ARTICLE 1 – GENERAL
1.1 Overview of Agreement. This Terms of
Service Agreement will strongly establish and explain the
terms and conditions on which USWB provides search optimization
service to client. It is important that this document be thoroughly
reviewed if client agrees to these terms and conditions, and
is willing to be bound by them.
1.2 This Agreement explains the important
terms and conditions under which USWB shall operate and provide
search engine optimization service package subscribed to/or
applied to by the client.
1.3 This Agreement also declares your consequent
obligations as our client in relation to the search engine
optimization service package you purchased.
1.4 Any attempt to amend terms and conditions
enclosed in this Agreement and question the said points after
the effective date through conflicts or misrepresentation
in any other document shall be of no force and void the effects.
1.5 By availing of search engine optimization
service of USWB, and by entering into this page, you as our
client, acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed
to be bound by all terms and conditions mentioned in this
Agreement, as well as any additional rules or policies that
may be established by USWB from time to time. This Agreement,
and those that may from time to time be added or modified
herein, constitutes the exclusive agreement between the client
and USWB concerning your use of the optimization service and
shall supersede and govern all prior proposals or agreements
made by any of our representatives.
ARTICLE 2 – PROPRIETARY
RIGHTS
2.1 Restrictions. The client is expected
to recognize the practice of good and ethical Internet practices.
The client shall comply with the rules appropriate to any
of the product or service provided by USWB. The client is
also expected not to permit USWB access to information the
client desires to keep confidential.
2.2 Privacy and Intellectual Property Rights
2.2.1 Client hereby recognizes and acknowledges
that the search engine optimization techniques to be employed
on the websites are customized by the USWB, copyright of which
shall remain fully owned by the SEO service provider subject
to the terms and conditions set in this agreement.
2.2.2 Client acknowledges (i) given the
global nature of the Internet, that there is no necessity
to modify the product and service provided by USWB (ii) that
such actions will likely impair the performance standards
of optimization expected by USWB.
2.2.3 Client shall not update, alter, modify,
or tamper with the optimized pages. The client hereby acknowledges
that such inappropriate actions may void the guaranteed offered
by USWB.
2.2.4 Client shall have no right to copy,
in whole or in part, the optimized pages. Client, however,
can only make one archival copy of the optimized pages solely
for archival and disaster recovery purposes only. Client shall
have no right to upload the pages or redirect the previous
optimized website to other domain. Client acknowledges that
such action may also void the guaranteed aforementioned.
ARTICLE 3 – USWB GUARANTEE
3.1 Overview of the Service. USWB employs optimization services that will allow the client’s website to achieve relevant search engine ranking in the four (4) major search engines provided that complete requirements are submitted by the client.
3.2 Guarantee
USWB guarantees top 20 positioning among the four (4) major Search Engines: Google, Yahoo, AOL Search, MSN Search. The minimum guaranteed number of top 20 positions is equivalent to the total number of keyword package ordered.
This guarantee applies only upon the completion of work by
USWB’s SEO Specialists. A verification report will be
sent to client after all site optimization processes have
been completed.
Client agrees that guarantee is void if SEO service provider
finds out that our work has been tampered, duplicated, or
redirected to another domain without prior notice and approval.
Client also understands that guarantee is void if any instruction
or important notice from USWB as a warning of the probable
effect in ranking is neglected.
ARTICLE 4 – USWB SEO SERVICE
4.1 Keyword Analysis
Upon receipt of the Keyword Profiler completed filled-up
by the client, USWB shall start doing the keyword research
using tried and tested techniques, methods, and tools. Our
SEO specialists will start with client’s keyword suggestions
and examine your website as initial analysis. Keyword research
will then be performed and a recommended keyword list will
be sent to you for review, selection, and approval.
Client shall thoroughly review the list sent by USWB and
send back an approved list for page optimization to commence.
Client may approve or suggest additional keyword research.
