Treecard Terms of Use
Please read this privacy notice and policy (this “Policy”) carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it. This Policy applies to individuals who interact with Treecard, Inc. and our services (“you”). This Policy explains how your personal information (which some jurisdictions may refer to as “personal data”) is collected, used, and disclosed by Treecard, Inc., our affiliates and third parties acting on our behalf (collectively “Treecard”, “we”, us”, "our"). It also tells you how you can access and update your personal information, exercise certain rights, and make certain choices about how your personal information is used.
Please read these Terms carefully before you begin to use the Services. By registering for, accessing or using the Services in any manner, you accept and agree to be legally bound and abide by these Terms, as well as all other operating rules, policies and procedures that may be published from time to time on or through any Service by us, each of which is incorporated by reference and each of which may be updated from time to time without notice to you. Services are offered only for your personal and informational use (“Personal Use”), and not for the use or benefit of any third party; if you are a company or entity, Personal Use means for your own personal, non-commercial purposes, and not for reproduction, distribution or display to or for the benefit of any third party. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE Services if You do not accept these Terms. BY YOUR ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, ANY SERVICE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, WITHOUT LIMITATION OR QUALIFICATION.
SECTION 10 OF THESE TERMS CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THOSE TERMS AFFECT THE RIGHTS YOU HAVE IN ANY DISPUTE WITH US AND OUR AFFILIATES, AND HOW ANY SUCH DISPUTE MAY BE RESOLVED.
Your use of the Treecard App through Apple iOS mobile application software is subject to the Additional Terms in Annex A below, which are incorporated herein.
Please read these Terms carefully before you begin to use the Services. By registering for, accessing or using the Services in any manner, you accept and agree to be legally bound and abide by these Terms, as well as all other operating rules, policies and procedures that may be published from time to time on or through any Service by us, each of which is incorporated by reference and each of which may be updated from time to time without notice to you. Services are offered only for your personal and informational use (“Personal Use”), and not for the use or benefit of any third party; if you are a company or entity, Personal Use means for your own personal, non-commercial purposes, and not for reproduction, distribution or display to or for the benefit of any third party. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE Services if You do not accept these Terms. BY YOUR ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, ANY SERVICE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, WITHOUT LIMITATION OR QUALIFICATION.
SECTION 10 OF THESE TERMS CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THOSE TERMS AFFECT THE RIGHTS YOU HAVE IN ANY DISPUTE WITH US AND OUR AFFILIATES, AND HOW ANY SUCH DISPUTE MAY BE RESOLVED.
Your use of the Treecard App through Apple iOS mobile application software is subject to the Additional Terms in Annex A below, which are incorporated herein.
11) Indemnification. You agree to defend, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Treecard, its affiliates, service providers, vendors, licensors, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, affiliates, successors and assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses (including any incurred in enforcement of this provision), arising from or relating to: (i) your (or any third party using your identity or account on the Services) use or misuse of, or access to, the Services or Content; (ii) Your Content provided by you (or any third party using your identity or account on the Services); (iii) or your (or any third party using your identity or account on the Services) breach of these Terms. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will assist and cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses and providing any and all necessary or reasonable information and access (including to individuals).
12) Governing Law; Dispute Resolution.
- Governing Law. These Terms, the Services and Content are subject to the laws in effect in the State of New York, without giving effect to their conflicts of law principles.
