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Terms & Conditions

THIS WEB SITE IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY STUDENT BENEFIT SERVICES ("SBS").  WHEN YOU USE THE WEB SITE, YOU AUTOMATICALLY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 

This agreement ("Agreement") governs your use of the SBS web site and your access to and use of the content, postings, links, pages, software, products, services, and/or other materials offered on the web site (which, collectively, constitute the "Services"). By accessing any of the Services, you agree you are bound by this Agreement, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, and agree to all rules that may be published by us on the web site. All these rules are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.

Ownership
This entire web site is copyrighted by SBS.  All software, content and materials used or appearing on the web site are the exclusive property of SBS or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights laws. No copying, sale or exploitation of material from the Services is permitted without the prior written consent of SBS and any other applicable copyright owner. You do not acquire any ownership rights by virtue of accessing or downloading material from the Services.

Individual Use
You are only authorized to visit, view and to retain copies of pages of this web site solely for your own individual use. You may not duplicate, download, publish, modify or otherwise distribute any material on this web site for any purpose other than for your own individual use unless authorized by SBS in writing.

Links
Occasionally SBS provides links to other websites that are not operated by SBS.  SBS does not endorse linked sites and is not responsible for the content of any linked site, nor is responsible for any technical problems you may experience by visiting these other links.

Right to Amend

SBS has the right at any time to amend this Agreement, and to impose new or additional terms or conditions on your use of the Services. Such new or additional terms or conditions are effective and incorporated into this Agreement when posted by SBS on the web site. Use of the web site following such notice signifies that you accept of all such new or additional terms or conditions. 

Revision/Termination of the Services
SBS has the right, at any time, to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services, and/or to refuse or restrict anyone from access to any of the Services, with or without notice and in its sole discretion. SBS shall not be liable for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of any Services.

Revision/Termination of Content, Pricing, Graphics
SBS has the right, at any time, to modify or delete, temporarily or permanently, any part of the content of this web site.  This includes, but is not limited to, pricing, product offerings, services offered, graphics and copy. Pricing is subject to change without notice.

Registration Obligations
To access certain portions of the web site, you must have a SBS account. You agree to provide truthful and accurate information during the registration process or when prompted through a form or email request. You agree to maintain the accuracy of any submitted data. You are responsible for (a) maintaining the confidentiality of your account access information and/or password and (b) for all uses of your account, whether or not actually or expressly authorized by you.

Trademarks
SBS and their logos are service marks or registered service marks, and Student Benefit Services is a trademark or registered trademark of SBS in the United States and/or other foreign countries. SBS's service marks or trademarks may not be used for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, in connection with any product or service without the prior permission of SBS. All authorized uses of SBS trademarks must comply with SBS's usage guidelines. SBS will enforce its intellectual property rights to the maximum extent possible.  All other brands, names, and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

No Warranties
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SBS 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.  SBS MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND (v) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SERVICES IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.

Limitation of Liability
YOU AGREE THAT SBS IS NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF SBS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES). TO THE EXTENT THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, HELD TO BE INAPPLICABLE OR UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THEN THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SBS FOR ANY REASON AND UPON ANY CAUSE OF ACTION (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY AND OTHER ACTIONS IN CONTRACT OR TORT) IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE web site OR THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT DAMAGES ACTUALLY INCURRED UP TO FIFTY DOLLARS ($50). Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of certain implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.

Governing State Law & Limitations Period
By accessing the Services, you agree that West Virginia state laws will govern all matters relating to this Agreement, and the use, or inability to use, the Services, and that such laws will apply without regard to principles of conflict of laws. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the State and Federal courts in Florida, for any litigation concerning this Agreement or the Services. Regardless of any law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action related to this Agreement or the Services must be commenced within six (6) months after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

Privacy
SBS respects your rights to privacy. However, your use of the web site is subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and SBS with respect to the subject matter addressed herein, and governs your use of the web site and Services, superseding any prior agreements between you and SBS relating to such subject matter. This Agreement may be supplemented by any other agreement you enter into with SBS pursuant to a registration to access certain features of the web site. The failure of SBS to exercise any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and that the other provisions of this Agreement remain in full force and effect. The section headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and have no legal effect. The Services are not intended for use by or availability to minors.

 

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