USWB will only allow up to 2 rounds to allow client to choose
the best keywords for optimum performance. The approved final
list, must however, follow the guidelines set by USWB in choosing
the right keywords. If client has list of preferred keywords,
USWB SEO specialists will have to approve and analyze them
first before optimization will move to the USWBt process
If no response is received within a period of 60 days, the
optimization project shall be abandoned.
4.2 Content Writing and Site Optimization
USWB SEO specialists will create customized text written
with such technique that search engine spiders will understand
and following the optimization standards (keyword density,
prominence, and proximity). Website’s HTML codes will
be validated to ensure that client’s website is in working
order for the search engines.
The optimized pages shall be uploaded to a temporary website
location to show to client. A sitemap will also be created
for client’s website and will include links to the optimized
pages.
Client shall carefully read the text content, check all links,
and make sure that design of the pages is consistent with
the other site pages. Request for revisions are allowed granted
that a detailed instruction is given. Minor changes on the
text, layout, links, and images will be entertained. However,
a radical change on the content made by the client, will not
processed because there is little guarantee that such will
perform well in the search engines.
If client insists on using own content, guarantee is void.
Client shall send a written approval for the optimized pages
to be uploaded to website and complete the optimization.
Upon receipt of the written approval, USWB shall now upload
the optimized pages to client’s website. Pages to be
uploaded will include a link to sitemap on site’s index
page, sitemap, and the approved optimized pages.
Client shall provide correct and full (read/write) FTP access
to the root directory of website. USWB shall make a copy of
client’s website prior to uploading of the optimized
pages for archival and disaster recovery purposes.
4.3 Search engine submission
A verification report will be sent to client after optimized
pages have been completed. Client’s website will then
be submitted manually to major search engines, as well as,
minor search engines and directories.
USWB optimization service does not include paid submission
fees that some engines charge for inclusion. Client hereby
agrees that website is submitted to the major engines and
free directories as part of optimization process.
4.4 Visibility report
USWB shall send a monthly visibility of report from the day their website is submitted to the Search Engines. Report generated shall include the current and updated positioning of the keywords being optimized among the four (4) major Search Engines: Google, Yahoo, AOL Search, MSN Search.
The priming period of twelve to sixteen (12-16) weeks allows
the Search Engines and directories enough time to analyze
and index our submissions. We will send you a detailed visibility
report to verify the ‘real’ overall daily performance
from each high-ranking keyword phrase in each Search Engines.
This report will be the basis if minimum guarantee has been
met.
4.5 Completion
Completion of optimization lasts until contract between
client and USWB expires, and/or any of the parties mentioned
pre-terminate the agreement for valid reasons.
ARTICLE 5 – PAYMENT and GUARANTEE TERMS
5.1 Set-up and One-time Fees. All applicable fees herein contemplated are those found in the Order Confirmation Form. Client agrees to pay USWB the set-up fee. Client further agrees to pay the optimization fee amounting to the package price and payment term chosen during which such services are provided.
If client wishes to upgrade the optimization service, monthly service fees shall be prorated.
Client agrees to provide USWB with current billing and contact information and authorize USWB to bill all account and related charges to the credit card on file, or any other payment mode applicable. All rates and prices quoted by USWB are in US Dollars. All charges will appear on client’s credit card statement.
Merchant name to appear on credit card statement is "US WEBSITE BUILDER". A $35.00 chargeback fee shall be assessed for each credit card chargeback received by US WEBSITE BUILDER.
US WEBSITE BUILDER shall charge a $35.00 fee for returned (NSF) checks. Clients who issue NSF checks will be required to submit future payments through certified check or money order, or will be required to pay through credit card.
5.2 Late Payments. Should client fail to pay any fees on the date due for payments, USWB shall have the right to make use of any or all of the following, as the case may be:
a.) assess and collect charges for the delay in an amount constituting five percent (5%) per month of which amount shall not exceed the ceiling provided by law, when available
b.) suspend or terminate any access to any or all of the services of USWB after eight (8) days of non-payment;
c.) terminate the herein Agreement without incurring any liability whatsoever arising from the discontinuance of services due to late payments, after thirty (30) days of non-payment.
