NO REFUND of
monthly hosting fees or monthly additional services fees
incurred or paid by the Client prior to cancellation date.
Client agrees that all fees incurred and billed prior to
cancellation date are valid and Client agrees to pay. (See
Termination).
30. Account Transfer
Requests for transferring the ownership of a website or hosting
account from Client to a new owner must be completed in writing
by both the current account owner and the new designated owner.
The transfer is not valid until a signed request is received by
HWS in writing which is to include payment authorization and new
billing account information from the new owner, documentation of
the ownership transfer (purchase agreement etc), documentation
of copyright transfer, and acceptance of HWS’ TOS by the
new Owner.
31. Heritage Web Solutions Proprietary
Rights
Client acknowledges and agrees that
HWS’ services may contain proprietary and confidential
information that is protected by intellectual- and
proprietary-rights laws. Client agrees to not reproduce,
duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of HWS’
services.
32. Use of Client Information
Client hereby agrees that any
information or ideas submitted to HWS by any means may be used
by HWS without compensation or liability to Client for any
purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, developing
websites, databases, e-commerce and developing, manufacturing
and marketing other products. This provision does not apply to
Client content or to personal information that is subject to
HWS’ Privacy Policy.
Client herby gives permission to HWS to use
samples or links to Client’s custom website designed by HWS for
marketing and advertising purposes, including but not limited
to, use in HWS’ online portfolio.
33. Third-Party Services
From time to time third parties may
offer service to HWS’ clients. Use of such third-party services
will be at Client’s own risk and subject to the terms and
conditions of those third parties. HWS does not represent nor
warrant that use or access to any third-party services will be
compatible, uninterrupted, error free, without defects or that
Client will be able to access HWS’ services. Client also agrees
that HWS is under no obligation to provide Client with any
enhancements, updates, or fixes to make HWS’ services accessible
through any third-party applications.
34. Contract Service Providers
HWS may contract with Contract Service Providers to complete
a portion, or all of the Client’s custom website. The Client
agrees not to do business directly with the Contract Service
Provider, nor to remit payment to the Contract Service Provider
or any HWS employee directly for services. All payments for
services rendered must be made directly to HWS. Contract Service
Providers are required to enter into employment contracts and to
follow company policies and procedures. Contract Service
providers are provided with only the information needed to
complete the design or development portion of the Client’s
website and do not have access to Client’s personal information
including payment information.
35. Disclaimer of Warranties
CLIENT’S USE OF HWS’ SERVICES IS AT
CLIENT’S OWN RISK. HWS’ SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”. HWS
DISCLAIMS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY
RIGHTS. HWS DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING HWS’ SERVICES
INCLUDING THAT THEY WILL MEET CLIENT’S REQUIREMENTS, THAT THEY
WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. HWS
DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF HWS’ SERVICES, INCLUDING RESULTING
SALES AND WEB TRAFFIC. HWS DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING
THE MARKETING OF CLIENT’S PRODUCTS, SERVICES, SALES, OR
WEBSITE. HWS DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE QUALITY OF
ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED,
ADVERTISED OR OBTAINED THROUGH HWS’ SERVICES, OR LINKS PROVIDED
BY HWS’ SERVICES, AS WELL AS FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE
PROVIDED BY HWS OR OBTAINED THROUGH LINKS PROVIDED THROUGH HWS’
SERVICES.
CLIENT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ANY
MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF
HWS’ SERVICES ARE DONE AT CLIENT’S OWN RISK AND THAT CLIENT WILL
BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO CLIENT’S COMPUTER
SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER LIABILITY THAT RESULTS FROM THE
DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL.
SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO CLIENT.
36. Limitation of Liability
CLIENT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT
HWS, IT’S SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE,
DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, (EVEN IF HWS HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES). SUCH LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY SHALL APPLY WHETHER THE DAMAGES ARISE FROM THE USE OF
OR INABILITY TO USE HWS’ SERVICES, RELIANCE ON HWS’ SERVICES, OR
FROM THE INTERRUPTION, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION OF HWS’
SERVICES (INCLUDING SUCH DAMAGES INCURRED BY THIRD PARTIES.)
THIS LIMITATION SHALL ALSO APPLY, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO THE
COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES RESULTING
FROM PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES
RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED THROUGH HWS’ SERVICES OR FOR
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF CLIENT’S DATA OR
TRANSMISSIONS AND ANY STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF A THIRD PARTY OR
ANY OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO HWS’ SERVICES. SUCH LIMITATION
SHALL FURTHER APPLY, WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OR
NON-PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES OR ANY INFORMATION OR MERCHANDISE
THAT APPEARS ON, OR IS LINKED IN ANY WAY TO HWS’ SERVICES.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO CLIENT.
