TERMS OF USE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND SurePayroll
Use of the SurePayrollScreening.com web site (the "Site") is subject to these Terms
of Use (sometimes referred to as this "Agreement"). The Site is comprised of various
Web pages operated by SurePayroll or third party service providers (collectively,
"Provider").
The Site is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of
the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. As used herein the terms "you"
and "User" refer to the individual accessing the Site and/or ordering or using the
Services and the entity on whose behalf such person is accessing the Site and/or
ordering or using the Services ("Entity"). "Entity" includes any entity identified
by an individual as the party purchasing, ordering, or using the Services and any
entity employing or engaging an individual who accesses the Site. Any individual
accessing the Site on behalf of an entity or ordering or using services on behalf
of an entity represents that he or she has the power to bind such entity to this
Agreement. Your use of the Site constitutes your agreement to all terms, conditions,
and notices at the Site and in this Agreement. User agrees that this Agreement is
between SurePayroll on the one hand and User on the other hand. User agrees that
SurePayroll may enforce this Agreement against User.
These Terms of Use also set forth the terms and conditions that govern the use of,
and the terms and conditions upon which Provider provides certain screening, evaluation,
testing, reporting and assessment services accessed via or available via the Site
(the "Services").
Certain Services are subject to additional terms and conditions associated with
such Services, including agreements with the providers of those particular Services,
and those terms and conditions are indicated at the web pages on the Site where
such Services are ordered and/or in documentation associated with those Services
and constitute additional terms and conditions by which User is bound.
MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE
SurePayroll reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, fees, and notices
under which the Site and Services are offered. Provider will endeavor to, but shall
not be obligated to, provide thirty (30) days prior notice of any material change,
including fees. Notice may be provided in writing, electronically or via the Site.
The timing of an advance notice of change may be shortened when permitted or required
by law. If User does not wish to be bound by such change, it may discontinue using
and terminate the Service before the change becomes effective. If User continues
to use the Service after the change becomes effective, it will be bound by the change.
User has the responsibility to ensure that User's address, including any electronic
address(es), and account information in Provider's records is accurate and represents
that all information User provides in connection with obtaining the Services will
be accurate.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
The Site may contain links to other web sites ("Linked Sites"). The Linked Sites
are not under the control of SurePayroll and SurePayroll is not responsible for
the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation any link contained
in a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. SurePayroll is providing
these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not
imply endorsement by SurePayroll of the Linked Sites or any association with its
operators.
NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
As a condition of your use of the Site, you warrant to SurePayroll that you will
not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by this Agreement.
You may not use the Site in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden,
or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the
Site. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through
any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Site.
User may not: (i) modify, revise, translate or create any derivative works of the
Site or supporting documentation; or (ii) decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble
or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for the Site.
You hereby represent to Provider that you have not misrepresented yourself, your
contact and payment information, and your purpose for viewing and using the Site
and/or any Services.
User may use information obtained from the Site only in connection with the particular
transaction and purpose for which such information was originally requested. User
shall not re-license, resell, or further distribute information.
User is prohibited from making available for the use of others information, in any
form, obtained from the Site, unless required by law where User has notified SurePayroll
or unless User first obtains SurePayroll's consent.
Provider retains all ownership rights in the information provided through the Site
and Services, while the User only obtains the limited grant of rights explicitly
granted in these Terms of Use.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH
THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER ERRORS. CHANGES ARE
PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. SUREPAYROLL AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE SITE OR SERVICES AT ANY TIME. ADVICE RECEIVED
VIA THE SITE SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR PERSONAL, LEGAL OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS
AND YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE TAILORED
TO YOUR SITUATION.
SUREPAYROLL AND ITS SUPPLIERS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, SERVICES PROVIDERS AND AFFILIATES,
INCLUDING ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS
(EACH AN "INDEMNIFIED PARTY") MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY,
AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES
AND MATERIALS CONTAINED ON OR OFFERED VIA THE SITE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND MATERIALS
ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. SUREPAYROLL AND/OR
ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS
INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SUREPAYROLL
AND/OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED
WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE AND/OR SERVICES, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY
TO USE THE SITE AND/OR SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES,
OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND MATERIALS OBTAINED THROUGH
THE SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE AND/OR SERVICES, WHETHER
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUREPAYROLL
OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE
SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL PROVIDER'S OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PARTY'S LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT
OR OMISSION RELATING TO THE SERVICES EXCEED THE TOTAL CHARGE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED
TO USER. USER AGREED TO PROVIDE SUREPAYROLL IMMEDIATE WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY AND
ALL ACTIONS, CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE AND/OR
SERVICES.
