TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

 

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE. 

 

Your use of this site is expressly conditioned on your acceptance of the following terms and conditions. By using this site, you signify your assent to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of the following terms and conditions, you must not use this site.

 

1. OWNERSHIP. This site, and each of its modules, is the copyrighted property of TheConnectionClub.com, Incorporated ("TheConnectionClub.com"), and/or its various third party providers, affiliates, and distributors. Much of the content found on this site is owned by third party providers and distributors and, specifically, certain data relating to schedules is the copyrighted work of those entities and other leisure travel information providers. None of the content or data found on this site may be reproduced, republished, distributed, sold, transferred, or modified without the express written permission of TheConnectionClub.com and/or its third party providers, affiliates, and distributors. No derivative works may be created from any content contained within this site. In addition, the trademarks, logos and service marks displayed on this site (collectively, the "Trademarks") are registered and common law Trademarks of TheConnectionClub.com, affiliates, and various third parties. Nothing contained on this site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of the Trademarks without the written permission of TheConnectionClub.com or such other party that may own the Trademarks. Fictitious names of companies, products, people, characters, and/or data mentioned herein are not intended to represent any real individual, company, product, or event. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

 

2. USE OF SITE. You may only use this site to make legitimate reservations or purchases and shall not use this site for any other purposes, including without limitation, to make any speculative, false or fraudulent reservation or any reservation in anticipation of demand. You have read TheConnectionClub.com TRAVEL AGREEMENT, the terms of which are incorporated herein, and agree that the terms of such policy are reasonable. This site and the content provided in this site may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed without the written permission of TheConnectionClub.com, except that you may download, display and print one copy of the materials presented on this site on a single computer for your personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized use of this site and/or the materials contained on this site may violate applicable copyright, trademark or other intellectual property laws or other laws. You must retain all copyright and trademark notices, including any other proprietary notices, contained in the materials. The use of such materials on any other web site or in any environment of networked computers is prohibited. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, indecent, inflammatory, pornographic or profane material or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law.

 

3. USE OF BULLETIN/MESSAGE BOARD, CHAT ROOMS, CLASSIFIEDS/PERSONALS, AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS FORUMS. If this Web site contains bulletin boards, chat rooms, or other message or communication facilities (collectively "Forums"), you agree to use the Forums only to send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Forum. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Forum, you shall not do any of the following:

  • Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten, or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
  • Publish, post, distribute, or disseminate any defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, or unlawful material or information.
  • Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.
  • Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer.
  • Delete any author attributions, legal notices, or proprietary designations or labels in any file that is uploaded.
  • Falsify the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded.
  • Advertise or offer to sell any goods or services or conduct or forward surveys, contests, or chain letters.
  • Download any file posted by another user of a Forum that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner.

 

You acknowledge that all Forums are public and not private communications. Further, you acknowledge that chats, postings, conferences, and other communications by other users are not endorsed by TheConnectionClub.com or any third party providers, affiliates, or distributors and such communications may not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by TheConnectionClub.com or its third party providers, affiliates, or distributors. TheConnectionClub.com reserves the right for any reason to remove without notice any contents of the Forums received from users, including without limitation bulletin board postings. TheConnectionClub.com reserves the right to deny in its sole discretion any user access to this Web site or any portion thereof without notice.

 

4. AGE AND RESPONSIBILITY. You represent that you are of sufficient legal age to use this site and to create binding legal obligations for any liability you may incur as a result of the use of this site. You understand that you are financially responsible for all uses of this site by you and those using your login information and/or account (including without limitation minors living with you). You agree to supervise all usage by minors of this web site under your name or account. Minors (age 17 and under) are not allowed to make any purchases on this site. Travel tickets are not allowed to be purchased for any minor (age 17 and under) traveling unaccompanied on any travel ticket, package, or cruise offered on this site. You also warrant that all information supplied by you or members of your household in using this web site is true and accurate.

 

5. PRIVACY. You have read TheConnectionClub.com Privacy Policy, the terms of which are incorporated herein, and agree that the terms of such policy are reasonable. You consent to the use of your personal information by TheConnectionClub.com and/or its third party providers, affiliates and distributors in accordance with the terms of and for the purposes set forth in TheConnectionClub.com Privacy Policy.