5.3 Continuous Payment. The suspension or termination of USWB services, or of the Agreement, shall not absolve the client from paying any outstanding fees, interests and penalties. Client shall be responsible for any costs for the collection of such fees. Costs herein contemplated shall include, among other expenses rightfully due to USWB, attorney’s fees, expenses of litigation, and payment of damages.
5.4 Refunds and guarantees. All set-up fees are non-refundable. All payments for monthly installments will be returned if we do not meet our guarantee with the contract period.
5.4.1 Guarantee voidance
The usual time for the search engine to index your website from the time of submission is 12-16 weeks.
In the event that the minimum guarantee has not been met or none of the optimized pages have been indexed within this time period, USWB will continue to optimize client’s website for twice the number of keywords free of charge for the USWB 5 months.
Search engine’s indexing time is completely out of USWB’s control. Search engines algorithms are constantly changing. However, with ethical optimization methods, USWB is positive that your website will achieve relevant search engine rankings in the major search engines aforementioned.
5.4.1.1 USWB guarantees top 20 positioning among the four (4) major Search Engines aforementioned within 12-16 weeks. Search engines included are Google, Yahoo, AOL Search, MSN Search.
The minimum number of listings guaranteed is the same as package availed. For applicable search engine optimization packages, this guarantee is valid only for keyword phrases approved by the client and analyzed by SEO specialists.
5.4.1.2 USWB does not guarantee improvement in client’s sales or relevant website traffic. Such will still depend on the demand for client’s product or service, design and layout of the site, and many other factors beyond the control of USWB. Guarantee provided in this Agreement is based on the SEO provider’s efforts to deliver top search engine rankings and on the cooperation of the client.
5.4.1.3 Optimization services are provided on a best-efforts basis due to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the World Wide Web. In no event, shall USWB be held liable for any consequential, indirect, incidental, punitive, or special damages including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, or loss of business information arising out of this Agreement or out of the actions of third parties in connection with this Agreement, even if client has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
5.4.1.4 Any website downtime of one day or more voids the guarantee because search engines will remove client’s listing if site cannot be visited.
5.4.1.5 Duplicating the optimized pages after they have been uploaded will void the guarantee. Search engines ban and penalize websites for such practice.
5.4.1.6 Transferring of the optimized pages to another domain will void the guaranteed because optimization work was made for the original domain.
5.4.1.7 Client’s selection of keyword phrases that are too competitive may void the guarantee.
5.4.1.8 Redirecting the optimized domain to another one will void the guarantee because search engines regard using 301- redirect as spam.
5.4.1.9 Client shall not remove the link to sitemap, the sitemap, and optimized pages. Doing so will also void the guarantee because if these pages are not viewable, website pages will not be crawled by the search engine spiders.
Should the client accidentally remove the link to sitemap, the sitemap, and optimized pages, USWB will add the link to sitemap, and/or re-upload the sitemap and optimized pages, provided FTP is still accessible. If given FTP is no longer accessible, USWB will inform the client via e-mail of such incident. Failure on the part of client to add the said link or re-upload the optimized pages will void the guarantee.
ARTICLE 6 – CLIENT OBLIGATIONS
6.1 Preferred Keywords
Client shall take full responsibility for the keywords used
and optimized in the website. Client acknowledges to follow
the guidelines set by USWB in choosing the keywords. Should
client insist to use own keywords, further approval must be
obtained from the USWB to ensure that keywords are not too
competitive and can achieve successful search engine rankings.
6.2 Optimized Content
Client hereby agrees that the thoroughly reviewed and approved
text content made by the USWB SEO specialists are still the
property of the optimization provider. Client, however, shall
take full responsibility, legally or otherwise, for all content
included in the optimized pages and the meta tags.
