Terms and conditions
IMPORTANT NOTE: By using this Website and/or purchasing any of Faro Partners Programs, Products, and/or Services, you are voluntarily agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, and you are legally agreeing that you have read, understand, and fully consent to the terms below. I reserve the right to change these Terms and Conditions on the Websites at any time without notice, and by using the Website and its Content, you agree to the T&C as they appear, whether or not you have read them. If you do not agree with these T&C, please do not use this Website or its Content or purchase any of our Programs, Products, and/or Services.
You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal ability to agree to these Terms & Conditions; thus, if you are under the age of eighteen (18) or you do not agree to terms below, STOP now, and do not use our website, blog, e-mails, social media, videos, programs, services, and/or products (collectively “Website, Programs, Products, and/or Services”).
By accessing or using Faro Partners Website, Programs, Products, and Services by any means or for any reason, you implicitly agree to the following Terms and Conditions (“T&C”).
Please read carefully. By purchasing our Programs, you (herein referred to as “Client”) agree to the following terms stated herein.
The Client understands that a relationship does not exist between the parties after the conclusion of this program and that the programs and products on the website are educational and are not psychotherapy. If the Parties continue their relationship, a separate agreement will be entered into. Faro Partners has a separate written agreement for anyone becoming a client.
Online Commerce
If the Client elects to pay for any programs or services by monthly installments, the Client authorizes Faro Partners to charge the Client’s credit card or debit card. If the Client elects to pay in full, the Client may pay by credit card or debit card.
All monthly payments must be made on a timely basis. If payments are late, the Client agrees to pay interest on all past-due sums at a rate of 1.5% per month or the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is greater.
This Website or its Content may allow you to make purchases from another merchant or me. If you make a purchase from us on or through our Website or its Content, information may be collected by me, the merchant, and my payment processing company. Information that may be collected includes your name, address, method of payment, credit card number, and billing information.
Your participation, correspondence, or business dealings with any affiliate, individual, or Company found on or through my Website, all purchase terms, conditions, representations, or warranties associated with payment, refunds, and delivery of your purchase, are solely between you and the merchant.
You agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, refunds, or other matters of any sort that incurred as the result of such dealings with a merchant.
Payment processing companies and merchants may have privacy and data collection practices that are different from mine. I have no responsibility or liability for these independent policies of the payment processing companies and Merchants. Additionally, when you make certain purchases through our Website or its Content, you may be subject to the terms and conditions of a payment processing company, merchant, or me that apply to your purchase. For more information regarding a Merchant and its terms and conditions that may apply, visit that merchant’s Website and click on its information links or contact the merchant directly.
You release me, my affiliates, my payment processing company, and merchants from any damages that you incur, and agree not to assert any claims against them or us, arising from your purchase through or use of this Website or its Content.
No Transfer of Intellectual Property
The Company’s Programs and Products are copyrighted and the original materials that have been provided to the Client are intended for the Client’s individual use only as a single-user license. The Client is not authorized to use any of the Company’s intellectual property for the Client’s business purposes. All intellectual property, including the Company’s copyrighted Products, Programs, website design, layout, graphics, images, materials, data, and/or course materials, shall remain the sole property of the Company. No license to sell or distribute the Company’s materials is granted or implied. They are protected by United States intellectual property laws. If you have purchased a service, program, product, or subscription or otherwise entered into a separate agreement with me, you are subject to the terms of that agreement or those terms of use.
By purchasing a Product or Program, the Client agrees;
- When you purchase or access our Website or any of its Content, you agree that
- You will not copy, duplicate, or steal my Website or Content. Doing anything with my Website or its Content contrary to these T&C and the limited license provided is considered theft. I reserve the right to prosecute theft to the full extent of the law.
