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Website Privacy Policy and
Terms and Conditions of Use
Revised Date: February 1, 2011
New Jersey Lawyers Service (NJLS) has adopted a set of information
management guidelines, which serve as the basis for our customer and advertiser
relationships. These guidelines disclose the privacy policies, terms and conditions
of use for the NJLS Web site. Throughout this document, the words, "Customer", "Subscriber",
and "User" are used frequently and interchangeably and all refer to You, the person,
firm, company or other entity using the NJLS Website, its services or otherwise
doing business with, or considering doing business with, NJLS. Please be advised
that no employee or agent of NJLS has the power, either express or implied, to alter,
amend, modify, remove relax or relieve from operation any policy, term or condition
set forth herein. All policies, terms and conditions are subject to change without
notice. All changes will be updated and posted on this page.
Privacy Policies
Protection
of Customer Information
We understand the importance of privacy to our customers.
We will not give or sell confidential or personal information about our customer
to any third party not affiliated with their transaction, except as required by
law or as necessary to provide services to the customer. We will, however, share
your information, as necessary, with certain strategic partners who help us to provide
both benefits and services to you, including those who administer our
Preferred Partners Rewards Program. Some of the information collected by
NJLS are names, addresses, e-mail addresses, credit card numbers and telephone numbers,
and case information. We also collect telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in
the event that we have to contact the shipper, or the shipment recipient or addressee,
to resolve a question or provide shipment status information.
We collect and store information about every package we
handle so that we can efficiently provide the package delivery services demanded
by our customers. We use information about our customers, their packages, and their
shipping activity to provide or enhance the services we make available to our customers,
communicate with our customers about additional services they may find of value,
satisfy our legitimate business interests, set prices, establish credit, accomplish
the billing function, and provide the best possible customer service experience.
Shipment
Information
Information, including Personal Information, provided as
part of a shipping transaction represents a record of that business transaction
and cannot be altered after the transaction is complete. Although we make reasonable
efforts to limit access to our facilities and vehicles to authorized personnel,
we are not responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of information that is
printed and placed in plain view on a package or letter.
Security
and Integrity of Information
We treat our data as assets that must be protected against
loss and unauthorized access. We employ information security techniques to appropriately
protect confidential information from unauthorized access by users inside and outside
the company. Access to customer information is limited to those employees who have
a legitimate business need for that information.
We employ generally accepted information security techniques
such as firewalls, access control procedures and cryptography to appropriately protect
confidential information from unauthorized access.
Retention
of Customer Information
We retain information, including personal information, about
customers as necessary for business purposes and as required by government regulation.
For example, we retain information about packages, including names and addresses,
so that we can provide proof of delivery information and to process claim requests.
We periodically dispose of records and delete information when required retention
periods expire, but may also archive information for future reference and research.
Links to
Other Sites
NJLS may provide links to external sites as a convenience
to the user. The inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement of the external
site company, its web site, or the products and services it promotes and sells.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites.
IP Addresses
NJLS also logs IP addresses for systems administration and
troubleshooting purposes. (Your IP address indicates the location of your computer
on the Internet.) We do not log IP addresses to track your session, nor do we link
IP addresses to anything personally identifiable. What does NJLS.com do with the
information it gathers and/or tracks? Statistical Analysis NJLS.com may perform
statistical analyses of user behavior in order to measure interest in the various
areas of our site for product development purposes.
NJLS also includes an address book that allows users to
enter the names and addresses of the people to whom they frequently ship packages
or letters. Use of the address book is optional. It is provided as a convenience
so that users will not have to re-enter frequently used address information. The
address information provided is stored in a secure manner on our systems. While
it is stored in the address book, we will carefully protect the confidentiality
of this information. It will not be used for any purpose other than the original
intent (i.e. speeding up user shipping activities).
