Terms of Use

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Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors
33 Greenwood Lane, Springboro, OH 45066
Phone: 1.800.686.6440
Webmaster: claire@ovabc.org

1. Agreement Between User and Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors

Welcome to the Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors website (“OVABC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This website is made up of various pages and resources operated by Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, along with any additional guidelines, policies, or notices posted on the site. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website.

2. Changes to These Terms

OVABC may revise or update these Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

3. Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties (“Third-Party Sites”). These sites are not controlled by OVABC, and OVABC is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any Third-Party Site.

Links are provided for convenience only. The presence of a link does not mean OVABC endorses the site, its services, or its operators.

4. Acceptable Use / Prohibited Activities

By using this website, you agree that you will not use it for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these Terms of Use. You also agree not to:

Damage, disrupt, or interfere with the website’s functionality or security
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site, servers, or systems
Use the website in a way that could disable, overburden, or impair access for other users
Collect or attempt to collect information through means not intentionally provided by OVABC

5. Communication Tools and Submissions

OVABC may offer interactive features such as contact forms, event calendars, registration tools, forums, comment areas, or other communication features (“Communication Services”). If available, you agree to use these services only for lawful, appropriate, and relevant communication.

You agree that you will not use Communication Services to:

Harass, intimidate, threaten, or otherwise harm others
Post or distribute content that is false, unlawful, offensive, or inappropriate
Upload or distribute content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other rights
Upload viruses, malware, or files intended to disrupt or damage systems
Advertise or promote unauthorized commercial activity, chain letters, spam, pyramid schemes, contests, or surveys

OVABC does not have a duty to monitor Communication Services. However, we reserve the right to review, remove, restrict, or disable content at any time, for any reason, at our discretion.

OVABC may also disclose information as necessary to comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, or lawful government requests.

6. Materials You Provide to OVABC

OVABC does not claim ownership of content you submit to the website, including feedback, suggestions, files, or other materials (“Submissions”). However, by providing Submissions, you grant OVABC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, edit, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute those Submissions for the purpose of operating and improving our website and services.

You represent and warrant that you own or have permission to provide any Submission and that doing so does not violate any third-party rights.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information, content, services, and materials on this website are provided “as is” and “as available.” OVABC makes no warranties or guarantees of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

OVABC does not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OVABC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any damages arising from or related to your use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages.

This limitation applies even if OVABC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Termination of Access

OVABC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the website (and any related services) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including a violation of these Terms of Use.

10. Copyright and Trademark Notice

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is the property of Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

All third-party trademarks, company names, and product names referenced on this site are the property of their respective owners.

11. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to OVABC including sufficient detail to identify the work claimed to be infringed, the location of the allegedly infringing material, and your contact information.

For copyright-related inquiries, contact:
Webmaster: claire@ovabc.org