- Dispute Resolution. With respect to any and all disputes arising out of or in connection with the Services, these Terms, or the Privacy Policy, you and Treecard agree to negotiate in good faith and undertake reasonable efforts to cooperate with one another in order to achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution. If you and Treecard do not resolve any dispute by informal negotiation, any other effort to resolve the dispute will be conducted exclusively by confidential binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of arbitration of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in New York City, New York. You and Treecard explicitly disclaim any applicability of the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to this Agreement. All arbitration proceedings will be conducted in English. Such arbitration will have one (1) neutral arbitrator if the amount in controversy is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) or otherwise before a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. Each of the arbitrators must be (i) a lawyer licensed to practice law in the United States with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of legal practice or senior level business experience or a retired judge with a minimum of five (5) years of service on the bench, (ii) an individual with at least five (5) years of experience as an arbitrator, and (iii) on the roster of neutrals of the AAA or similar nationally recognized ADR organization. If the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted before a panel of three neutral arbitrators, the panel shall be selected using the following process: Within fifteen (15) days after the commencement of arbitration, you and Treecard shall each select one person meeting the specified qualifications to act as neutral arbitrator, and the two thus selected shall select a third neutral arbitrator meeting the specified qualifications within fifteen (15) days of their appointment. The third neutral arbitrator shall act as the chair of the arbitration panel. If the arbitrators selected by you and Treecard are unable to or fail to agree upon the third arbitrator, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. Notwithstanding this arbitration provision, Treecard may seek emergency, temporary, or preliminary injunctive relief from a competent court of law or equity pending the final ruling of the arbitrator(s), without any requirement to post bond, to prevent irreparable harm arising from any unlawful acts by you.
THE ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS SHALL BE IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN THE CLAIMS OF OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES WHO MAY BE SIMILARLY SITUATED. YOU AGREE THAT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE SERVICES AND/OR THESE TERMS, WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; (2) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL THIRD PARTY, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED (IF ANY), BUT IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS' FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; (3) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL YOU BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND YOU HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, AND/OR ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED; AND (4) YOUR REMEDIES ARE LIMITED TO A CLAIM FOR MONEY DAMAGES (IF ANY) AND YOU IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR EQUITABLE RELIEF. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.THE ARBITRATOR'S AWARD SHALL BE BINDING AND MAY BE ENTERED AS A JUDGMENT IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION. YOU AGREE THAT WE MAY SEEK ANY INTERIM OR PRELIMINARY RELIEF FROM A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN NEW YORK COUNTY, NEW YORK, RESONABLE OR NECESSARY TO PROTECT ITS RIGHTS OR PROPERTY PENDING THE COMPLETION OF ARBITRATION. IF FOR ANY REASON A CLAIM PROCEEDS IN COURT RATHER THAN IN AN ARBITRATION, YOU WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, CLAIM OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT TO ENFORCE, DEFEND OR INTERPRET ANY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES ARISING HEREUNDER, RELATING TO OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH TIME LIMITATION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW, ANY CLAIM OR DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES, THESE TERMS, OR THE PRIVACY POLICY, BY YOU MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE YEAR IN AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING. THE ONE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINS WHEN THE CLAIM OR NOTICE OF DISPUTE FIRST COULD BE FILED. IF A CLAIM OR DISPUTE ISN'T FILED WITHIN ONE YEAR, IT'S PERMANENTLY BARRED.
13) Monitoring.
We expressly reserve the right to monitor any and all use of the Services, but have absolutely no obligation to do so, nor to continue to do so at any point. We also reserve the right to investigate and take legal action against any against any illegal and/or unauthorized use of the Services and/or Content.
14) General.
- Changes to These Terms. Treecard reserves the right to change or modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion without further notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon being posted on this page unless otherwise specified. If we make material changes, if we have your contact information, we will notify you directly prior to the changes taking effect. Continuing to use the Services after we post changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. When we make changes to these Terms, we will post any changes on this page so please check back frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
- Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be void, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, the remainder of the provision will be amended to achieve as closely as possible the effect of the original term and all other provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.
- Headings for Convenience Only. and no interpretation or construction of these Terms shall be derived from or based on headings.
- No Waiver. No waiver of by Treecard of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Treecard to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- Agency. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of these Terms and neither party has any authority of any kind to bind the other in any respect.
- Assignability. These Terms are personal to you, and are not assignable, transferrable or sublicensable by you except with our prior written consent. We may assign, transfer or delegate any of our rights and obligations hereunder without your consent and without notice.
