Terms of Use 2018-02-21T20:09:35+00:00

Martin Sign Company

TERMS OF USE

Last Modified: July 13, 2017

 

Welcome to Martin Sign Company! Please read these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy available here. (collectively the “Terms”) carefully, as you agree that you consent to these Terms by your use of this website and Martin Sign Company’s services, as described further below.

 

Acceptance of the Terms of Use  

 

These terms of use are entered into by and between you and Martin Sign Co., Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), and they govern your access to and use of our website (collectively the “Site”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.

 

Please read the Terms carefully before you start to use the Site. By using the Site, or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you,  you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, do not access or use the Site or any Martin Sign Co., Inc. products or services.

 

Term

 

This agreement remains in full force and effect while you use the Site. All provisions of the Terms shall survive termination by either party, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

 

Warranty for Products.

 

We stand behind the quality of our printing and products. If you are not satisfied, contact us at 415-525-3632 or sales@martinsignco.com within thirty days from the date of your order. We will replace your order provided that the error is not due to any of the following items which you agree to be responsible for:

 

Products with poor image quality because you uploaded low-resolution images.

 

You are responsible for reviewing the online proof of the product you are buying on the website prior to purchasing to minimize the chance of mistakes.

 

Errors which were caused by you selecting the wrong product type, quantity, size or finishing option or if you summit an incorrect image orientation or file submission.

 

If you submitted a duplicate order.

 

If you provided an incorrect shipping address or if we were unable to deliver your package after three delivery attempts

 

The color of the sign not matching the color in the image you submit unless you requested a hardcopy proof prior to submitting your order.

 

Products that have design errors or punctuation, spelling or grammatical errors which were made by you.

 

The product being delayed because you improperly prepared the file or if you provided an incorrect file layout for hole drilling, scoring, folding, die cutting or other custom services.

 

Our satisfaction guarantee does not apply to shipping claims. For example, we are not responsible if the product was damaged during delivery or after it was delivered to you.

 

You agree that you may need to return your order before we refund or reprint the order.

 

Eligibility

 

The Site is intended only for access and use by individuals at least eighteen (18) years old. If you are not at least eighteen (18) years old, you are prohibited from both the access and usage of the Site.

 

Artwork

If you upload artwork to be used on any of our products (the “Artwork”) you warrant that the Artwork is your original work or, to the extent this is not the case, you hereby guarantee that you are authorized to use any third party intellectual property in the Artwork.  In addition, the Artwork will not infringe on the rights of any third party or otherwise result in any potential liability to the Company. You agree to indemnify the Company in full against all actions and claims, liability, loss, damages, costs and expenses (including legal costs and expenses) for which we may become liable for or incurred by us howsoever arising directly or indirectly as a result of or in connection with our use of your Artwork. This essentially means that you promise to cover our losses if we were to be sued because of your Artwork.

Product Reviews

You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any reviews you submit, and you, not the Company, have fully responsibility for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness.

 

We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any reviews posted by you or any other user of the Site.

 

By providing any product reviews, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, transferrable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to sublicense, use, reproduce, copy, modify, create derivative works of, publicly perform, publicly display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties and/or exploit the product review in any manner for any purpose.

 

We are not responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any product review by you or any other user on the Site.

 

 

Accessing the Site and Account Security

 

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Site, and any service or material we provide on the Site, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Site is unavailable at any time or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict access to some parts of the Site, or the entire Site, to users, including registered users.

 

To access the Site or some of the resources it offers, you may be asked to provide certain registration details or other information. It is a condition of your use of the Site that all the information you provide on the Site is correct, current, and complete. You agree that all information you provide to register with the Site or otherwise is governed by our Privacy Policy, and you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.

 

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, as well as any and all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account and any other such security breach. We will not be liable for any loss that may occur as a result of someone else using your account or password, with or without your knowledge. You should use particular caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information.

 

We have the right to disable any user name, password or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use.

 

Fees

We reserve the right to modify our prices at any time and without advanced notice. Temporary or permanent modifications are effective as soon as they are published on the Site and are applicable to all subsequent transactions. In the case of temporary modifications, the duration of the changes will be clearly indicated on the Site.

