Terms of Use

This policy last was updated on August 18th, 2004.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully. By accessing this web site and any pages hereof, you are indicating that you have read, acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not access this web site. The Family Center reserves the right to change these Terms of Use which you are responsible for regularly reviewing and your continued use of this web site constitutes agreement to all such changes. As used herein, The Family Center means The Family Center and its affiliates. To obtain contact information for The Family Center affiliates, please see our Contact Us page.

General Information
This web site is comprised of various web sites operated by The Family Center (collectively, the “web site”). Certain sections of or pages on this web site may contain separate terms and conditions, which are in addition to these Terms of Use. You should read those additional terms and conditions carefully. By accessing such sections or pages, you agree to be bound by those additional terms and conditions. In the event of a conflict, those additional terms and conditions will govern your use of those sections or pages.

Unauthorized use of The Family Center’s web site and systems, including, but not limited to, unauthorized entry into The Family Center’s systems, misuse of passwords or misuse of any other information, is strictly prohibited. You may not use this web site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any The Family Center site or service or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of any The Family Center site or service. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any The Family Center site or service, computer systems or networks connected to any The Family Center site or service, through hacking, password mining or any other means. You agree that you will not engage in any activities related to this web site that are contrary to applicable laws or regulations.

The Family Center reserves the right, in its sole discretion, without any obligation and without any notice requirement, to change, improve or correct the information, materials and descriptions on this web site and to suspend and/or deny access to this web site for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, upgrades, improvements or corrections. The information and materials on this web site may contain typographical errors or inaccuracies. Any dated information is published as of its date only, and The Family Center does not undertake any obligation or responsibility to update or amend any such information. The Family Center may discontinue or change any product or service described in or offered on this web site at any time.

Proprietary Rights
All right, title and interest in this web site and any content contained herein is the exclusive property of The Family Center, except as otherwise stated. Unless otherwise specified, this web site is for your personal and non-commercial use only and you may print, copy and download any information or portion of this web site for your personal use only. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, frame, create derivative works from, transfer, or otherwise use in any other way for commercial or public purposes in whole or in part any information, software, products or services obtained from this web site, except for the purposes expressly provided herein, without The Family Center’s prior written approval. If you copy or download any information or software from this web site, you agree that you will not remove or obscure any copyright or other notices or legends contained in any such information.

The Family Center, the The Family Center logo and other The Family Center trademarks and service marks referenced herein are trademarks and service marks of The Family Center. The names of other companies and third-party products or services mentioned herein may be the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. You are prohibited from using any marks for any purpose including, but not limited to use as metatags on other pages or sites on the World Wide Web without the written permission of The Family Center or such third party, which may own the marks.

Use of Links
This web site contains links to third party web sites. These links are provided only as a convenience. The inclusion of any link is not and does not imply an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, approval, investigation, verification or monitoring by The Family Center of any information contained in any third party web site. In no event shall The Family Center be responsible for the information contained on that site or your use of or inability to use such site. You should also be aware that the terms and conditions of such site and the site’s privacy-policy may be different from those applicable to your use of this web site.

Privacy Policy
See the The Family Center Privacy Pledge for information relating to the collection and use of your personal information.

The Family Center uses certain technology on its web sites to collect information from visitors and compiles aggregate statistical information about how visitors use our web sites, including information relating to the frequency of visits, the average length of visits, which pages are viewed during a visit, and the effectiveness of advertising on our web sites. The Family Center uses this information to improve the web site content and performance. No individually identifiable information is collected for this purpose and The Family Center does not monitor individual visitor behavior.

In addition, for users of non-public areas of our web sites, “session cookies” allow The Family Center to recognize your computer each time you return and verify your registration or password information during a particular session so that you do not have to input such information multiple times as you navigate those areas. For information about how specific The Family Center areas may use session cookies, please review the applicable terms of use and privacy policies specific to each area.

Most web browser software allows you to modify your preferences to be notified when a cookie is set, or to reject all cookies. If you choose to reject our cookies, some areas of our web sites may not function properly.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON THIS WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS,” “WHERE IS” AND “WHERE AVAILABLE” BASIS. THE FAMILY CENTER DOES NOT WARRANT THE INFORMATION OR SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN OR YOUR USE OF THIS WEB SITE GENERALLY, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FAMILY CENTER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT COULD RESULT FROM INTERCEPTION BY THIRD PARTIES OF ANY INFORMATION OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU VIA THIS WEB SITE. ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO YOU ON THIS WEB SITE IS OBTAINED OR COMPILED FROM SOURCES WE BELIEVE TO BE RELIABLE, THE FAMILY CENTER CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY, TIMELINESS OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION OR DATA MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER THE FAMILY CENTER, NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES, NOR ANY THIRD PARTY VENDOR, WILL BE LIABLE OR HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY KIND FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT YOU INCUR IN THE EVENT OF ANY FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF THIS WEB SITE, OR RESULTING FROM THE ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN MAKING THIS WEB SITE, THE DATA CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OFFERED ON THIS WEB SITE AVAILABLE TO YOU, OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO, INABILITY TO ACCESS, OR USE OF THE WEB SITE OR THESE MATERIALS, WHETHER OR NOT THE CIRCUMSTANCES GIVING RISE TO SUCH CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN WITHIN THE CONTROL OF THE FAMILY CENTER OR OF ANY VENDOR PROVIDING SOFTWARE OR SERVICES. IN NO EVENT WILL THE FAMILY CENTER OR ANY SUCH PARTIES BE LIABLE TO YOU, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND EVEN IF THE FAMILY CENTER OR ANY OTHER SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THIS LIMITATION ON LIABILITY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE TRANSMISSION OF ANY VIRUSES WHICH MAY INFECT A USER’S EQUIPMENT, FAILURE OF MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR COMMUNICATION LINES, TELEPHONE OR OTHER INTERCONNECT PROBLEMS (E.G., YOU CANNOT ACCESS YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER), UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, THEFT, OPERATOR ERRORS, STRIKES OR OTHER LABOR PROBLEMS OR ANY FORCE MAJEURE. THE FAMILY CENTER CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE CONTINUOUS, UNINTERRUPTED OR SECURE ACCESS TO THE WEB SITE.

IN REGARDS TO THE FAMILY CENTER LEGAL SERVICES OUTCOMES, PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE OUTCOMES.

CHOICE OF LAW
THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PROVISIONS. SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL BE IN AN APPROPRIATE STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE PARTIES UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL. ANY CAUSE OF ACTION YOU MAY HAVE WITH RESPECT TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEB SITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES. IF FOR ANY REASON A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION FINDS ANY PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF USE, OR A PORTION THEREOF, TO BE UNENFORCEABLE, THAT PROVISION SHALL BE ENFORCED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE SO AS TO AFFECT THE INTENT OF THESE TERMS OF USE, AND THE REMAINDER OF THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. THESE TERMS OF USE CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FAMILY CENTER AND YOU WITH RESPECT TO THIS SITE AND IT SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR OR CONTEMPORANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS, AGREEMENTS AND UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE FAMILY CENTER AND YOU WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF. THE FAMILY CENTER AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT UNLESS EXPRESSLY INCLUDED IN ANY OTHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FAMILY CENTER AND YOU THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE E-COMMERCE DIRECTIVE (00/31/EC) AS IMPLEMENTED ARE EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW. A PRINTED VERSION OF THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL BE ADMISSIBLE IN JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

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