Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Disclosure

Introduction

Path to My Place (later referred to as “this website”) and the included content are created and owned by Valerie Weyenberg (later referred to as “I,” “me,” or “my”). The term “you” refers to anyone visiting, using, or viewing this website.

• Please review the following Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Disclosure before using this website. Hopefully your eyes won’t glaze over in the process!
• If you do not agree with the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and/or Disclosure, please discontinue use of this website.
• I reserve the right to change the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and/or Disclosure at any time without notice by updating them on this website.
• By accessing this website, you are agreeing to the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Disclosure as they appear on the website, whether or not you have read them.

Privacy Policy

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

During use of this website, you or your browser may provide information that can be used to contact or identify you.

This website may collect log data, which is information that your browser sends automatically. Log data includes your IP address, browser information, internet service provider information, the pages of the website that you visit, time spent on those pages, and other statistics. This website may utilize third party services such as Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyze log data.

This website may use cookies to collect data for analysis of access and content performance. You can turn off the use of cookies in your browser settings; however, please note that this may affect your ability to access certain features of this website.

This website may include third party advertisements. The advertisers may use, collect, store, and disclose aggregated data and information collected from you based on their own privacy policies, which you can view at their websites.

Except as otherwise stated in this policy, I will not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties without your consent. I may share certain personal information with service providers, such as those who facilitate my email newsletter mailings, when you voluntarily provide your name and email address. Those service providers should use your information only at my direction and in accordance with this policy.

Generally, I will only use the information you provide to communicate with you. For example, I may contact you to respond to questions, request feedback, and share promotional offers.

Other Information You Provide

You may voluntarily submit information while using this website. If you leave a comment on this website, you are providing implied consent for the comment and your information to appear on the website. Your email address may be used for the sole purpose of responding to your comment. I am not liable or responsible for the actions of others who may use information that you voluntarily share.

I have links to public social media accounts and social sharing options on this website. You are hereby advised that if you choose to interact via social media, these interactions are publicly available.

Email Marketing

You are able to voluntarily opt in or subscribe to my email newsletter through this website. When subscribing, you consent to receive emails from me regarding content on or related to this website. You may opt out of the email newsletter at any time. If you have difficulty unsubscribing, you may contact me at valerie@pathtomyplace.com.

I have taken all necessary measures to comply with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and do not send out spam or misleading information. I will not sell, rent, or share your email address.

Links to Other Websites

This website contains links to other websites. Once you leave this website or are redirected to another website, you are no longer covered by or subject to this website’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. I encourage you to read the Privacy Statements and Terms of Use for other websites prior to doing anything else at those sites.

Terms of Use

Copyright/Intellectual Property

All content on this website including words, information, documents, design, graphics, photographs, images, and all other information and intellectual property, registered and unregistered, is my property and is protected by United States intellectual property laws. Images or content items that are not my original work will be credited to the original creator.

When you access this website or its content, you agree that you will not copy, duplicate, repost, or otherwise steal any content. Unauthorized use of any content is a violation of these terms. I reserve the right to prosecute unauthorized use of content to the fullest extent of the law.

Information on this website may be copied for personal use only. Unless you have my prior written permission, you may not reproduce, store, or transmit this website, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording , scanning, or otherwise), except as permitted under Section 107 or section 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act.

Feel free to use an image or two and/or a post summary, as long as you include a link back to this website and credit this website as the source. Requests for any other permission should be sent to the following email address: valerie@pathtomyplace.com.

Links to Other Websites

Certain links on the website may have changed, particularly links to other websites that are outside of my control. I strive to ensure accuracy at the time of the post, but cannot guarantee the current accuracy of the links shared.

Website Use

By accessing this website and its content, you are indicating that you are at least 18 years of age and agree to be bound by these terms, or are accessing this website under the supervision of someone 18 years of age or older who agrees to be bound by these terms.

You may not use this website or its content in a manner that constitutes the infringement of my rights, unless otherwise authorized by me. I reserve all rights not expressly granted in these terms.

User Generated Content

Any user generated content on this website (such as blog comments or social media posts) will be publicly available to other users. When posting or submitting material to this website, you are providing assurance that you are the owner of such materials and that you are at least 18 years old. By submitting any content or materials to me/this website, you agree to give me an unlimited license so that the content may be shared on this website in its current or future state of existence. You are authorizing me to identify you as the author of any of our contributions.

I reserve the right to remove any content that I determine to be unlawful, inappropriate, offensive, non- contributory to the purpose of the website, or otherwise objectionable. Let’s keep this a respectful, drama-free zone.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites that I neither own nor control. Once you leave this website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer covered by or subject to the terms of this website or this website’s privacy policy.

I do not have control over, and do not assume responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. I shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any actual or alleged damage or loss that occurs in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party website or services.

Limited Liability

By accessing this website, you agree to hold harmless me and any related parties, from and against any and all claims related to this website or its content. Materials on this website are provided “as is.” I am not an expert; I am just sharing my experiences based on what I have learned through my own DIY adventures. Materials are provided for reference, but I shall not be responsible or liable for any use of the information or materials provided on this website. I assume no liability for any injuries, damages or other losses alleged in connection with your use of this website or its content.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed in accordance with the laws of Florida and the United States.

Your Conduct

By accessing this website and its content, you agree that you: (1) are solely responsible for your electronic communications (2) will provide honest and accurate information and (3) will only use this website and its content for lawful purposes and will not to act fraudulently, unlawfully or otherwise inappropriately.

Termination

I reserve the right to refuse or terminate your access to the website and its content, in whole or in part, at any time without notice based on my sole discretion. I also reserve the right to remove undesirable comments or shares on my blog and social media channels.

Legal Disclaimer

I am not an expert or professional in the area of DIY projects or remodeling. I am simply sharing my experiences and what I have learned as I tackle projects on my own. I do not guarantee any results and will not be liable for any damages or losses caused by the use of this website. I recommend seeking advice and services from from a licensed contractor if you are not willing to assume the risks of DIY projects, or in any situation you are not fully confident in your ability to complete any building or remodeling tasks on your own. If you are moving or adding any plumbing, electrical, or HVAC elements, please consult a professional to ensure you comply with codes.

All information and materials provided on this website have been prepared for informational purposes only. Tutorials and demonstrations are not intended to be professional advice, and should not be used as a substitute for such. I make no guarantees regarding the information presented on the website. I expressly exclude, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage incurred by you or others in connection with this website and its content, including but not limited to liability for any delays, injuries, harm, losses, damages, loss of business, loss of profits or any other loss or damage of any kind, caused by negligence, breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

By accessing this website, you agree that I am not liable or responsible for outcomes of any kind that you may have as a result of utilizing information presented to you through this website or its content. You are solely responsible for your results. I make no warranties, either express or implied, regarding this website or its contents. I disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Disclosure

I may accept compensation in the form of cash, sponsorship, products, or services. Payments may be accepted for the efforts of writing, photography, supplies, and time to create and edit content. Compensation will not influence the content, topics, or opinions expressed in posts; all opinions are my own. If I am compensated for providing an opinion on products, services, websites, or anything else, I will make note of it in the post or article.

There may be advertisements from third-party ad networks on the website from which I receive compensation.

Articles or posts may include affiliate links, from which I receive compensation.

Questions and Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact me at: valerie@pathtomyplace.com

Last updated: October 8, 2017

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