Privacy Policy

TERMS OF USE

Please Read Carefully Before Using This Website:

Illes Seasonings & Flavors (“Company”) maintains this site for information and communication purposes.  This webpage contains the terms of use (“Terms of Use”) governing your access to and use of www.illesfoods.com (“Website”).  If you do not accept these Terms of Use or you do not meet or comply with their provisions, you may not use the Website.

1. Overview

YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON YOUR ACCEPTING AND AGREEING TO THESE TERMS OF USE.  IF THESE TERMS OF USE ARE NOT COMPLETELY ACCEPTABLE TO YOU, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE.

2. Changes to Terms

Company may, at any time, for any reason and without notice, make changes to (i) this Website, including its look, feel, format, and content, as well as (ii) the products and/or services as described in this Website. Any modifications will take effect when posted to the Website. Therefore, each time you access the Website, you need to review the Terms of Use upon which access and use of this Website is conditioned.  By your continuing use of the Website after changes are posted, you will be deemed to have accepted such changes.

3. Jurisdiction

The Website is directed to those individuals and entities located in the United States.  It is not directed to any person or entity in any jurisdiction where (by reason of nationality, residence, citizenship, or otherwise) the publication or availability of the Website and its content, including its products and services, are unavailable or otherwise contrary to local laws or regulations.  If this applies to you, you are not authorized to access or use any of the information on this Website.  Company makes no representation that the information, opinions, advice or other content on the Website (collectively, “Content”) is appropriate or that its products and services are available outside of the United States.  Those who choose to access this Website from other locations do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

4. Scope of Use and User E-Mail

You are only authorized to view, use, and copy for your records and download small portions of the Content (including without limitation text, graphics, software, audio and video files, and photos) for your informational, non-commercial use, provided that you leave all the copyright notices, including copyright management information, or other proprietary notices intact.

You may not store, modify, reproduce, transmit, reverse engineer, or distribute a significant portion of the Content, or the design or layout of the Website or individual sections of it, in any form or media.  The systematic retrieval of data from the Website is also prohibited.

E-mail submissions over the Internet may not be secure and are subject to the risk of interception by third parties.  Please consider this fact before e-mailing any information.  Also, please consult our Privacy Policy, which can be found through our Website or by contacting us at info@illesfoods.com.  You agree not to submit or transmit any e-mails or materials through the Website, via info@illesfoods.com or otherwise, that: (i) are defamatory, threatening, obscene or harassing, (ii) contain a virus, worm, trojan horse, or any other harmful component, (iii) incorporate copyrighted or other proprietary material of any third party without that party’s permission, or (iv) otherwise violate any applicable laws.  Company shall not be subject to any obligations of confidentiality regarding any information or materials that you submit online except as specified in these Terms of Use, or as set forth in any additional terms and conditions relating to specific products or services, or as otherwise specifically agreed or required by law.

The commercial use, reproduction, transmission, or distribution of any information, MEDIA, Company Intellectual Property, or other material available through the Website without the prior written consent of Company is strictly prohibited.

5. Copyrights and Trademarks

The materials on this Website, as well as the organization and layout of this Website, are copyrighted and are protected by United States and international copyright laws and treaty provisions.  You may access, download, and print materials on this Website solely for your personal and non-commercial use; however, any print out of this Website, or portions of the Website, must include Company’s copyright notice.  No right, title, or interest in any of the materials contained on this Website is transferred to you as a result of accessing, downloading or printing such materials.  You may not (i) copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, publish, or license any part of this Website, (ii) create derivative works from, link to, or frame in another website, or (iii) use on any other website, transfer, or sell any information obtained from this Website without the prior written permission of Company.  Except as expressly provided under the “Scope of Use” section above, you may not use, reproduce, modify, transmit, distribute, or publicly display or operate this Website without the prior written permission of Company.

Company respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same.  The policy of Company is to terminate user access of repeat copyright offenders and other users who infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.  If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at info@illesfoods.com.

6. Links

For your convenience, we may provide links to various other websites that may be of interest to you and for your convenience only.  However, Company does not control or endorse such websites and is not responsible for their content nor is it responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements contained within such websites.  Please read the terms and conditions or terms of use policies of any other company or website you may link to from our Website.  These Terms of Use apply only to Company’s Website and the products and services Company offers.  If you decide to access any of the third party sites linked to this Website, if any, you do so at your own risk.  Company reserves the right to terminate any link or linking program at any time.  Company disclaims all warranties, express and implied, as to the accuracy, validity, and legality or otherwise of any materials or information contained on such sites.  You may not link to this Website without Company’s written permission.  If you are interested in linking to this Website, please contact us info@illesfoods.com.

