TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Introduction
Consent and Capacity
Intellectual Property Rights
User Responsibilities
Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Choice of Law
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Changes to These Terms
Contact Us
Introduction
Welcome to www.visitknoxohio.org. This Site is owned and operated by Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (“we,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms″) govern your use of our Site, hereafter referred to as “the Site”. These Terms include information about usage, licensing, and intellectual property. Please read these Terms carefully. By using the Site, you consent to these legally binding Terms as well as our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated.
Consent and Capacity
In order to use our services, you must be at least no age limit. Your use of our services is conditioned on your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Site. By using our services, you warrant that you are entering into a binding contract with Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.. Areas of the Site may also be subject to additional terms. Any additional terms are not intended to replace or supersede these Terms, but rather supplement these Terms in those specific areas. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the additional conditions of those areas before accessing them.
Intellectual Property Rights
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.’s trademarks, trade names, logos, and other intellectual property incorporated into the Site are the sole property of Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. or its licensors and are protected under copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Copying or distributing any material, illustrations, photographs, video, or content from the Site without consent is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any use that constitutes an infringement of any of the above-stated intellectual property rights is prohibited. We, in our sole discretion, reserve the right to remove any content or take any steps deemed appropriate to protect such rights.
User Responsibilities
Users of the Site agree to the following guidelines:
You will not create fake accounts for the purpose of spamming users or visitors, collecting personal information with or without consent, or any other deceptive practices.
You will not circumvent, evade, disable, or otherwise interfere with the security of the Site.
You will not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
Additionally, to access certain portions of the Site, you may be required to provide information. The information you provide must be truthful, accurate, and complete. The information you provide is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated into these Terms.
Disclaimer
THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ALL THE MATERIALS ARE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE. YOU ACCESS THE SITE AT YOUR OWN RISK UNDERSTANDING THAT KNOX COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. KNOX COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY ARISE FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE. KNOX COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES PERTAINING TO THE ACCURACY AND USEFULNESS OF THE MATERIALS, CONTENT, SOFTWARE, OR SERVICES PROVIDED VIA THE SITE. KNOX COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. MAKES NO PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS THAT OUR SOFTWARE IS FREE FROM VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR ANY OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO YOU TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KNOX COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, BE IT DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, ACTUAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER IT ARISES FROM PERSONAL INJURY, FINANCIAL LOSS, DATA LOSS, OPPORTUNITY LOSS, THIRD-PARTY USE OR MISUSE, AGGREGATE SERVICE, PERSONAL DISSATISFACTION, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE. THE FULL ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND THEREFORE RESPONSIBILITY LIES WITH YOU, THE USER AND VISITOR. KNOX COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC., ITS DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, ASSIGNORS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN ANY EVENT. FOR JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH STATUTORY LAW PROHIBITS THE LIMITATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF LIABILITY RELATED TO THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF A PARTY, KNOX COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC.’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., its directors, shareholders, employees, representatives, agents, subsidiaries, assignors, and licensors from and against any lawsuits, disputes, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, or expenses related to or stemming from any use of the Site or your breach of these Terms and any other policies incorporated into this agreement.
Choice of Law
These Terms and any disputes arising from the use of THE SITE are governed by and construed according to the law of the state of Ohio. Each party agrees to submit to the courts of the state of Ohio and that the state of Ohio has personal jurisdiction over the matter.
Dispute Resolution
We believe that it is beneficial to all parties to quickly resolve any potential disputes as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. In line with this belief, you agree that any disputes arising from your use of the Site will be handled and resolved according to the provisions of these Terms, unless otherwise explicitly stated. If a dispute arises, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any such issues informally. If informal attempts fail, you agree to submit any claim, dispute, or controversy to binding arbitration.
YOU AGREE TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL YOU MAY HAVE IN ANY AND ALL JUDICIAL PROCEDURES AND PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE UNDER THESE TERMS.
ALL PARTIES WAIVE THEIR RIGHTS TO PRESENT CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION SUIT.
Severability
If any portion of these Terms is deemed unenforceable, void, or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain unaffected and will not be considered unenforceable, void, or invalid. They will maintain the full force of law to the extent possible.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If any updates are made to these Terms, they will be posted here. Additionally, if material changes are made, we will notify you via a notice posted on the Site, and registered users will receive an additional email. Please check this page frequently for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms or our services, please contact us via email at [email protected], or by mail at 501 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.
Effective Date: September 1, 2023
