Terms of Use

Phase Technologies Master Terms of Use

Effective as of 01 November 2021

1. General Information Regarding These Terms of Use

Master terms: Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Phase Technologies, LLC. (“Phase Technologies”, “Phase Tech.” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Unless otherwise noted on a particular site or service, these master terms of use (“Master Terms”) apply to your use of all the websites that Phase Technologies operates. These include https://phasetechnologies.comhttps://phaseperfect.comhttps://my.phasetechnologies.com, and https://connect.phasetechnologies.com, together with all other subdomains thereof, (collectively, the “Websites”). The Master Terms also apply to all products, information, and services provided through the Websites and/or hosted on our servers.

Additional terms: In addition to the Master Terms, your use of any Websites or Services may also be subject to specific terms applicable to a particular Website or Service (“Additional Terms”). If there is any conflict between the Additional Terms and the Master Terms, then the Additional Terms apply in relation to the relevant Service.

Collectively, the Terms: The Master Terms, together with any Additional Terms, form a binding legal agreement between you and Phase Technologies in relation to your use of the Services. Collectively, this legal agreement is referred to below as the “Terms.”

Human-readable summary of Sec 1: These terms, together with any special terms for particular websites, create a contract between you and Phase Technologies. The contract governs your use of all websites operated by Phase Technologies, unless a particular website indicates otherwise. These human-readable summaries of each section are not part of the contract, but are intended to help you understand its terms.

2. Your Agreement to the Terms

BY ACCESSING OR USING ANY OF THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS. By accessing or using any Websites or Services you also represent that you have the legal authority to accept the Terms on behalf of yourself and any party you represent in connection with your use of any Websites or Services. If you do not agree to the Terms, you are not authorized to use any Websites or Services. If you are an individual who is entering into these Terms on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have the power to bind that entity, and you hereby agree on that entity’s behalf to be bound by these Terms, with the terms “you,” and “your” applying to you, that entity, and other users accessing the Services on behalf of that entity.

Human-readable summary of Sec 2: Please read these terms and only use our websites and services if you agree to them.

3. Changes to the Terms

From time to time, Phase Technologies may change, remove, or add to the Terms, and reserves the right to do so in its discretion. In that case, we will post updated Terms and indicate the date of revision. All new and/or revised Terms take effect immediately and apply to your use of the Websites or Services from that date on, except that material changes will take effect 30 days after the change is made and identified as material. Your continued use of any Websites or Services after new and/or revised Terms are effective indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to those Terms.

Human-readable summary of Sec 3: These terms may change. When the changes are important, we will put an update copy on the website. If you continue to use the sites after the changes are made, you agree to the changes.

4. No Legal or Electrical Code Advice

Phase Technologies is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and is not a substitute for a law firm, licensed electrician, or licensed electrical inspector. Sending us an email or using any of the Websites or Services, does not constitute legal advice. Although all Phase Technologies Products comply with relevant international and national electrical codes, it is the responsibility of the installer to comply with any local electrical codes and follow industry-standard best practices.

Human-readable summary of Sec 4: Some of us are lawyers or electricians, but we aren’t your lawyer or electrician. Please consult a locally licensed professional.

5. Content Available through the Services

Provided as-is: You acknowledge that Phase Technologies does not make any representations or warranties about the material, data, and information, such as data files, text, computer software, code, music, audio files or other sounds, photographs, videos, or other images (collectively, the “Content”) which you may have access to as part of, or through your use of, the Services. Under no circumstances is Phase Technologies liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to: any infringing Content, any errors or omissions in Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, transmitted, linked from, or otherwise accessible through or made available via the Websites or Services. You understand that by using the Websites or Services, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent, or objectionable.

You agree that you are solely responsible for your reuse of Content made available through the Websites or Services, including providing proper attribution.

Human-readable summary of Sec 5: We try our best to have useful information on our sites, but we cannot promise that everything is accurate or appropriate for your situation.

6. Content Supplied by You

Your responsibility: You represent, warrant, and agree that no Content posted or otherwise shared by you on or through any of the Websites or Services (“Your Content”), violates or infringes upon the rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights, breaches or conflicts with any obligation, such as a confidentiality obligation, or contains libelous, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful material.

