Verified.com Network, Inc. Privacy Policy
Welcome to Verified.com Network, Inc. ("Verified", "we", "us", or "our"), and thank you for using www.verified.com (the "Site"). We appreciate your curiosity and your business. We want you to know that we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy lets you know about the information that we collect when you visit the Site from your computer or mobile device, and what we do with that information. This Privacy Policy also applies to information collected from our mobile application available on the iPhone or Android devices.
What type of information do we collect?
When you register for the Site, we may ask you for your name, email address, billing address, credit card information and for your consent to receive commercial electronic messages from us. We use this information primarily for billing and contact purposes, but also for research and to improve our products and services. We also collect and store the files you upload. This is how you share your stuff, send messages to other users and recommend our service.
Who uses my information?
As a general rule, we won't share your information with other websites, nor will we sell your information to other companies. We use this information for purposes that you authorize. For example, if you do not want to receive emails from us, you can opt out here.
Exceptionally, we will share your information in limited circumstances, including:
- You've requested a product or service. Information shared with third party service providers remains confidential, and will only be shared if you authorize it.
- We need to prevent or take action with regards to illegal activity, suspected fraud or threats to somebody's physical safety.
- We need to investigate violations of our Terms of Use.
- We transfer your information if Verified is acquired by another company. We will let you know if this is going to happen and will tell you if your collected information is subject to a new privacy policy.
- We are compelled by law to produce your information.
What are Cookies?
Cookies make everything a lot easier. When you visit the Site, we send a small amount of data to whatever browser you use. That data is stored on your hard drive and is used when you return to the Site. Cookies remember your browsing history and preferences to help tailor your experience on our Site and make navigation smoother. To make sure nobody accidentally accesses your account, permanent cookies are not used on the Site.
Where is my information stored?
Verified is a SaaS system and therefore utilizes third-party vendors and hosting partners for all of system needs (hardware, software, storage, networking etc.) required to keep the Verified going. We own and operate the Verified system which help us to organize your data, but you own all rights to your data as stated in the Terms of Service document.
How is my information protected?
Verified is committed to protecting your information. While no service such as Verified can guarantee data security as the information threat landscape is constantly changing, we regularly review and enhance our security protocol and procedures in an effort to provide the highest level of protection for the information you have provided to us.
What about information that I display publically on the Site?
Verified is a platform for storing and sharing and collaborating with photos and data. The service provides ways you may make some of your information public. By "public", we mean you authorizing photos to be shared with others, commenting on publically available photos, or linking your account to other social media platforms that you currently use. Once you have opted to make information public, we can no longer protect this information for you.
What if I cancel my account with Verified?
We will retain your information and make it available for use in the system for as long as your account is active. You can deactivate your account at any time. We will keep some of your information necessary to comply with legal requirements and to resolve conflicts. If you want to leave us permanently, we will do our best to delete all your information as soon as possible.
What if this Privacy Policy changes?
We may change this Privacy Policy. If we do, we will let you know, either by posting the changes on the Site or by notifying you through the email address provided when you set up your account.
How can I find out more?
For more details on this Privacy Policy or how we use and share your information, email us at info@verified.com. This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 31, 2015.
Verified.com Network, Inc. Terms of Use
Terms and Conditions for Use of This Site
By using www.verified.com (the "Site"), operated by Verified.com Network, Inc. ("Verified", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to the terms and conditions contained in these legal notices and in the Privacy Policy. Please read these terms carefully. We reserve the right to add, delete or otherwise modify portions of these terms at any time, so please check back regularly. Last updated October 31, 2014.
Access
Access to the Site is permitted on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend the service provided on the Site without notice. Verified will not be liable if for any reason the Site is unavailable at any time or for any period.
Term
These terms and conditions, and any posted revision or modification thereto, shall remain in full force and effect while you use or are registered for the Site. You may terminate your use of or registration to the Site at any time, for any reason, and Verified may terminate your use of or registration to the Site at any time, for any or no reason, with or without prior notice or explanation, and without liability or obligation to you or any third party. Even after your registration is terminated, your obligations under these terms and conditions and the Privacy Policy, including, without limitation, any indemnifications, warranties and limitations of liability, shall remain in effect.
