These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at AgingInPlace.org (the “Site”), operated by Pillar4 Media (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE TERMS CONTAIN AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER. THE WAIVER AFFECTS HOW DISPUTES WITH US ARE RESOLVED. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
1. Medical Disclaimer (Not Medical Advice)
The content, reviews, and information provided on AgingInPlace.org are for informational and educational purposes only. The Site does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, mobility issue, or health concern.
- Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
- Reliance on any information provided by AgingInPlace.org, our employees, or our contributors is solely at your own risk.
2. FTC Affiliate Disclosure
AgingInPlace.org operates as an affiliate marketing website. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain product links or make a purchase through links on our Site.
- This compensation may impact how and where products appear on the Site, but it does not dictate our independent editorial reviews.
- We strive to provide objective, accurate information to help you make informed decisions about products such as medical alert systems, mobility aids, and hearing health devices.
3. Third-Party Products and Services
The Site contains reviews, hyperlinks, and recommendations for products and services offered by third parties (“Third-Party Services”).
- We do not manufacture, sell, or control these Third-Party Services.
- Your purchase, use, and interactions with any third-party product or service are solely between you and the respective third-party manufacturer or provider.
- We are not responsible and shall not be liable for the performance, failure, or damages arising from any Third-Party Services, including but not limited to the failure of a medical alert system or health device during an emergency.
4. Use of the Site and Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, images, product reviews, and logos (“Content”), is the property of Pillar4 Media and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
- You may view, download, and print Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
- You may not scrape, copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Content for commercial purposes (such as republishing our reviews on a competitor site) without our express written permission.
- You may not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
5. Limitation of Liability
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PILLAR4 MEDIA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PILLAR4 MEDIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR REVENUE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT (INCLUDING PRODUCT REVIEWS).
6. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pillar4 Media, its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, actions, or demands, including reasonable legal fees, resulting from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your reliance on any third-party products discovered through the Site.
7. Mandatory Agreement to Arbitrate on an Individual Basis
Any controversy, dispute, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be exclusively settled through binding and confidential arbitration, rather than in court.
- No Class Actions: You and Pillar4 Media agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
- Arbitration shall be subject to the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act and conducted by Judicial Arbitration Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS) pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures.
- If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, the dispute shall exclusively be brought in the state or federal courts located in North Carolina, and you waive any right to a jury trial.
8. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in North Carolina.
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Address: Pillar4 Media, 2101 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Email: aginginplaceorg@gmail.com