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PollMonkey.com, a Oregon limited liability corporation (LLC), provides and maintains
an Internet Web site (the "Site") with related tools and processes to
create individualized polls and obtain poll results and associated services (the
"Services") for use by you ("Member" or "you"). The Services
and use of the Site are provided to you under the terms and conditions set forth
in the Terms of Agreement and any rules or policies otherwise set forth on this
site or published from time to time by PollMonkey.com. The Terms of Agreement set
forth below and any rules or policies otherwise set forth on this Site comprise
the entire agreement between Member and PollMonkey.com and supersedes any and all
prior agreements or understandings between the parties.
1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION
PROCESS AND CLICKING ON "NEXT >>", YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES
AND PROMISES BY MEMBER. MEMBER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND WARRANTS THAT MEMBER IS 18
YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
2. SERVICE PROVIDED.
PollMonkey.com is providing restricted Services through the Site without charge
for Member's use. A monthly fee of $19.95 entitles the Member to collect up to and
including 20,000 responses per month per account and have full access to all Services. Exceeding
20,000 responses in any given month will incur a surcharge of $9.95 for another
20,000 response.. Said Services include Member's right, after registration and in
full compliance with the Terms of Agreement, to use or create polls and to distribute
the polls via email, Web intercept, Web site link or other technologies to potential
poll respondents. Member acknowledges Member's obligations as set forth in the Terms
of Agreement and agrees to use the Services and the Site in compliance with the
Terms of Agreement.
3. MODIFICATION TO SERVICES PROVIDED; TERMS OF AGREEMENT.
Member acknowledges and agrees that PollMonkey.com may, with or without notice,
modify, delete, or amend the Services and/or Site provided hereunder. Further, Member
acknowledges and agrees that PollMonkey.com may further modify, delete or amend
the Terms of Agreement from time to time, including charging a fee or fees for some
services. In either event, PollMonkey.com will notify Member of any modification,
deletion or amendment on the Site, by email or in the newsletter. If Member does
not accept the modification, deletion or amendment, Member must terminate Member's
membership at that time. Any and all use of the Site or the Services by Member after
the notice is posted shall be deemed to be acceptance of the modification, deletion
or amendment (as well as all other terms and conditions) to the Services, Site or
Terms of Agreement.
4. PAYMENT TERMS.
Member agrees to pay all charges to Member’s account, including any applicable taxes,
at the rates in effect when the charges are incurred. PollMonkey.com may change
the fees and charges then in effect, or add new fees or charges, by giving Members
notice in advance. Member must provide PollMonkey.com with valid credit card information,
and must promptly inform PollMonkey.com of any changes in credit card validity or
expiration date. PollMonkey.com will keep Member’s credit card information confidential,
and ensure that credit card processing takes place in a secure environment. PollMonkey.com
will automatically renew and charge Member’s account every month for monthly subscriptions.
The renewal charge will be equal to the original subscription price, unless PollMonkey.com
notifies Member otherwise in advance. This charge will occur regardless if there
have been any responses collected in the monthly period. Member may cancel his or
her subscription by sending an email to customer service requesting cancellation.
Upon receipt of such notification, PollMonkey.com will either immediately terminate
Member’s access or let the access expire, per user's request. No refunds of subscription
fees or will be given. If payment cannot be charged to Member’s credit card, PollMonkey.com
reserves the right to suspend or terminate Member’s account and access to the Services.
PollMonkey.com reserves the right to terminate Member’s subscription at any time.
5. REGISTRATION & PASSWORD.
Member shall provide current, complete, accurate information in the registration
section of the Site. Member shall further update and keep such information current
as needed. Member shall provide a password in order to access the Services and Member's
account. Member is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Member's
password and account information. Member shall immediately notify PollMonkey.com
of any unauthorized account activity, or any unauthorized use of Member's email
list(s) or any other breach of security known to Member.
7. PRIVACY.
PollMonkey.com is committed to its policy of protecting the privacy and confidential
information of the Members. For more information on PollMonkey.com's Privacy Policy
visit 'Privacy Statement' at the bottom of each page.
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.
MEMBER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT USE OF THE SERVICE AND THE SITE IS
AT MEMBER'S SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE AND THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS"
AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, POLLMONKEY.COM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
THE CONTENTS OF THE SERVICES OR THE SITE MAY CONTAIN BUGS, ERRORS, PROBLEMS OR OTHER
LIMITATIONS. POLLMONKEY.COM ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS
OR OMISSIONS IN CONTENT.
