Terms and Conditions and Release of Liability Agreement for TANDEM™ Cat Grooming Association
Last Updated: September 9, 2024
By using the TANDEM™ Cat Grooming Association website and participating in any services, certification programs, or activities provided through the site, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions and Release of Liability Agreement. Your use of this website constitutes your understanding and acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the website and refrain from participating in any activities or services offered by TANDEM™.
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of this website and to transactions related to our products and services. You may be subject to additional contracts related to your relationship with TANDEM™ or the services you receive. If there is a conflict between these Terms and any additional contracts, the provisions of the additional contracts will prevail.
2. Binding Nature of Agreement
By registering with, accessing, or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. The mere use of this website implies knowledge and acceptance of these Terms. In some cases, we may request your explicit agreement.
3. Electronic Communication
By using this website or communicating with us electronically, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email. You agree that all agreements, notices, and communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirements that such communications be in writing.
4. Intellectual Property
TANDEM™ and its licensors own all copyright and intellectual property rights to the website and its content. You may not copy, reproduce, display, or distribute any materials from the website without prior written consent, except as permitted by law.
5. Release of Liability
- Assumption of Risk: By using this website and participating in any TANDEM™ services or certification programs, you acknowledge that cat grooming involves inherent risks, including injury, damage to property, and exposure to zoonotic diseases. Participation is voluntary, and you assume all responsibility for these risks.
- Waiver of Claims: You release TANDEM™, its officers, employees, agents, certified groomers, and affiliates from any and all claims or liabilities arising from your participation in activities, certification programs, or services provided. This includes but is not limited to, personal injury, illness, property damage, or financial loss, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
- Certification and Business Outcomes: TANDEM™ makes no guarantees that certification will result in business success. You waive any claims related to failure to pass the certification test or turn certification into financial gain.
6. Third-Party Property
Our website may include hyperlinks to third-party websites. We do not control or monitor the content of third-party websites and are not responsible for any privacy practices, services, or products offered on them. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
7. Responsible Use
By visiting our website, you agree to use it only for its intended purposes and in compliance with applicable laws and industry standards. You must not use the website to distribute harmful software, engage in data collection, or cause damage to the website’s performance or accessibility.
8. Registration
If you register an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are liable for all activities under your account and must notify us immediately if your account is compromised.
9. Idea Submission
If you submit ideas or intellectual property to TANDEM™ without a signed agreement, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use and distribute your content.
10. Termination of Use
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the website or services at any time without notice. We will not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the suspension or termination of access.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold TANDEM™, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from your violation of these Terms or your actions during participation in TANDEM™ programs or services.
12. Privacy
To access our website and/or services, you may be required to provide certain information about yourself as part of the registration process. You agree that any information you provide will always be accurate, correct, and up to date.
We take your personal data seriously and are committed to protecting your privacy. We will not use your email address for unsolicited mail. Any emails sent by us to you will only be in connection with the provision of agreed products or services.
We have developed a policy to address any privacy concerns you may have. For more information, please see our Privacy Statement and our Cookie Policy.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state of Oregon. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Portland, Oregon.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TANDEM™ regarding your use of this website.
15. Release of Liability Agreement
By using the website, you accept the following:
- Medical Consent and Liability: You consent to receive medical treatment if necessary during participation in any TANDEM™ activities and release TANDEM™ from any claims related to medical care.
- Failure to Pass Certification: You release TANDEM™ from any claims or liabilities related to the failure to pass the certification test, including lost business opportunities.
- Business Outcomes: TANDEM™ is not liable for your business performance following certification, and you assume responsibility for the impact of certification or non-certification on your business.
16. Updating of Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website following updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Information
This website is owned and operated by TANDEM™ Cat Grooming Association. You may contact us regarding these Terms and Conditions through our contact page.
By continuing to use this website, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions and accept the Release of Liability Agreement.