Without limiting the foregoing, under no
circumstance shall HWS be liable for any delay or failure in
performance resulting directly or indirectly from acts of
nature, forces or causes beyond its reasonable control,
including without limitation, internet failures, computer
equipment failures, telecommunication equipment failures, other
equipment failures, electrical power failures, strikes, labor
disputes, riots, insurrections, civil disturbances, shortages of
labor or materials, fires, floods, storms, explosions, or other
casualties, illness, accidents, acts of God, war, governmental
actions, orders of domestic or foreign courts or tribunals, non
performance of third parties, or loss of or fluctuations in
heat, light or air conditioning. HWS’ full and complete
liability, for any reason whatsoever, shall be limited to the
full refund of all monies paid to HWS.
37. Tort Claims
Client waives all tort claims against
HWS, it’s subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees and
agents. The relationship between the parties is contractual in
nature only. Client waives any tort claims that arise by act,
or omission.
38. Indemnification
Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless HWS,
its directors, officers, employees and agents from and against
all claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees that may
arise or result from any content Client submits, posts,
transmits or makes available through HWS’ services, from any
product sold by Client, its agents or employees or assigns, from
any service provided or performed or agreed to be performed by
HWS or from Client’s breach or violation of the TOS, including
any obligation, representation, or warranty made herein , or
Client’s violation of any rights of another. Client further
agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless HWS, its
directors, officers, employees and agents from and against all
claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or
related to contracts, representations, agreements, promises,
etc, made between Client and third parties, or arising from or
related to Client’s negligence toward third parties.
39. Notice
Unless otherwise specifically
provided, all notices required or permitted by this Agreement
shall be in writing and in English and may be delivered
personally, or may be sent by email, facsimile or certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth
below. If Client chooses to send request by email or
facsimile, a copy of the request must also be sent by mail (to
the address below) as confirmation of the request.
Heritage Web Solutions
1460 Moonriver Dr
Provo Ut 84604
Attn: President
40. Contact Heritage Web Solutions
Client may contact HWS at 866-211-0743
M-F from 8:30 –5:00 MST. Client may visit our website at
www.heritagewebdeisgn.com at any time. Client may also
email HWS at the following department email addresses:
41. Negative Comments/Slander
Client specifically agrees not to engage in negative comments or slander regarding HWS, including but not limited to publishing, or causing to be published, complaints or derogatory comments regarding HWS in any format, including but not limited to, print, newspaper, television, radio or on internet complaint sites, blogs or other public internet forums. Should there be a breach of this condition HWS will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500.00 for each publishing or posting. If said breach occurs on an internet complaint site each hit to that website will be considered an individual breach of this condition, and subject to additional liquidated damages of $100 per occurrence. Further, HWS shall be entitled to litigate this matter, and obtain the money damages together with injunctive relief.
The prevailing party to that litigation shall be entitled to an award of attorney’s fees.
42. Severability; Waiver
In the event that any provision hereof is found invalid or
unenforceable pursuant to judicial decree or decision the
remainder of this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable
according to its terms. The failure by HWS to avail itself of
any right or enforce any obligation of this agreement shall not
be deemed to be an ongoing waiver of such right or obligation or
of any other right or obligation .
43. Jurisdiction
This agreement agreement shall be governed exclusively by the
laws of the State of Utah, USA, without regard to any conflicts
of laws provisions thereof, as a contract entered into and
performed entirely within the State of Utah. The parties herby
expressly disclaim the application of the United Nations
Convention on the International Sale of Goods. Any disputes
between the parties relating to the subject of this agreement
shall be submitted exclusively to the jurisdiction of the state
or federal courts located in the State of Utah, Counties of Utah
or Salt Lake, and the parties expressly consent to personal
jurisdiction and venue therein and waive any objection based on
forum non conveniens or otherwise.
44. Arbitration
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in lieu
of litigation, arbitration may be used as a means of resolving
disputes. Arbitration would be through a neutral third-party
arbitrator to be approved by both Client and HWS. If any court
sitting outside the United States determines that the litigation
forum or arbitration provisions of this agreement are invalid,
then and only then, the parties agree to settle any dispute
through binding arbitration by three arbitrators, in the English
language, under the commercial arbitration rules of the
International Chamber of Commerce, with the location of the
arbitration to be in a neutral jurisdiction (not the country of
residence of the Client or of HWS) as selected by HWS .
45. Governance
HWS may investigate any reported violations of this agreement,
its policies or any other complaints and take any action it
deems appropriate to protect its systems, facilities, Clients,
and/or third parties.
46. Electronic Signatures
Selecting and submitting “accept” on
the electronic copy of the TOS, submitting content through the
ODP, making payment, or submitting information or documents to
HWS so that HWS may perform services for the client, the same
shall constitute an electronic signature as defined by Utah’s
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Utah Code Ann. 46-4-101 et
seq.
47. General Information
This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding and contract between the parties and supersedes
any and all prior oral or written agreements (including, but not
limited to, any prior versions of the TOS). Any modifications to
this agreement must be in writing and signed by an authorized
officer of HWS. All representations not in writing are null and
void. Written agreements may include, but are not limited to,
emails and electronic acceptance of this Terms of Service.
Client agrees that regardless of any statute
or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out
of or related to the use of Heritage Web Solutions’ services or
the Terms of Service must be filed within one (1) year after
such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. The
section titles in the TOS are for convenience only and have no
legal or contractual effect.
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