- Where downloads are permitted, you may download or print one copy for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you give Faro Partners full attribution and credit by name. You agree to keep intact all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices. If used electronically, you must include the link back to the Website page where you obtained the Content
- You may not in any way at any time use, copy, adapt, imply, or represent that my Website or its Content is yours or created by you. By downloading, printing, or otherwise using our Website Content for personal use, you in no way assume any ownership rights of the Content. Claiming any Content from my Website as your own is theft.
- You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, market, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any Content from this Website.
- You are granted a limited license to enjoy my Website and its Content for your personal use, not for business, commercial purposes, or any way that earns you money. As a Licensee, you understand and acknowledge that I have developed this Website and its Content through the investment of significant time, effort and expense and that this Website and its Content are valuable, special, and unique assets of mine, protected from improper and unauthorized use.
- I clearly state that you may not use this Website or its Content in a manner that constitutes an unlawful infringement of my rights. The trademarks and logos displayed on my Website or its Content are trademarks belonging to Faro Partners unless otherwise indicated. Any use, including framing, meta tags, or other text utilizing these trademarks, or other trademarks displayed, is strictly prohibited without my written permission.
- I reserve all rights not expressly granted in these terms or any express written license.
Request for Permission to Use Content
Any request for written permission to use my Content, or any other intellectual property or property belonging to Faro Partners, will be made before you wish to use the Content by completing the “Contact” form on this Website. You may also submit a request by sending an e-mail to info@faro.partners.
I clearly state that you may not use any Content in any way that is contrary to these T&C unless I have given you specific written permission to do so. If permitted, you agree to use the explicit Content that I allow and only in the ways I have explicitly stated. If you choose to use the Content in ways that I do not specifically permit, I will treat you as if you had copied, duplicated, and stolen such Content from me. You consent to stop using the Content immediately, and you will take whatever actions I may request, and by the methods and timeframe that I prescribe to protect the intellectual property and ownership rights of my Website and its Content.
Personal Responsibility and Assumption of Risk
As a Licensee, you agree that you are using your judgment in using my Website and its Content. You are doing so at your own risk. You agree and understand that you assume all risks related to this Website and Content, and results are not guaranteed. This Website and its Content are merely to provide you with education and tools to make your own decisions for yourself. You are solely responsible for your actions, decisions, and results based on the use, misuse, or non-use of this Website or any Content.
Website Disclaimer
Our Website and its Content are for informational and educational purposes only. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I expressly exclude any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage incurred by you or others in connection with my Website and its Content. I am not liable for any accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, incorrect application of information, physical or mental disease, condition or issue, physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual injury or harm, loss of income or revenue, loss of business, loss of profits or contracts, anticipated savings, loss of data, loss of goodwill, wasted time and for any other loss or damage of any kind, however, and whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
You expressly acknowledge and agree that I am not liable for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any other Website participant or user, including you.
Technology Disclaimer
I try to ensure that the availability and delivery of this Website and its Content are uninterrupted and error-free. However, I cannot guarantee that your access will not be suspended or restricted from time to time. Technology interruptions may include repairs, maintenance, or updates. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable to you for damages or refunds, or any other recourse, should our Website or its Content become unavailable, slow, or incomplete due to any reason. Technology is subject to system back-up procedures, internet traffic volume, upgrades, an overload of requests to the server, general network failures or delays, or any other cause which may make my website or its content inaccessible to you.
Errors and Omissions
I have made every effort to present you with the most accurate, up-to-date information and to reference sources. I assume no liability for errors or omissions on the Website, its Content, or other information referenced by or linked to the site. You acknowledge that such information may contain inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Links to Other Resources
I may provide links or references to other websites and publications maintained by third parties, which may take you outside of my Website or its Content. I provide external links for your convenience. The inclusion of a link or reference does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or approval of the source. I do not endorse and am not responsible for the views, opinions, facts, advice, statements, errors, or omissions provided by external resources referenced in my Website or its Content, or their accuracy or reliability. I have no control over the contents or functionality of those websites and accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, or otherwise, that may arise from your use of them. It is your responsibility to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those linked websites to confirm that you understand and agree with those policies.
