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Terms of use

Ownership of site and agreement to terms of use

These Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms of Use”) apply to Today’s POV web site and online service located at www.todayspov.com (the “Site”). The Site is the property of C Shaffstall & Son, LLC. (“Shaffstall”).

Shaffstall reserves the rights, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms of Use at any time without notice to you. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes. Unless otherwise specified, your use of the Site is for your personal and non-commercial use.

Content and shared group content

All text, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, photographs, trademarks, logos, artwork, and computer code (collectively, “Content”), including but not limited to the design, structure, selection, coordination, expression, “look and feel,” and arrangement of such Content, contained on the Site is owned, controlled, or licensed by or to Shaffstall, and is protected by trade dress, copyrights, patent, and trademark laws, and various other intellectual property rights and unfair-competition laws.

No part of the Site and no Content may be copied, reproduced, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, or distributed in any way (including “mirroring”) to any other computer, server, web site, or other medium for publication or distribution or for any commercial enterprise, without Shaffstall’s express prior written consent.

You may use information on Shaffstall services and products (data sheets and similar materials) purposely made available by Shaffstall for downloading from the Site, provided that you (1) do not remove any proprietary-notice language in all copies of such documents, (2) unless otherwise specified, use such information only for your personal, non-commercial informational purpose, and do not copy or post such information on any networked computer or broadcast it in any media, (3) make no modifications to any such information, and (4) not make any additional representations or warranties relating to such documents.

Some services involve collaboration and file-sharing services among a specific group (a “Group” in conjunction with such collaboration and file-sharing (“Shared Group Content”). Members of a Group may use the Shared Group Content available to such Group in any manner that has been agreed upon by the User providing such Shared Group Content to the Group. It is your sole responsibility to determine what limitations, if any, are placed on Shared Group Content that you distribute within your Group. You agree that Shaffstall has no liability of any kind should members of your Group modify, destroy, corrupt, copy, or distribute your Shared Group Content in violation of the limitations that you may impose on its use.

Your use of the site

You may not use any “deep-link,” “page-scrape,” “robot,” “spider,” or other automatic device, program, algorithm, or methodology, or any similar or equivalent manual process, to access, acquire, copy, or monitor any portion of the Site or any Content, or in any way reproduce or circumvent the navigational structure or presentation of the Site or any Content, to obtain or attempt to obtain any materials, documents, or information through any means not purposely made available through the Site. Shaffstall reserves the right to bar any such activity.

You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Site, or any other systems or networks connected to the Site or to any Shaffstall server, or to any of the services offered on or through the Site, by hacking, password “mining,” or any other illegitimate means.

You may not probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site or any network connected to the Site, nor breach the security or authentication measures on the Site or any network connected to the Site. You may not reverse look-up, trace, or seek to trace any information on any other user of or visitor to the Site, or any other customer of Shaffstall, including any Shaffstall account not owned by you, to its source, or exploit the Site or any service or information made available or offered by or through the Site, in any way where the purpose is to reveal any information, including but not limited to personal identification or information, other than your own information, as provided for by the Site.

You agree that you will not take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the infrastructure of the Site or Shaffstall’s systems or networks, or any systems or networks connected to the Site or to Shaffstall.

You agree not to use any device, software, or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site or any transaction being conducted on the Site, or with any other person’s use of the Site.

You may not forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any message or transmittal you send to Shaffstall on or through the Site or any service offered on or through the Site. You may not pretend that you are, or that you represent, someone else, or impersonate any other individual or entity.

You may not use the Site or any Content for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use, or to solicit the performance of any illegal activity or other activity which infringes the rights of Shaffstall or others.

Purchases; other terms and conditions

Additional terms and conditions may apply to purchases of goods or services and to specific portions or features of the Site, including contests, promotions, or other similar features, all of which terms are made a part of these Terms of Use by this reference. You agree to abide by such other terms and conditions, including where applicable representing that you are of sufficient legal age to use or participate in such service or feature. If there is a conflict between these Terms of Use and the terms posted for or applicable to a specific portion of the Site or for any service offered on or through the Site, the latter terms shall control with respect to your use of that portion of the Site or the specific service.

