Website Terms Of Use

Acceptance of the Terms of Use

These Terms of Use are entered into by and between you and Above Par Network, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (“APN,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These terms of use, together with any documents expressly incorporated by reference (collectively, these “Terms of Use”), govern your access to and use of aboveparnetwork.com, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the website, including member profiles, networking directories, event calendars, ticket purchasing, reviews, video links, and other features (the “Website”), whether as a guest or registered user.

By accessing or using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, found at aboveparnetwork.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website.

Age and Eligibility Requirement. This Website is offered and available only to users who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the United States. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with APN. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not access or use the Website.

Changes to the Terms of Use

We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. You should check this page periodically so that you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

Website Access and Availability

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Website in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period. You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to access the Website and for ensuring that anyone who accesses the Website through your internet connection or device is aware of, and complies with, these Terms of Use.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including all information, software, text, displays, images, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by APN, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

These Terms of Use permit you to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any material on the Website except that your computer may temporarily store, and your browser may cache, copies of such materials incidental to your viewing of the Website, and you may print one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use.

You must not delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices, and you must not access or use the Website for any commercial purpose. No right, title, or interest in the Website or its content is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by APN.

Trademarks

The “Above Par Network” name and logo, and all related names, logos, and designs are proprietary to APN or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of APN. All other names, logos, and trademarks appearing on the Website are the property of their respective owners.

Prohibited Uses

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

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate APN, an APN employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
• To transmit any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” or “spam.”
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which may harm APN or its users.
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, or disrupt the Website or any servers or networks connected to the Website.
• To introduce viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful, or to attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack.

User-Generated Reviews and Content

APN provides users the opportunity to submit reviews, ratings, and feedback about companies, services, and experiences. These reviews are displayed on the Website and are accessible to other users and website visitors. APN respects the right of users to share honest opinions and protected speech.

By submitting a review, you represent and warrant that: (a) the information in your review is truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge; (b) you own or control the rights to the review; (c) the review is your original work and does not violate the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party; (d) the review does not contain defamatory, obscene, libelous, or threatening content; (e) the review does not infringe on any trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights; and (f) you have the legal right to submit the review.

While APN respects protected speech and the legitimate right of users to post honest reviews, APN reserves the right to remove, edit, or refuse to display any review or user-generated content that: (i) violates applicable law or is illegal; (ii) contains defamatory, libelous, or false statements made with malice; (iii) contains obscene or abusive language; (iv) infringes on intellectual property rights; (v) violates another person's privacy or contains personal or sensitive information; (vi) is spam, commercial solicitation, or advertising; (vii) attempts to impersonate another person; (viii) violates these Terms of Use or APN policies; or (ix) otherwise poses a risk to the integrity of the Website or the safety of APN, our users, or others. APN will make reasonable efforts to preserve protected speech and honest reviews while removing content that violates this provision.

APN does not endorse, validate, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or truthfulness of any user-generated review or content. All reviews are provided “as is” and represent the personal opinions and experiences of the reviewers. APN will not be liable for any damages, claims, or disputes arising from user-generated reviews or content, including without limitation defamation claims, tortious interference claims, or any other legal claims, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law. You acknowledge and agree that you post reviews at your own risk and that you are solely responsible and liable for the content of your reviews.

If you believe a review violates these Terms of Use, is false, defamatory, or infringes your rights, you may contact APN at aboveparnetworking@gmail.com to report the review. APN will review reported content and take appropriate action in accordance with these policies.

Events, Calendar, and Ticket Sales

APN provides a calendar of upcoming networking events, meetings, and other activities available to users. Users may purchase tickets to events through the Website. The calendar and event information are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. APN reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or reschedule events without liability.

When you purchase a ticket to an event, you agree to APN's event policies and any additional terms provided at the time of purchase. All ticket sales are generally non-refundable except as required by law or as expressly stated in APN's event policies. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you are eligible to attend the event and that all information provided is accurate.

APN may cancel events due to circumstances beyond its control, including weather, illness, or other emergencies. In the event of a cancellation, APN will make reasonable efforts to reschedule the event or provide notice to ticket holders. Refund policies in the event of cancellation will be determined by APN in its sole discretion.

Video Links and External Content

The Website may provide links to videos of past events, member news appearances, educational content, or other media hosted on third-party platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or other video services. APN does not own or control these videos or external platforms.

When you access videos or external content through links on the Website, you are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third-party platforms. APN is not responsible for the content, availability, or functionality of external videos or websites. If you have concerns about video content or believe content violates intellectual property rights or our policies, please contact aboveparnetworking@gmail.com.

APN may remove or modify video links at any time without notice. Videos may be embedded for archival purposes and to provide users access to educational or event-related content. Your use of video links is governed by the terms of the third-party platform hosting the video.

Contact Forms

The Website may include a “Contact Us” form that allows you to submit questions or messages. Responses provided by APN are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. You should not submit sensitive, confidential, or urgent information through the Contact Us form. Use of the Contact Us form is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Website may contain advertisements and links to third-party websites, sponsors, partner companies, member websites, and partner offers that are provided for your convenience only. These links and advertisements are not owned, controlled, or endorsed by APN unless expressly stated otherwise. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, products, services, or privacy practices of any third-party websites or advertisers.

If you choose to access a third-party website or respond to an advertisement, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and privacy policy of that third party. Your interactions with any advertiser or third party found on or through the Website, including payment for and delivery of goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and that advertiser or third party.

Payments and Online Transactions

The Website allows users to make payments for event tickets through a third-party payment processor. By submitting payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the applicable payment method and authorize APN and its payment processor to charge the applicable amount. All ticket sales are governed by event policies, which are generally non-refundable except as required by law. APN does not control and is not responsible for the security practices of third-party payment processors, although we require our payment processor to use industry-standard safeguards.

Reliance on Information Posted

The information presented on or through the Website is made available solely for general informational purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information, and any reliance you place on it is strictly at your own risk.

Geographic Restrictions

APN is based in the State of Arizona in the United States. We provide the Website for use only by persons located in the United States. We make no claims that the Website or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, APN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER APN NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH APN REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR ITS SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Limitation on Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL APN, ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES 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 WEBSITE, ANY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, OR ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE. THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY RESULTING FROM APN'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless APN, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use, your use of the Website, your submission of reviews or user-generated content, or your interactions with any third party or advertiser accessed through the Website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Use or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

Waiver and Severability

No waiver by APN of any term or condition in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and APN regarding the Website and supersede all prior understandings regarding the Website.

Contact Us

This Website is operated by Above Par Network LLC. All feedback, questions, technical support requests, and other communications relating to the Website should be directed to: aboveparnetworking@gmail.com