7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE, THE SERVICES, THEIR CONTENTS, AND ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE OBTAINED OR ACCESSED THROUGH THE SITE OR THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND FREEDOM FROM ERRORS, VIRUSES, BUGS, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, RALSTON, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, ADVERTISERS, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES.
A possibility exists that the Site could include inaccuracies or errors, or materials that violate these terms. Additionally, a possibility exists that unauthorized alterations could be made to the Site by third parties. Although RALSTON attempts to ensure the integrity of the Site and the Services, RALSTON makes no guarantees as to the completeness or correctness of any content on the Site or provided in connection with the Services. If such a situation arises, please provide RALSTON a description of the material to be checked and the location (URL) where such material can be found on the Site, as well as information sufficient to enable RALSTON to contact you.
RALSTON will try to address your concerns as soon as reasonably practicable. RALSTON and its affiliates, suppliers, agents and sponsors do not warrant that your use of the Site and/or Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, that defects will be corrected, or that the site or the server(s) on which the site are hosted are free of viruses or other harmful components. You acknowledge that you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all telephone, computer hardware and other equipment needed to access and use the Site and/or Services, and all charges related thereto.
You assume total responsibility and risk for your use of the Site and/or Services and your reliance thereon. No opinion or statement of RALSTON or its affiliates, suppliers, agents, members, or visitors, whether made on the site or otherwise, shall create any warranty. Your use of the Site and/or Services and any materials provided through the Site and/or Services are entirely at your own risk.
7.2 Limitation of Liability
BY USING THE SITE AND/OR SUBSCRIBING TO THE SERVICES, YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR THE USE OF THE SITE AND/OR SERVICES, AS WELL AS THE INTERNET GENERALLY. NEITHER RALSTON, NOR ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, ADVERTISERS, AGENTS OR SPONSORS ARE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND/OR ANY CONTENT CONTAINED THEREIN OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, OR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE USED OR PURCHASED THROUGH OR FROM RALSTON. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SITE AND/OR SERVICES IS TO STOP USING THE SITE AND/OR SERVICES. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU HEREBY UNDERSTAND, ACKNOWLEDGE, AND AGREE THAT THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF RALSTON TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO US BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESS TO THE SITE AND/OR THE SERVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RALSTON BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE MATERIALS OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, EVEN IF RALSTON OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
7.3 Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to other internet web sites or resources. These links are provided for convenience purposes only. RALSTON neither controls nor endorses such other web sites, nor has RALSTON reviewed or approved any content that appears on such other web sites. You acknowledge and agree that RALSTON shall not be held responsible for the legality, accuracy, or inappropriate nature of any content, advertising, products, services, or information located on or through any other websites, nor for any loss or damage caused or alleged to have been caused using or in reliance on any such content.
RALSTON does not make any representations and warranties, express or implied, regarding the content of any of these linked sites. These links do not constitute or imply endorsement, authorization, sponsorship or affiliation by RALSTON with respect to any third party, any third party’s website, the content of any third party's website, or any products or services provided by a third party.
7.4 Geographical Access
The Site is solely directed to individuals residing in the United States. RALSTON makes no representation that materials in or related to the Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and at their own risk, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent applicable.
7.5 Indemnification
You hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold RALSTON, its officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, agents, and representatives (“Indemnified Party”) harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including reasonable attorney fees), or other expenses that arise directly or indirectly out of or from (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your use of the Site; (c) your use of the Services; (d) your violation of the rights of any third party; (e) your activities in connection with the Site and/or Services; and/or (f) any content you submit, post, transmit, or make available through the Site and/or Service. Member’s duty to defend and pay attorney fees and costs under this Agreement shall arise at the time any claim is made against the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall retain choice of counsel for any defense associated with a claim made under this Agreement.