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The images, text, programs and other information ("Materials") on this Web site ("Site") are provided by Interstate Companies, Inc., including any of its divisions, subsidiaries, parents, or any other affiliation (hereinafter referred to as "Interstate") or its vendors as a service to its customers and may be used for general informational purposes only. By using the site or downloading materials from the site, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in this notice. If you do not agree to abide by these terms and conditions, do not use the site or download materials from the site.

Limited License
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Interstate grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to access, use and display this Site and the Materials thereon. You agree not to interrupt or attempt to interrupt the operation of the site in any way. Interstate authorizes you to view and download the Materials on this Site only for your personal, non-commercial use, as protected by United States copyright laws. This authorization is not a transfer of title in the Materials and copies of the Materials and is subject to the following restrictions: 1) you must retain, on all copies of the Materials downloaded, all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Materials; 2) you may not modify the Materials in any way or reproduce or publicly display, perform, or distribute or otherwise use them for any public or commercial purpose; and 3) you must not transfer the Materials to any other person unless you give them notice of, and they agree to accept, the obligations arising under these terms and conditions of use. You agree to abide by all additional restrictions displayed on the Site as it may be updated from time to time. By accessing the Site, you agree to comply with all copyright laws worldwide in your use of this Site and to prevent any unauthorized copying of the Materials. Interstate names, logos, and taglines identifying Interstate's products and services are proprietary marks of Interstate. Except as expressly provided herein, Interstate does not grant any express or implied right to you under any patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secret information.

General Disclaimer
While Interstate makes every effort to present accurate and reliable information on this Internet site, Interstate assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials. Interstate reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to correct any errors or omissions in any portion of the site. Interstate may make any other changes to the Site, the materials and the products, programs, services or prices (if any) described in the Site at any time without notice. The information contained herein, or the products or services described, are subject to change without notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Agreement are posted will be considered acceptance of those changes. The Materials are provided "as is."

Interstate may terminate, change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Interstate Site, including the availability of any features of the Site, at any time. Interstate may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to part or all of the Site without notice or liability. Interstate may terminate the authorization, rights and license given above and, upon such termination you shall immediately destroy all Materials.

No representation or warranty, whether expressed or implied, is or can be made regarding the accuracy, reliability completeness, or usefulness of information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these materials or in other Web sites referenced herein, nor is there a guarantee, implied or otherwise, including the warranties of merchantability, non-infringement and fitness for a particular purpose, that the data or links here are either accurate or complete. You acknowledge that any reliance on any information, opinion, advice, statement, or memorandum on the Site shall be at your sole risk.

Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, unless otherwise specified, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Interstate or any agency, contractor, or subcontractor thereof.

All orders for products and/or services are subject to the General Terms and Conditions of Sale and to availability. Interstate reserves the right to refuse to supply to any individual, corporation, or any other entity.

Use of Trademarks
Interstate is a franchised distributor and service representative for various products sold under certain referenced trademarks. Any references made to those entities apply directly to any products manufactured under their respective trademarks, registered or otherwise, and are used by Interstate with permission as an authorized distributor/dealer. Any other brand names, product names, titles, trade names or trademarks referenced herein, shown in this site, or otherwise linked hereto may be the marks, registered or otherwise, of their respective manufacturer or mark holders. No permission is given by Interstate in respect of use of any mark, and such use may constitute an infringement of the holders' rights.

Links to Other Internet Sites
At certain places on the Site, links to other Internet addresses can be accessed. Such external Internet addresses contain information created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by individuals, institutions, or organizations independent of Interstate. Interstate does not necessarily endorse, approve, certify, or control these external Internet addresses and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficiency, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information located at such addresses. If you decide to visit any linked site, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to guard against viruses or other destructive elements. Use of any information located or obtained at such addresses is voluntary, and reliance on it should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, efficiency and timeliness.

Disclaimer for Payment Made Via the Internet
The security of information and payments transmitted via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Any losses incurred or sustained by users who transmit information, including but not limited to, credit card details, or payment to Interstate by means of e-mail or other Internet link shall be borne solely and exclusively by such user and in no event shall any losses in whole or in part be borne by Interstate. Prices quoted for products and services may change at any time.

Privacy Policy
Interstate is sensitive to privacy issues on the Internet. We believe it is important you know how we treat the information about you we receive on the Internet.

In general, you can visit Interstate on the World Wide Web without telling us who you are or revealing any information about yourself. Our web servers may collect the domain names, but not the e-mail addresses, of visitors. This information is aggregated to measure the number of visits, average time spent on the site, pages viewed, etc. Interstate uses this information to measure the use of our site and to improve the content of our site.

There are times, however, when we may need information from you, such as your name and address. When information is needed, we will try to let you know at the time of collection, how we will use the personal information. Usually, the personal information we collect is used only by us to respond to your inquiry, process an order or allow you to access specific account information.

By registering with or contacting us through Interstate's web site, you agree that any information or comments you provide may be shared between Interstate and its affiliated companies, and used without restriction to process customer orders and improve or market our products and services. We will not sell or rent your information to any third party, and will exercise reasonable efforts to keep the information secure. Interstate recognizes and respects your online privacy.

If you register with one of Interstate's business units on-line, they may use this information to provide you with custom information about Interstate's offering in support of your business needs. A technology called cookies may be used to provide you with tailored information. A cookie is a tiny element of data that a web site can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your hard drive so we can recognize you when you return. You may set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie.

Interstate does not want you to, and you should not, send any confidential or proprietary information to Interstate via the Site. You agree that any information or materials that you or individuals acting on your behalf provide to Interstate will not be considered confidential or proprietary. By providing any such information or materials to Interstate, you grant to Interstate an unrestricted, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, publicly perform, transmit and distribute such information and materials, and you further agree that Interstate is free to use any ideas, concepts or know-how that you or individuals acting on your behalf provide to Interstate. You further recognize that Interstate does not want you to, and you warrant that you shall not, provide any information or materials to Interstate that is defamatory, threatening, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful, or that incorporates the proprietary material of another.

Limitations of Damages
IN NO EVENT SHALL INTERSTATE OR ANY OF ITS DIVISIONS OR SUBSIDIARIES BE LIABLE TO ANY ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA ON YOUR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM) THAT ARE RELATED TO THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SITE OR ANY LINKED WEBSITE, EVEN IF INTERSTATE IS EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the use of this Material and/or information complies with the laws, rules and regulations of the jurisdictions with respect to which it is used. Interstate will not be liable for improper or incorrect use of the information or for any damage suffered from direct or indirect use of its services.

International Users and Choice of Law
This Site is controlled, operated and administered by Interstate from its offices within the United States of America. Interstate makes no representation that materials at this site are appropriate or available for use at other locations outside of the United States and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. You may not use the Site or export the Materials in violation of U. S. export laws and regulations. If you access this Site from a location outside of the United States, you are responsible for compliance with all local laws. These Terms and Conditions of use shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Interstate and you with respect to your use of the Site. Any cause of action you may have with respect to your use of the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of the Agreement or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the Agreement, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

Any questions that you have about
this agreement can be forwarded to:

Legal Department
Interstate Companies, Inc.
2601 East 80th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55425