7.  No Unlawful Use

As a condition of your use of the Website, you warrant to Company that you will not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices.  You may not use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Website.  You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Website.  You may not use any auto-information compiling programs or software and may not gather email addresses from Company through harvesting or automated means.  Posting or transmitting unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or any other forms of solicitation on this Website or to other users is prohibited.  Inquiries regarding a commercial relationship with Company should be directed to: info@illesfoods.com.

8. No Warranties

THE WEBSITE, AND ANY CONTENT, ARE PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS.  COMPANY DOES NOT ENDORSE AND MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENCY, OR RELIABILITY OF THE CONTENT, AND COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE OR OTHERWISE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN UPDATING THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT.  WE HAVE NO DUTY TO UPDATE THE CONTENT.  COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT USE OF THE CONTENT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RESULTS OR OTHER CONSEQUENCES OF ACCESSING THE WEBSITE AND USING THE CONTENT, AND FOR TAKING ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT ANY CONTENT YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR ANY OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST.  IN THE EVENT THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A COURT TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THEN SUCH PROVISIONS SHALL BE REFORMED TO THE MAXIMUM LIMITATION PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.  TO THE EXTENT PERMISSIBLE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS.

9. Limitation of Liability

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.  COMPANY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH ACCESS TO, USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT (EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES) OR THAT ARISE IN CONNECTION WITH MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS IN, OR DELAYS IN TRANSMISSION OF, INFORMATION TO OR FROM THE USER, ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION OR DELIVERY, COMPUTER VIRUS, COMMUNICATION LINE FAILURE, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, ALTERATION OF, OR USE OF RECORDS, PROGRAMS, OR FILES, INTERRUPTIONS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIONS TO THE WEBSITE OR VIRUSES, WHETHER CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY NEGLIGENCE, ACTS OF GOD, TELECOMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OF, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT.

SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.  IN THE EVENT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A COURT TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THEN SUCH PROVISIONS SHALL BE REFORMED TO THE MAXIMUM LIMITATION PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.  IN ANY EVENT, THE TOTAL MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE USE OR EXPLOITATION OF ANY OR ALL PARTS OF THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT OR SERVICES IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED AND NO/100’S DOLLARS ($100.00).

10. Governing Law and Enforcement

These Terms of Use shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Texas, without reference to its choice of law rules.  If an applicable law is in conflict with any part of the Terms of Use, the Terms of Use will be deemed modified to conform to the law.  The other provisions will not be affected by any such modification.

By accessing the Website, you agree that your access to and use of the Website and any Content or services are subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, as well as all applicable laws, as governed and interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America.  You also agree that any claims or disputes against Company whatsoever arising hereunder shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Dallas County, Texas, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association.

11. Separate Agreements

You may have other agreements with Company.  Those agreements are separate and in addition to these Terms of Use.  These Terms of Use do not modify, revise, or amend the terms of any other agreements you may have with Company.

12. No Professional Advice

The information available on the Website is intended to be a general information resource regarding the matters covered, and is not tailored to your specific circumstance.  You should not construe this as legal, medical, industrial, or other professional advice.  This Website is not intended for use by minors. YOU SHOULD EVALUATE ALL INFORMATION, OPINIONS, AND ADVICE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR OWN ADVISORS, AS APPROPRIATE.

13. User Submissions and Communications

If you make any submission to an area of the Website accessed or accessible by the public (“Public Area”) or if you submit any business information, idea, concept, or invention to Company by email, you automatically represent and warrant that the owner of such content or intellectual property, whether that is you or a third party, has expressly granted Company a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, world-wide nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, create derivative works from, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform, and display the communication or content in any media or medium, or any form, format, or forum now known or hereafter developed.  Company may sublicense its rights through multiple tiers of sublicenses.  If you wish to keep any business information, ideas, concepts, or inventions private or proprietary, you must not submit them to the Public Areas or to Company by email.  We try to answer every email in a timely manner, but are not always able to do so.

You acknowledge that you own, are solely responsible for, or otherwise control, all of the rights to the content that you post to any Public Area of the Website, if any; that the content is accurate; that use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity; and that you will indemnify Company or its affiliates for all claims resulting from content you supply.

14. Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers, harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities, and settlements, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these Terms of Use.

Contact us: If you would like to request additional information regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@illesfoods.com.