Compliance
By using the Site, you represent, warrant and covenant that (a) your use of the Site does not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation and you shall comply with all of the terms and conditions set forth herein; (b) you shall make timely and satisfactory payment for any products or services purchased by you on or in connection with the Site and (c) all registration information, including, without limitation, payment information (including credit card and debit card information), you submit is truthful and accurate and you shall maintain and promptly update the accuracy of such information. If you provide information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or Verified suspects that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, Verified has the right to suspend or terminate your registration (in whole or in part) and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof), in its sole discretion, with or without notice to you, and without liability or obligation to you or any third party. Acceptable Use and Conduct
You are solely responsible for your use of the Site and all data related to your account. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Verified and its suppliers from any and all loss, cost, liability and expense arising from or related to your data, your use of the Site, or your violation of these terms. Any unauthorized use of the Site is a violation of this Agreement. Such violations may subject the unauthorized user and his or her agents to civil and criminal penalties. Use of the Site must not infringe or violate third party rights. Verified reserves the right to terminate any account that it finds in violation of its Terms of Service by receiving abuse complaints higher than allowed, without refund.
User Registration
In order to access and use certain content, features, or functionality of the Site including, without limitation, placing an order or reviewing your customer account, we shall require you to register for the Site and have a unique username and password combination ("User Credentials") and provide certain additional information, which may include, without limitation, customer name, address and email address (collectively, a "User Account"). If you elect to become a registered user of the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the strict confidentiality of your User Credentials, and you shall be responsible and liable for any access to or use of the Site by you or any person or entity using your User Credentials, whether or not such access or use has been authorized by you or on your behalf, and whether or not such person or entity is your employee or agent, including, without limitation, any fee-based transactions. You agree to (a) immediately notify Verified of any unauthorized use of your User Credentials or User Account, or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you log off from the Site at the end of each session. It is your sole responsibility to (i) control the dissemination and use of your User Credentials and User Account, (ii) update, maintain and control access to your User Credentials and User Account, and (iii) cancel your User Account on the Site. We reserve the right to deny access, use and registration privileges to any User of the Site if we believe there is a question about the identity of the person trying to access any account or element of the Site. Verified shall not be responsible or liable for any loss that you incur as a result of someone else using your User Account and/or password.
Disclaimer
The Site has been prepared for the purpose of being a platform for storing and sharing photos and for providing information about Verified. Verified makes no representation or warranty of any kind including as to the completeness or accuracy of any of the information the Site contains. In particular, you should be aware that this information may be incomplete, may contain errors or may have become out of date. Verified makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of the information on the Site. To the extent permitted by law, we, other members of our group of companies and third parties connected to us hereby expressly exclude all conditions, representations warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity.
Liability
The Site is provided on an "as-is", "as-available" basis and we shall have no liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damages incurred by any user in connection with this Site or in connection with the use, inability to use, or results of the use of this Site, any websites linked to it and any materials posted on it, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Verified and its respective partners, members, contributors, organizers, directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents, licensors, advertisers, suppliers and operational service providers (collectively, the "Company Indemnitees") harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), arising in any way out of or in connection with (a) your use of the Site or (b) your breach or violation of these terms. Verified reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you and all negotiation for its settlement or compromise (as applicable), and in each such case, you agree to fully cooperate with us upon our request. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, VERIFIED AND THE COMPANY INDEMNITEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING FROM THE SITE, THE SITE MATERIAL, THE SITE SERVICES, THE USE OF THE SITE OR FROM THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMPENSATORY, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, the Site as well as the content and layout of the Site are the exclusive property of Verified or are used with permission and may not be reproduced or distributed, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Verified, except for personal (and not commercial) display and use.
Links to Other Materials
Some of the links available to you through the Site will allow you to leave the Site. Such external internet sites and the material are not under the control of Verified, and Verified makes no representations and disclaims all liability with respect to such sites and materials. The links are provided only for your convenience, and their inclusion does not constitute nor imply approval or endorsement by Verified of the sites or their content. You may not provide hyperlinks to the Site without the prior written consent of Verified.
Entire Agreement
These terms and conditions, together with the Privacy Policy, and any other regulations, procedures and policies which we refer to and which are hereby incorporated by reference, contain the entire understanding and agreement between you and Verified concerning the Site and supersedes any and all prior or inconsistent understandings relating to the Site and your use thereof. These terms and conditions cannot be changed or terminated orally. If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, this shall not affect any other provisions and these terms of use shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to make it legal, valid and enforceable. Any provision which must survive in order to allow us to enforce its meaning shall survive the termination of these terms of use; however, no action arising out of these terms of use or your use of the Site, regardless of form or the basis of the claim, may be brought by you more than one year after the cause of action has arisen (or if multiple causes, from the date the first such cause arose).
Jurisdiction and Applicable Law
The courts of the Province of British Columbia will have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising from, or related to, a visit to this website. These terms and conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
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