Conditions of Use


PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE. By using this site, you signify your assent to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please do not use the site.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS.

This site is owned and operated by Little Dudes Ferret Ranch (referred to as "LDFR," "we," "us," or "our" herein). No material from LDFR may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, except that you may download one copy of the materials on any single computer for your personal, noncommercial home use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. Modification of the materials or use of the materials for any other purpose is a violation of LDFR’s copyright and other proprietary rights. For purposes of these terms, the use of any such material on any other Web site or networked computer environment is prohibited.

SUBMISSIONS.

LDFR is pleased to hear from its loyal members, friends, and visitors and welcomes your comments regarding LDFR publications, meetings, and goals, including LDFR’s online services. LDFR welcomes original papers, ideas, or any work that may be of benefit for our ferret caregiver community.

If you send us creative suggestions, ideas, messages, notes, drawings, concepts, or other information of any nature and in any form (collectively, the "Information"), the Information shall be deemed, and shall remain, the property of LDFR. None of the Information shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of LDFR, and LDFR shall not be liable for any use or disclosure of any Information. Without limitation of the foregoing, LDFR shall exclusively own all now known or hereafter existing rights to the Information of every kind and nature throughout the universe and shall be entitled to unrestricted use of the information for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, without compensation to the provider of the Information.

INDEMNIFICATION.

By submitting any Information to LDFR, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless LDFR from all claims or expenses, including court costs and attorneys' fees, relating to the posting of such Information on this web site, including, without limitation, any violation of intellectual property rights or privacy rights of third parties.

JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES.

Unless otherwise specified, the materials in the site are presented solely for the purpose of promoting educational, social and supportive programs available in the United States, its territories, possessions, and protectorates. This site is controlled and operated by LDFR from a server located within the State of Washington, United States of America. LDFR makes no representation that materials in the site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access this site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

DISCLAIMER.

THE MATERIALS IN THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, LDFR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LDFR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE MATERIALS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THIS SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. LDFR DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT, USE, OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF ANY OF THE MATERIALS IN THIS SITE IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. YOU (AND NOT LDFR) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall LDFR be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials in this site, even if LDFR or a LDFR authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In no event shall LDFR's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including, but not limited to, negligence), or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this site.

OTHER.

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal dispute shall be settled by a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of King, State of Washington. If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This is the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and shall not be modified except in writing, signed by both parties.

UPDATES.

You acknowledge and agree that LDFR may revise these binding terms and conditions at any time by updating this page. Therefore, you should visit this page from time to time to review the then-current terms and conditions.

button_top_blue.gif

CkeElum, WA
Non-Profit Organization
shelter phone (425) 785-1039 
E-mail: 
littledudesferretranch@gmail.com

© 2004 Little Dudes Ferret Ranch. All rights reserved.