You may establish a hypertext link to my Website or Content. The link will not state or imply any sponsorship, endorsement, or ownership with my Website or Content and does not state or imply that I have sponsored, endorsed, or have ownership rights in your Website.
You may not frame or inline link my Content without my written permission.
Independent Contractor Status
Nothing in this Agreement is to be construed as the creation of a partnership, venture alliance, or any other similar relationship. Each party shall be an independent contractor in its performance hereunder and shall retain control over its personnel and the way such personnel performs hereunder. Under no circumstances shall such persons be deemed employees of the other party by virtue of participation or performance hereunder.
Force Majeure
In the event that any cause beyond the reasonable control of either Party—including and without limitation; natural disasters, war, curtailment or interruption of transportation facilities, threats or acts of terrorism, Government-instituted travel advisory, labor strike, or civil disturbance—make it inadvisable, illegal, or impossible for the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement, either due to unreasonable increased costs or risk of injury, the Company’s performance shall be extended without liability for the period of delay or inability deemed necessary to perform due to such occurrence.
Severability/Waiver
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force. The failure of either Party to exercise any right provided for herein will not be deemed a waiver of that right or any further rights hereunder.
Miscellaneous
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Client agrees to use of Faro Partners services at their own risk and that the Products and Programs are services being provided for educational purposes only. The Client releases the Company, its officers, employees, directors, subsidiaries, principals, agents, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assignees, instructors, guides, staff, Participants, and any other related entities in any way, as well as the venue at which any Programs are being held (if applicable) and any of the venue’s owners, executives, agents, or staff (hereinafter “Releases”) from any and all damages that may result from any claims arising from any agreements, actions, causes of action, contracts, claims, suits, costs, demands, and damages of whatever nature or kind in law or in equity arising from the Client’s purchase of Products or participation in any Programs. The Client accepts any and all risks, foreseeable, or unforeseeable. The Client agrees that the Company will not be held liable for any damages of any kind resulting from or arising from, including but not limited to; direct, indirect, incidental, special, negligent, consequential, or exemplary damages in the use or misuse of the Company’s services or enrollment in any Programs. The Company assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in any program materials.
Release of Claims
In no event will Faro Partners be liable to any party for any type of direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential damages for any use of or reliance on my Website and its Content, or on those affiliated with me in any way, and you now release me from all claims. Without limitation, those claims related to lost profits, personal or business interruptions, personal injuries, accidents, misapplication of information, or any other loss, physical or mental disease, condition or issue, or otherwise, even if I am advised of the possibility of such damages or difficulties.
Your conduct
You agree that you will not use my Website or its Conduct in any way that causes or is likely to cause the Website, Content, or access to them to be interrupted, damaged, or impaired in any way.
You understand that you are solely responsible for all electronic communications and Content sent from your computer to this Website and its Content and me.
You agree to only purchase goods or services for yourself or for another person for whom you have legal permission to do so or for whom you have obtained the express consent to provide their name, address, method of payment, credit card number, and billing information.
You agree to be financially responsible for all purchases made by you or someone acting on your behalf through the Website or its Content.
You agree to use the Website and its Content for legitimate, non-commercial purposes only and not for speculative, false, fraudulent, or illegal purposes. You must use the Website and its Content for lawful purposes only.
You agree that you will not use the Website or its Content in any of the following ways:
- For fraudulent purposes or in connection with a criminal offense or otherwise carry out any unlawful activity
- To send, use or re-use any material that is illegal, offensive, abusive, indecent, harmful, defamatory, obscene or menacing, threatening, objectionable, invasive of privacy, in breach of confidence, infringing of any intellectual property rights, or that may otherwise injure others
- To send, negatively impact, or infect our Website or its Content with software viruses or any other harmful or similar computer code designed to affect the operation of any computer software or hardware adversely, commercial solicitation, chain letters, mass mailings, or any spam, whether intended or not
- To cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety
- To impersonate any third party or otherwise mislead as to the origin of your contributions
- To reproduce, duplicate, copy or resell any part of my Website or its Content breaching these T&C or another agreement.