- Notices. Unless otherwise specified in these Terms, all notices under these Terms will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when received, if personally delivered or sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; when receipt is electronically confirmed, if transmitted by facsimile or e- mail; or the day after it is sent, if sent for next day delivery by recognized overnight delivery service. All notices to us must be sent to: 9450 SW Gemini Dr PMB 84131 Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105.
- Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the any Additional Terms, make up the entire agreement between you and Treecard regarding the Services.
- Online Purchase. To purchase products, merchandise, or other items through the Services, or to Chip-In you must provide valid payment card and billing information. That information will be collected by Treecard's applicable service provider. Your information will be collected and used in accordance with Treecard's PrivacyPolicy. When you purchase items through the Services, prices will be made clear during the order process. You agree to pay the price that is stated, as well as any applicable taxes. You also agree to have your payment card billed for the total amount displayed at check out. By purchasing items through the Services, you represent and warrant to Treecard that you are capable of entering into a contract under the applicable law.
- Links to Third-Party Sites. The Services may include links to third-party websites or apps, including social media platforms. Those third-party websites and services are not Services operated or controlled by us. These Terms do not apply to, and we do not control and are not responsible for, the practices of those third-party websites or services. Hypertext links are provided as a service to users and are not necessarily sponsored by or affiliated with the Services or Treecard. Treecard has not necessarily reviewed the sites hyperlinked to or from the Services and is not responsible for the content of any other site. These links are to be accessed at your own risk. Treecard makes no representations or warranties about the content, completeness, or accuracy of these links or the sites hyperlinked to or from the Services. Furthermore, Treecard does not endorse, explicitly or implicitly, third-party sites or services hyperlinked to or from the Services.
- Survival. Any provisions of these Terms which, by their nature, are intended to survive, shall survive the termination of these Terms, unless found to be legally unenforceable.
14) Contact Us. If you have any questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at 9450 SW Gemini Dr PMB 84131 Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105 US or via email at support@treecard.org.
Last Updated: August 7th 2024
ANNEX A: APPLE IOS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
The following additional terms apply to your use of the Treecard App through Apple iOS mobile application software programs (“App Services”), and are in addition to the terms of use above and any Additional Terms, which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The Agreement is entered into and binding between you and us, and not Apple, Inc. (“Apple”), and as between us and Apple, we are responsible for the App Services and their content, subject to the limitations and disclaimers contained in the Agreement. Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support with respect to the App Services. Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App Services, including but not limited to: (a) product liability claims; (b) any claim that the App Services fail to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (c) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation. In the event of any third-party claim that the App Services or your possession and use of the of the App Services infringes that third party’s intellectual property rights, we, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.
- The license granted to you is a non-transferable license to use the App on any Apple-branded Products that you own or control and as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, except that the App may be accessed and used by other accounts associated with the purchaser via Family Sharing or volume purchasing.
- You are only permitted to use the App Services on any Apple-branded products that you own or control, and as permitted by the App Store Terms of Service, except that the App Services may be accessed, acquired, and used by other accounts associated with the purchaser via Apple’s Family Sharing functionality or volume purchasing.
- We are providing the App Services AS-IS, and disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, as fully set forth in the Agreement. To the extent any warranty is nevertheless adjudged to exist by a court of law or other legal authority with respect to the App Services, and is not effectively disclaimed by the Agreement, however, Treecard, and not Apple, is responsible for any such warranty term with respect to the App Services. Apple’s sole warranty obligation in such circumstances is limited to refunding the App Store purchase price of the particular App Services upon receipt of notification from you that the App Services failed to conform to the applicable warranty, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App Services, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty shall be our sole responsibility.
- You must comply with any applicable terms of third-party agreements relating to your use of the App Services.
- You acknowledge that Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of the Agreement with respect to the App Services, and that, upon your acceptance of the Agreement, Apple will have a right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce the Agreement against you with respect to the App Services as a third-party beneficiary thereof.