Licensing Your Content: You retain any copyright that you may have in Your Content. You hereby grant Phase Technologies a world-wide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, license to use Your Content in perpetuity without restrictions.

Removal: Phase Technologies may, but is not obligated to, review Your Content and may delete or remove Your Content (without notice) from any of the Websites or Services in its sole discretion. Removal of any of Your Content from the Websites or Services (by you or Phase Technologies) does not impact any rights you granted to Phase Technologies with respect to Your Content.

Human-readable summary of Sec 6: We do not take any ownership of your content when you post it on our sites or otherwise send it to us. If you post content you own, you agree we can use it however we see fit. If you do not own the content, then you should not post it. You are responsible for any content you upload to our sites.

7. Participating in Phase Technologies Websites: Registered Users

By registering for an account through any of the Websites or Services, you represent and warrant that you are the age of majority in your jurisdiction (typically age 18). Services offered to registered users are provided subject to these Master Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any Additional Terms specified on the relevant Website(s), all of which are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms.

Registration: You agree to (a) only provide accurate and current information about yourself, (b) maintain the security of your passwords and identification, (c) promptly update the email address listed in connection with your account to keep it accurate so that we can contact you, and (d) be fully responsible for all uses of your account. You must not set up an account on behalf of another individual or entity unless you are authorized to do so.

Termination: Phase Technologies reserves the right to modify or discontinue your account or your membership in any Website or Service at any time for any reason or no reason at all.

Human-readable summary of Sec 7: Please do not register for an account on our sites unless you are 18 years old. Phase Technologies has the right to end your account at any time. You are responsible for use of your account. And of course, please do not set up an account for someone else unless you have permission to do so.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

Violating laws and rights:
  • You may not (a) use any Website or Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international laws, (b) violate or encourage others to violate any right of or obligation to a third party, including by infringing, misappropriating, or violating intellectual property, confidentiality, or privacy rights.
Solicitation:
  • You may not use the Websites or Services or any information provided through the Websites or Services for the transmission of advertising or promotional materials, including junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of unsolicited or unwelcome solicitation.
Disruption:
  • You may not use the Websites or Services in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Websites or Services, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Websites or Services; including by (a) uploading or otherwise disseminating any virus, adware, spyware, worm or other malicious code, or (b) interfering with or disrupting any network, equipment, or server connected to or used to provide any of the Services, or violating any regulation, policy, or procedure of any network, equipment, or server.
Harming others:
  • You may not post or transmit Content on or through the Websites or Services that is harmful, offensive, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, defamatory, hateful or otherwise discriminatory, false or misleading, or incites an illegal act;
  • You may not intimidate or harass another through the Websites or Services; and, you may not post or transmit any personally identifiable information about persons under 13 years of age on or through the Services.
Impersonation or unauthorized access:
  • You may not impersonate another person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity when using the Websites or Services;
  • You may not use or attempt to use another’s account or personal information without authorization; and
  • You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Websites or Services, or the computer systems or networks connected to the Websites or Services, through hacking password mining or any other means.

Human-readable summary of Sec 8: Play nice. Be yourself. Don’t break the law or be disruptive.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PHASE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS THE WEBSITES AND SERVICES (INCLUDING ALL CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITES AND SERVICES) AS-IS AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND CONCERNING THE SERVICES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. CREATIVE COMMONS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT ANY SERVERS USED BY PHASE TECHNOLOGIES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. PHASE TECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION REGARDING USE OF THE CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES IN TERMS OF ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

Human-readable summary of Sec 9: Phase Technologies does not make any guarantees about the sites, services, or content available on the sites.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL PHASE TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE TO YOU ON ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, ACTUAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF REVENUE OR INCOME, LOST PROFITS, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES SUFFERED OR INCURRED BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY THAT ARISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES (OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF FOR ANY REASON), EVEN IF PHASE TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PHASE TECHNOLOGIES IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE WHATSOEVER IN ANY MANNER FOR ANY CONTENT POSTED ON OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES (INCLUDING CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT RELATING TO THAT CONTENT), FOR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES, OR FOR THE CONDUCT OF THIRD PARTIES ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITES OR SERVICES.

