TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. INTRODUCTION
Global Investments Intl, DBA: Global Protection and Investigations, DBA GPI Defense, (hereinafter known as “GPI DEFENSE”). has created this “Terms and Conditions” governing your access to and use of the GPI DEFENSE Web Site and Membership Services (as each
2. PERMITTED USES AND REGULATIONS
2.1 PERMITTED USES
The Sites are intended for individuals and businesses seeking security services, and for individuals seeking employment. You may use the Sites only for lawful purposes within the stated context of GPI DEFENSE’s intended and acceptable use of the Sites in its sole discretion.
2.2 REGULATIONS
You represent, warrant and agree that you (a) are at least 18 years of age or older, and if under the age of 18 or the age of majority as that is defined in your jurisdiction, you will only use the Sites and Services under the supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or
3. GPI DEFENSE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Sites, their content and any and all materials and all right, title and interest in and to the Sites are the sole property of GPI DEFENSE or its
4. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS ON GPI DEFENSE’S LIABILITY
4.1 ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
GPI DEFENSE assumes no responsibility for applications, documents and/or materials posted by Users and no responsibility for the activities, omissions or other conduct of Users. If notified by a User of an application, document and/or material which allegedly does not conform to these Terms and Conditions, GPI DEFENSE may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and in its sole discretion whether to remove or request the removal of such application, document and/or material. GPI DEFENSE has no liability or responsibility to Users for performance or nonperformance of such activities. GPI DEFENSE may take any action with respect to User submitted information that it deems necessary or appropriate, in its sole discretion.
4.2 NO ENDORSEMENTS BY GPI DEFENSE
Nothing on the Sites shall be considered an endorsement, representation or warranty with respect to any User or third party, whether in regards to its
4.3 WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS
4.3.1 THE SITES ARE PROVIDED ON AN ‘AS IS’ BASIS
Without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. GPI DEFENSE, to the fullest extent permitted by law, disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability, title, non-infringement of third parties’ rights, and fitness for particular purpose. GPI DEFENSE makes no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Sites.
4.3.2 WITHOUT LIMITATION ON THE FOREGOING
GPI DEFENSE does not warrant that the Sites will operate error-free or that the Sites and their servers are free of computer viruses or other harmful mechanisms. If your use of the Sites results directly or indirectly in the need for servicing or replacing equipment or data, GPI DEFENSE is not responsible for those costs.
4.4 DAMAGE LIMITATIONS, ALLOCATIONS OF LIABILITY AND EQUITABLE RELIEF
4.4.1
You assume all responsibility and risk for your use of the Sites, the internet generally, and the applications, documents and materials you post or access and for your conduct on and off the Sites.
4.4.2
In no event shall GPI DEFENSE (or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, or agents), be liable for any non-direct damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data, lost employment opportunity, or business interruption) resulting from or arising under or in connection with services or the use or access to, or the inability to use or access, the Sites and/or any application, document or material, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not GPI DEFENSE is advised of the possibility of such damages.
4.4.3
Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation or liability for consequential or incidental damages, the limitations set forth in the preceding paragraph may not apply to you. If any are held inapplicable or unenforceable for any reason, then GPI DEFENSE’s maximum liability to you for any non-direct type of damages shall be limited to
4.4.4
In no event shall GPI DEFENSE (or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, or agents), be liable for any direct damages in excess in the aggregate of U.S. $350.00 or the amounts actually paid by you to GPI DEFENSE if greater than
4.4.5
Due to the nature of this agreement, in addition to money damages, you agree that GPI DEFENSE will be entitled to equitable relief upon a breach of this agreement by you.
4.5 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which says: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.”
5. BINDING AGREEMENT
These Terms and Conditions (as they may be amended from time to time by GPI DEFENSE) form a binding agreement (the “Agreement”) between you and GPI DEFENSE. Your access to or use of the Sites or Services indicates your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. You are agreeing to use the Sites at your own risk.
6. AMENDMENTS TO THIS AGREEMENT AND CHANGES TO SITES
GPI DEFENSE may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by updating this page. Changes will be binding to you on the date they are posted on the Sites (or as otherwise stated in
7. INDEMNITY
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GPI DEFENSE (and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents) from and against any third party claims, actions or demands (including, without limitation, costs, damages and reasonable legal and accounting fees) alleging or resulting from or in connection with your use of the Sites, any application, document and/or material posted by you, your use of the Services or your breach of this Agreement. GPI DEFENSE shall use reasonable efforts to provide you prompt notice of any such claim, suit, or proceeding and may assist you, at your expense, in defending any such claim, suit or proceeding.
8. COSTS OF ENFORCEMENT
In the event of any legal action arising hereunder or between GPI DEFENSE and a User, and GPI DEFENSE is the prevailing party, the User shall be responsible for reimbursing GPI DEFENSE all of its reasonable costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees) relating to the legal action.
9. USER INFORMATION AND PRIVACY POLICY
9.1
When you register on any of the GPI DEFENSE Sites or in connection with the Services, you may be asked to create an account and provide GPI DEFENSE with certain information, including but not limited to, a valid email address and contact information (“User Information”). You acknowledge and agree that you have no ownership rights in your account.
9.2
All User Information will be used in accordance with the terms of GPI DEFENSE’s Privacy Policy. Please note, as set forth in the Privacy Policy that GPI DEFENSE may collect certain User Information and may contact Users periodically in accordance with the terms of the Privacy Policy. In addition, GPI DEFENSE reserves the right to comply, in its sole discretion, with legal requirements, requests from law enforcement agencies or requests from government entities, even to the extent that such compliance may require disclosure of certain User Information. In addition, third parties may retain cached copies of User Information.
10. GENERAL
This Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Texas, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Jurisdiction for any claims arising under this Agreement shall lie exclusively with the state or federal courts in the State of Texas. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of all or part of a provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts and provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. All provisions of this Agreement shall survive termination except those granting access or use to the Sites, and you shall cease all your use and access thereof immediately. You may not assign or transfer your obligations under this Agreement. No waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Except as expressly provided by GPI DEFENSE in a particular “Legal Notice,” or material on particular web pages of the Sites, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and GPI DEFENSE.