Terms and Conditions

Effective Date – Oct 9 2024

Welcome to https://www.troy-pike-edc.org/ (the “Website”), operated by Pike County. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Please read these Terms carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to abide by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, and any other policies or guidelines that may be applicable to specific sections of the Website. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

2. Website Access and Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal and informational purposes. Your use of the Website is subject to your compliance with these Terms, applicable laws, and any posted guidelines or rules.

Restrictions:

  • You may not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • You may not use the Website to transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • You may not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website.

3. User-Generated Content

You may submit or post content, such as text, images, or videos, on the Website (collectively, “User-Generated Content”). By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the necessary rights to grant us the license to use, display, and distribute your content.
  • Your content does not violate any laws, infringe the rights of any third parties, or violate our content guidelines.

Copyright and DMCA Compliance:

If you believe that any User-Generated Content infringes your copyright, you may submit a notification in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to [email protected]. We will respond to copyright infringement claims as required by law.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Pike County. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree that Pike County is not responsible for any third-party content or services. You are encouraged to review the terms and policies of any third-party websites you visit.

5. Privacy and Data Handling

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and handle personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, and in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Data Collected:

We may collect information such as:

  • Personal information (name, email, etc.) when you interact with us.
  • Cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience.

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pike County 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:

  • Your use of the Website;
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers;
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our Website;
  • Any bugs, viruses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through the Website by any third party.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service, and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate access to the Website at any time.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pike County and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising from or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Website;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.

8. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us, or for any other reason, in our sole discretion. You agree that we are not liable for any such termination.

9. Updates to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will post the updated Terms on the Website and indicate the date of the latest revision. Any changes will become effective 30 days after posting. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Website after the updated Terms take effect signifies your acceptance of the changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Alabama, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Alabama, and the parties hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: This Terms and Conditions template is provided as a general guideline and is not a substitute for legal advice. Please consult with a licensed attorney to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of this document with local, state, and federal laws.