Terms & Conditions

By visiting and using this website, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to the following Terms and Conditions of Use by StartUp Central, LLC (doing business as StartUp Utah and The Business Blender)  

1.      Intellectual Property  

This website includes materials protected by intellectual property laws, including without limitation written text, logos, photos, videos, music, art, designs and/or graphics. You may view, download and print materials from this website for personal, noncommercial purposes only.

Any reproduction or unauthorized use of any materials found on this website shall constitute infringement.

All content included as part of the Service, such as text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the Site, is the property of StartUpCentral LLC or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other laws that protect intellectual property and proprietary rights. You agree to observe and abide by all copyright and other proprietary notices, legends or other restrictions contained in any such content and will not make any changes thereto.

 You will not modify, publish, transmit, reverse engineer, participate in the transfer or sale, create derivative works, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part, found on the Site. StartUp Central LLC content is not for resale. Your use of the Site does not entitle you to make any unauthorized use of any protected content, and in particular you will not delete or alter any proprietary rights or attribution notices in any content. You will use protected content solely for your personal use, and will make no other use of the content without the express written permission of StartUp Central LLC and the copyright owner. You agree that you do not acquire any ownership rights in any protected content. We do not grant you any licenses, express or implied, to the intellectual property of StartUp Central LLC or our licensors except as expressly authorized by these Terms.

2.      Visitor Comments and Posts  

If you submit, comment or post any materials (such as photos, videos or written content) to this website, you represent and warrant that: (1) you are at least 13 years old; (2) you are the owner of or have permission to share such materials; (3) you grant StartUp Central, LLC a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide non-exclusive license to use, copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, display and publicly perform those materials, in whole or part, in any manner or medium, now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose, including commercial purposes and advertising; (4) you grant StartUp Central, LLC a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide
non-exclusive license and release to use your name and likeness in connection with such materials for any purposes, including commercial purposes and advertising. StartUp Central, LLC does not claim any ownership rights in your materials.

Please choose carefully the materials that you upload to, submit to, or embed on this website. Any material you post on this website becomes public. You are responsible for your material and for any liability that may result from the material you post on this website. You participate, comment, and post material on this website at your own risk. Any communication by you on this website, whether by leaving a comment or participating in a chat room, message board, public forum, chat bot, contact submission form or other interactive service], must be respectful. You may not communicate or submit any content or material that is abusive, vulgar, threatening, harassing, knowingly false, defamatory or obscene or otherwise in violation of any law or the rights of others. You agree to post comments or other material only one time.

StartUp Central, LLC , in its discretion, may delete or modify, in whole or part, any post, comment or submission to this website. StartUp Central, LLC does not, however, have any obligation to monitor posts, comments, or material submitted by third parties. StartUp Central, LLC neither endorses nor makes any representations as to the truthfulness or validity of any third-party posts, comments, or material on this website. StartUp Central, LLC shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage caused by third-party posts, comments, or materials on this website.

3.      Visitor Behavior on Website  

You are strictly forbidden from the following:

• Causing damage to this website  

• Using this website for any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent
or harmful purpose or activity  

• Using this website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any spyware, virus, worm, Trojan horse, keystroke
logger or other malicious software  

• Using this website to transmit, send or deliver unsolicited communications or for other marketing or advertising purposes  

• Systematically or automatically collecting data from this website  

• Sharing private and proprietary information from online courses with anyone else

StartUp Central, LLC may, without notice, refuse access to its website, in whole or part, to any person that fails to comply with these Terms.

Your Account

If you use this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You may not assign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity. You acknowledge that Start Up Utah is not responsible for third party access to your account that results from theft or misappropriation of your account. StartUp Central LLC and its associates reserve the right to refuse or cancel service, terminate accounts, or remove or edit content in our sole discretion.

Use of Communication Services

The Site may contain bulletin board services, chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, personal web pages, calendars, and/or other message or communication facilities designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large or with a group (collectively, "Communication Services"). You agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service.

By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not: defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others; publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful

topic, name, material or information; upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents; upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer; advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, unless such Communication Service specifically allows such

messages; conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters; download any file posted by another user of a Communication Service that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner; falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded; restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Communication Services; violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service; harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including e-mail addresses, without their consent; violate any applicable laws or regulations.

4.      DISCLAIMERS  

This website provides information only, and does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this website prevents, cures or treats any mental or medical condition. You are responsible for your own financial, legal, physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. StartUp Central, LLC disclaims any liability for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this website.

This website is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice that can be provided by your own accountant, lawyer, financial advisor, or medical
professional. You should consult with a professional if you have specific questions about your own unique situation.