Shaffstall’s obligations, if any, with regard to its products and services are governed solely by the agreements pursuant to which they are provided, and nothing on this Site should be construed to alter such agreements.

Shaffstall may make changes to any products or services offered on the Site, or to the applicable prices for any such products or services, at any time, without notice. The materials on the Site with respect to products and services may be out of date, and Shaffstall makes no commitment to update the materials on the Site with respect to such products and services.

Accounts, passwords, and security

Certain features or services offered on or through the Site may require you to open an account (including setting up a Shaffstall ID and password). You must complete the registration process by providing us with current, complete, and accurate information as prompted by the applicable registration form. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for any and all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify Shaffstall immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or password, or any other breach of security. However, you may be held liable for losses incurred by Shaffstall or any other user of or visitor to the Site due to someone else using your Shaffstall ID, password, or account.

You may not use anyone else’s Shaffstall ID, password, or account at any time without the express permission and consent of the holder of that Shaffstall ID, password, or account. Shaffstall cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.

Privacy

Shaffstall’s Privacy Policy applies to use of this Site, and its terms are made a part of these Terms of Use by this reference. To view Shaffstall’s Privacy Policy, click here. Additionally, by using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that internet transmissions are never completely private or secure. You understand that any message or information you send to the Site may be read or intercepted by others, even if there is a special notice that a particular transmission (for example, credit-card information) is encrypted.

Notification of copyright infringement

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent by mail to Shaffstall’s Copyright Agent at: Copyright Agent, Shaffstall & Son, Inc., PO Box 280487, Lakewood, Colorado, 80228.

Links to other sites and to the Today’s POV site

This Site may contain links to other independent third-party web sites (“Linked Sites”). These Linked Sites are provided solely as a convenience to our visitors. Such Linked Sites are not under Shaffstall’s control, and Shaffstall is not responsible for and does not endorse the content of such Linked Sites, including any information or materials contained on such Linked Sites. You will need to make your own independent judgment regarding your interaction with these Linked Sites.

Disclaimers

SHAFFSTALL DOES NOT PROMISE THAT THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT, SERVICE, OR FEATURE OF THE SITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE WILL PROVIDE SPECIFIC RESULTS. THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE DELIVERED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SITE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SHAFFSTALL CANNOT ENSURE THAT ANY FILES OR OTHER DATA YOU DOWNLOAD FROM THE SITE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR CONTAMINATION OR DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. SHAFFSTALL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SHAFFSTALL DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS, AND CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND/OR ANY SHAFFSTALL SERVICES. YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY LINKED SITES. YOUR SOLE REMEDY AGAINST SHAFFSTALL FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT IS TO STOP USING THE SITE OR ANY SUCH CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION OF RELIEF IS A PART OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

The above disclaimer applies to any damages, liability, or injuries caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation, or transmission, computer virus, communication-line failure, theft, or destruction of or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use, whether for breach of contract, tort, negligence, or any other cause of action.

Shaffstall reserves the right to do any of the following, at any time, without notice: (1) to modify, suspend, or terminate operation of or access to the Site, or any portion of the Site, for any reason; (2) to modify or change the Site, or any portion of the Site, and any applicable policies or terms; and (3) to interrupt the operation of the Site, or any portion of the Site, as necessary to perform routine or non-routine maintenance, error correction, or other changes.

Limitation of liability

Except where prohibited by law, in no event will Shaffstall be liable to you for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, or punitive damages, including lost profits, even if Shaffstall has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If, notwithstanding the other provisions of these Terms of Use, Shaffstall is found to be liable to you for any damage or loss which arises out of or is in any way connected with your use of the Site or any Content, Shaffstall’s liability shall in no event exceed the greater of (1) the total of any subscription or similar fees with respect to any service or feature of or on the Site paid in the six months prior to the date of the initial claim made against Shaffstall, or (2) US$100.00. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability, so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Shaffstall, its shareholders, employees, and agents harmless from any demands, loss, liability, claims, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), made against Shaffstall by any third party due to or arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

Violation of these terms of use

Shaffstall may disclose any information we have about you (including your identity) if we determine that such disclosure is necessary in connection with any investigation or complaint regarding your use of the Site, or to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) Shaffstall’s rights or property, or the rights or property of visitors to or users of the Site, including Shaffstall’s customers. Shaffstall reserves the right at all times to disclose any information that Shaffstall deems necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. Shaffstall also may disclose your information when Shaffstall determines that applicable law requires or permits such disclosure, including exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud-protection purposes.

