Terms of Service

OVERVIEW

Professional Development Unit (PDU), LLC operates this website. Throughout this site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to PDU. PDU provides this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, not limited to: the user, customer, student, participant, subscriber, client, researcher, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated herein.

By accessing our website or making a purchase from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service” or “Terms”), including any additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein or available via hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, without limitation, including browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and content contributors.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, your acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.

Any new features or tools added to the current store are also subject to these Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes on our website. It is your responsibility to periodically check this page for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 1 – ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and have given your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. In using the Service, you must comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to copyright laws.

To ensure the safe transmission of data, rigorously validate and sanitize inputs, implement secure communication protocols, and regularly update software to prevent the inadvertent propagation of malicious code. You must not transmit worms, viruses, or any destructive code.

Your services will be immediately terminated if any of these Terms are violated. Immediate termination may also be necessary to prevent or remedy a breach or violation of the Terms.

SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to terminate and refuse services to any not limited to the user, customer, student, participant, subscriber, client, or researcher for any reason.

You acknowledge that your content (excluding credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and may involve (a) transmissions over various networks and (b) alterations to conform and adapt to the technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transmission over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any Service portion, use of the Service, access to the Service, or any contact on the website through which the Service is provided without our express written permission.

The headings in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect the interpretation of these Terms.

SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

We are not responsible for any inaccuracies, incompleteness, or outdated information on this site. The material on this site is intended for general information purposes only. It should only be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions by consulting primary, more accurate, complete, and timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.

This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information is not current and is provided for reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we are under no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.

SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

The costs of our products could change at any time.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service, or any part or content of it, at any time and without prior notice.

If there are any changes to the Service, including pricing, suspension, or discontinuation, neither you nor any third party will be entitled to compensation from us.

SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (if applicable)

Some goods and services may be accessible exclusively online through the website. These items may be available only in limited quantities and returns and exchanges are permitted solely per our Refund and Return Policy.

We have made every effort to accurately represent the colors and visuals of our products as they appear in the store. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any color display on your computer monitor.

Although we are not obligated to do so, we reserve the right to restrict the sale of our goods or services to any individual, geographic area, or legal jurisdiction. We may exercise this right at our discretion. We also reserve the right to limit the quantities of any goods or services we offer. Product descriptions and prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice, at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any good or service made on this website is void where prohibited.

We make no guarantees regarding the quality of any goods, services, information, or other materials you purchase or obtain, nor do we guarantee the correction of any inaccuracies in the Service.

SECTION 6 – ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to reject any order placed with us at our discretion. We also reserve the right to limit or cancel the quantity of items purchased by a single individual, household, or order. Orders using the same credit card, customer account, or billing and/or delivery address may be subject to these restrictions. If we change or cancel an order, we may contact you using the email address, billing address, or phone number provided at the time of the order. Orders placed by dealers, resellers, or distributors may be subject to additional limitations or prohibitions at our sole discretion.

When purchasing at our store, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current transaction and account information. As a condition of using our services, you consent to promptly update your account and any necessary information required to complete transactions and communicate with you, including your email address, credit card numbers, and expiration dates.

For more details, please review our Refund and Return Policy.

SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide you with access to third-party tools we have no control or oversight over. You understand and agree that we offer access to these tools “as is” and “as available” without any endorsement, representations, or warranties. We will not be liable for any damages or liabilities arising from or related to your use of optional third-party tools.

You can use any optional tools the website provides at your own risk and discretion. You must carefully review and agree to the terms set forth by the relevant third-party provider(s) for these tools.

We may also offer additional features and/or services through the website (such as the release of new tools and materials). These Terms of Service will apply to any new features and/or services provided.

SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products, and services available through our Service may include materials provided by third parties.

Third-party links on this site may lead you to websites that are not affiliated with us. We do not undertake to review or assess the content or accuracy of these websites, and we disclaim any responsibility for any third-party materials, websites, products, or services. We will not be liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of or reliance on third-party materials, websites, products, or services.

