Terms of Use

The Hardware Connection Inc.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE OR SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PUBLICATIONS.

By accessing or using the website located at thehardwareconnection.com (the “Site”), subscribing to The Hardware Connection digital magazine or email publications (the “Publications”), or otherwise engaging with any content or services we offer (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site or Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Hardware Connection Inc. (“The Hardware Connection,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a corporation organized under the laws of Florida.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your continued use of the Site or Services constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms, as updated from time to time. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Eligibility

The Site and Services are intended for individuals and businesses engaged in or interested in the retail hardware industry. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

All content published on the Site and in the Publications, including but not limited to articles, editorials, photographs, graphics, logos, data, videos, audio clips, software, and the overall design and compilation of such content (collectively, “Content”), is owned by or licensed to The Hardware Connection Inc. and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of Canada and international treaties.

3.2 Limited License to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and Content for your own personal or internal business informational purposes. This license does not permit you to:

Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content without our prior written consent;
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Content;
Sell, license, sublicense, or otherwise exploit the Content for any commercial purpose;
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;
Use data mining, robots, scraping, or similar automated data-gathering tools on the Site;
Frame or embed the Site or any Content within another website without our written permission.

3.3 Trademarks

“Hardware Connection” and associated logos and marks are trademarks of The Hardware Connection Inc. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent. Other trademarks appearing on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

3.4 Requests for Reprints or Permissions

To request permission to reproduce or republish any Content, please contact us at doug@thehardwareconnection.com. We may grant written permission for specific uses at our sole discretion.

3.5 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

The Hardware Connection Inc. respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any Content on the Site infringes upon your copyright, please send written notice to our designated agent at the address below with the following information: (1) a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (2) a description of where the material you claim is infringing is located on the Site; (3) your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (5) a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

4. Email Subscriptions and Digital Magazine

4.1 Subscription

The Hardware Connection offers a digital magazine and email publications to subscribers. By subscribing, you provide your express consent to receive our Publications electronically at the email address you supply. You are responsible for ensuring your email address is accurate and current.

4.2 Unsubscribing

You may unsubscribe from our email Publications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly at craig@thehardwareconnection.com. We will process unsubscribe requests promptly in accordance with applicable anti-spam legislation, U.S. CAN-SPAM Act.

4.3 Subscriber Information

By subscribing, you agree that the information you provide (name, email address, business information) may be used to personalize your experience, communicate with you about the Publications, and as otherwise described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4.4 Advertiser Content

The Publications may contain advertisements and sponsored content from third-party advertisers. The Hardware Connection does not endorse any advertised products or services, and we are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any advertiser. Any transactions between you and advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

5. User Conduct

When using the Site or any interactive features (such as comments, forums, or contact forms), you agree not to:

Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or its servers;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems;
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations;
Transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove any user-submitted content, terminate access, or take other remedial action for any violations of these Terms.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by The Hardware Connection Inc. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by The Hardware Connection Inc.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Informational Purpose Only

All Content on the Site and in the Publications is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute professional legal, financial, accounting, tax, business, or other professional advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any Content without first seeking appropriate professional guidance tailored to your specific situation.

7.2 No Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE HARDWARE CONNECTION INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that any defects will be corrected.

7.3 Accuracy of Information

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the Content, we do not guarantee that the Content is complete, current, or error-free. The hardware retail industry is subject to rapid change, and information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update Content after publication.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE HARDWARE CONNECTION INC., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SITE OR SERVICES;
ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR IN THE PUBLICATIONS;
ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE;
ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS OR YOUR INFORMATION.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Hardware Connection Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site or Services, including any content you submit or transmit through the Site.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and the federal laws of the United States applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tavernier, Florda. You consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your license to use the Site and Content will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

13. Accessibility

The Hardware Connection Inc. is committed to making our Site accessible to all users. If you experience any difficulty accessing our Site or Content, please contact us at craig@thehardwareconnection.com and we will make reasonable efforts to assist you.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Hardware Connection Inc. regarding your use of the Site and Services, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Hardware Connection, inc.

92300 Overseas Hwy, Unit 307

Tavernier, FL 33070

Office: 305-852-6126