Anonymous
Information
NJLS may also gather anonymous information, which may be
used by NJLS. This is information which does not personally identify you, but which
may be helpful for improving the services we offer. Generally this information is
collected through "traffic data" and may entail the use of "cookies,"
"IP addresses," or other numeric codes used to identify a computer.
Cookies
NJLS employs cookies to recognize you and your access privileges
on certain sites, as well as to track site usage. Subscribers who do not accept
cookies from the domain cannot access all areas of NJLS web sites. For detailed
information about our use of cookies, please contact us, using our e-mail form.
E-Mail
Using the e-mail addresses provided at registration, we
periodically send e-mails announcing enhancements to services offered by NJLS. We
may also contact you regarding account status, changes to the subscriber agreement,
and to confirm registration. Additionally, the Administrator of our
Preferred Partners Rewards Program may also contact you at your email address
for matters related to your participation in said program and their ability to fulfill
the benefits provided.
Data Security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy,
and ensure the appropriate use of information, we have put in place appropriate
physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to protect the information we collect
online.
Communication
with NJLS Not Confidential
Because an attorney/client relationship is not created by
use of NJLS.com, any communication with NJLS.com or its content providers does not
establish an attorney/client relationship and/or privilege.
Assent
Your continued use of this site signifies your assent to
the NJLS Privacy Policy. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify, add,
or remove portions of this policy at any time by posting the revised policy at the
NJLS Web Site. Please check this page periodically for changes.
Opting-Out,
Corrections and Cancellations
Upon request, NJLS will (a) remove you and your personal
information from our Website user database, thereby canceling your registration;
(b) correct personal information that you state is erroneous; or (c) permit you
to "opt out" of further e-mail contact (excepting notification of major
changes to the service) while still allowing access to the site. To request a correction,
cancellation, or email-opt out please contact us by email at
customerservice@njls.com or by phone at (908) 686-7300.
Terms and Conditions of Use
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE
By using this Website or any other website owned, operated,
licensed, or controlled by NJLS, you signify your assent to these terms and conditions
of use. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions of use, please do not
use this Site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add,
or delete portions of these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice.
All changes will be updated and posted on this page. Your continued use of this
Site or any other NJLS site following the posting of changes to these terms and
conditions will mean you accept those changes.
Registration
You agree to (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete
information about yourself, including mailing and email address, as prompted by
the registration form and (b) maintain and promptly update the registration data
to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you provide any information
that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete or NJLS has reasonable grounds
to suspect that such information provided is untrue, inaccurate, not current or
incomplete, NJLS has the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any
and all current or future use of the service (or any portion thereof). Additionally,
NJLS may terminate your access to the Website, and its services, at any time, without
notice, for any reason or no reason at all, so long as such reason is not otherwise
prohibited by applicable law.
Credit
Purchases, Invoices and Payments
Failure to provide required Registration information will
result in NJLS rejecting an application for credit and other billing considerations
or arrangements. All credit requests are subject to review, and acceptance or rejection
by NJLS, which decision is final in its sole discretion. NJLS reserves the right
to reject a subscriber for credit or other billing consideration for any cause and
without reason. By making a purchase, whether by use of an accepted credit card
or through the extension of credit to you by NJLS, you agree to, represent and warrant
the following (i) any credit information you supply is true and complete; (ii) you
are authorized to use whatever credit card you use for payment; and (iii) to pay
all amounts accrued in your account, as invoiced, at the prevailing rates and customary
charges posted thereon (including charges incurred by others to whom you have given
access of your account), together with a finance charge on all unpaid balances which
remain unpaid after 15 days from the invoice date. Said finance charge shall accrue
at the greater of 1.5% per month, or the highest rate permitted by law; and shall
continue to accrue monthly on any and all unpaid balances until payment in full
is received by NJLS. Your ability to purchase is also subject to limits established
by NJLS or your credit card issuer. In the event NJLS is required to bring legal
action against you for the collection of unpaid balances due and owing to NJLS,
in addition to such unpaid balances and accrued finance charges, you agree to be
responsible for NJLS's costs and fees necessary and incident to such legal action,
including reasonable attorney fees. NJLS may, in its sole discretion, decline service
to you or terminate your account without notice for your failure to make timely
payment.