POLLMONKEY.COM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS OF ANY POLL OR INVITATIONS TO
TAKE POLLS OR INVITATIONS TO VIEW POLL RESULTS CREATED ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE
OR IS IT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESPONSES SUBMITTED TO ANY POLL REQUESTS OR FOR THE
RESULTS GENERATED BY POLL RESPONSES. POLLMONKEY.COM DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE RELIABILITY OR ACCURACY OF THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SUPPLIED TO POLLMONKEY.COM. POLLMONKEY.COM DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE USE OR THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE USE OF ANY POLL, POLL RESPONSES OR
POLL RESULTS NOR DOES POLLMONKEY.COM WARRANT THE CORRECTNESS, USEFULNESS, RELIABILITY,
ACCURACY OR OTHERWISE OF ANY POLL, POLL RESPONSES OR POLL RESULTS. POLLMONKEY.COM
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR OTHER LOSS RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE IN ANY WAY
ON ANY POLL, POLL RESPONSES OR POLL RESULTS CREATED ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE OR
THE SITE. IT IS SOLELY MEMBER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY,
COMPLETENESS AND USEFULNESS OF ANY POLLS, POLL RESPONSES, POLL RESULTS OR OTHER
INFORMATION RECEIVED WHILE USING THE SERVICE OR SITE.
POLLMONKEY.COM MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE OR SITE WILL MEET MEMBER'S REQUIREMENTS
OR THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, VIRUS-FREE, ERROR-FREE,
ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; NOR DOES POLLMONKEY.COM MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO ANY INFORMATION
THAT MAY BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR SITE OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE
FOR THE SERVICE WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT THE SITE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL
COMPONENTS.
MEMBER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ANY MATERIAL AND/OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE
OBTAINED THROUGH USE OF THE SERVICE OR SITE IS DONE AT MEMBER'S OWN DISCRETION AND
RISK AND THAT MEMBER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO MEMBER'S COMPUTER
SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL OR DATA.
POLLMONKEY.COM MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDNG ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED
THROUGH THE SERVICE OR SITE OR ANY TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR BASED UPON
THE SERVICE OR THE SITE.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY MEMBER FROM THE SERVICE
OR SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICE OR SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY MADE
HEREIN.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER POLLMONKEY.COM
NOR ANY PARENT ENTITIES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF MEMBER'S ACCESS TO, USE OF, INABILITY TO USE, OR RELIANCE
ON THE SERVICE OR ANY POLLS, POLL RESPONSES OR POLL RESULTS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF MEMBER IS DISSATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE, THE
MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE OR THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THE TERMS
OF AGREEMENT, MEMBER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SERVICE
AND LEAVE THE SITE IMMEDIATELY.
10. NO SPAMMING.
Member acknowledges and agrees that PollMonkey.com is serving as "poll host"
and is not the sender or originator of any poll. From time to time, PollMonkey.com
may solicit feedback on services provided by the site. Member warrants and promises
that Member either has an ongoing business or personal relationship with or has
obtained consents to send emails inviting participation in a poll to the persons
on the Member's own email list or such lists purchased from a third party. Member
further warrants that Member's use of the Site or Service will not violate any spamming,
junk mail or other related laws or regulations prohibiting or discouraging unsolicited
mail. When the Member enters email information for poll recipients or establishs
email lists in the personal Address Book, that information remains untouched and
private. The Member's password protects that information. PollMonkey.com never discloses
that information and if it ever wanted to, PollMonkey.com would get express approval
from the Member. However, if the Member breaches the Terms of Agreement, PollMonkey.com
will report such conduct to the appropriate authorities and turn over any and all
information, including personally identifying information, to appropriate persons
or entities.
11. OTHER PROHIBITED USES.
Member agrees not to transmit through the Service or the Site any pornographic,
obscene, offensive, threatening, harassing, libelous, hate-oriented, harmful, defamatory,
racist, illegal or otherwise objectionable material or content. Member shall not
send any transmission that attempts to hide Member's identity or represents Member
as someone else. Any attempt by Member to transmit, publish or distribute material
or content that promotes, provides or relates to instructional information about
illegal activities or promotes physical harm or injury against any individual or
group is strictly forbidden. Member specifically agrees not to use the Service or
the Site to send any materials, including polls and requests to take polls, to any
persons under 18 years of age unless and until the member has taken and follows
all necessary action and compliance pursuant to state and federal laws. Member agrees
not to upload or distribute in any way any files that contain viruses, corrupted
files or any similar software or programs that may damage the operation of anyone
else's computer, the Service or the Site. Member agrees not to interfere or disrupt
networks connected to the Service and the Site. Any attempt by Member to gain unauthorized
access to any computer system, including accounts, lockers or databases maintained
by and for PollMonkey.com, is strictly forbidden. Member agrees to comply with all
applicable laws relating to such conduct. Member agrees to comply with all laws,
rules and regulations regarding transmission of technical data exported from the
United States. If Member engages in any activity set forth in this paragraph or
violates any terms or conditions of the Terms of Agreement, Member's account will
be terminated and use of the Service and Site prohibited. PollMonkey.com will report
such conduct to the appropriate authorities and turn over any and all information,
regarding such activity to appropriate persons or entities.
12a. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.
