INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ALOM, Inc.’s web site. Please review the following terms of use that apply to you. For registered users or paying customers subject to a separate user or customer agreement with ALOM, Inc., in the event of conflict, the terms of your separate user or customer agreement will control. By accessing, using or downloading any materials from the site as a site Visitor, you agree to follow and be bound by them. These terms and conditions govern your use of this Web site; by using this Web site, you accept these terms and conditions in full. If you disagree with these terms and conditions or any part of these terms and conditions, you must not use this Web site.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website. By using this website and by agreeing to these terms and conditions you warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have permission from a parent or legal guardian to access this Web site.

YOUR LICENSE TO USE THE SITE

We grant you a personal, limited, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to access and use this site only as expressly permitted in these terms. You shall not use this site for any illegal purpose or in any manner inconsistent with the provisions of these terms. You may use information made available through this site solely for your personal, non-commercial use. ALOM, Inc. grants you permission to display, copy, distribute and download content and materials on this site provided that you: (1) retain all copyright and other proprietary notices on the content and materials; (2) use them solely for personal, non-commercial use; and (3) do not modify them in any way. Any violation by you of these provisions may result in the immediate termination of your right to use the site, as well as potential liability for copyright infringement depending on the circumstances.

YOUR CONTENT AND SUBMISSIONS

If you submit material to this site, unless we indicate otherwise, you grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, and fully sublicensable right to access, view, use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, copy, and display such material throughout the world in any form, media, or technology now known or hereafter developed. You also permit any other user to view, copy, access, store, or reproduce such material for that user’s personal use. You grant us the right to use the name and other information about you that you submit in connection with such material. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the material that you submit; that the material you submit is truthful and accurate; and that use of the material you supply does not violate these terms and conditions or any applicable laws.

Comments, feedback, information or materials submitted to ALOM, Inc. in association with this site shall be considered non-confidential and ALOM, Inc. property. By providing submissions to ALOM, Inc., you agree to assign to ALOM, Inc. at no charge, all worldwide intellectual property rights to the submissions. ALOM, Inc. shall have unrestricted use of the submissions. You acknowledge that you are responsible for the submissions that you provide and that you have full responsibility for the legality and copyright of the submissions.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE

By using the Site, you specifically agree not to engage in any activity that, in our sole discretion:

• Is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, indecent, defamatory, sexually explicit or pornographic, discriminatory, vulgar, profane, obscene, libelous, hate speech, violent or inciting violence, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable;
• Violates any third-party right, including, but not limited to, right of privacy, right of publicity, copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights;
• Is illegal, or violates any federal, state, or local law or regulation;
• Attempts to impersonate another person or entity;
• Is commercial in nature, including but not limited to spam, surveys, contests, pyramid schemes, or other advertising materials;
• Falsely states, misrepresents, or conceals your affiliation with another person or entity;
• Accesses or uses the account of another user without permission;
• Distributes computer viruses or other code, files, or programs that interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or electronic communications equipment;
• Interferes with, disrupts, disables, overburdens, or destroys the functionality or use of any features of the Site or the servers or networks connected to the Site;
• “Hacks” or accesses without permission our proprietary or confidential records, those of another user, or those of anyone else;
• Decompiles, reverse engineers, disassembles or otherwise attempts to derive source code from the Site;
• Removes, circumvents, disables, damages or otherwise interferes with security-related features, or features that enforce limitations on use of, the Site;
• Uses automated or manual means to violate the restrictions in any robot exclusion headers on the Site, if any, or bypasses or circumvents other measures employed to prevent or limit access, for example by engaging in practices such as “screen scraping,” “database scraping,” or any other activity with the purpose of obtaining lists of users or other information;
• Modifies, copies, scrapes or crawls, displays, publishes, licenses, sells, rents, leases, lends, transfers or otherwise commercialize any rights to the Site; or
• Attempts to do any of the foregoing.

You acknowledge that we have no obligation to monitor your – or anyone else’s – access to or use of this site for violations of these terms and conditions, or to review or edit any content. However, we have the right to do so for the purpose of operating and improving the site (including without limitation for fraud prevention, risk assessment, investigation and customer support purposes, analytics, and advertising), to ensure your compliance with these terms and conditions and to comply with applicable law or the order or requirement of a court, consent decree, administrative agency or other governmental body.