6.3 Website Layout
Client shall approve the optimized pages prior to uploading
to the website. Client shall also send a written approval
stating that the pages created by USWB can be uploaded as
part of the optimization process.
6.4 Content Additions
Client shall pay USWB additional compensation of $50 per
hour for any additional content, text, images, and web pages,
outside the bounds of terms exceeding the scope of the optimization
package and processes.
6.5 Modifications
Client modifications, updates, and alterations after the
completion of the optimization process and the written approvals
and e-mail have reached USWB, Client shall be charged $50
per hour. For any significant changes to website, client must
notify USWB before work commences.
Client also agrees to inform USWB that if there are changes
to the web pages, especially the home page. As the entrance
to client’s site, this page is critical. Client shall
let USWB know by email/phone call of any substantial edits
or changes to the website within 3 business days. Guarantee
is void if our work is altered without our knowledge.
6.6 FTP Access
Client shall agree to grant full File Transfer Protocol
(FTP) access to USWB during the guarantee period. This website
access allows the SEO service provider ability and access
to optimize client’s website and to make any alterations
to the site whenever necessary under circumstances.
Efforts are being made by USWB to check if the link to sitemap,
sitemap, optimized pages are intact, as well as your website’s
uptime. Should we find that any of the mentioned factors are
missing, USWB shall do the necessary solution as long as there
is Full FTP access.
If FTP is no longer accessible, client shall give the new
access information and/or follow the instructions sent by
USWB. Failure of the client to do the necessary solutions
3 days after the e-mail has been sent voids the guarantee.
6.7 Uptime and downtime
Client shall ensure 100% uptime of the website. Otherwise,
client shall notify USWB of the downtime incident. Downtime
of more than 24 hours voids the guarantee.
If optimized website is hosted by USWB, client shall be
notified of possible downtimes and server maintenance schedules.
ARTICLE 7 – PROJECT DELIVERY
7.1 Completed Delivery
Optimization Services rendered by USWB shall be considered
completed upon delivery of the completion notification email.
7.2 Feedback
Client shall provide USWB, within seven (7) days and thru
means supplied by the latter, feedback or notice on approval
of keyword phrase list, sitemap, and the optimized pages.
If notice or feedback is received, the project shall be deemed
accepted and satisfactory to the Client, and USWB shall not
be held liable or accountable for any additional costs required
by the nature of the project.
ARTICLE 8 - LIMITED WARRANTIES
8.1 Customer Warranty
Client represents and warrants to USWB that:
a) Client has the legal personality or authority, as the
case may be, to enter into an Agreement with USWB and perform
its obligations under this Agreement;
b) Client shall use USWB’s services and products for
lawful purposes;
c) Client shall not violate any existing law, rules or regulations
of any country where the project is used. Neither shall client
shall violate the intellectual property rights of any person,
corporation or legal entity;
d) Client warrants that the project herein, or its principal
place of business is not located in a country where the activities
necessarily arising from the use of the project is prohibited.
e) In any instance client shall receive advise or notice
of any claim with regard the project or USWB, Client shall
promptly provide USWB with a written notice of such claim.
f) Client agrees to inform USWB via email within three (3)
days of any changes, alterations or modifications to the homepage
or the project in general.
8.2 USWB Warranty
USWB warrants that:
a) USWB has the legal personality and authority to enter
into this Agreement and perform its obligations under this
Agreement; and,
b) USWB will perform the services required under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9 - RECORDS & DOCUMENTS
9.1 Archive. USWB is not responsible for
the custody, archiving, safe keeping, as well as of returning
or sending to Clients, of documents, graphic work, physical
goods or web pages created for clients and/or sent to USWB
in any manner or form.
ARTICLE 10 - CANCELLATION
10.1 Cancellation Fee. A 25% fee of the
total project cost is charged to the client for any cancellations
made to answer for costs of set-up requirements and billing
in relation with the optimization services where the project
billed has not been completed.