Authorized
Users and Permitted Access
Only You and your employees, temporary employees, student
interns, associates, partners/members, and contractors dedicated to performing work
exclusively for you (to the extent those categories of persons are appropriate to
your situation) or others to whom you grant specific permission are eligible to
access and use the NJLS Website ("Eligible Persons"). The term "Authorized
User" means an Eligible Person whom you have identified to NJLS for purposes
of issuing an NJLS User ID and Password (hereafter "NJLS ID") and in connection
with your NJLS Monthly Billing Account. Each Eligible Person who wishes to access
the NJLS Website must have a unique NJLS ID and thus become an Authorized User.
You agree that each NJLS ID may only be used by the Authorized User to whom NJLS
assigns and that the NJLS ID may not be shared with or used by any other person,
including other Authorized Users. You will manage your roster of Authorized Users
and will promptly notify NJLS, either through the online account management utilities
created for that purpose or by direct customer service communication, to deactivate
an Authorized User's NJLS ID if the Authorized User is no longer an Eligible Person
or you otherwise wish to terminate the Authorized User's access to the NJLS Website
and Materials. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL USE OF THE NJLS WEBSITE ACCESSED WITH
NJLS IDS ISSUED TO YOUR AUTHORIZED USERS WHO ARE CONNECTED TO YOUR NJLS MONTHLY
BILLING ACCOUNT, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED CHARGES AND SUR-CHARGES, WHETHER INCURRED
BY AUTHORIZED USERS OR OTHERS. You will use reasonable commercial efforts to prevent
unauthorized use of NJLS IDs assigned to your Authorized Users and will promptly
notify NJLS, in writing, if you suspect that such an NJLS ID is lost, stolen, compromised,
or misused.
Restrictions
on Use of Materials
Unless otherwise noted, all materials, including images,
illustrations, designs, icons, photographs, video clips, and other materials that
are uniquely part of this web site or any other NJLS web site are copyrights, trademarks,
trade dress and/or other intellectual properties owned, controlled or licensed by
NJLS. No material from this web site may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded,
posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, except that you may download one
copy of the materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial use
only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.
Modification of the materials or use of the materials for
any other purpose is a violation of NJLS's copyright and other proprietary rights.
For purposes of these terms, the use of any such material on any other web site
or networked computer environment is prohibited. All trademarks, service marks,
and trade names are proprietary to NJLS. Any conduct, which restricts or inhibits
any other user from using the site, or interferes with the use of the site by any
other user, is a violation of these terms and conditions.
Discontinuing
Web Site Use
These terms are effective until terminated by either party.
You may terminate these terms at any time by destroying all materials obtained from
any and all NJLS Web Site(s) and all related documentation and all copies and installations
thereof, whether made under these terms or otherwise. NJLS may terminate any User
Account(s) and associated User IDs immediately without notice from NJLS if in NJLS's
sole discretion you fail to comply with any term or provision of these terms. Upon
termination, you must destroy all materials obtained from this site and any and
all other NJLS Web Site(s) and all copies thereof, whether made under the terms
of these terms or otherwise. NJLS may terminate the account of any user that engages
in any conduct tending to interfere with, or interrupt, operation of the web site,
as determined solely by NJLS.
Delays
NJLS.com services and information is subject to interruption
and delay. The User acknowledges that this is not an error free environment and
that some forms of electronic transactions need substantial lead-time for the transmissions
of information. NJLS.com shall not be liable to the User for interruption and delays.
