Veterans Startup HQ - Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: February 22, 2025

Welcome to Veterans Startup HQ (hereinafter referred to as "VSHQ," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our blog located at https://www.veteransstartuphq.com/ (the "Website"), you (hereinafter referred to as "you" or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to access or use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and VSHQ. By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

2. Description of Services

VSHQ is a blog providing articles and resources for veterans interested in starting and running successful small businesses or nonprofits. The Website provides informational content, including but not limited to articles, guides, and links to third-party resources. VSHQ also utilizes affiliate links, which may lead to third-party products or services.

3. User Rights and Responsibilities

• Right to Access: You have the right to access and use the Website in accordance with these Terms.

• Responsible Use: You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Website by any other person. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

• Transmit any viruses, worms, or other malicious code.

• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any related systems or networks.

• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website.

• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.

• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

• Account Responsibility (If Applicable): If you are required to create an account to access certain features of the Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

4. Intellectual Property

• Ownership: The content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by VSHQ or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

• Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website and its content for your personal, non-commercial use.

• Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content from the Website without our prior written consent.

• Trademarks: The VSHQ name and logo are trademarks of VSHQ. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.

5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Content

• Affiliate Relationships: VSHQ participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission when you purchase products or services through our affiliate links. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or reliability of any products or services offered by third-party vendors.

• Third-Party Content: The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites or resources. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

• Disclaimer: We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, products, or services offered by third parties. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VSHQ, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VSHQ, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

9. Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

• Informal Resolution: In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email Address Here].

• Arbitration: If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, either party may initiate binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Insert City, State Here]. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.

• Exception: Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights.

10. Termination

We may terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Website will immediately cease.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by us. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and VSHQ relating to your access to and use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@veteransstartuphq.com

By using the Veterans Startup HQ Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.