 

Intellectual Property Rights

 

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), are owned by the Company and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

 

These Terms of Use permit you to use the Site subject to the following restrictions:

 

  • You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on the Site, except as it is created and owned by you.
  • You must not delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this site.
  • No right, title, or interest in or to the Site or any content on the Site is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Company.

 

Trademarks

 

The Company name and logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are the property of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.

 

Reporting Claims of Copyright Infringement

 

We take claims of copyright infringement seriously. If you believe that any copyrighted material owned by you has been infringed upon by someone using the Site, you may request removal of those materials from the Site by submitting written notification to our Copyright Agent at legal@martinsignco.com. In accordance with the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) (“DMCA”), the written notice (the “DMCA Notice”) must include substantially the following:

 

  • Your name.
  • The name and description of the work that is being infringed.
  • Identification of the material you believe to be infringing in a sufficiently precise manner to allow us to locate that material.
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • Adequate information by which we can contact you (including your name, postal address, telephone number, and, if available, email address).
  • A statement that the information in the written notice is accurate.
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

 

If you fail to comply with all of these requirements, your DMCA Notice may not be effective. Additionally, if you knowingly misrepresent that material or activity on the Site is infringing your copyright, you may be held liable for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.

 

It is our policy in appropriate circumstances to disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers.

 

Prohibited Uses

 

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Site:

 

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries).
  • For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information, or otherwise.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail”, “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
  • In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purpose or activity.
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm or offend the Company or users of the Site or expose them to liability.

 

Additionally, you agree not to:

 

  • Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Site.
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Site.
  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site.
  • Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • Take any action that may damage or falsify the Company or Site rating.
  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site.

 

Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

 

We have the right to:

 

  • Remove or refuse to post any product reviews for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
  • Take any action with respect to any product review that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion, including if we believe that such product review violates the Terms of Use, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Site or the public, or could create liability for the Company.
  • Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
  • Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Site.
  • Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.

Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Site. YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSEES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES DURING OR AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS AND FROM ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER SUCH PARTIES OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.

 

However, we do not undertake to review all material before it is posted on the Site, and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted. Accordingly, we assume no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party. We have no liability or responsibility to anyone for performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this section.

 

Reliance on Information Posted

 

We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Site. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Site, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.

 

The Site includes content provided by third parties, including product reviews provided by other users. All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content, other than the content provided by the Company, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Company. We are not responsible, or liable to you or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.

 

Links from the Site

 

If the Site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third party websites linked to the Site, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

 

Users Outside the U.S.

 

The Site is controlled and operated from the United States and is subject to its laws. If you choose to access the Site outside of the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

 

Disclaimer of Warranties for the Site

 

YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS OR THAT THE SITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

 

THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

 

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

 

Limitation on Liability

 

We are not responsible for any damages caused by you receiving products later than the estimated delivery date or which are defective.

 

IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE, OR ANY SERVICES OR PRODUCTS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

 

IN NO EVENT WILL THE COLLECTIVE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS, TO ANY PARTY (REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO THE COMPANY IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OUT OF WHICH LIABILITY AROSE.

 

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

 

Indemnification

 

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your product reviews, any use of the Site’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use or your use of any information obtained from the Site.

 

Governing Law

 

All matters relating to the Site and these Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provisions or rules.

 

Arbitration

 

Any disputes arising from the use of these Terms of Use or the Site, including disputes arising from or concerning their interpretation, violation, invalidity, non-performance, or termination, will be resolved by final and binding arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association applying California law.

 

Waiver

 

No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

 

Severability

 

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.

 

Changes to the Terms of Use 

 

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Site thereafter. Your continued use of the Site or our services following the posting of revised Terms means you accept and agree to the changes.

 

Any of the material on the Site may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such material.

 

Entire Agreement

 

The Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Martin Sign Company with respect to the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Site.

 

Your Comments and Concerns

 

The Site is operated by Martin Sign Co., Inc. at 1455 Yosemite Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124.

 

All feedback, comments, requests for technical support and other communications relating to the Site should be directed to legal@martinsignco.com.