We may access, preserve, or share any of your information when we believe in good faith that such sharing is reasonably necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding possible illegal activities or to comply with legal process (e.g. a subpoena). We may also share your information in situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of this Privacy Policy or our user agreements or terms; or to respond to the claims of violation of the rights of third parties and/or to protect the rights, property and safety of ALOM, Inc., our users, or the public. This may involve the sharing of your information with law enforcement, government agencies, courts, and/or other organizations.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS/RETURN POLICIES

By submitting this registration/payment in U.S. Dollars (USD), I understand and agree that my registration/service fee is non-refundable after 72 hours of payment. This is due to processing fees and operational expenses that are associated with preparation of services being rendered. I understand that I may choose to maintain a business credit with ALOM, Inc. that may be used toward future services or event registration. Should there be a situation where I am unable to attend the purchased event/service and wish to make arrangements, I can do so by calling 919-443-1923, Tuesday through Friday, between 9am – 5pm EST. Arrangements MUST be made a minimum of two weeks prior to the scheduled event/day(s) of service. I further understand that my registration fee or payment for service is non-refundable, should I miss attending the purchased event (without appropriate notification as described above) and I will incur the full event/service fee.

PRIVACY AND USE OF EVENT ASSOCIATED IMAGES

With my registration I hereby give full permission to ALOM, Inc. to use my photographic or video image(s) (“Picture(s)”) in whole or in part and in any media whatsoever, obtained as part of my attendance at any purchased events or service rendering locations that are sponsored, whole or in part, by ALOM, Inc.. I release and hold harmless ALOM, Inc. from any liability by virtue of any use of my Picture(s), including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I certify that I am at least 18 years of age, that I have the authority to grant the permission contained herein, and that this release is given voluntarily and without expectation of compensation in any form now or in the future. If I am below the age of 18, I understand that prior to purchasing any services or attending any events sponsored, whole or in part, by ALOM, Inc., I MUST have parental consent and that by purchasing services or event registration, I agree that a parent/guardian has approved this process and that I must present proof of such prior to attending anything associated with the above stated company.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND PUBLICITY RELEASE

I give my permission to use my name, likeness, image, quotes, voice, and/or appearance, as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made on behalf of ALOM, Inc. for any/all indirect/direct program affiliated activities. I agree that ALOM, Inc. has complete ownership of such pictures, etc., including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose consistent with ALOM, Inc. vision, mission, purpose, goals or objectives. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, exhibitions, videotapes, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including Internet (World Wide Web) use. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation, etc., for the use of such pictures, etc., and hereby release ALOM, Inc. and its agents and assigns from any/all claims which may arise out of or are in any way connected with such use.

I understand that my name, quotes, photos and images, and/or testimonials may be used for display or advertisement for the Internet, in print publications, video and multimedia presentations, and/or for any purpose which may include, but not limited to display, public relations, marketing, designs, funding campaigns, social media usage, and the like. I hereby waive the right to inspect or approve the images prior to any form of usage. I understand that the images may be modified to be used as design elements.

I furthermore understand that this is a permanent agreement allowing ALOM, Inc. to use my name, quotes, photos and images, and/or testimonials for any publishing purposes in the promotion of any/all indirect/directly affiliated programs/clients/activities. I will not hold ALOM, Inc. responsible or liable for any use or misuse of my name, quotes, photos, images and/or testimonials. I agree to hold harmless ALOM, Inc. from any any/all actions, claims, and demands rising out of or in connection with the use of all aforementioned items in whole or in any part (including computer images or reproductions of any kind), including any editorial or comment, which may accompany the images in their displayed format and/or my name. I will not hold ALOM, Inc. liable for any errors, negligence, or gross negligence, in the editing or displaying of said images, quotes, testimonials, and/or in the use of my name.

I have read and understood this consent and release.

I give my consent to ALOM, Inc. and affiliates to use my name and likeness to promote any/all programs, its fiscal agents, and/or their activities.

NO WARRANTIES

This website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. ALOM, Inc. and its affiliates make no representations or warranties in relation to this Web site or the information and materials provided on this Web site.

Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing paragraph, ALOM, Inc. and its affiliates do not warrant that:

• this Web site will be constantly available, or;
• available at all

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” AND THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALOM, INC. DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE AND YOUR USE OF IT. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE ALOM, INC. PARTIES MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS THAT THE SITE HAS BEEN AND WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DUE SKILL, CARE AND DILIGENCE OR ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE’S CONTENT AND ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE, (V) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE THROUGH THE ACTIONS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, (VI) ANY LOSS OF YOUR DATA OR CONTENT FROM THE SITE AND/OR (VII) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE. THE ALOM, INC. PARTIES DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SITE, AND THE ALOM, INC. PARTIES WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF YOUR COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS WITH WHOM YOU COMMUNICATE OR INTERACT AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

We reserve the right to change or discontinue any aspect of the site at any time. Upgrades or updates of the site may be made available from time to time. We do this to improve the quality of the site that we provide to you and other users. The software or the software application store that makes the software available for download may include functionality to automatically check for updates or upgrades to the software. Unless your device, its settings or computer software does not permit transmission or use of upgrades or updates, you agree that we, or the applicable third-party software application provider, may provide notice to you of the availability of such upgrades or updates and automatically push such upgrade or update to your device or computer from time-to-time. You may be required to install certain upgrades or updates to the software in order to continue to access or use the site, or portions thereof (including upgrades or updates designed to correct issues with the site). Any updates or upgrades provided to you by us under these terms and conditions shall be considered part of the site.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE ALOM, INC. PARTIES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) USE OF THE SITE; (II) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (III) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, (IV) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (V) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SERVERS, (VI) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, (VII) ANY LOSS OF YOUR DATA OR CONTENT FROM THE SITE (VIII) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE ALOM, INC. PARTIES ARE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND/OR (VIII) THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR OUR PRIVACY POLICY.

INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold the ALOM, Inc. Parties harmless, from and against any third party claims, damages (actual and/or consequential), actions, proceedings, demands, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) suffered or reasonably incurred by us arising as a result of, or in connection with, (i) your access to and use of the site; (ii) your breach of these terms and conditions, including, but not limited to, any infringement by you of the copyright or intellectual property rights of any third party; or (iii) any products or services purchased or obtained by you in connection with the site. ALOM, Inc. retains the exclusive right to settle, compromise and pay, without your prior consent, any and all claims or causes of action which are brought against us. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You agree not to settle any matter in which we are named as a defendant and/or for which you have indemnity obligations without our prior written consent. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.

OTHER PARTIES

You accept that, as a limited liability entity, ALOM, Inc. and its affiliates have an interest in limiting the personal liability of its officers and employees. You agree that you will not bring any claim personally against ALOM, Inc. and its affiliates’ officers or employees in respect of any losses you suffer in connection with the Web site or any services you receive from ALOM, Inc. and its affiliates.

Without prejudice to the foregoing paragraph, you agree that the limitations of warranties and liability set out in this Web site disclaimer will protect ALOM, Inc. and its affiliates’ officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, successors, assigns and sub-contractors as well as ALOM, Inc. and its affiliates.

LINKS FROM THIS WEB SITE

We do not monitor or review the content of other party’s Web sites which are linked to from this Web site. Opinions expressed or material appearing on such Web sites are not necessarily shared or endorsed by us and should not be regarded as the publisher of such opinions or material. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices, or content, of these sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of these sites. You should evaluate the security and trustworthiness of any other site connected to this site or accessed through this site yourself, before disclosing any personal information to them. ALOM, Inc. will not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage in whatever manner, howsoever caused, resulting from your disclosure to third parties of personal information.

USE OF EVENT ASSOCIATED INFORMATION

I understand that sponsors/exhibitors may contact me about their products/services; however I will have the opportunity to opt-out from these future communications.

SPEAKERS, FACILITATORS AND SUBJECT MATTER

ALOM, Inc. makes every effort to keep agendas, content, and session schedules current within event related advertising materials. Speakers, facilitators, subject matter and session times are subject to change without notice.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

In the event that ALOM, Inc. should sell a product to a consumer, shipping requirements are subject to change via state laws and requirements, and the fees associated therein will be the sole responsibility of the consumer. ALOM, Inc. will not be liable for any damages or losses incurred in the event that an item is shipped. All prices and shipping costs will be in U.S. Dollars (USD) and will be shipped domestically (within the contiguous United States of America).

VARIATION

ALOM, Inc. may revise these terms and conditions at any time. Revised terms and conditions will apply to the use of this Web site from the date of the publication of the revised terms and conditions on this website. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.

OUR GUARANTEE

The satisfaction of your educational enrichment experience is our goal. ALOM, Inc. makes every effort to ensure a valuable, intellectually-enlightening and engaging event experience. If for any reason you are not satisfied during an event sponsored, whole or in part by the above company, please call 919-443-1923, Tuesday through Friday, between 9am-5pm EST and our administrative team will make every effort to resolve your concern.