Payments previously paid are already non-refundable even
if project has not been completed prior to cancellation.
To Cancel, Client is expected to send a cancellation notice
through fax at 888-848-6863 or email at customerservice@uswebsitebuilder.com.
ARTICLE 11 - MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Taxes. Client will pay, or when necessary,
reimburse USWB for taxes and duties imposed upon and by reason
of the performance of USWB of its services, on all sales,
use, transfer, privilege, whether international, national,
state or local, except income taxes or gross receipts taxes
which may be levied against USWB.
11.2 Non-Exclusivity. The parties acknowledge
and agree that USWB is providing access to and use of its
non-exclusive and non-transferable services to multiple clients.
11.3 Support. USWB agrees to provide live technical support during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-6:00PM EST). However, our customer support/service is 24/7.
11.4 Severability. If any provision of
this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, in whole or in
part, the parts deemed unenforceable shall not affect the
validity of the others, unless USWB, in good faith, deems
the unenforceable provision to be essential, in which case
USWB will have the right to terminate this Agreement.
11.5 Notices. Any written notice required
or permitted to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement will
be in writing and will be deemed delivered: a) upon delivery
if delivered in person; b) three (3) business days after deposit
in the United States mail, registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid; c) upon transmission if
sent via telecopier, with a confirmation copy sent via overnight
mail; d) one (1) business day after deposit with a national
overnight courier; e) upon transmission if sent via e-mail
with a telecopy sent the same day, in each case addressed,
in the case of Client, the address listed in USWB’s
records, or in the case of USWB, at 15500 Erwin St., Suite
4008 Van Nuys, California 91411.
11.6 Assignment. Client will not assign
or otherwise transfer this Agreement, in whole or in part,
nor delegate or subcontract any of its rights or obligations
hereunder, without USWB’s prior written consent, which
consent may be withheld, delayed or conditioned in USWB’s
discretion. USWB shall have the right to assign this Agreement,
in whole or in part, to a third party at any time upon written
notice to Client.
11.7 Force Majeure. Neither party shall
have any liability to the other or to third parties for any
failure or delay in performing any obligation under this Agreement
due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control including,
without limitation, acts of God or nature, actions of the
government, fires, floods, strikes, civil disturbances or
terrorism, or power, communications, satellite or network
failures.
11.8 Waiver. Any waiver or modification
of this Agreement will not be effective unless executed in
writing and signed by an authorized representative of USWB.
The parties expressly disclaim the right to claim the enforceability
or effectiveness of: a) any amendments to this Agreement that
are not executed by an authorized representative of USWB and
Client; b) any oral modifications to this Agreement; and c)
any other amendments that are based on course of dealing,
waiver, reliance or similar legal theory. The parties expressly
disclaim the right to enforce any rule of law that is contrary
to the terms of this Section. The failure of either party
to enforce, or the delay by either party in enforcing, any
of its rights under this Agreement will not be deemed to be
a waiver or modification by such party of any of its rights
under this Agreement.
11.9 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution with
Third Party Licensors. This Agreement shall be interpreted
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California without regard to conflict of law principles. The
parties agree that all disputes arising out of this Agreement
shall be brought only in the district and federal courts located
in or for Van Nuys, California.
11.10 Non-solicitation. Client agrees that
during the term of this Agreement and for a period of twelve
(12) months after the expiration and non-renewal or termination
of this Agreement, Client shall not solicit or attempt to
solicit any employee or consultant of USWB. Client further
agrees that a violation hereof shall entitle USWB to claim
the amount of $100,000.00 as liquidated damages.
11.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement
contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect
to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all
previous communications, representations, understandings and
agreements, either oral or written, between the parties with
respect to said subject matter.
