TERMS OF USE, LEGAL NOTICES AND
DISCLAIMERS FOR TPA SCOUT HOUSE

1. PURPOSE OF THE TPA SCOUT HOUSE

TPA Scout House is the developer and manager of the tpascouthouse.com website application. The organization’s website application is one of the primary electronic entry points for collecting and distributing information and services to the organization’s membership. It is the gateway for providing interaction between office staff, volunteers and others participating in TPA Scout House programs through the use of information technology. TPA Scout House is dedicated to providing the information users need to make individual informed decisions regarding online privacy and the utilization of TPA Scout House website application capabilities. The following privacy statement outlines how various types of information may potentially be utilized by TPA Scout House. In addition, this document also outlines general responsibilities, disclaimers, and expectations for those involved in maintaining the site content.
In this document, the TPA Scout House website located at https://tpascouthouse.com/ will be referred to as "Site".

2. SITE SECURITY

TPA Scout House, as developer and manager of the Site, intends to safeguard the integrity of its communications and computing infrastructure, including but not limited to, the possible use of authentication, cookies, monitoring, auditing, and encryption. Any security measures implemented by TPA Scout House should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal or other advice, or warranting as fail proof the security of information provided through TPA Scout House websites or its communications infrastructure.

3. DISCLAIMER

TPA Scout House Site has links to other websites. These include links to websites operated by other entities. These include, but are not limited to, affiliate members, other state, provincial, or national organizations, government agencies, advertisers, sponsors and non-profit or private businesses. When you link to another website, you are no longer on the TPA Scout House Site and this Privacy Notice will not apply. Neither TPA Scout House, nor any agency, officer, contractor, or employee of TPA Scout House warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published by this system, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked from this system, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.

No Endorsement or Affiliation

This Site contains links to other websites. These links are provided as references to help you identify and locate other Internet resources that may be of interest. These other websites were independently developed by parties other than TPA Scout House and TPA Scout House does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or appropriateness of the information contained at, or endorse the viewpoints expressed at, such websites. In providing links to other websites, TPA Scout House is in no way acting as a publisher of the material contained on those other websites and does not seek to control the content of, or maintain any type of editorial control over such websites. A link to another website should not be construed to imply that TPA Scout House is affiliated or associated with, or is legally authorized to use any trademark, trade name, logo or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the link or the description of the link to such other websites.
TPA Scout House, and its employees or agents, are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or any other damages whatsoever and howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with the use of this Site or in reliance on the information available on this Site, including any loss of use, lost data, lost business profits, business interruption, personal injury, or any other pecuniary loss, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortuous action, even if TPA Scout House has been informed of the possibility thereof.

No Advice or Warranties

Information provided on this Site is believed to be reliable when posted. However, TPA Scout House does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. TPA Scout House, and its employees or agents, assume no obligation to update the information or advise on further developments concerning topics mentioned. Information contained on this Site may contain typographical errors. Information provided may be changed without notice. Access to this Site is provided on an "as is" basis. You should not assume that your use of this Site will be error free or that this Site will operate without interruption. TPA Scout House and its employees or agents disclaim all warranties, representations, and conditions regarding use of this Site, or the information provided, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, whether express or implied, or arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.

Site Disclaimer

The information contained in this Site is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by TPA Scout House and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Site or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Site for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Every effort is made to keep the Site up and running smoothly. However, TPA Scout House takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the Site being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

4. USE AGREEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS PROVIDING CONTENT FOR THE TPA SCOUT HOUSE SITE

TPA Scout House has a very decentralized membership structure. The membership has the expectation that TPA Scout House will provide information in the most cost effective, timely and accurate manner possible. To meet critical time sensitive deadlines TPA Scout House can authorize, through its membership, access to update specific content information displayed either on the Site or as required to maintain the efficient operation of TPA Scout House programs. Any individual granted access to the TPA Scout House Site agrees to provide only content, data, or information as requested by the program requirements. Any individual granted access to the TPA Scout House Site agrees to, and shall not use access privileges to post or link false or inappropriate content to the Site. Only authorized users will have access to update data and information related to TPA Scout House. Individuals posting information through TPA Scout House resources shall not use access for attempting to breach, crack or otherwise circumvent security to obtain or alter the intended purposes of the Site. Any misuse of this Site may result in revocation of access or participation in TPA Scout House programs. Misuse of this Site may also result in civil, criminal, or other legal action. TPA Scout House is not responsible for the lose or damage of any information, pictures, images, videos, technology, or other proprietary information stored on tpascouthouse.com.

5. INFORMATION, IMAGE AND VIDEO USAGE POLICY

To improve performance and efficiency of the Site, any information, images, videos, technology, or other proprietary information stored on the Site may be altered. The Site is not intended to be a storage facility for storing and retrieving any information, pictures, images, videos, technology, or other proprietary information.
TPA Scout House enforces the following guidelines regarding the use of images and videos on the Web Application:
  • This Site is not to be used as a storage facility for users' images and videos.
  • Images and videos uploaded to this Site cannot be downloaded. They are meant for viewing only by other users. Users can delete their own images and videos they have uploaded to the Site.
  • Images and videos that are uploaded to the Site may be converted to another image or video format and may be resized. This is done for the purpose of increasing the storage and speed efficiency of the Site. The original images and videos that are uploaded may be deleted by the Site after being processed by the Site.

6. TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

TPA Scout House abides by laws governing trademark, copyright, and proprietary information. Use of information (including web-based links) from the TPA Scout House Site requires compliance with all copyright, trademark, and proprietary information laws. All material on TPA Scout House Site pages is copyrighted by TPA Scout House unless otherwise indicated. Copying or redistributing any information, pictures, images, videos, technology, or other proprietary information for commercial gain without permission of TPA Scout House is prohibited. You agree not to use any information, pictures, images, videos, technology, or other proprietary information from the TPA Scout House Site in an electronic, paper, or other medium unless such use is consistent with the policies of or otherwise authorized by TPA Scout House. You acknowledge and agree that your use of any information, pictures, images, videos, technology, or other proprietary information from the TPA Scout House Site will be done in such a manner as to protect the trademark, copyright, or other proprietary interest that the holder of such trademark, copyright or proprietary information intended it to be used. Any unauthorized use of the information, pictures, images, videos, technology, or other proprietary information shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. Copyright infringement is a violation of federal law subject to criminal and civil penalties.

7. INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM OUR USERS

When you visit the TPA Scout House Site, we use automated tools to collect information about each visit. We process this information in the aggregate to determine performance issues, such as popular pages, downloaded forms and other performance characteristics. This information does not identify you personally. We do not track or record information about individuals and their visits. The specific data we collect is:
  • The Internet domain and assigned protocol address;
  • The type of browser and operating system; and
  • The date, time, and length of the visit.

Information Collection and Use

TPA Scout House may collect information from our members at several different points, including the registration process. In each case, only information that is reasonably necessary to participate in the activity at hand will be sought. TPA Scout House may use third-party providers who also collect information. TPA Scout House is not responsible for the data shared with any such third-party.

Personal Information Collected Through the Site

Personal information, which is readily identifiable to a specific individual, may be used to provide services to our members. Personal information includes such things as an individual's name, address, birth date, email address and phone number.
Through this Site, TPA Scout House does not intend to collect or display personal information about our members unless such information is voluntarily submitted or required for participation in a specific TPA Scout House program.
If personal information is requested through the Site, or otherwise volunteered by a member, it may be distributed to other members in connection with the services TPA Scout House provides to its members.

8. INFORMATION SHARING

When called upon to do so, TPA Scout House will disclose information received as required by law, for example, in response to a court order or other specific requests by law enforcement agencies.

9. PERSONAL CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

TPA Scout House uses contracted financial transaction organizations for the processing of online financial transactions. TPA Scout House does not collect or store online credit card information into any of its data systems, Site, or networks. All online credit card transactions are conducted using an authorized agent.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TPA Scout House makes no claims, promises or other guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this Site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this Site. No warranty of any kind, implied, express, or statutory, is given with respect to the contents of this Site or its links to other Internet websites and sources. Any reference made on this Site to any commercial products, processes or services, or the use of any trade name, firm or corporation is for the information and convenience to the public and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of TPA Scout House. In no event shall TPA Scout House be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if TPA Scout House has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from your use or inability to use the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TPA SCOUT HOUSE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF TPA SCOUT HOUSE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL ACTIONS BASED IN NEGLIGENCE, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS. In jurisdictions where these limitations may be invalid, TPA Scout House liability in such jurisdiction shall be limited to the extent permitted by law.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree at all times to defend, fully indemnify and hold harmless TPA Scout House and their employees, directors, officers, and any affiliates, agents, team members or other party associated with it from any causes of action, damages, losses, costs, expenses incurred as a result of your use of our Site or any products or services contained therein, as well as any third party claims of any kind (including attorney’s fees) arising from your actions in relation to our Site or any breach by you of any such conditions outlined herein. Should we be required to defend ourselves in any action directly or indirectly involving you, or an action where we decide your participation or assistance would benefit our defense, you agree to participate and provide any evidence, documents, testimony, or other information deemed useful by us, free of charge.

12. CHOICE OF LAW

The terms of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada. You agree that the exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or action arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions of your use of this Site shall be filed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

13. SEVERABILITY AND INTEGRATION

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior communications and proposals between the parties (whether written, oral, or electronic). If any part of these Terms and Conditions are held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be construed in a manner consistent with the intentions of the parties, and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. CONSENT

This Site is operated by TPA Scout House. By using this Site, you consent to the terms of our {Terms, Notices & Disclaimers} Policy. We reserve the right to change, modify, add or remove portions of this policy at any time. Please check this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Site following the posting of any changes to these terms shall signify your acceptance of those changes.
TPA Scout House reserves the right to make changes, modifications, additions, deletions, and corrections to the TPA Scout House Site, at any time and without notice.

15. TERMS OF USE

Your use of this Site and any content, information, or services offered on this Site is subject to the Terms of Use, Legal Notices & Disclaimers as posted here on this Site. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you must not use the Site.
Your use of this Site indicates acceptance of the Terms of Use, Legal Notices & Disclaimers.

Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and icons are proprietary to TPA Scout House or used with permission. Nothing contained on the Site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on the Site without the written permission of TPA Scout House or such third party that may own the trademarks displayed on the Site. Your use of the trademarks displayed on the Site, or any other content on the Site, except as provided herein, is strictly prohibited.

User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that might harm, damage, or disparage any other party. You also agree not to use the Site to upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns about the Terms of Use, Legal Notices, or Disclaimers, please contact us at:
Email: admin@tpascouthouse.com