Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. To ensure your privacy is protected, we have provided this notice explaining our information practices and present your options about the way your information is collected and used.     

The Information We Collect
Through our publications, websites, and other media, you can order products, enter contests, vote in polls, subscribe to one of our services such as our online newsletters, or participate in any of our online forums or communities. Though you are able to visit much of this website and enjoy our publications and promotions without providing any personally identifiable information we sometimes request your personally identifiable information to provide you with the products and services that you request. The types of personally identifiable information that may be collected at these pages and elsewhere include, but are not limited to: name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, fax number, credit card information (for online purchases), and information about your interests in and use of various products, programs, and services. This information is only collected when required by the operation you are attempting to perform.

How We Use the Information
We may use the information you provide about yourself to fulfill your requests for our products, programs, and services, to respond to your inquiries about offerings, and to offer you other products, programs or services that we believe may be of interest to you.

We sometimes use this information to communicate with you, such as to notify you when you have won one of our contests, when we make changes to subscriber agreements, to fulfill a request by you for an online newsletter, or to contact you about your account with us.

If you choose to submit content for publication (e.g., a "letter to our editors"), we may publish your name, email address, and/or other information you have provided to us.
The information we collect in connection with our online forums and communities is used to provide an interactive experience. We use this information to facilitate participation in these online forums and communities and, in some occasions, to offer you products, programs, or services.

We sometimes use the non-personally identifiable information that we collect to improve the design and content of our publications and websites and to enable us to personalize your Internet experience. We also may use this aggregated information to analyze site usage, as well as to offer or improve products, programs, or services of interest to you.

We will disclose information we maintain when required to do so by law, for example, in response to a court order or a subpoena. We also may disclose such information in response to a law enforcement agency's request.

Agents and contractors of the Equine Network who have access to personally identifiable information are required to protect this information in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Notice.

We occasionally make our subscription list, home show registration list, and reader response list available for related product offerings.

Disclaimer
Terms & Conditions of Use

1. Introduction. This document sets forth the terms and conditions ("Terms and Conditions") governing your use of the Equine Network web site ("Web Site") and the information made available on and through the Web Site. Please read this page carefully. The Terms and Conditions, when agreed to by you, will form a binding Agreement between you and the Equine Nework.

2. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions of Use. Your use of the Web Site indicates your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you may not use the Web Site. From time to time these Terms and Conditions may be revised by updating this document and posting it on the Web Site. It is your obligation to review these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Your continued use of the Web Site will constitute your agreement to the most current version of these Terms and Conditions. If at any time you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must cease your use of this Web Site.

3. Definitions. For the purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions apply: "Content" includes all Text, Graphics, Design and Programming used on the Web Site.

"Text" includes all text on every page of the Web Site, whether editorial, informational, navigational, or instructional.

"Graphics" includes all logos, buttons, and other graphical elements on the Web Site, with the exception of paid advertising banners.

"Design" includes the color combinations and the page layout of the Web Site.

"Programming" includes both client-side code (including but not limited to HTML, JavaScript, etc.) and server-side code (including but not limited to Active Server Pages, VBScript, databases, etc.) used on the Web Site.

"Document" refers to any posting to the Web Site.

"User" refers to any individual, organization, or governmental entity who uses any aspect of the Web Site or its services.

"You" refers to the person accessing the Web Site and agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

4. Intellectual Property Rights. All Content on the Site is the property of the Equine Network or the property of third parties as indicated, and is protected by U.S. copyright and international treaties. You may not reproduce, modify, display, sell, or distribute the Content, or use it in any other way for public or commercial purposes. The foregoing limitations include, but are not limited to, copying or adapting the HTML code used to generate Web pages on the Web Site, as well as any Graphics.

The "look" and "feel" of the Site (including color combinations, button shapes, layout, design and all other graphical elements) are also protected by U.S. copyright law. All product names, names of services, copyrights and service marks ("Marks") are the property of the Equine Network or the property of their respective owners, as indicated. You may not use the Marks for any purpose whatsoever other than as permitted by these Terms and Conditions.

5. Acceptable Use of the Web Site. The information displayed on the Web Site may not be used for any purpose except in connection with your direct personal use of the Web Site as permitted by these Terms and Conditions, and may not be excerpted, summarized, duplicated or otherwise removed from the Web Site. In addition, you represent, warrant and agree that you will not use (or plan, encourage or help others to use) the Web Site for any purpose or in any manner that is prohibited by these Terms and Conditions or by applicable law. Your use of the Web Site is also subject to the following restrictions:

a) You may not send unsolicited commercial email to the email addresses provided on the Web Site. The posting of email addresses is not to be construed as, and does not constitute consent to use of them by any seller of services, any compiler of mailing lists, or any other non-authorized use without prior permission from the Equine Network. In addition, spam, chain emails, advertising solicitations and similar email solicitations are expressly prohibited;

b) You may not copy, duplicate, download or otherwise use any material on the Web Site except for the purposes permitted by these Terms and Conditions.

c) Any information sent to the Equine Network via email is not secure and is sent on a non-confidential basis.