Non-disparagement
The Parties agree and accept that the only venue for resolving such a dispute shall be in the venue set forth herein. The parties agree that neither will engage in any conduct or communications with a third party, public or private, designed to disparage the other. Neither the Client nor any of the Client’s associates, employees or affiliates will directly or indirectly, in any capacity or manner, make, express, transmit, speak, write, verbalize, or otherwise communicate in any way (or cause, further, assist, solicit, encourage, support, or participate in any of the foregoing), any remark, comment, message, information, declaration, communication, or other statements of any kind, whether verbal, written, electronically transferred, or otherwise, that might reasonably be construed to be derogatory or critical of, or negative toward, the Company or any of its services, products, programs, members, owners, directors, officers, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, or representatives.
Assignment
The Client may not assign this Agreement without the express written consent of the Company.
Modification
The Company may modify the terms of this agreement at any time. All modifications shall be posted on the Company’s website and purchasers shall be notified.
Termination
The Company is committed to providing all clients with a positive experience. By purchasing a Product or Program, the Client agrees that the Company may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement, and limit, suspend, or terminate the Client’s participation in any Programs without refund or forgiveness of monthly payments if the Client becomes disruptive to the Company or Participants, fails to follow Program guidelines, is especially difficult to work with, impairs the participation of the other Program participants, or upon violation of these Terms and Conditions as determined by the Company. Upon such a termination, the Client will remain fully liable for the total contracted payment amount.
Indemnification
The Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, employers, employees, contractors, directors, related entities, trustees, affiliates, and successors from and against any and all liabilities and expenses whatsoever—including and without limitation; claims, damages, judgments, awards, settlements, investigations, costs, attorneys fees, and disbursements—which may be incurred or become obligated arising out of or resulting from the offering for sale, the sale, and/or use of the Products or Program(s), excluding, however, any such expenses and liabilities which may result from a breach of this Agreement, sole negligence, or willful misconduct by the Company, or any of its shareholders, trustees, affiliates, or successors.
The Client shall defend the Company in any legal actions, regulatory actions, or the like arising from or related to this Agreement. The Client recognizes and agrees that all of the Company’s shareholders, trustees, affiliates, and successors shall not be held personally responsible or liable for any actions or representations of the Company. In consideration of and as part of the payment for the Client’s right to participate in any of the Company’s Programs, the undersigned, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assignees do hereby release, waive, acquit, indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and forever discharge the Company and its subsidiaries, principals, directors, employees, agents, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assignees, and any of the training instructors, guides, staff, or students taking part in any Programs, services, or training in any way, as well as the venue at which any Programs are being held (if applicable) and any of its owners, executives, agents, or staff (hereinafter “Releases”) of and from all actions, causes of action, contracts, claims, suits, costs, demands, and damages of whatever nature or kind in law or in equity arising from the Client’s purchase of any Products or Services, or participation in any Programs.
Resolution of Disputes
If not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the parties, every controversy or dispute relating to this Agreement will be submitted to the State of Illionois. All claims against the Company must be lodged within one hundred (100) days of the date of the first claim or otherwise be forfeited forever. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand. The parties shall cooperate to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or a decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate. In disputes involving unpaid balances on behalf of the Client, the Client is responsible for any and all arbitration and attorney fees.
Equitable Relief
In the event that a dispute arises between the parties for which monetary relief is inadequate and by which either party may suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an appropriate remedy, the injured party may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for equitable relief, including and without limitation a temporary restraining order or injunction.
DUTY TO READ
I, the Client, do hereby accept that under this agreement, I have a duty to read this sales agreement and disclosure policy, and have done so. Furthermore, I understand and accept that I am precluded from using lack of reading as a defense against all remedies contained herein.
If you do not understand or agree with any part of these conditions, please do not use these products or programs.