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The term “TheThrivingSmallBusiness.com” or “TSB” or “us” or “we” refers to the owner of this website. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
- The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
- The Thriving Small Business disclaims any liabilities whatsoever from decisions you make based on information provided by this site.
- The materials on this web site have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not intended to be construed as legal or operational advice.
- Reading this web site does not establish any kind of advisor-client relationship between us. If you are uncomfortable making your own business decisions, you should always consult an attorney for specific business advice. You may email TSB at any time you would like and we will be more than happy to offer any insight that we may have into your situation. But, consider it advice from a friend. It would not constitute any advisor-client relationship either.
- As most are aware there are many costs associated with running a website. TSB uses advertisements to offset those costs. That said, TSB will only recommend or endorse products that we feel would be of value to some of the readers. If TSB finds a product or service that has worked well for us we will let you know about it. The purpose of endorsing product or services is for your benefit, not TSB. We will tell you about the best products and services that we find regardless of whether we see any benefit from it.
- There is no cost to the users to use this site. So, just consider the advertisements as a form of supporting the website.
- Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
- This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
- Unauthorized use of this website may give to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
- From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
- Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of the United States of America.
Website content. All the contents of this website, EXCEPT FOR COMMENTS, constitute the opinion of the Author, and the Author alone; they do not represent the views and opinions of the Author’s employers, supervisors, nor do they represent the view of organizations, businesses or institutions the Author is a part of. The Author is not a licensed legal professional, and you should never substitute information from this website for information obtained from a licensed legal professional; always consult with your attorney regarding your legal decisions. The content of this website is not intended to cause harm, but if You have any concerns about the contents of this website, please contact TSB. Disagreeing with the content of the Website does not constitute sufficient ground for You to ask TSB to remove or modify any parts of this Website.
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Comment policy. The Author is not responsible for the content of any comments made by the Commenter(s). The Author is also not responsible for knowing whether the content of Your comment is breaking the law in other countries or jurisdictions. This website is a venue for information and discussion; therefore, the Author will not delete critical comments, or comments portraying a different opinion from the Author’s own. However, the Author reserves the right to edit, delete, or not publish a comment if this is deemed to be potentially illegal (this includes, but it is not limited to comments containing hateful, libelous, and defamatory content). All comments on this website have to be written in English. Please do not endanger Yourself or break the law when you comment. Comments intending to advertise and/or off-topic (”SPAM“) will be deleted. The Author also reserves the right to block Commenter(s) who have previously published offensive comments, illegal content, or SPAM.
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Changes to the Terms. The Author reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. It is Your responsibility to make sure that you agree with the Terms of Use before using this website. Changes to the Terms will be effective 48 hours after the notice has been posted on the website. If You do not agree with the Terms, please DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.
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Limitations of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES, AND THE AUTHOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY CLAIM IS LIMITED TO THE GROSS MONTHLY AMOUNT PAID BY THE AUTHOR FOR HOSTING SERVICES DURING THE ONE MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE CLAIM. Each party acknowledges that the other party has entered into this Agreement relying on the limitations of liability stated herein and that those limitations are an essential part of the Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the Author shall not have any liability for any failure or delay resulting from any condition beyond the reasonable control of the Author, including but not limited to governmental action, labor conditions, power failures, natural and/or man-made disasters. The Author is not liable for the content of any comments the Commenter might leave on this website (see Comment policy).
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Applicable Laws; Venue. The Author operates the website from St. Louis, Missouri and makes no representations that materials in the website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Access to the website from any location where the content is illegal is prohibited. Any claim related to the use of the website or to the website materials shall be governed by the laws of the state of Missouri, USA. Any action related to the access, use, content, or existence of this website shall be filed only in the appropriate court located within Missouri. The use of this website constitutes Your express permission and consent to the jurisdiction of the federal and/or state courts of Missouri for purposes of such actions.
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