11.12 Modification of Terms. USWB reserves
the right to modify this Agreement at any time and without
advance notice, effective upon making the modified provisions
available on the US Website Builder Website. You are responsible
for regularly reviewing these documents. Continued use of
Services after any such changes shall constitute your consent
to such changes. US Website Builder does not and will not
assume any obligation to notify you of any changes to this
Service Agreement.
11.13 Acceptable Use Policy. USWB reserves the right to refuse service to any site at our sole discretion. Although we do not believe in censorship, USWB does not allow the following types of sites:
- "Warez" sites, including but not limited to any copyrighted software or music files
- Sites which provide methods for circumventing copy protection ("cracks", key codes, serial numbers, decoder chips, etc.) are also not permitted.
- Any content which is not legal in the United States
- Unsolicited Email (Spam) and Bulk Email
USWB will not host websites which are advertised through unsolicited email, excessive newsgroup cross-posting, or off-topic newsgroup posts. What is considered spam is determined at the sole discretion of US Website Builder We will make every effort to work with our customers to insure that legitimate websites are not shut down due to what may be wrongly interpreted as unsolicited mail. Although we are first and foremost an advocate of our customers, sites in flagrant violation of this policy will be shutdown without a refund of any kind. In addition, to protect the quality of service for all of our customers, any bulk emailing that would adversely affect the performance of our shared mail servers will be either discontinued or moved, pending customer approval, to one of our list server or dedicated server plans.
ARTICLE 12 - COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS
12.1 USWB will use content approved by
you to complete your Website. Any such images and text shall
remain your property. You represent to USWB and unconditionally
guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs,
trademarks, or other artwork furnished to USWB are owned by
you, or that you have permission from the rightful owner to
use each element(s), and will hold harmless, protect and defend
USWB from any claim or suit arising from their use.
ARTICLE 13 - DISCLAIMER
DISCLAIMER EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT,
THE USWB SERVICE PROVIDED IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS”,
“AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY
KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. USWB EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE USWB SERVICE WILL BE ERROR-FREE,
TIMELY, SECURE OR UNINTERRUPTED. NO ORAL ADVICE OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY USWB, ITS EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS OR AGENTS
WILL CREATE A WARRANTY; NOR MAY YOU RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION
OR ADVICE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, WILL
USWB, OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM
THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE USWB SERVICE, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED ON
THE USWB SERVICE; OR THAT RESULT FROM MISTAKES, OMISSIONS,
INTERRUPTIONS, DELETION OF FILES OR E-MAIL, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE
TO DATA, ERRORS, DEFECTS, VIRUSES, DELAYS IN OPERATION, OR
TRANSMISSION, OR ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, WHETHER OR NOT
LIMITED TO ACTS OF GOD, COMMUNICATION FAILURE, THEFT, DESTRUCTION
OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO USWB RECORDS, PROGRAMS OR SERVICES.
YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS PROVISION WILL APPLY WHETHER
OR NOT USWB IS GIVEN NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES
AND THAT THIS PROVISION WILL APPLY TO ALL SERVICES AVAILABLE
FROM USWB AND ITS AFFILIATES. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, UNDER
THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, SHALL DAMAGES INCLUDE LOSS OF
BUSINESS, OR LOSS OF PROFITS WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF AGREEMENT,
BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE,
NOR SHALL USWB’S LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT
PAID BY YOU TO USWB DURING THE THREE (3) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR
TO WHEN THE ACTION AROSE. THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION SHALL
SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR WHATEVER REASON.
ARTICLE 14 - INDEMNIFICATION
14.1 Client agrees to defend, indemnify
and hold harmless USWB against any and all claims, losses,
penalties, causes of action, damages, liability, costs, expenses
(including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’
fees) or claims caused by or resulting indirectly from your
use of the Service, without limitation or exception, including
your violation of any third-party’s rights, (including,
without limitation, infringement of any copyright trademark,
service mark, trade secrets, right of privacy or publicity
or any other third party right). The terms of this section
shall survive the termination of your relationship with USWB.