USER AGREES TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD PROVIDER AND INDEMNIFIED
PARTIES HARMLESS AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, FINES,
JUDGMENTS, DISPUTES, COSTS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES MADE BY COMPANY OR OTHERS RESULTING
FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,
PROVIDER'S OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PARTY'S PROVISION OF THE SERVICE, RELIANCE ON
INFORMATION AND DATA FURNISHED BY USER OR RESULTING FROM ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDER
OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PARTY UNDERTAKES AT USER'S REQUEST, OR AT THE REQUEST OF
ANYONE PROVIDER OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PARTY BELIEVES IN GOOD FAITH TO BE AN AUTHORIZED
AGENT OF USER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COSTS, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND
EXPERT WITNESSES' FEES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH CLAIMS.
IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS
OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SITE.
SERVICE CONTACT : customerservice@surepayrollscreening.com
TERMINATION/ACCESS RESTRICTION
SurePayroll reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access
to the Site and the Services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice,
for reasons including by not limited to a violation of these Terms of Use.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard
to the conflicts of laws principles thereof and you hereby consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction and venue of any state or federal court sitting in Cook County, Illinois,
in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Site and/or Services
(subject to the Alternative Dispute Resolution provisions below, as applicable).
You also agree not to bring any action or proceeding arising out of, or relating
to, these Terms of Use in any court other than any state or federal court sitting
in Cook County, Illinois. Your use of the Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction
that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including
without limitation this paragraph. You agree that no joint venture, partnership,
employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Provider as a result of
this Agreement or use of the Site. SurePayroll's performance of this Agreement is
subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this Agreement
is in derogation of Provider's right to comply with governmental, court and law
enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Site or information
provided to or gathered by Provider with respect to such use. If any part of this
Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law
including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations
set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded
by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original
provision and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in effect. Unless otherwise
specified herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the user
and SurePayroll with respect to the Site and Services it supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written,
between the User and SurePayroll with respect to the Site and Services. In the event
of any irreconcilable conflict between this Agreement and additional terms and conditions
applicable to the Services, unless otherwise specified in writing by SurePayroll
in connection with the provision of such Services, this Agreement will be given
precedence. A printed version of this Agreement and of any notice given in electronic
form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or
relating to this Agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions
as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed
form.
Data furnished by User will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Policy for
the Site; provided, however, that SurePayroll will not have liability if such data
is released through other sources, or if Provider, its or their employees and agents
release the data because of a reasonable belief that User has consented to such
disclosure. User acknowledges and agrees that to the extent User was referred to
SurePayroll by a third party, SurePayroll may disclose statistical information regarding
the User's use of the Service to such third party and its affiliates for marketing
and analysis purposes.
To assure that User's inquiries are handled promptly, courteously and accurately,
Provider may monitor and/or record telephone conversations and electronic communications
between User and Provider without additional prior notification to User, and User
will so advise any parties who communicate with Provider by telephone or electronic
means on User's behalf.
This Agreement, together with the terms and conditions for the Services, as applicable,
constitute the entire Agreement between Provider and User regarding the Site and
Services.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, if either User or Provider
have any unresolvable dispute, controversy or claim, whether founded in contract,
tort, statutory or common law, concerning, arising out of or relating to this Agreement
or the service, including any claim regarding the applicability, interpretation,
scope or validity of this arbitration clause and/or this Agreement (a "Claim") and
upon the demand of either party, it will be settled by individual (not class or
class-wide) binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association
("AAA") in accordance with the then current Commercial Financial Disputes Arbitration
Rules, including any expedited procedures. A demand that a Claim be submitted to
arbitration may be made before the initiation of any legal proceeding or within
ninety (90) days following the service of a complaint, third-party complaint, cross-claim
or counterclaim and if a party in a pending legal proceeding demands a Claim to
be submitted to arbitration, the party initiating the action will immediately dismiss
the legal proceeding and file the claim in arbitration. Arbitration hearings will
be held in a mutually agreeable location or if no such agreement can be reached,
the city where the dispute occurred. A single arbitrator will be appointed by AAA
and shall be a practicing attorney or retired judge having experience with and knowledge
of employment and online commerce law. The arbitrator will follow the law and will
give effect to any applicable statutes of limitation. The prevailing party shall
be entitled to an award of the costs and expenses of the arbitration, including
attorneys' fees and expert witness fees. A judgment on the award may be entered
by any court having jurisdiction. The parties agree and acknowledge that this Agreement
evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce and that the Federal Arbitration
Act (Title 9 of the United States Code) shall govern the interpretation, enforcement,
and proceedings pursuant to the arbitration clause in this Agreement.
JURY TRIAL WAIVER. USER AND PROVIDER HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY,
INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY
LITIGATION BASED HEREON OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR ANY OTHER DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY
BETWEEN THE PARTIES. FURTHER, COMPANY AND PROVIDER HEREBY AGREE THAT ANY LITIGATION
WILL PROCEED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WILL NOT PROCEED AS PART OF A CLASS ACTION.
TRADEMARKS
The names of entities and products mentioned herein and at the Site may be the trademarks
of their respective owners. Product, entity, and individual names and events used
as examples at the Site are fictitious. No association with any real entity, product,
individual or event is intended or should be inferred.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
You may not use the Site in violation of any applicable laws or
regulations.