Indemnification
User will indemnify and hold harmless New Jersey Lawyers
Service, LLC, its members, directors, officers, employees, and agents, as well as
all such equivalents at any parent or subsidiary company from and against any and
all direct or indirect losses, claims, demands, expenses (including attorneys' fees),
or liabilities of whatever nature or kind arising out of User's access to the services,
use of or distribution of information provided by the NJLS Website.
Disclaimer
THE MATERIALS, INFORMATION AND FUNCTIONALITY ON AND CONCERNING
THE NJLS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE
PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NJLS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
NOTHWITHSTAND ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, NJLS WILL NEVER
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR PROFIT OPPORTUNITY, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY LIABILITY
IT MAY OTHERWISE INCURR. NJLS LIABILITY IS ALWAYS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT CHARGED
BY NJLS FOR THE SERVICE RENDERED, AND NO MORE, UNLESS A HIGHER AMOUNT IS SPECIFICALL
STATED OR AGREED TO IN WRITING.
Additional disclaimers and limitations of liability and
damages apply to all Shipments and other services we provide. Please see the
Shipment Terms and Conditions for additional provisions.
Force Majeure
Our delivery of services through the NJLS Website is subject
to interruption and delay which may be due to causes beyond our reasonable control,
such as acts of God, acts of any government, war or other hostility, civil disorder,
the elements, fire, explosion, power failure, failure of equipment not under the
control of either party, transmission line or communications failure or unavailability,
industrial or labor dispute, inability to obtain necessary supplies and the like.
In no event will NJLS be responsible or liable for: (1)
any problem relating to telephone lines or other Internet transmission connection
not entirely under our control; (2) the unavailability of telephone lines or other
electronic transmission lines or devices not under our control that results in your
inability to reach NJLS.com for the intended purpose; (3) transmission errors resulting
from or in connection with any hardware or transmission not under our control or
error not due to our willful or reckless act; (4) any alteration or destruction
of Documents resulting from third parties' unauthorized access to NJLS.com except
to the extent that such access and alteration or destruction of information results
directly from our willful or reckless act (5) any losses or damages or alteration
or destruction of information on your computer system or elsewhere resulting from
the transmission of computer viruses or other damaging or destructive software or
software components by us or through NJLS.com, except in the case of our willful
or reckless act.
Links to
Other Web Sites and Services
To the extent that this Web site and any other NJLS Website(s)
contain links to outside services and resources, NJLS does not control the availability
and content of those outside services and resources. Any concerns regarding any
such service or resource, or any link thereto, should be directed to the particular
service or resource.
Waiver,
Jurisdiction and Venue
The failure of you, NJLS, or any third party supplier of
materials or information to enforce any provision hereof shall not constitute or
be construed as a waiver of such provision or of the right to enforce it at a later
time.
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. You agree that any action
at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions shall
be filed only in the State or Federal Court located in Essex County, New Jersey
and you hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for
the purposes of litigating any such action. If any provision of these terms and
conditions shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision
shall be deemed severable from these terms and conditions and shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of any remaining provisions.
Not Legal
Advice
The information contained at this Web site and any other
NJLS Website has been prepared by NJLS as a service to its Users and the Internet
community and is not intended to constitute legal advice. NJLS has used reasonable
efforts in collecting, preparing and providing quality information and material,
but does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or currency
of the information contained in or linked to this Website or any other NJLS Website.
Users of information from this Website or any other NJLS Website or links do so
at their own risk.
Any reference made by this Website or any other NJLS Website(s)
to any specific commercial product, process, or service (or provider of such product,
process or service) by trade name, trademark, hyperlink, or otherwise, does not
constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by NJLS. Content
on this and any other NJLS Website(s) may be provided by third parties and users.
Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information expressed
or made available by third parties, including information providers, users or others,
are those of the respective author(s) or distributor(s) and do not necessarily state
or reflect those of NJLS.
Because an attorney/client relationship is not created by
use of NJLS, any communication with NJLS or its content providers does not establish
an attorney/client relationship and/or privilege.
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