Children Under Thirteen

StartUp Central LLC does not knowingly collect, either online or offline, personal information from persons under the age of thirteen. If you are under 18, you may use www.StartUpUtah.org or www.TheBusinessBlender.com only with permission of a parent or guardian.

5.      IMPORTANT EARNINGS DISCLAIMER - NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS OR EARNINGS

You agree that StartUp Central, LLC has not made and does not make any specific representations about the earnings or results you may receive.

StartUp Central, LLC cannot and does not guarantee that you will achieve any particular result or earnings from your use of the website, and you understand that results and earnings differ for each individual.

StartUp Central LLC and its owners, employees, representatives, are not financial advisors or attorneys. Please do your own due diligence with professionals in these areas for specific advice on your personal circumstances.

6.      Links to Third-Party Products, Services, or Sites
 

Any links to third-party products, services, or sites are subject to separate terms and conditions. StartUp Central, LLC is not responsible for or liable for any
content on or actions taken by such third-party company or website. Although StartUp Central, LLC may recommend third-party sites, products or services, it is your responsibility to fully research such third parties before entering into any transaction or relationship with them.

7.      No Warranty  

THE INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED ON OR THROUGH THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, StartUp Central, LLC.

DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. StartUp Central, LLC.

DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBSITE OR ANY OF ITS FUNCTIONS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT ANY PART OF THIS WEBSITE. INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP PAGES, OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE, ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

StartUp Central, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING ITS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, OR THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.

8.      General Terms

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah without giving effect to its conflict of laws. The nearest state and federal court to Salt Lake City, Utah shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any case or controversy arising from or relating to this website, including but not limited to the Privacy Policy or these Terms. By using this website, you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts and consent irrevocably to personal jurisdiction in such courts and waive any defense of forum non conveniens.

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms will remain in full force and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced by a valid or enforceable provision. The prevailing party in any dispute between the parties arising out of or related to these Terms, whether resolved by negotiation, mediation, or litigation, shall be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees and costs from the other party.

This is the entire agreement of the parties, and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations.

StartUp Central, LLC may change, modify or update these Terms at any time without notice. Any access or use of this website by you after StartUp
Central, LLC posts such changes shall constitute consent of such modifications. If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, contact [email protected].

StartUp Central, LLC controls and operates this website from offices in the United States. StartUp Central, LLC does not represent that materials on this
website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. People who choose to access this website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

This website is written and edited by Heidi Totten and Lori Walker. StartUp Central, LLC does accept forms of cash advertising, sponsorships, paid insertions, complimentary products, or other forms of compensation from third parties.

StartUp Central, LLC believes in honesty. The advertising content, topics or posts on this website may be influenced by the compensation received.

Any content, advertising space or posts will be clearly identified as paid or sponsored content.

Even though we may receive compensation for some of our posts, online content, or advertisements, we always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this website are purely those of StartUp Central, LLC . Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service may have been provided to StartUp Central, LLC by a third party and you should verify it with the manufacturer, provider or party in question before relying on it.

StartUp Central, LLC does not have affiliate and partnership relationships that might present a conflict of interest or influence the content of this website.

 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Start Up Utah, its officers, directors, employees, agents and third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) relating to or arising out of your use of or inability to use the Site or services, any user postings made by you, your violation of any terms of this

Agreement or your violation of any rights of a third party, or your violation of any applicable laws, rules or regulations. Start Up Utah reserves the right, at its own cost, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with Start Up Utah in asserting any available defenses.

Arbitration

In the event the parties are not able to resolve any dispute between them arising out of or concerning these Terms and Conditions, or any provisions hereof, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise at law or in equity for damages or any other relief, then such dispute shall be resolved only by final and binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act, conducted by a single neutral arbitrator and administered by the American Arbitration Association, or a similar arbitration service selected by the parties, in a location mutually agreed upon by the parties. The arbitrator's award shall be final, and judgment may be entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction. In the event that any legal or equitable action, proceeding or arbitration arises out of or concerns these Terms and Conditions, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The parties agree to arbitrate all disputes and claims in regards to these Terms and Conditions or any disputes arising as a result of these Terms and Conditions, whether directly or indirectly, including Tort claims that are a result of these Terms and Conditions. The parties agree that the Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The entire dispute, including the scope and enforceability of this arbitration provision shall be determined by the Arbitrator. This arbitration provision shall survive the termination of these Terms and Conditions.

Class Action Waiver

Any arbitration under these Terms and Conditions will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class/representative/collective actions are not permitted. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN EACH'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PUTATIVE CLASS, COLLECTIVE AND/ OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, SUCH AS IN THE FORM OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER. Further, unless both you and Start Up Utah agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Updated on January 1, 2024

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