We are not responsible for any harm or damage resulting from the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with third-party websites. Before engaging in any transaction, carefully review the policies and practices of the third party and ensure you understand them. Any complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third party.

SECTION 9 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

If you send us certain specific submissions at our request (such as contest entries), or if you voluntarily send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials to us, whether online, via email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, “comments”), you agree that we may use, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate, and otherwise utilize such comments in any medium, without restriction, at any time. We are not obligated to (1) keep any comments confidential; (2) compensate you for any comments; or (3) respond to any comments.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove content that, in our sole discretion, we determine to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise objectionable, or that violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Service.

You agree that your comments will not infringe upon any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality, or any other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain defamatory, unlawful, abusive, or obscene material, nor include any computer virus or other malware that could affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You must not use a false email address, impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead us or third parties regarding the origin of your comments. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of any comments you make. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for any comments posted by you or any third party.

SECTION 10 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your submission of personal information through the store is subject to our Confidentiality Policy.

SECTION 11 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS

From time to time, our site or the Service may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times, and availability. We reserve the right to correct any such errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is found to be inaccurate at any time, without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).

We are under no obligation to update, amend, or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including, without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website should be interpreted to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.

SECTION 12 – PROHIBITED USES

In addition to other prohibitions set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content for the following purposes: (a) any unlawful purpose; (b) soliciting others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) violating any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) infringing upon or violating our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) harassing, abusing, insulting, harming, defaming, slandering, disparaging, intimidating, or discriminating based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) submitting false or misleading information; (g) uploading or transmitting viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used to affect the functionality or operation of the Service, any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) collecting or tracking the personal information of others; (i) spamming, phishing, pharming, pretexting, spidering, crawling, or scraping; (j) any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) interfering with or circumventing the security features of the Service, any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of these prohibited uses.

SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We make no representations or warranties regarding the continuity, timeliness, security, or error-free operation of our service.

We do not guarantee that the results obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable.

You agree that we may, at our discretion, suspend the service for an indefinite period or cancel the service at any time without prior notice.

You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service, along with all products and services provided through the service, is offered “as is” and “as available,” except as explicitly stated by us. We make no representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

Under no circumstances shall PDU, including our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers, or licensors, be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind. This includes, without limitation, lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or similar damages, whether arising from contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, related to your use of the service or any products obtained through the service. This also includes any claims related to errors or omissions in any content or any loss or damage incurred from the use of the service, or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In jurisdictions where the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages is not permitted, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent allowed by law.

SECTION 14 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PDU and its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, and employees from any claims or demands, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party arising from or related to your breach of these Terms of Service or any documents incorporated by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.

SECTION 15 – SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, it shall still be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The unenforceable portion shall be considered severed from these Terms of Service, and such a determination shall not impact the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

SECTION 16 – TERMINATION

We do not guarantee, represent, or assure that the use of our service will be error-free, timely, secure, or uninterrupted.

These Terms of Service remain in effect until either you or we terminate them. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our services or by ceasing to visit our website.

We reserve the right to terminate this agreement at any time without notice and to collect any outstanding amounts from you up to the termination date. Additionally, we may deny you access to our services (or any portion thereof) if, in our sole discretion, you violate any term or provision of these Terms of Service.

SECTION 17 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Our failure to assert or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

This agreement governs your use of the Service and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us, including any previous versions of the Terms of Service. These Terms of Service, along with any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or related to the Service, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us.

In case of any ambiguity, these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the party who drafted them.

SECTION 18 – GOVERNING LAW

The Terms of Service and any separate agreements provided by us are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

SECTION 19 – CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

You can access the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page.

We reserve the right to modify or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates on our website. It is your responsibility to periodically check the website for changes, and your continued use or access after these changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 20 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at admin@pdu-edu.org.

You can also contact us by phone at: +315-313-6076 or by mail to: PDU, LLC, P.O. Box 252, 10760 Enduring Freedom Drive, Fort Drum, NY 13602, USA.