Legal
Terms and Conditions
By visiting our Site, you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions that apply to all Site visitors and users. The Village Network reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, so please check for updates periodically.
Copyright Notice and Intellectual Property
All pages and contents of The Village Network web site (“Site”) and related intellectual property are owned by The Village Network (unless otherwise indicated) and are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents and/or other proprietary rights of The Village Network. Copyrighted © 2020 by The Village Network. All rights reserved.
Use Restriction
Users are not allowed, without prior written permission, to copy and/or distribute any of The Village Network copyrighted materials from this Site.
Limitation of Liabilities
Under no circumstances will The Village Network be liable to any person or business entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages based on any use of this Site or any other website to which this Site is linked, including without limitation, any lost profits, business interruption, or loss of programs or information, even if The Village Network has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages.
Informational Purposes; No Professional Advice
All services and materials made available on the Site are for informational and educational purposes only. Use of the Site alone does not establish any client relationship with The Village Network. Please do not submit sensitive personal or confidential health information or anything involving an emergency situation through our Site. Please call our office if you need immediate, non-emergency assistance, or call 911 in the case of a medical emergency.
Solely Lawful Purposes
You may use the Site and related services for lawful purposes only. You agree to be financially responsible for all purchases or donations made by you or someone acting on your behalf through the Site. You shall not post or transmit through the Site any material which violates or infringes upon the rights of others, or which is threatening, abusive, defamatory, harassing, discriminatory, false, libelous, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable, contains malware, injurious information, codes, or instructions, which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law.
Children Should Not Use This Site
To access or use the Site, you must be 13 years or older, or have the assistance of a parent over the age of 18 or legal guardian. Children under the age of 13 are prohibited from using the Site.
No Warranty
The Site and its services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without representation or warranty of any kind. Any representation or warranty that might be otherwise implied is expressly disclaimed.
Indemnification
You shall indemnify and hold The Village Network harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, liabilities, costs, charges, assessments and expenses, as well as third party claims and causes of action, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, arising out of any breach by you of any of these Terms and Conditions, or your use or any actions taken by you on the Site. You shall provide The Village Network with such cooperation and assistance, without charge, as we may request in connection with any such defense, including, without limitation, providing us with such information, documents, records and reasonable access to you, as we deem necessary. You shall not settle any third party claim or waive any defense without The Village Network’s prior written consent.
Notices
All notices, requests, demands, and other communications regarding these Terms and Conditions shall be in writing and properly addressed as follows:
The Village Network
2000 Noble Drive
Wooster, OH 44691
800-638-3232 (please call if an alternative form of access or communication is needed)
Governing Law; Venue; Mediation
These Terms and Conditions shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of Ohio. The exclusive venue for any arbitration or court proceeding based on or arising out of these terms shall be Wayne County, Ohio. The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement by mediation, or any other procedure upon which the parties may agree. The parties further agree that their respective good faith participation in mediation is a condition precedent to pursuing any other available legal or equitable remedy, including litigation, arbitration or other dispute resolution procedures, unless it is an emergency situation requiring immediate injunction.
Recovery of Litigation or Enforcement Expenses
If any legal action (with or without a lawsuit) or any arbitration or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of these Terms and Conditions, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the Terms, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it or they may be entitled.
Severability
If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of these Terms and Conditions is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the rest of the Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
Termination
The Village Network reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to all or any part of our Site or its content, at any time and for any reason without prior notice or liability. The Village Network reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue all or any part of this Site or the content at any time without prior notice or liability.
Last Revised: September 24, 2021