Terms of Use.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
These Terms and Conditions of Use (the "Terms of Use") apply to the Flip4Good website located at www.flip4good.org and all associated sites linked to www.flip4good.org by Flip4Good, its subsidiaries, and affiliates. The Site is the property of Flip4Good Inc. ("Flip4Good") and its licensors. BY USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF USE; IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SITE.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Flip4Good website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website. Your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of any changes or updates to these Terms of Use.
User Responsibilities
You agree to use the Flip4Good website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes but is not limited to:
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Posting or transmitting any material that is defamatory, offensive, or obscene.
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Engaging in any activity that would constitute a criminal offense or give rise to a civil liability.
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Attempting to disrupt the website, including through hacking, introducing viruses, or other harmful code.
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Using the website to impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
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Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their consent.
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Using any automated means, including robots, spiders, or data mining tools, to access, collect, or store data from this website without our prior written permission.
By using our website, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Violation of these responsibilities may result in the termination of your access to the website.
Account Information
If you create an account on the Flip4Good website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
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Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
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Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
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Keep your password secure and confidential, and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
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Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
We reserve the right to terminate your account or restrict access to your account, at our discretion, without notice or liability, if we believe that you have violated these Terms of Use or if we determine it is in the best interest of Flip4Good or our users.
Intellectual Property
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Ownership of Content: All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, available on this website (collectively, the "Content") is the property of Flip4Good, its licensors, or other content providers, and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
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Use of Content: The Content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided that they retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials. Any other use of the Content, including but not limited to commercial use, reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance, without the prior written permission of Flip4Good, is strictly prohibited.
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Trademarks: The trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names displayed on this website (collectively, the "Trademarks") are the registered and unregistered Trademarks of Flip4Good and/or its licensors and are protected by applicable trademark laws. Nothing contained on this website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark displayed on this website without the written permission of Flip4Good or such third party that may own the Trademark.
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User-Generated Content: By submitting content (including but not limited to comments, testimonials, or multimedia content) to Flip4Good, you grant Flip4Good a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you submit and that the content is accurate, does not violate these Terms of Use, and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
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Reporting Intellectual Property Infringements: Flip4Good respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of this website to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement or any other violation of your intellectual property rights, please provide Flip4Good with the following information:
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A description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed;
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A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the website;
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Your address, telephone number, and email address;
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A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
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A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the intellectual property owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf; and
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Your electronic or physical signature.
Please send the above information to:
Flip4Good
5482 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 326
Los Angeles, CA 90036
User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the Flip4Good website, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or any other materials, you grant Flip4Good a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.
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Rights and Responsibilities: By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:
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You own or have the necessary rights to use and authorize Flip4Good to use the content as described in these Terms of Use.
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The content is accurate and not misleading.
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The content does not violate any laws or infringe the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or other personal or proprietary rights.
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The content is not defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate.
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Monitoring and Removal: Flip4Good reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove user-generated content at its sole discretion. We do not assume any liability for any content posted by you or any third party.
By submitting content, you agree to indemnify and hold Flip4Good harmless from any claims, demands, and damages arising out of or in connection with your content.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities on the Flip4Good website:
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Posting or transmitting unlawful content: You may not post or transmit any content that is defamatory, offensive, obscene, illegal, or infringes on the rights of others.
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Unauthorized access: You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the website, through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
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Introducing harmful code: You may not introduce viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
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Impersonation: You may not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
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Data mining and scraping: You may not use any automated means, including robots, spiders, or data mining tools, to access, collect, or store data from this website without our prior written permission.
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Harassment and abuse: You may not use the website to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
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Interference with others' use: You may not engage in any activity that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the website.
Violation of these responsibilities may result in the termination of your access to the website and potential legal action.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Flip4Good website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
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Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant that the content on our website is complete, reliable, or current. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information.
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Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Flip4Good. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Flip4Good of the site. You acknowledge and agree that Flip4Good 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 third-party websites.
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Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Flip4Good, its directors, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the website; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website; (iv) any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our website by any third party; or (v) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the website, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Flip4Good website at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use or engaged in conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, is inappropriate or detrimental to the website or to Flip4Good.
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Grounds for Termination: Your access to the website may be terminated or suspended for activities such as, but not limited to, violating user responsibilities, engaging in prohibited activities, or infringing intellectual property rights.
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Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. You understand that any termination of your account may involve deletion of your account information and associated content from our live databases. Flip4Good will not have any liability whatsoever to you for any termination of your rights under these Terms of Use, including for deletion of your account or content.
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Reinstatement: We may, in our sole discretion, reinstate access to the website following termination, subject to compliance with these Terms of Use and any conditions we may impose.
If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the website. All provisions of the Terms of Use which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use and any disputes related to them or to your use of the Flip4Good website will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
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Jurisdiction: You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms of Use or your use of the website will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of these courts.
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Dispute Resolution: In the event of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be submitted to mediation in California before a mutually agreed mediator. If mediation fails to resolve the dispute, the parties may then proceed to seek an alternative resolution through the courts as outlined above.
By using the Flip4Good website, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California for the resolution of any disputes.
Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time at our sole discretion.
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Notification of Changes: We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Terms of Use on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of the terms.
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Continued Use: Your continued use of the Flip4Good website after any changes or revisions to these Terms of Use indicates your agreement with the terms of the revised Terms of Use.
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Review: You are advised to review these Terms of Use periodically for any changes. Changes to these Terms of Use are effective when they are posted on this page.
By continuing to access or use our website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the website.