Certain jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply to you. IN THESE JURISDICTIONS, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Human-readable summary of Sec 10: Phase Technologies is not responsible for the content on the sites, your use of our services, or for the conduct of others on our sites.

11. Indemnification

To the extent authorized by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Phase Technologies, its employees, officers, directors, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting directly or indirectly from or arising out of (a) your violation of the Terms, (b) your failure to verify the applicability or correctness of any Content, (c) your use of any of the Websites or Services, and/or (d) the Content you make available on any of the Services.

Human-readable summary of Sec 11: If something happens because you violate these terms, because of your use of the services, or because of the content you post on the sites, you agree to repay Phase Technologies for the damage it causes.

12. Privacy Policy

Phase Technologies is committed to responsibly handling the information and data we collect through our Services in compliance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Master Terms. Please review the Privacy Policy so you are aware of how we collect and use your personal information.

Human-readable summary of Sec 13: Please read our Privacy Policy. It is part of these terms, too.

13. Trademarks

Phase Technologies name, logos, icons, and other trademarks may only be used in accordance with our Trademark Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Master Terms. Please review the Trademark Policy so you understand how Phase Technologies trademarks may be used.

Other trademarks used on the site are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. Those marks are used for referential purposes only and are not intended to suggest or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by their respective owners. 

Human-readable summary of Sec 13: If you want to use Phase Technologies trademarks, please read our Trademark Policy. Other trademarks used on this site are not intended to suggest endorsement or affiliation with Phase Technologies. 

14. Copyright Complaints

Phase Technologies respects copyright, and we prohibit users of the Websites or Services from submitting, uploading, posting, or otherwise transmitting any Content on the Websites or Services that violates another person’s proprietary rights.

To report allegedly infringing Content hosted on a website owned or controlled by Phase Technologies, send a Notice of Infringing Materials as set out in Phase Technologies Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Notice & Takedown Procedure.

Human-readable summary of Sec 14: Please let us know if you find infringing content on our websites.

15. Termination

By Phase Technologies: Phase Technologies may modify, suspend, or terminate the operation of, or access to, all or any portion of the Websites or Services at any time for any reason. Additionally, your individual access to, and use of, the Websites or Services may be terminated by Phase Technologies at any time and for any reason.

By you: If you wish to terminate this agreement, you may immediately stop accessing or using the Websites or Services at any time.

Automatic upon breach: Your right to access and use the Websites or Services automatically upon your breach of any of the Terms.

Survival: The disclaimer of warranties, the limitation of liability, and the jurisdiction and applicable law provisions will survive any termination. The license grants applicable to Your Content are not impacted by the termination of the Terms and shall continue in effect subject to the terms of the applicable license. Your warranties and indemnification obligations will survive for one year after termination.

Human-readable summary of Sec 15: If you violate these terms, you may no longer use our sites.

16. Miscellaneous Terms

Choice of law: The Terms are governed by and construed by the laws of the State of South Dakota in the United States, not including its choice of law rules.

Dispute resolution: The parties agree that any disputes between Phase Technologies and you concerning these Terms, and/or any of the Websites or Services may only brought in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in the state of South Dakota, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such court.

  • If you are an authorized agent of a government or intergovernmental entity using the Websites or Services in your official capacity, including an authorized agent of the federal, state, or local government in the United States, and you are legally restricted from accepting the controlling law, jurisdiction, or venue clauses above, then those clauses do not apply to you. For any such U.S. federal government entities, these Terms and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of the United States of America (without reference to conflict of laws) and, in the absence of federal law and to the extent permitted under federal law, the laws of the State of South Dakota (excluding its choice of law rules).

No waiver: Either party’s failure to insist on or enforce strict performance of any of the Terms will not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.

Severability: If any part of the Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by any law or regulation or final determination of a competent court or tribunal, that provision will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

No agency relationship: The parties agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Phase Technologies as a result of the Terms or from your use of any of the Websites or Services.

Integration: These Master Terms and any applicable Additional Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Phase Technologies relating to this subject matter and supersede any and all prior communications and/or agreements between you and Phase Technologies relating to access and use of the Websites or Services.

Human-readable summary of Sec 16: If there is a lawsuit arising from these terms, it should be in South Dakota and governed by South Dakota law. We are glad you use our sites, but this agreement does not mean we are partners.