International Puppy Contest TOS
 
 IMPORTANT TERMS OF SERVICE PLEASE READ! 

Puppy Graphics, LLC dba International Puppy

Notice:
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. We reserve the right to change our terms and the content of our site, without notice, at any time

Our prices are subject to change without notice.

All communications and emails, together with any attachments, is for the exclusive and confidential use of the addressee(s). Any other distribution, use or reproduction without Puppy Graphics prior consent is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. Violators may, at the sole discretion of Puppy Graphics, forfeit any licensing or service agreements or user accounts and depending on the severity, may be prosecuted.  

All photos, artwork, products and material submitted to, or produced by Puppy Graphics is required to be in full compliance with all applicable laws regarding trademark, service mark, copyright, right of privacy, patent or similar protection. The customer, by submitting a copy or other material, represents that the use by Puppy Graphics on the item(s) ordered will not violate any such laws, and Puppy Graphics hereby disclaims any and all liability for compliance with such law in the use of the customer's copy or other material.

What this means is: The unauthorized use of trademarks and copyrights is illegal. When you place an order or submit photos, graphics etc using such material, we assume that you have permission. Puppy Graphics accepts no liability.

By accessing or using the information, products or services offered by Puppy Graphics or available on the Puppy Graphics website you agree to the terms listed in our dispute resolution section.

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy: Puppy Graphics respects your privacy. Our commitment to you, our customer is our priority. This privacy statement discloses the privacy practices for this site..


We do not share our customers information with 3rd parties. 
We only send email and snail mail to those who request it. 

We will never give any information about you to others without your express permission. Our site uses forms in which you give us contact information (like your name, address, and email address) so you can place orders, request information and support, and make product suggestions. We use your customer information only when it will be important for us to contact you regarding functionality changes to our products, our web site, new Puppy Graphics services, and special offers we think you'll find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information, please see the "Updating Your Information" section below on how to change your preferences.

We use information gathered about you from our site statistics (for example your IP address) to help diagnose problems and protect against hacking attempts to our server, and to administer our Web site. We also gather broad demographic information from this data to help us improve our site and make your browsing and purchasing experience more enjoyable.

Our site does not normally use cookies although our WebStore may as part of the shopping cart.

This site also contains links to other sites. Unfortunately Puppy Graphics is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.

Security: This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control.

Updating Your Information: As a customer of Puppy Graphics, you may alter your customer information, demographics, or opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time. We have the following options for changing and modifying your customer information.

Sending Emails: We use emails to communicate with you, to confirm your placed orders, and to send information that you have requested. We also provide email links, as on our pages, to allow you to contact us directly. We strive to promptly reply to your messages.

The information you send to us may be stored and used to improve this site and our products, or it may be reviewed and discarded. However, your information will not be shared with third parties without your explicit request.

Only If We Have To: As stated previously in this policy, we will never give out your information without your permission. The only exceptions to this are, when we are required by law, in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary in order to conform to the edicts of the law, or we must comply with a legal process served on our web site.

Changes In Our Practices: If we change our information handling practices or other privacy aspects, we will post those changes on this privacy statement, at least 30 days prior to their implementation.

Contacting the Web Site: If you have any questions about our privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, you may contact;

Puppy Graphics, LLC
Email

Thank you for your business.
Sincerely, Puppy Graphics Webmaster 

Dispute Resolution

By accessing or using the information, products or services offered by Puppy Graphics or available on any Puppy Graphics website you agree to the following.

In the event any dispute or controversy arising out of or relating to our services, products or licensing, the parties agree to exercise their best efforts to resolve the dispute as soon as possible. The parties shall, without delay, continue to perform their respective obligations which are not affected by the dispute.

Mediation. In the event that the parties can not by exercise of their best efforts resolve the dispute, they shall submit the dispute to Mediation. The parties shall, without delay, continue to perform their respective obligations which are not affected by the dispute. The invoking party shall give to the other party written notice of its decision to do so, including a description of the issues subject to the dispute and a proposed resolution thereof. Designated representatives of both parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days after such notice. If those designated representatives cannot resolve the dispute, the parties shall meet at a mutually agreeable location and describe the dispute and their respective proposals for resolution to responsible executives of the disputing parties, who shall act in good faith to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within 48 hours after such meeting, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration provision.

Arbitration. Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the then current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall endeavor to select a mutually acceptable arbitrator knowledgeable about issues relating to the subject matter. In the event the parties are unable to agree to such a selection, each party will select an arbitrator and the arbitrators in turn shall select a third arbitrator. The arbitration shall take place at a location that is reasonably centrally located between the parties, or otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties.

All documents, materials, and information in the possession of each party that are in any way relevant to the claim(s) or dispute(s) shall be made available to the other party for review and copying no later than 48 hours after the notice of arbitration is served.

The arbitrator(s) shall not have the authority, power, or right to alter, change, amend, modify, add, or subtract from any provision or to award punitive damages. The arbitrator shall have the power to issue mandatory orders and restraining orders in connection with the arbitration. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties, and judgment may be entered thereon in any court having jurisdiction. The agreement to arbitration shall be specifically enforceable under prevailing arbitration law. During the continuance of any arbitration proceeding, the parties shall continue to perform their respective obligations.

If an Arbitrator or Judge rules in our favor, we reserve the right to seek compensation for time spent away from our normal place of business plus expenses and punitive damages if applicable.

Governing Law

Our Services, Products and License Agreements shall be interpreted and construed according to, and governed by, the laws of Florida, Hillsborough County, excluding any such laws that might direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. The federal or state courts located in Hillsborough County, Florida shall have jurisdiction to hear any dispute under this Agreement.

This Agreement shall be governed by Florida law (except for conflict of law provisions). The application the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

 

 

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