Agreement for Website Use
This website located at www.rockbridgeprofessionals.com is owned and operated by Rockbridge Alliance, LLC (hereinafter “RA”). RA provides this website subject to these Terms of Use ("Terms”) and the Privacy Policy. Accessing, browsing, or utilizing this website constitutes your agreement to read, understand, comply with, and be bound by all website Terms and the Privacy Policy. These Terms and the Privacy Policy are effective and in force each and every time you access, browse, or utilize the website. We may update these Terms and the Privacy Policy at any time with or without notice. Access to the specific products or services on this website as an Affiliate is governed by these Terms and the Affiliate Subscription Agreement and any other relevant and related Affiliate documents regarding such products and services. Our Privacy Policy is located at https://rockbridgeprofessionals.com/privacy.RA. For information on our privacy practices and how we may use your personal information we collect on this website please review this Privacy Policy. These Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. If you do not agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy do not utilize this website.
Definitions on the Website
The following terminology applies to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. "You" and "Your" refers to you, the person accessing, browsing, or utilizing this website. "Ourselves," "We," "Our(s)," and "Us," refers to the Rockbridge Alliance, LLC, company. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalization and/or pronoun forms are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to the same meaning.
Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct
You must be at least eighteen (18) years old to utilize this website. If you are under the age of thirteen (13) you are required to have parental permission to use this website. By accessing, browsing, and utilizing the RA website you agree to utilize the website for its intended purpose and with conduct consistent with these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and RA’s foundational beliefs. You agree not to use the RA website as follows, and not to allow, aid, assist, support, or encourage third parties, to use the RA website as follows: (1) in any manner contrary to or in violation of the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy or in any manner that RA, in its sole discretion, deems inconsistent with the spirit and intent of the purpose of the website; (2) to engage in or promote any illegal activity or use in violation of any applicable laws including, but not limited to, any illegal, infringing, offensive, defamatory, libelous, or fraudulent purpose; (3) to hinder or impede other user(s) or third party(ies) use and enjoyment of the website including any user(s) or third party(ies) use of any services and/or products; (4) to gain unauthorized access to any RA or Affiliate products and/or services; (5) in any manner that could harm, damage, infect, disable, inactivate, corrupt, or impair the website or our systems and technology which supports the website including the distribution of viruses or any other destructive and deceptive use;
License To Access
RA grants you a limited license to access the website for your own personal use subject to these Terms and the Privacy Policy. The RA website and all information, material, and content on the website (including all images, text, design, format, etc.) shall not be downloaded, reproduced, republished, redistributed, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, rented, sub-leased or licensed without RA’s prior express written consent. You shall not create or utilize frames or other techniques that alter or change the visual presentation or appearance of the website. You are also prohibited from utilizing framing or other techniques in regard to RA website logos, trademarks, and any and all other intellectual property and proprietary information of RA. You shall not utilize the RA name, logo, or trademarks by utilizing meta tags or other hidden text. RA shall terminate your access to the website for unauthorized or inappropriate use of the website.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, RA owns the intellectual property rights for all content, information, technology, trademarks, service marks, logos, tradenames, including any patents and copyrights on the RA website. All copyright and intellectual property rights are reserved.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice & Policy
RA respects and abides by all copyright laws and bars unlawful reproduction, distribution, or performance of copyrighted works. RA will investigate any alleged copyright infringement and will remove any and all infringing content from our website in accordance with the DMCA rules. Affiliates and all parties that place or post their information, materials, comments, links, or any content on the RA website verify that such content is not in violation of any copyright laws. In the event of a potential or actual copyright infringement, you agree to indemnify and hold RA harmless from and against any and all loss, cost, damage, or expense, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees arising out of, or in any direct or indirect way related to such potential or actual copyright infringement.
Cookies
We employ the use of Cookies. Cookies are used by our website to enable the functionality of certain areas to make it easier for users of our website. Some of our Affiliate and/or advertising partners may also use Cookies. By accessing our website you agree to use Cookies in agreement with these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
Electronic Communications
Electronic Communications refers to each and every time you visit the RA website, when you communicate with RA via email, and when RA and you send an email or post(s) information on its website. You consent to receive all such electronic communication(s) and acknowledge and agree that all RA electronically provided information satisfies and complies with any legal requirement that such communication(s) be in writing.
Posting Content & Comments
The RA website offers the opportunity to post and exchange content and comments in specific designated areas of the website. RA does not filter, edit, publish, or review such content and comments prior to their presence on the website. Any and all such content and comments made by user(s) of the website reflect only the views and opinions of the user(s) who posted their content and comments and do not reflect the views and opinions of RA, its agents and/or Affiliates. By posting your content and comments on the website, you grant RA a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit, and authorize others to use, reproduce, and edit any of your content and comments in any and all forms, formats, or media. By posting your content and comments on the website you warrant and represent the following: (1) That you have the proper authority to post the content or comments on our website and have all necessary licenses and consent to do so; (2) That your content and comments do not violate any intellectual property rights, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of RA or any third party; (3) That your content and comments do not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful information or material; (4) That your content and comments will not be used to solicit or promote any unlawful activity; (5) That your content and comments do not contain any type of viruses or any other information or program(s) that interrupts, disrupts, limits, alters, or harms the ability of the website to function properly or as intended, and includes any and all interference or harm to computer software or hardware, or other related equipment and devices. RA reserves the right to monitor all content and comments posted to our website and to remove any and all content and comments which, in our sole discretion, are deemed inappropriate, offensive, or a breach of these Terms or Privacy Policy. RA shall not be liable for any and all such content or comments or for any liability, claims, damages, and/or expenses caused and/or suffered by any party as a result of the use of and/or posting of and/or appearance of the content and comments on this website.
Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
The RA website is provided on an “as is” basis. RA makes no express or implied representations or warranties as to the operation of the website or the information and content on the website. You acknowledge and agree that your use of this website is at your sole risk and RA shall not be liable for any and all claims or damages arising out of the use of this website. RA further makes no express or implied representations or warranties as to the content on an Affiliate’s website and is not responsible or liable for any content that appears on any Affiliate’s website.
Termination
If you fail to comply with or are in violation of the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy, as determined within the sole discretion of RA, your website access may be terminated. RA shall not be liable to you or any third party for termination of website access.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, Rockbridge Alliance, LLC, its owners, officers, directors, managers, agents, employees, Affiliates, licensors, contractors, and vendors/suppliers, from any and all claims, actions or causes of action, suits, judgements, settlements, liabilities, damages, penalties, injuries, losses and/or expenses and costs, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, punitive and exemplary damages arising out of or resulting from your violation or breach of the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy please contact Rockbridge Alliance, LLC, at support@rockbridgeprofessionals.com.