Terms and Conditions 

INTRODUCTION 

This Membership Agreement contains the terms and conditions that all members agree to when becoming members of Internet Consumer Guard.  Please read this Agreement carefully as it governs the relationship between Internet Consumer Guard and your business.

1.   International Copyright and use of website information, seals and other proprietary information.

Domestic and International copyright and trademark laws protect the entire contents of the website. Internet Consumer Guard restricts any use of the material on our website by anyone without written permission from Internet Consumer Guard.  You may use the Seal and other descriptive material on our website to display proof of your membership in our organization according to the provisions in this Membership Agreement.  Internet Consumer Guard will be allowed to use the name and website address of all members in our Membership List but shall not provide the information disclosed to any third party for promotional use.

2. Use of our website.

Internet Consumer Guard does not endorse, promote or control any products or services offered by any member of Internet Consumer Guard.   Internet Consumer Guard does not insure the accuracy of the information provided by members or have any liability for inaccuracy in the records describing the member businesses. 

Internet Consumer Guard cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading through the website will be free of infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   Internet Consumer Guard does have anti-virus and other protection on our website and for our emails but cannot guarantee that no destructive program has corrupted the website temporarily.   You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to your Website for the reconstruction of any lost data.

Internet Consumer Guard disclaims any responsibility for the content or availability of information contained in our search index or directory.  Although reasonable effort is made to maintain accuracy, Internet Consumer Guard disclaims any responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of any directory or search result.

As a member of Internet Consumer Guard you specifically agree you will not:

a)   Transmit any message, information, data, text, software or images, or other content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, or otherwise objectionable information that may invade another's right of privacy or publicity.  You will not display any information harmful to children and you will maintain protection where possible of any misuse of your website by children.

 b)  Must never knowingly communicate dishonest and inaccurate information;

c)   Impersonate any person or entity, including but not limited to, an Internet Consumer Guard employees or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;

d)   Post or transmit any information that you do not have a right to reproduce, display or transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships such as nondisclosure agreements;

e)   Post or transmit any information that contains a virus or corrupted data;

f)    Violate any applicable local, state, province, national or international law;

g)   Upload or transmit any information that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights of any third party;

h)   Delete or revise any information posted by any other person or entity;

3.  Limitation of liability

IN NO EVENT WILL INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD BE LIABLE FOR (I) ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, OR ANY INFORMATION, OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON THE SERVICE, OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE SERVICE, OR ANY DELAY OF SUCH INFORMATION OR SERVICE. EVEN IF INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (II) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE SERVICE AND/OR MATERIALS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THE SERVICE. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW

4. Indemnification and Reservation of Rights.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to the Site from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or your use and access of the Site.

INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD reserves the right to release current or past member or Web site user information if INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD believes that a member's account is being used to commit unlawful acts, if the information is subpoenaed and/or if INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD deems it necessary and/or appropriate.

5.  Termination of Membership.

Members may terminate their membership at any time for any reason but any membership fees paid will not be refunded.  The provisions of paragraphs dealing with Copyright, Licenses, Use of the website, Indemnification, and Third Party Rights shall survive any termination of this Membership Agreement.

6. Special Terms for International Use.

Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules including, without limitation, rules about the Internet, data, e-mail, or privacy in the country in which you reside.

7. Dealings with Third Parties.

Your participation, correspondence or business dealings with any third party found on or through the Site, regarding the payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third party. You agree that INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or other matters of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings.

8. Links.

Our website may provide, or third parties may provide, links to international websites or resources.  Because INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.

9. Jurisdiction/claims.

This Agreement shall all be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, United States applicable to agreements made and to be performed in the State of Arizona, United States.  You agree that any legal action or proceeding between INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD and you for any purpose concerning this Membership Agreement or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in the County of Maricopa, State of Arizona, United States.

Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the website must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action is barred.  INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of this Agreement.  INTERNET CONSUMER GUARD may assign its rights and duties under this Membership Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you.

10. Privacy Policy.

Internet Consumer Guard respects the privacy of its members and has created a Privacy Policy that explains the users’ rights and responsibilities with respect to personal information disclosed on this website.  To read our Privacy Policy, please click here.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.