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Terms and Conditions

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Last Updated: January 15, 2025

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PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SITE.

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This website is operated by Bernadette M. Welch (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to your access to and use of bernadettewelch.com, including any related websites, mobile sites, or online services that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Site”).

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We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

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Questions or comments regarding the Site may be directed to: logiudicetavio3@gmail.com, or contact us: https://www.bernadettewelch.com/contact-me.

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1. Copyright and Limited License. Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site — including text, graphics, images, photographs, illustrations, logos, designs, audio, video, and written works (collectively, “Site Materials”) — is owned by or licensed to Bernadette M. Welch and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

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You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and Site Materials for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes only.

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This license does not permit you to:

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  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display Site Materials

  • Modify or create derivative works

  • Use Site Materials for commercial purposes

  • Scrape, mine, or extract data using automated tools

  • Use the Site or content for unlawful purposes

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​Unauthorized use of the Site or Site Materials may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and will result in termination of this license.

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2. Trademarks.  All names, logos, titles, and branding associated with Bernadette M. Welch and her works are trademarks or service marks owned by or licensed to us. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

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All other trademarks mentioned on the Site belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

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3. Third-Party Links and Services.  The Site may include links to third-party websites, services, or content (“Third-Party Services”). We do not control and are not responsible for Third-Party Services, including their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or policies.

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Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and those parties. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.

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4. Electronic Communications and Privacy Policy.  By using the Site, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us, including emails related to inquiries, newsletters, or updates (if you opt in).

 

Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect personal information. You agree not to submit personal information of another individual unless you have lawful permission to do so.

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5. Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to use the Site in any manner that is unlawful or harmful. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Impersonating another person or entity

  • Submitting false or misleading information

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site

  • Introducing malware, viruses, or harmful code

  • Using automated tools to collect data

  • Interfering with the Site’s functionality

  • Posting unsolicited promotions or spam

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We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

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6. Submissions.  Any feedback, comments, messages, ideas, or other materials you submit to us (excluding personal information governed by the Privacy Policy) are considered non-confidential.

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By submitting content, you grant us the right to use, reproduce, modify, and publish such content for lawful purposes without compensation or attribution.

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7. User Content and Comments. The Site may allow users to comment on blog posts or other content (“User Content”). To submit a comment, you may be required to provide a username and an email address. Email addresses are collected solely for moderation, administrative, or security purposes and are not displayed publicly on the Site.

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You are solely responsible for any User Content you submit. By posting User Content, you agree not to submit content that:

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  • Is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, hateful, or obscene

  • Is false, misleading, or fraudulent

  • Infringes upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others

  • Contains spam, unsolicited promotions, or malicious code

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We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, moderate, edit, or remove User Content at our sole discretion and without notice.  By submitting User Content, you grant Bernadette M. Welch a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, reproduce, and distribute such content on the Site in connection with its operation. You retain ownership of your User Content. We are not responsible for, and assume no liability for, User Content posted by users.

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8. Copyright Complaints.  If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with a detailed notice at:
logiudicetavio3@gmail.com.

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9. Disclaimer of Warranties.  THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.  We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, uninterrupted, or free of viruses.

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10. Limitation of Liability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE SITE, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.  Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some provisions may not apply to you.

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11. Indemnification.  You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bernadette M. Welch from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.

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12. Governing Law and Venue.  These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.  Any legal action arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Connecticut, and you consent to their jurisdiction.

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13. Termination.  We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms.

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14. Miscellaneous.  These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.  No waiver of any term shall be deemed a continuing waiver.

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