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Terms of Use​

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Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. Terms of Use


Use of this website and information included on it is subject to the following terms of use. By using this site, you agree to these terms.
This webpage includes disclaimers and disclosures regarding the following topics:

  • Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc.’s Copyright, Trademark, and Intellectual Property Rights

  • No Warranties and Limitation of Liability

  • Severability; Waiver

  • Links to Third Party Websites

  • Applicable Law

  • Comments and Inquiries 


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc’s Copyright, Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights

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All materials on the Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc’s website, including without limitation, the logo, design, text, graphics, logos, images, the selection and arrangement thereof, are protected under copyright laws and are the trademarks, trade dress and/or other intellectual properties owned, controlled or licensed by Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement and assembly) of all content on this website is the exclusive property of Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may download and view material on this website for personal, noncommercial and informational purposes only. No part of these materials may otherwise be copied, reproduced, stored, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed without the prior written permission from Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc.


No Warranties and Limitation of Liability


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc.  IS PROVIDING THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENTS ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE, THE INFORMATION, CONTENT OR MATERIALS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc.  DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING FOR EXAMPLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc’s DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR CURRENT. 


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc.  WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME OR PROFIT, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY A VIRUS CONTAINED WITHIN ELECTRONIC FILES OF THIS SITE OR ANY LINKED SITE, REGARDLESS OF PRIOR NOTICE.


Severability; Waiver


IF ANY PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF USE IS FOUND TO BE INVALID BY ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION, THEN THE INVALIDITY OF SUCH PROVISION SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS OF USE, WHICH SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. NO WAIVE OF ANY OF THESE TERMS SHALL BE DEEMED A FURTHER OR CONTINUING WAIVER OF SUCH TERM OR CONDITION OR ANY OTHER TERM OR CONDITION.
 

Links to Third Party Sites


We may from time to time provide links to or accept links from websites of other parties. We do not control or maintain the material presented by other persons in their websites. The inclusion of any link on this website does not imply any association or relationship between our organization and the person sponsoring the linked site and does not constitute or imply any endorsement, approval or sponsorship of the linked site by Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. The links do not imply legal authority to use any protected rights of others reflected in the links. We do not vouch for or assume any responsibility for the content, accuracy or completeness of material presented directly or indirectly in linked sites. If you use any of these links, you will leave this site. 


Applicable Law


You are responsible for complying with the laws of the jurisdiction from which you are accessing this website and you agree that you will not access or use the information on this website in violation of such laws.  


Any disputes concerning this website and the information in or use of it shall be governed by Maryland law (without regard to conflicts of law principles), and any proceeding which may arise out of or in connection with this website shall be brought solely in a court in Montgomery County, Maryland.


Comments and Inquiries Regarding Website


We welcome your comments and feedback regarding this website. Any information, materials, suggestions, ideas or comments sent to Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. will not be treated as confidential, proprietary or trade secret information.
For additional information about this website, or to update any information provided to Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. through this website, please contact info@starfleetservicedogs.org


Updated: 2020

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Privacy Policy

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At Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc., your privacy is important to us


To better protect your privacy we provide this statement explaining our online information practices, and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available on our homepage and other pages where personal information may be requested. 
Topics covered in this policy: 

  • What Our Privacy Policy Covers

  • Collection of Personal Information

  • Donor Privacy Policy

  • How Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. Uses Your Personal Information

  • How Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. Protects Your Information

  • How You Can Review and Correct Your Information

  • Children Under 16

  • Cookies

  • Privacy Policy Changes

  • How to Contact Us

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What our Privacy Policy Covers


This Privacy Policy covers any personal information that Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. obtains from you through your use of the Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc’s website. This policy does not cover information Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. obtains from you through sources other than this website. This policy also does not cover the practices of companies that Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. does not own or control, or the actions of people that Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. does not employ or manage. 


Our Privacy Policy may change in the future. We invite you to check back periodically to see if we have made any changes. By using this website, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.


Collection of Personal Information


On some pages of this website, you can make donations, order products, make comments, or request to receive information and other Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. materials. The types of personal information collected on these pages may include: 

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Phone, mobile and/or fax number

  • Date of Birth

  • Pet Information

  • Username/Password

  • Credit/Debit Card Information

  • Your requests and/or comments 

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In addition, you can submit electronic applications to Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. through this website. Information on an application may include your name, address, telephone number, interests, education, personal history, criminal history, references and other personal information. If you do not wish to submit an electronic application through this website, you may elect to do so by email or mail. You are under no obligation to provide personal information through this website.


Donor Privacy Policy


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. values the privacy of our donors and so has instituted this policy for donor information processed through the web-site as well donor information acquired on the phone, through mailings, or personal interaction. 
 

Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc.  does not share or sell any personal information provided by a donor (including but not limited to Name, Address, Phone, E-mail, Credit card data) to a third party. 


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. also does not send donor mailings on behalf of other non-profit organizations & businesses or sell lists of donor information.


How Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc Uses Your Personal Information 


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. does not sell any personal information collected through this website, but we may share it with third parties in connection with providing you with services you request, maintenance and operation of our site, or as may be legally required. For example, personal information is shared for the following business purposes: 
 

Donations: Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. uses a Paypal to process donations made through this website. If you have questions about Paypal’s privacy practices, you can contact Paypal.


Purchases: Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. uses a Paypal to process purchases made through this website. If you have questions about Paypal’s privacy practices, you can contact Paypal.


Newsletters: Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. sends newsletters to users upon request. Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. uses a third party vendor for printing and mailing services relating to distribution of the newsletter. 


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. also may use non-identifying and aggregate information to better design our web site and for other business purposes.    


How Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc Protects Your Information


We realize that you trust us to protect your personal information. We take that task seriously. This website is hosted by a company called Wix, wix.com. With the assistance of Wix, we maintain physical, electronic, procedural and managerial safeguards to protect the information we collect online. For example:

 

  • We use industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer ("SSL") authentication to guarantee the confidentiality of online transactions made on our site. SSL authentication and encryption of the information that you send to us over the Internet help protect your online transaction information from third party interception.

  • Most browsers will show a lock icon in the url status bar on secure pages. Look for this icon on any web page that asks for your personal information.

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Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk. We expressly disclaim any liability for any loss, misuse, or alteration of your information.


How You Can Review And Correct Your Information 


You can telephone, write or email Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. to review or change information previously provided, or to discontinue receiving Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc’s newsletters. To protect your privacy and security, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections. We use this procedure to better safeguard your information. 


Children Under 16


We do not wish to collect information from children under 16. If you are under 16, you cannot make a purchase or donation through this website, and you should not provide personal information to us in our applications or contact forms. We ask parents or legal guardians to assist us by supervising the activities of children on this website.
This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires special steps to safeguard children’s privacy. For more information about this federal law and about children’s privacy,
click here.  


Cookies


We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our website, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you. 


Privacy Policy Changes


Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. may, in its discretion, change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy.


How To Contact Us 

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at: 

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Starfleet Service Dogs, Inc. 
8012 MacArthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
info@starfleetservicedogs.org


Updated: 2020
 

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