6. Monitoring of Content. The Equine Network  does not assume any obligation for the accuracy, completeness, or truthfulness of any of the Content of the Web Site. The Content is presented as general information and may not be updated for the latest developments in the law that affect your specific circumstances.

7. Prohibited Uses:
a) attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without proper authorization;

b) attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Web Site or the Equine Network , Incorporated including, without limitation, via means of submitting a virus to the Web Site or the Equine Network, Incorporated overloading, "flooding", "mailbombing" or "crashing";

c) sending unsolicited e-mail of promotions and/or advertising of products or services;

d) forging any TCP/IP packet header or any part of the header information in any e-mail.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability. Your agreement to the following disclaimers and limitations is a material inducement to the Equine Network to permit you to access the Web Site. Your use of the Web Site, and the obligations and liabilities of the Equine Network in respect of your use of the Web Site, is expressly limited as follows:

a) Third Party Information. The Web Site may from time to time display the content, services, products or hyperlinks of other companies or persons. Notwithstanding the presentation of any third party information on the Web Site, no such presentation shall be considered an endorsement, representation or warranty, either express or implied, by the Equine Network on behalf of or any third party. In addition, the Equine Network does not endorse, warrant or otherwise guarantee the substance of any information or services provided by third parties. The Equine Network shall have no liability or responsibility whatsoever for the content, subject matter or substance of any information accessed or obtained from third party Web sites accessed from the Web Site or Web sites that have links to the Web Site. Access to third party Web sites from the Web Site is done at your own risk.

b) DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. THE WEB SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER. HOME BUYER PUBLICATIONS, LLC DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

c) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL HOME BUYER PUBLICATIONS, INCORPORATED BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOST DATA, LOST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR ACCESS TO, OR THE INABILITY TO USE OR ACCESS, THE WEB SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT HOME BUYER PUBLICATIONS , INCORPORATED IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

d) Indemnification. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Equine Network from and against any and all liability, claims, causes of actions, damages, costs and expenses, including but not limited to, attorneys fees and costs of suit, arising out of your breach of these Terms and Conditions.

9. Privacy Policy.
a) Overview. The Equine Network is committed to protecting the privacy of our Users. Subject to the privacy limitations inherit with email and non secure Web sites, the Equine Network shall use its best efforts to ensure that the information you submit to the Web Site remains private, and is used only for the purposes as set forth herein.

b) Applicability of Policy. This privacy policy applies to all information collected from you or submitted by you on the Web Site.

c) User Specific Information Collection. If you register with the Equine Network to use any of the special services available through the Web Site, you will be asked to submit certain information, names and email addresses. This information will be used to permit you to receive any information you may have requested from the Equine Network and any additional communications the Society may deem appropriate in relation to your request.

d) Limitations on Disclosures.  The Equine Network does not disclose information that you provide to any outside parties, except when required by law or court order. It is your obligation to review this privacy policy as well as any updates hereto prior to submitting information.

e) Modifying Account Information. The Equine Network permits you to change or correct your personal information at any time and for any reason. To modify your personal information, follow the applicable procedures on the Web Site and proceed as prompted.

f) Feedback. The Equine Network has an area on the Web Site which permits you to submit feedback about the Web Site. Any feedback that is submitted becomes the property of the Equine Network; the Society may use your feedback to make improvements to the Web Site, for marketing purposes, or to contact you.

g) Opt-Out. The Equine Network permits you to opt-out of receiving certain communications from the Web Site. To opt-out of receiving communications from the Web Site, you may edit your Preferences and elect not to receive communications. If you do not want your feedback displayed on the Web Site, then you must so indicate at the time of submission. You may at any time cease using the Web Site or elect not to receive communications from the Web Site.

h) Changes to Privacy Policy. This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Changes to the privacy policy will be posted to the Web Site. It is your obligation to review this privacy policy from time to time, and your continued use of the Web Site after changes have been posted will be deemed your acceptance of the revised policy.

i) General. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the internal substantive laws of the Commonwealth of Colorado, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Jurisdiction for any claims arising under these Terms and Conditions shall lie exclusively with the state and federal courts within the Commonwealth of Colorado. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of the Equine Network to enforce any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall not be deemed a waiver thereof and shall not prevent its later enforcement.



Updated 02/26/2010