 

6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY.THECONNECTIONCLUB.COM AND ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS, AFFILIATES, DISTRIBUTORS AND/OR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKE NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND REGARDING THIS SITE AND/OR ANY MATERIALS PROVIDED ON THIS SITE, ALL OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. THECONNECTIONCLUB.COM, AND ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS, AFFILIATES, DISTRIBUTORS AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENCY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OF THE CONTENT OR DATA FOUND ON THIS SITE AND SUCH PARTIES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND THOSE ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

 

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THECONNECTIONCLUB.COM ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN THIS SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM THE SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THECONNECTIONCLUB.COM, OR ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS, AFFILIATES, OR DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, CLAIM, DAMAGE, OR ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS), WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR IS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH (I) ANY USE OF THIS SITE OR CONTENT FOUND HEREIN, (II) ANY FAILURE OR DELAY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY COMPONENT OF THIS SITE FOR RESERVATIONS OR PURCHASING TICKETS), OR (III) THE PERFORMANCE OR NON PERFORMANCE BY THECONNECTIONCLUB.COM, OR ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS, AFFILIATES, OR DISTRIBUTORS, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES TO SUCH PARTIES OR ANY OTHER PARTY. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PUBLISHED ON THIS WEB SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED/MADE TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. THECONNECTIONCLUB.COM, THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS, AFFILIATES, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THIS WEB SITE AT ANY TIME.

If, notwithstanding the foregoing, TheConnectionClub.com, or any third party provider, affiliate, or distributor should be found liable for any loss or damage which arises out of or is in any way connected with any of the above described functions or uses of this site or its content, the liability of TheConnectionClub.com, and the third party providers, affiliates, and distributors shall in no event exceed, in the aggregate, the greater of (a) the subscription fee and service charge for accessing this site, or (b) US$100.00. In its sole discretion, in addition to any other rights or remedies available to TheConnectionClub.com and without any liability whatsoever, TheConnectionClub.com at any time and without notice may terminate or restrict your access to any component of this site. Some states do not allow limitation of liability, so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you.

 

8. INDEMNIFICATION. You shall defend and indemnify TheConnectionClub.com, and any third party providers, affiliates, and distributors and their officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any claim, cause of action or demand, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, brought by or on your behalf in excess of the liability described herein or by third parties as a result of your use of this site.

 

9. LINKS. This site contains links to other web sites which are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by TheConnectionClub.com, its third party providers, affiliates, or distributors of the contents of such other web sites. None of TheConnectionClub.com or any third party provider, affiliate, or distributor shall be responsible for the content of any other web sites and make no representation or warranty regarding any other web sites or the contents or materials on such web sites. If you decide to access other web sites, you do so at your own risk.

 

10. RELATIONSHIP. The relationship between TheConnectionClub.com and you will be that of independent contractors, and neither of us nor any of our respective officers, agents or employees will be held or construed to be partners, joint ventures, fiduciaries, employees or agents of the other.

 

11. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and its performance shall be governed by the laws of the state of South Carolina, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. You consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Greenville county, the state of South Carolina, United States of America, in all questions and controversies arising out of your use of this site and this Agreement.

 

12. ASSIGNMENT. You may not assign, convey, subcontract or delegate your rights, duties or obligations hereunder.

 

13. MODIFICATION. TheConnectionClub.com may at any time modify these terms and conditions and your continued use of this site will be conditioned upon the terms and conditions in force at the time of your use.

 

14. ADDITIONAL TERMS. Additional terms and conditions may apply to reservations, purchases of goods and services and other uses of portions of this site, and you agree to abide by such other terms and conditions.

 

15. SEVERABILITY. These terms and conditions shall be deemed severable. In the event that any provision of this agreement is determined to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall nonetheless be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions. The unenforceable or invalid provision will be deemed superceded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision, while the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect.

 

16. HEADINGS. The heading used in these Terms and Conditions are included by convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms and Conditions.

 

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. These terms and conditions, together with those incorporated herein or referred to herein constitute the entire agreement between us relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements (whether oral or written) regarding the subject matter, and may not be amended or modified except in writing or by making such amendments or modifications available on this site.