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Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Sherringford ("Sherringford," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website sherringford.org (the "Site"), including all content (such as the library, blogs, videos, news), services (such as courses, certification, exam preparation, community features, store, subscription services, loyalty program), and functionalities offered on or through the Site.

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By accessing, browse, registering for, or using the site in any manner, you (the "User," "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (incorporated herein by reference). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

1. Use of the Website and Services

  • Permitted Use: You agree to use the Site and its services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site strictly for personal, informational, educational, and non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

  • Prohibited Conduct: 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).  

    • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm Sherringford or users of the Site, or expose them to liability.  

    • 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.  

    • Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.  

    • Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.  

    • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of Sherringford or any third party.

    • Use the Site for any commercial solicitation purposes without our prior written consent.

    • Engage in harassing, threatening, intimidating, predatory, or stalking conduct within the community features or elsewhere on the site.

2. Account Registration and Security

Certain features of the Site (such as courses, community participation, store purchases, subscriptions) may require you to register for an account. If you register, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

  • Maintain and promptly update your account information.

  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password and account credentials.  

  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3. Intellectual Property Rights  

  • Our Content: The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, course materials, design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Sherringford, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Site without our prior written consent, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use under these Terms.  

  • User-Generated Content: If you post, upload, or otherwise contribute content to the Site (e.g., in community forums, comments, reviews) ("User Content"), you retain ownership of your User Content. However, you grant Sherringford a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Site and our services. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights in and to your User Content and have the right to grant the license granted above.  

  • Third-Party Content: The Site may display content, including videos and links, owned by third parties. Use of such content may be subject to terms and conditions imposed by the third-party owner. Sherringford does not claim ownership of third-party content.

4. Community Guidelines

Our community pages are intended to foster professional discussion and learning. By participating, you agree not to post User Content that:

  • Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.  

  • Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party.  

  • Constitutes unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation.  

  • Contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.  

  • Impersonates any person or entity or falsely states or otherwise misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity.  

  • Violates patient privacy or confidentiality laws (e.g., HIPAA).

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, in our sole discretion. We are not responsible for User Content posted by users.

5. Purchases, Subscriptions, Payments, and Loyalty Program

  • Store Purchases & Courses: All purchases through our store or for courses are subject to product/course availability and specific terms presented at the time of purchase.

  • Subscriptions: If you purchase a monthly or other periodic subscription, your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled by you in accordance with the cancellation procedures disclosed at the time of purchase or in your account settings. You authorize us to charge your provided payment method for the subscription fees.

  • Payments: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information. We use third-party payment processors (integrated via Wix.com) adhering to PCI-DSS standards. You agree to their terms when making payments. All fees are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise specified.

  • Pricing: Prices for products, courses, and subscriptions are subject to change without notice.

  • Refunds/Cancellations: Refund and cancellation policies for specific products, courses, or subscriptions will be specified at the time of purchase or enrollment. Please review these carefully. Unless otherwise specified, fees paid are generally non-refundable. Contact us for specific inquiries.

  • Loyalty Program: Participation in any loyalty program offered is subject to the specific rules and regulations of that program, which will be made available separately. We reserve the right to modify or terminate the loyalty program at any time.

6. Disclaimers

  • No Medical Advice: The content provided on Sherringford.org, including library materials, blogs, videos, news, and course content, is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be considered, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.  

  • Content Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.  

  • No Warranty: Your use of the Site is at your sole risk. The Site is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Sherringford expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.  

  • Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for the content of third-party websites linked to or from the Site, or for third-party videos or materials displayed on the Site. Your use of third-party websites and content is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such sites.  

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Sherringford, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if Sherringford has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the Site or services; (ii) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services; (iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (iv) statements or conduct of any third party on the Site; or (v) any other matter relating to the Site or services.  

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sherringford, 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 or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the Site's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.  

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.  

10. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your account and/or access to all or part of the Site for any reason, including, without limitation, any violation of these Terms, without prior notice or liability. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features if available. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.  

11. Modifications to Terms  

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. Please review these Terms periodically for changes.  

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of, or related to, them, their subject matter, or their formation (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 Florida without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.  

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Florida, in each case located in Broward County. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

13. Miscellaneous  

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sherringford concerning the Site.  

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.  

  • No Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:  

We designed Sherringford.org to be more than just an educational resource; it's a platform intended to bring a refreshing twist to your daily professional life.

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