Terms of Service

LAST UPDATED:  October, 2023

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

This Website (findinganswersupstream.com) is operated by Finding Answers Upstream, LLC. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Finding Answers Upstream. Finding Answers Upstream offers this Website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/ or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. 

You represent that you are over the age of 18. Finding Answers Upstream does not permit those under 18 to use the Website.

Informational and Educational Purposes Only

Finding Answers Upstream, LLC provides a Website. The “Content” are the words, design, layout, graphics, photos, images, information, materials, documents, data, databases and all other information and intellectual property created by Finding Answers Upstream accessible on or through this Website. All information on the Website was created for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Regardless of anything within the Content to the contrary, no Content should be understood as a recommendation that you forgo or delay consultation with a medical, health, mental health practitioner. Finding Answers Upstream recommends you seek advice from a professional in each of these areas timely and as appropriate. You expressly agree not to hold Finding Answers Upstream liable for any harm or damage you may suffer as a result of failing to seek competent advice from a relevant professional.   

Errors and Omissions 

We make no warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information on our Website or its Content. Every effort has been made to present you with the most accurate, up-to-date information, but because the nature of scientific research is constantly evolving, we cannot be held responsible or accountable for the accuracy of our content. We assume no liability for errors or omissions on the Website, its Content, or in other information referenced by or linked to the site. You acknowledge that such information may contain inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not represent or warrant that the functions contained in the Website will be uninterrupted, correct, appropriate or error-free, that the defects will be corrected, or that this Website or the server that makes the Website available are free of viruses or other harmful components..

Third Party Links

Throughout this Website, we may provide links and pointers to Internet sites which may take you outside of our owned or controlled Website to other websites maintained by third parties. Links are provided for your convenience, and an inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or approval by me of the linked website, its operator or content.

In addition, Finding Answers Upstream does not operate or control in any respect any information, programs, products or services that third parties may provide on or through their websites or on websites linked to my Website.  We have no control over the contents or functionality of those websites and accept no responsibility for any loss or damages that may arise from your use of them. We are not responsible for any website outside this Website, and such other website use will be subject to those linked websites’ relevant terms and conditions and privacy policies.  It is your responsibility to review those terms and conditions and privacy policies of other websites to confirm that you understand and agree with those policies.

If applicable, any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including information providers, are those of the respective authors or distributors, and not Finding Answers Upstream. Neither Finding Answers Upstream nor any third-party provider of information guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Furthermore, we do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy and reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on any of the Websites by anyone.

Limitation of Liability

Unless otherwise limited by law, we will not be held responsible or liable in any way for the information, products or materials that you request or receive through or on our Website and its Content. We do not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, harm, loss, damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease, condition or issue, or otherwise, due to any act or default of anyone or any business, whether owners, staff, agents, joint venture partners, contractors, vendors, affiliates or otherwise, affiliated with us.  We do not assume liability for any owners, staff, agents, joint venture partners, contractors, vendors, affiliates or otherwise who are engaged in rendering our Website or its Content, or in any way or in any location. In the event that you use our Website and its Content or any other information provided by us or affiliated with us, we assume no responsibility, unless otherwise provided by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Finding Answers Upstream, LLC from and against any and all claims or demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses including legal fees and expenses arising out of or related to our Website and it’s Content due to or your breach of any obligation, warranty, representation or covenant set forth in these Terms of Services or in any other agreement with us.

Prohibited Uses

In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.

Privacy

Your access to and use of the Website and Services is also conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with our Privacy Policy.  Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully. 

Intellectual Property

Finding Answers Upstream’s Website and Content are and will remain the exclusive property of Finding Answers Upstream, LLC and unless otherwise noted,  it is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. 

Disputes Resolution

If you have any concern or dispute, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at mday@findinganswersupstream.com

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use Finding Answers Upstream will cease immediately.

Changes of Terms of Service

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at mday@findinganswersupstream.com.

California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 2068