PollMonkey.com owns the content, including the graphics, names, text, software,
music, videos, sound, pictures, compilations, poll templates, polls, poll responses,
poll results, related poll data, page layout, design, processes, procedures, magnetic
translation, digital conversion or other material contained in the Service and the
Site. It is all protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, or
other proprietary rights and laws. No one may copy, reproduce, distribute in any
way, or decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble the content. Member is permitted
the limited license to use the content of the Service and the Site as authorized
herein to create polls and view poll responses and poll results for Member's personal
use as an end product only, and Member must at all times maintain PollMonkey.com's
'Powered by PollMonkey.com' on the product in any form or medium. Members assume
the risk of disclosing their polls, poll responses, poll results and related poll
data to third parties. Modification or use of the content in any other way is a
violation of copyright and other proprietary laws. No one may copy, reproduce, transmit,
post, distribute or create derivative works from this Site without prior express
authorization.
12b. NO MISAPPROPRIATION OR MISUSE OF NAMES, MARKS, OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL.
Member agrees not to use, misuse or misappropriate any brand names, trademarks,
service marks, patents, images, text or other proprietary material or content of
another on or through the Service or the Site. If Member uses any such proprietary
material or content, by doing so, Member warrants that Member has the right and
authority to do so.
12c. DATABASE AND STORAGE OF POLLS, RESPONSES AND RELATED POLL DATA.
From time to time, PollMonkey.com may purge the database without notice. PollMonkey.com
also stores polls, poll responses, poll results and related poll data. This information
is regularly purged and PollMonkey.com shall not be responsible for purging, deleting
or failing to store data, polls, poll responses or poll results, whether or not
located in Members' poll locker. PollMonkey.com may from time to time publish notices
regarding the maximum allowable memory space, number of entries allowed in the Address
Book, number of poll respondents, number of polls or number of poll questions that
may be created, saved, sent or used through the Site.
13. LINKS AND ADVERTISERS.
PollMonkey.com may provide advertising space and/or links and pointers to Internet
sites maintained by third parties. PollMonkey.com has not reviewed all of the third
party sites nor reviewed any products or services they may provide. PollMonkey.com
is not responsible for nor does it endorse the contents or any products or services
of such third parties or their sites. POLLMONKEY.COM DOES NOT CONTROL IN ANY RESPECT
ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OFFERED OR SUGGESTED BY THIRD PARTIES ON THE
SITE. POLLMONKEY.COM DOES NOT ENDORSE OR OTHERWISE WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE PRODUCTS
OR SERVICES THAT ARE EITHER ADVERTISED ON THE SITE OR CONNECTED BY LINK.
14. TERMINATION.
These terms of Agreement may be terminated by either party hereto at any time. PollMonkey.com
shall not be liable to Member or any third party in any manner for termination of
the Service. If member does not use the account for 90 days or more, the member's
account will be terminated and removed from our systems. In the event Member should
become dissatisfied with the Terms of Agreement or any modifications thereof, or
with the Service or the Site, Member's only recourse is to discontinue use of the
Service, terminate the membership and give notice of these actions. Upon termination,
Member's right to use the Service and the Site cease immediately and PollMonkey.com
shall have no obligation whatsoever to forward any polls, poll responses or poll
results to Member.
15. INDEMNIFICATION.
Member agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless PollMonkey.com, its parent
entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and employees, for any and all claims
and demands, including attorney's fees, due to or arising from Member's use of the
Service, polls, poll responses, poll results and any other conduct related in any
way to the Service or the Site, including but not limited to breaching any warranty
or provision contained in these Terms of Agreement.
16. JURISDICTION.
The Terms of Agreement and the relationship between Member and PollMonkey.com shall
be treated as if entered into and executed in the State of Wisconsin and shall be
governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without
regard to conflict of law principles. Member agrees to submit to personal and exclusive
jurisdiction and venue of the courts in the counties of Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA.
PollMonkey.com makes no representation that the materials and content on the Site
or relating to the Services are appropriate or available for use in other locations,
and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is strictly
forbidden. Those who access the Services or the Site from other locations do so
on their own initiative and at their own risk and are responsible for compliance
with local laws. Any claim or demand under the Terms of Agreement must be made within
1 year of the occurrence.
17. NATURE OF AGREEMENT.
Member agrees that the registration procedure, account set-up and subsequent activation
of the "Submit" button constitute agreement to the Terms of Agreement.
Further, the Terms of Agreement is the entire and only agreement between the parties
and supersedes any prior or other understandings, representations or warranties.
Member agrees that each use of the Services and the Site reaffirms Member's acknowledgment
and agreement to the Terms of Agreement.
18. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
In any dispute arising from the relationship between Member and PollMonkey.com or
the Terms of Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's
fees and costs. The failure by PollMonkey.com to enforce any right or provision
under the Terms of Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or
any other provision of the Terms of Agreement. If any provision of the Terms of
Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the other provisions of the Terms of Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
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