14.2 By completing our online sign up form,
or confirming an order by phone, and giving us your credit
card information, it indicates that you have read and understood
the USWB Service Agreement and thus is bound by the terms
and conditions stated herein. All transactions entered to
us using your credit card are binding. The undersigned agrees
to the terms and conditions contained in this Service Agreement.
The undersigned also states that he or she is empowered to
enter into this agreement on behalf of the organization or
business.
ARTICLE 15 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
USWB SERVICES' LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY DIRECT
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WILL NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE
AMOUNT PAID BY CLIENT TO USWB THROUGH THE DATE USWB SERVICES'
LIABILITY TO CLIENT ACCRUES. IN NO EVENT SHALL USWB BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS.
ARTICLE 16 - CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
16.1 "Confidential Information",
as contemplated in this Agreement, shall include the terms
of this Agreement, any services provided by USWB, the prices
and fees charged under this Agreement, any other materials
marked confidential by Client or USWB and any other information
conveyed under this Agreement that is identified in writing
as confidential at the time of its conveyance.
16.2 Each party acknowledges and agrees
that:
a) the Confidential Information constitutes valuable trade
secrets of the party owning such Confidential Information;
b) it will use Confidential Information solely in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement; and
c) it will not disclose, or permit to be disclosed, the
Confidential Information of the other party to any third party
without the disclosing party's prior written consent. Each
party will take all reasonable precautions necessary to safeguard
the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information
including, at a minimum, those precautions taken by a party
to protect its own Confidential Information, which will in
no event be less than a reasonable degree of care.
16.3 Confidential Information will not
include information that is:
a) publicly available;
b) already in the other party's possession and not subject
to a confidentiality obligation;
c) obtained by the other party from any source without any
obligation of confidentiality;
d) independently developed by the other party without reference
to the disclosing party's Confidential Information; or
i) required to be disclosed by order of a court or other
governmental entity; provided no less than ten (10) days written
notice is given to the party owning such Confidential Information
so that such party may obtain a protective order or other
equitable relief.
ARTICLE 17 - TERMINATION &
BREACH OF CONTRACT
17.1 Termination by USWB. USWB shall have
the right, upon written notice to Client, to terminate this
Agreement, sue and/or make client liable for breach, if:
a) Client fails to comply with its payment obligations under
this Agreement;
b) Client materially breaches any term or condition this
Agreement;
c) Client terminates or suspends its business activities,
becomes insolvent, or becomes subject to any bankruptcy or
insolvency proceeding, or assigns the project to creditors,
or becomes subject to direct control of a trustee, receiver
or similar authority.
d) Client infringes or duplicates the website subject of this Agreement, while having an outstanding balance, within one year from effectivity date of this Agreement.
17.2 Termination by Client. Client shall
have the right, upon written notice to USWB, to terminate
this Agreement if USWB is in material breach of this Agreement
and it fails to remedy such material breach within thirty
(30) calendar days of its receipt of such written notice.
17.3 Survival. Any provisions of this Agreement
that by their nature should survive termination of this Agreement
will survive termination of this Agreement, unless contrary
to the pertinent provisions herein stated.
17.4 Abandonment of Project. A project
manager will be working with the client in every phase to
assure that requests are processed. However, if any response
or approval is not received from the client for more than
30 days, the project will be considered abandoned and payment
will be surrendered in full.
You agree to maintain Service for an initial term of one (1) year. After the initial term, Service will automatically renew for successive annual periods. You may terminate the Service at the end of the initial term or at any time during any renewal term by providing not less than thirty (30) days written notice to US Website Builder. The termination notice must be sent to customerservice@uswebsitebuilder.com. If you terminate your Service prior to the end of the initial term, you will be liable for an early termination fee amounting to the unpaid balance of the total package price. Client agrees to comply with the terms found in the Order Confirmation Form.
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