Terms of Membership

Terms of Membership:

If you become a participating member of our community, we expect you to conduct yourself according to our Guidelines.

Summary: You agree to follow some basic rules when using the Plumbing Contractors Group. These rules are described in these Terms of Membership, including the related policies and guidelines discussed below. We may change these rules.

1. Platform Usage Terms and Conditions

If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern the Plumbing Contractor Groups’s relationship with you in relation to this website.

The term ‘Plumbing Contractors Group’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website, Favinger Solutions, a registered LLC in Washington State, USA. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our platform.

Our “Platform”, means any website, application, or service we offer. You should read the complete Terms of Service because that document (and not this overview) is our legally binding agreement.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

The providers (“we”, “us”, “our”) of the service provided by this website (“Service”) are not responsible for any user-generated content and accounts (“Content”). Content submitted expresses the views of the author only.

You agree to not use the Service to submit or link to any Content which is defamatory, abusive, hateful, threatening, spam or spam-like, likely to offend, contains adult or objectionable content, contains personal information of others, risks copyright infringement, encourages unlawful activity, or otherwise violates any laws.

All Content you submit or upload may be reviewed by staff members. All Content you submit or upload may be sent to third-party verification services (including, but not limited to, spam prevention services). Do not submit any Content that you consider to be private or confidential.

You agree to not use the Forum to advertise or sell products, or link to products for purchase resulting in profit to you or your designates. Advertising opportunities are for paid members and inquiries may be sent to

info@plumbingcontractorsgroup.com

You agree to not use the Service to promote social groups outside of this community including and similar to Facebook Pages, Facebook groups, or other forums.

You agree to not use this Service to represent any entity or person other than yourself, personally, or the business entity you legally represent.

We reserve the rights to remove or modify any Content submitted for any reason without explanation. Requests for Content to be removed or modified will be undertaken only at our discretion. We reserve the right to take action against any account with the Service at any time.

You are granting us with a non-exclusive, permanent, irrevocable, unlimited license to use, publish, or re-publish your Content in connection with the Service. You retain copyright over the Content.

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not register or use this Service. If you wish to close your account, please contact us.

Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose.

You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

This website contains material that is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

All trademarks reproduced on this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.

Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without Plumbing Contractor Group’s prior written consent.

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of the United States of America, and Washington State.

2. Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting our website. This privacy policy tells you how we use personal information collected at this site. Please read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.

Note: the privacy practices set forth in this privacy policy are for this website only. If you link to other websites, please review the privacy policies posted at those sites.

Collection of Information

We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc. when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request. This information is only used to fulfill your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example, to add you to one of our mailing lists.

Determining and Sharing Location

Determining your location – Some aspects of the site deal with location, so in order to accurately list your business or service in our directory, we need to know your location.

Cookie/Tracking Technology

The Site may use cookie technology depending on the features offered. Cookie technology is useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies, however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. The aggregate cookie information will not be shared with third parties.

Distribution of Information

We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud that has already taken place. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.

Commitment to Data Security

Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents, and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt-out of further mailings.

Privacy Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy you may contact us using the information below:

By e-mail:

info@plumbingcontractorsgroup.com

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted.

3. RELEASE

Summary: To the full extent permitted by applicable law, you agree not to hold us responsible for anything that happens related to transactions with third parties, member interactions, or in connection with Plumbing Contractors Group Members. You also agree not to hold other members responsible for their negligence in connection with their Content.

To the full extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to release us and our officers, directors, shareholders, agents, employees, consultants, corporate parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, sponsors, and other third-party partners from claims, demands, and damages (direct and consequential) (“Claims”), arising out of or in any way connected with any transaction with a third party, your interactions with other members. You also agree, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, to release members from Claims based on a member’s negligence arising out of or in any way connected with their Content or another Plumbing Contractors Group member. The law in some countries and states does not allow the release, so these limits may not apply to you. You waive and relinquish all rights and benefits that you have or may have under the Regulatory Code of Washington or any similar provision of statutory or non-statutory law of any other jurisdiction to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4. INDEMNIFICATION

Summary: To the full extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to reimburse us if we get sued in connection with your use of our Platform.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Plumbing Contractors Group, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, agents, successors and assigns from any and all third party claims, liability, damages, costs or demands, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, arising from (i) your use of the Service, including, but not limited to, all content therein and any products or services obtained by you through the Service, (ii) the violation of these Terms of Service by you, (iii) the infringement by you (or another user of the Service using your account) of any intellectual property or another right of any person or entity; or (iv) your violation of any applicable law or regulation (all of the foregoing, “Claims and Losses”). You agree to cooperate as required by Plumbing Contractors Group Parties in the defense of any Claims and Losses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Plumbing Contractors Group Parties retain the exclusive right to settle, compromise and pay any and all Claims and Losses, and reserve the right to assume the defense and control of any Claims and Losses.

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS 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 AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICE, OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE. PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE AS TO THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SERVICE WILL BE CORRECTED. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP DOES NOT CONTROL CONTENT, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES OFFERED BY ADVERTISERS, THIRD PARTIES, OR OTHER USERS ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY LICENSE TO PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP FROM THIRD PARTIES OR MATERIALS PROVIDED BY OTHER USERS. PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY, CURRENCY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, USEFULNESS, OR DECENCY OF THE SERVICE, OR CONTENT OR PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED OR MADE AVAILABLE BY THIRD PARTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ADVERTISERS AND USERS) THROUGH THE SERVICE. YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR DEVICE, OR LOSS OF DATA, THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD ANY MATERIAL FROM THE SERVICE.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THE PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLES, EVEN IF PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE (I) USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (II) COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES; (III) ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR CONTENT RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO WITH PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP OR A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE USE OF THE SERVICE; (IV) INACCURACY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SERVICE OR RELIANCE ON SUCH INFORMATION; OR (V) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT OR ALTERATION OF YOUR ACCOUNT OR DATA. YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY UNLAWFUL, HARASSING, DEFAMATORY, ABUSIVE, THREATENING, HARMFUL, VULGAR, OBSCENE, SEXUALLY EXPLICIT, OR OTHERWISE OBJECTIONABLE CONDUCT OR SPEECH OF ANY OTHER PARTY ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE, OR FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT OR VIOLATION OF YOUR RIGHTS BY ANY OTHER PARTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY, OR RIGHTS OF PRIVACY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THEREFORE SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU, FOR ALL POSSIBLE DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICE AND YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE GREATER OF (I) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID PLUMBING CONTRACTORS GROUP IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION(S) THAT UNDERLIE THE CLAIM(S), OR (II) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

7. MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENTS

If you purchased your Membership subscription on our website, your account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews unless you cancel your subscription at least 48 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Plumbing Contractors Group account settings any time after purchase.