You acknowledge and agree that Shaffstall may preserve any transmittal or communication by you with Shaffstall through the Site or any service offered on or through the Site, and may also disclose such data if required to do so by law or Shaffstall determines that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to (1) comply with legal process, (2) enforce these Terms of Use, (3) respond to claims that any such data violates the rights of others, or (4) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Shaffstall, its employees, users of or visitors to the Site, and the public.

You agree that Shaffstall may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, terminate your access to the Site and/or block your future access to the Site if we determine that you have violated these Terms of Use or other agreements or guidelines which may be associated with your use of the Site. You also agree that any violation by you of these Terms of Use will constitute an unlawful and unfair business practice, and will cause irreparable harm to Shaffstall, for which monetary damages would be inadequate, and you consent to Shaffstall obtaining any injunctive or equitable relief that Shaffstall deems necessary or appropriate in such circumstances. These remedies are in addition to any other remedies Shaffstall may have at law or in equity.

You agree that Shaffstall may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, terminate your access to the Site, for cause, which includes (but is not limited to) (1) requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, (2) a request by you (self-initiated account deletions), (3) discontinuance or material modification of the Site or any service offered on or through the Site, or (4) unexpected technical issues or problems.

If Shaffstall does take any legal action against you as a result of your violation of these Terms of Use, Shaffstall will be entitled to recover from you, and you agree to pay, all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of such action, in addition to any other relief granted to Shaffstall. You agree that Shaffstall will not be liable to you or to any third party for termination of your access to the Site as a result of any violation of these Terms of Use.

Governing law; dispute resolution

You agree that all matters relating to your access to or use of the Site, including all disputes, will be governed by the laws of the United States and by the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. You agree to the personal jurisdiction by and venue in the state and federal courts in the City and County of Denver, Colorado, and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue. Any claim under these Terms of Use must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is barred. No recovery may be sought or received for damages other than out-of-pocket expenses, except that the prevailing party will be entitled to costs and attorneys’ fees. In the event of any controversy or dispute between Shaffstall and you arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, the parties shall attempt, promptly and in good faith, to resolve any such dispute. If we are unable to resolve any such dispute within a reasonable time (not to exceed thirty (30) days), then either party may submit such controversy or dispute to mediation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, then the parties shall be free to pursue any right or remedy available to them under applicable law.

Void where prohibited

Shaffstall administers and operates the www.todayspov.com Site from its location in Lakewood, Colorado, USA. Although the Site is accessible worldwide, not all features, products, or services discussed, referenced, provided, or offered through or on the Site are available to all persons or in all geographic locations, or appropriate or available for use outside the United States. Shaffstall reserves the right to limit, in its sole discretion, the provision and quantity of any feature, product, or service to any person or geographic area. Any offer for any feature, product, or service made on the Site is void where prohibited. If you choose to access the Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and you are solely responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

Miscellaneous

You may not use or export or re-export any Content or any copy or adaptation of such Content, or any product or service offered on the Site, in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including without limitation United States export laws and regulations.

If any of the provisions of these Terms of Use are held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary and replaced with a valid provision that best embodies the intent of these Terms of Use, so that these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Shaffstall with regard to your use of the Site, and any and all other written or oral agreements or understandings previously existing between you and Shaffstall with respect to such use are hereby superseded and canceled. Shaffstall will not accept any counter-offers to these Terms of Use, and all such offers are hereby categorically rejected. Shaffstall’s failure to insist on or enforce strict performance of these Terms of Use shall not be construed as a waiver by Shaffstall of any provision or any right it has to enforce these Terms of Use, nor shall any course of conduct between Shaffstall and you or any other party be deemed to modify any provision of these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use shall not be interpreted or construed to confer any rights or remedies on any third parties.

Feedback and information

Any feedback you provide at this site shall be deemed to be non-confidential. Shaffstall shall be free to use such information on an unrestricted basis.