Terms Of Use

TERMS OF USE

Welcome to the online service of Irongate and irongatemfg.com. These terms of use (“Terms”) govern your visit and use of the online services, websites, and/or software provided on or in connection with the service provided by Irongate. By accessing or using the Irongate website and services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and to the collection and use of your information as set forth in the Irongate Privacy Policy. These Terms applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the service (“Users”).

ACCOUNTS

Irongate users create accounts for the purposes of accessing the service and making purchases through the Irongate website. When you create an account with us you represent and warrant that the information you provide us is accurate, complete, and current. Inaccurate, incomplete, or obsolete information may result in termination of your account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, including but not limited to the restriction of access to your computer and/or account. You accept responsibility for any and all activities or actions that occur under your account and/or password.

PRIVACY

Protecting your private information as you use our service is our priority. The following Statement of Privacy applies to irongatemfg.com and Irongate and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of the following Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Irongate include irongate.com. By using the Irongate website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Collecting your personal information

During your registration process, Irongate may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name and email. If you purchase Irongate products and services, we may also collect from you billing and credit card information, which billing and credit card information are used to complete the purchase transaction.

Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by Irongate. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Irongate website.

We encourage you to review the privacy statements of websites you choose to link to from Irongate so that you can understand how those websites collect, use and share your information. Information collected by a third party in this manner is subject to that third party’s own data collection, use, and disclosure policies. Irongate is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on websites outside of the Irongate website.

Using your personal information

Irongate collects and uses your personal information to operate its website(s) and deliver the services you have requested. Irongate may also use your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from Irongate and its partners. Irongate may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered.

Irongate may keep track of the websites and pages our users visit within Irongate. This data is used to deliver customized content and advertising within Irongate to customers whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area.

Irongate will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Irongate or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Irongate; and, (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Irongate, or the public.

Cookies

irongate.com may use "cookies" to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. They cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Irongate services or websites you visit.

Analysis Tools

Irongate uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google") and Hotjar, a web site usage analysis tool, provided by Hotjar Ltd, to collect data that helps to improve the functionality of our websites for our customers. By visiting our website you acknowledge that you accept and consent to our privacy practices as well as those of Google Analytics and Hotjar.

Security

Irongate takes all possible precautions to secure your personal and billing information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure, however we cannot guarantee the ultimate impenetrability of our security measures. You acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk. We do not sell, rent or lease our customer lists to affiliates or unauthorized third parties.

PURCHASES AND PAYMENT

If you wish to purchase any product or service made available through the Irongate website, you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your purchase including, without limitation, your credit card number, the expiration date of your credit card, your billing address, and your shipping information.

You represent and warrant that: (i) you have the legal right to use any credit card(s) or other payment method(s) in connection with any Purchase; and that (ii) the information you supply to us is true, correct and complete. You agree to pay all charges incurred by users of your credit card, debit card, or other payment method used in connection with a purchase or transaction or other monetary transaction interaction when such charges are incurred.

The service may employ the use of third party services for the purpose of facilitating payment and the completion of Purchases. By submitting your information, you grant us the right to provide the information to these third parties subject to our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that Irongate is not liable for any breaches of credit card or debit card security or privacy.

We do our best to ensure that the information on our website concerning products availability is true and complete, but we reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order at any time for reasons including but not limited to: product or service availability, errors in the description or price of the product or service, error in your order or other reasons. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order if fraud or an unauthorized or illegal transaction is suspected.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Irongate and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of (i) your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account and password; (ii) a breach of these Terms, or (iii) content posted by you on the Irongate website.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In no event shall Irongate, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

DISCLAIMERS; NO WARRANTIES

THE SERVICE AND ALL MATERIALS AND CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IRONGATE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SERVICE AND ALL MATERIALS AND CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE, INCLUDING: (I) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT; AND (II) ANY WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE. IRONGATE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE OR ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE, OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT OFFERED THROUGH THE SERVICE, WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE OF ERRORS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, AND DO NOT WARRANT THAT ANY OF THOSE ISSUES WILL BE CORRECTED.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THE SERVICE OR ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY REGARDING IRONGATE OR THE SERVICE THAT IS NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF OR ACCESS TO THE SERVICE, YOUR DEALING WITH ANY OTHER SERVICE USER, AND ANY MATERIALS OR CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU USE THE SERVICE, AND USE, ACCESS, DOWNLOAD, OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN MATERIALS OR CONTENT THROUGH THE SERVICE AND ANY ASSOCIATED SITES OR SERVICES, AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND THAT YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY (INCLUDING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR MOBILE DEVICE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE), OR THE LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE OR THE DOWNLOAD OR USE OF THAT MATERIAL OR CONTENT.

SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY PROHIBIT A DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

STATEMENT CHANGES

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions from these Terms at any time. If we decide to change our Terms (including the Statement of Privacy) for the site, we will post the revised Terms here so that you will be informed of such changes. Your continued use of the site indicates your assent to the Terms as posted. Please check this page periodically for changes to these Terms.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington without regard to conflict of law principles. If a lawsuit or court proceeding is permitted under these Terms, then you and Irongate agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts and federal courts located within Whatcom County, Washington for the purpose of litigating any dispute. We operate the service from our offices in Washington, and we make no representation that the service offered is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

In the interest of resolving disputes between you and Irongate in the most expedient and cost effective manner, you and Irongate agree that every dispute arising in connection with these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration. Arbitration is less formal than a lawsuit in court. Arbitration uses a neutral arbitrator instead of a judge or jury, may allow for more limited discovery than in court, and can be subject to very limited review by courts. Arbitrators can award the same damages and relief that a court can award. This agreement to arbitrate disputes includes all claims arising out of or relating to any aspect of these Terms, whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory, and regardless of whether a claim arises during or after the termination of these Terms. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU AND IRONGATE ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

Nothing in these Terms will be deemed to waive, preclude, or otherwise limit the right of either party to: (i) bring an individual action in small claims court; (ii) pursue an enforcement action through the applicable federal, state, or local agency if that action is available; (iii) seek injunctive relief in a court of law; or (iv) to file suit in a court of law to address an intellectual property infringement claim.

Any arbitration between you and Irongate will be settled under the Federal Arbitration Act, and governed by the Commercial Dispute Resolution Procedures and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively, “AAA Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), as modified by these Terms, and will be administered by the AAA. The AAA Rules and filing forms are available online at www.adr.org, by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879, or by contacting Irongate.

A party who intends to seek arbitration must first send a written notice of the dispute to the other party by certified U.S. Mail or by Federal Express (signature required) or, only if such other party has not provided a current physical address, then by electronic mail (“Notice”). Irongate’s address for Notice is:

[3805 Bakerview Spur Bellingham, WA 98226]

The Notice must: (a) describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute; and (b) set forth the specific relief sought (“Demand”). The parties will make good faith efforts to resolve the claim directly, but if the parties do not reach an agreement to do so within 30 days after the Notice is received, you and Irongate may commence an arbitration proceeding. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made by you and Irongate must not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator makes a final decision and award, if any. If the dispute is finally resolved through arbitration in your favor, Irongate will pay you the highest of the following: (i) the amount awarded by the arbitrator, if any; (ii) the last written settlement amount offered by Irongate in settlement of the dispute prior to the arbitrator’s award; or (iii) $1,000.

If you commence arbitration in accordance with these Terms, Irongate will reimburse you for your payment of the filing fee, unless your claim is for more than $10,000, in which case the payment of any fees will be decided by the AAA Rules. Any arbitration hearing will take place at a location to be agreed upon in Whatcom County, Washington, but if the claim is for $10,000 or less, you may choose whether the arbitration will be conducted: (a) solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator; (b) through a non-appearance based telephone hearing; or (c) by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules in the county (or parish) of your billing address. If the arbitrator finds that either the substance of your claim or the relief sought in the Demand is frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the payment of all fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. In that case, you agree to reimburse Irongate for all monies previously disbursed by it that are otherwise your obligation to pay under the AAA Rules. Regardless of the manner in which the arbitration is conducted, the arbitrator must issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the decision and award, if any, are based. The arbitrator may make rulings and resolve disputes as to the payment and reimbursement of fees or expenses at any time during the proceeding and upon request from either party made within 14 days of the arbitrator’s ruling on the merits.

YOU AND IRONGATE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both you and Irongate agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

If Irongate makes any future change to this arbitration provision, other than a change to Irongate's address for Notice, you may reject the change by sending us written notice within 30 days of the change to Irongate’s address for Notice, in which case your account with Irongate will be immediately terminated and this arbitration provision, as in effect immediately prior to the changes you rejected will survive.

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

If you are a California resident, California Civil Code Section 1789.3 allows You to contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite S-202, Sacramento, California 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210, in order to resolve a complaint regarding the service or to receive further information regarding use of the service.

EFFECTIVE DATE

These Terms are effective and were last updated on November 8, 2018