terms of use

SROA Web Site Terms of Use

SROA is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of Illinois. SROA is also tax exempt under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. SROA undertakes its activities in accordance with its nonprofit and tax exempt status and all applicable laws.

Copyright. All materials on this website are owned or licensed by SROA or authors of the documents posted on the SROA website and are protected under the copyright laws of the United States and under applicable international treaties and conventions. Copyright 2008 SROA. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, retransmission, or republication of all or part of any materials on this site is expressly prohibited, except as specifically authorized by SROA. Requests for permission to reprint any materials in part or whole must be submitted to SROA in writing. Such requests must include a copy of the materials that will be used, and a detailed explanation of where and for what purpose the materials will be used. Contact information, including name, phone number, fax number, and email must also be provided in such requests. SROA reserves the right to not allow permission for use of materials on the website if such use is deemed to be inconsistent with the mission and goals of SROA.

Trademarks. The names, trademarks, service marks, and logos of SROA appearing on this site are owned by SROA (the "marks") and may not be used in any advertising, publicity, or otherwise to indicate SROA affiliation, without SROA's prior express written permission. Use of the marks in a manner not consistent with such policies may result in discipline including reprimand, suspension, or revocation and the loss of the use of such marks. Use of the marks without authorization also may result in a legal action for trademark infringement.

Disclaimer. SROA makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or suitability of any information or materials on this website; all such content is provided on an "as is" basis. SROA HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING THE CONTENTS OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SROA does not guarantee, warrant, or endorse the products or services of any firm, organization, or person.

Links. Although SROA may include links providing direct access to other Internet sites, SROA has not participated in the development of those other sites, and does not exert any editorial or other control over those other sites. SROA, therefore, takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on, or reliability, security, or privacy policies of, those other sites.

No Legal or Professional Advice. The information contained in this website has been prepared or compiled by the SROA as a service to its members and is not intended to constitute legal advice or the rendering of legal or consulting service of any kind. Users of this website should not in any manner rely upon or construe the information or resource materials on this website as legal or other professional advice and should not act or fail to act based upon the information in this website without seeking the services of a competent legal or other professional.

Third-Party Products and Services. Information about third-party products and services has been provided to SROA by its member companies. SROA makes no recommendations or endorsements concerning third-party products and services that are referenced or listed in this Web site. The comments provided by member companies in some cases represent the views of the commenter alone and not of SROA. References to third-party products and services are provided by SROA "as is," without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, SROA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. SROA does not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of any third-party product or service will be accurate or reliable or that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained from a third party will meet your expectations or satisfy any standards. Members who wish to act on this information bear full and complete responsibility for determining if the listed third parties can provide a service that meets their needs.