TERMS OF USE

Hello and thank you for visiting. It is important to us that everyone has a positive and safe online experience so here are the rules of the road.

These Terms of Use apply to your use of the websites owned and operated by Hearts At Work, LLC, its affiliates and related entities (“we” or “us”) including joannerichards.life and any subdomains thereof (the “Sites”) The term “Sites” includes the content on the Sites and all of our services provided on or through the Sites. You use the Sites anytime you access, view, link to or from, or otherwise interact or communicate with or connect to the Sites. By using the Sites you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any of parts of the Terms of Use, do not use the Sites. These Terms of Use may be changed from time to time without notice. Any changes will be effective when posted. Periodically review our Terms of Use to become aware of any changes.

Services
Your use of certain features, functionality, resources, products or programs (including, without limitation, contests, sweepstakes, games, surveys, forums, newsletters, subscription registrations, content submissions, chats, bulletin boards, discussion groups, promotions, marketing opportunities, affiliate programs requests for suggestions, requests for free products, RSS feeds, etc.) offered on or through the Sites (the “Services”) may be subject to additional terms and conditions (“Service Rules”), and before you use any of the Services you may be required to indicate your acceptance of such additional Service Rules. All Service Rules are incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

User Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to participate on our Sites. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, with the permission of your parent or legal guardian, you may view the Sites as a visitor.

Applicable Laws
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and all applicable rules, regulation laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, and guidelines, including those of the Federal Trade Commission (collectively, “Applicable Laws”) By using the Sites you agree to abide by all Applicable Laws and to refrain from assisting anyone to evade any Applicable Law.

House Rules
By accessing the Sites, you agree not to:

Use the Sites in any unlawful manner or in any manner that could damage, disable, disrupt or impair the Sites or interfere with any other user’s use and enjoyment of the Sites.
Use spiders, robots, data mining techniques or similar data methods to download or otherwise, store, publish or distribute the content of the Sites.
Intercept or misappropriate data or personal information from the Sites.
Post, transmit, publish, share or otherwise make available any information, software or other material that contains a virus, malware or any other harmful component including but not limited to trojan horses, trap doors, back doors, easter eggs, worms, time bombs, cancelbots or computer programming routines that are intended to damage or interfere with the Sites.
Intimidate, harass or insult other users.
Post, transmit, publish, share or otherwise make available any content that is abusive, harmful, unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, infringing, hateful, harassing, defamatory, insulting, obscene, profane, racist, or otherwise objectionable
post, transmit, publish, share or otherwise make available content that would incite a criminal offense, violate the rights of others or that would otherwise create liability or violate any Applicable Laws.
Post, transmit, publish, share, or otherwise make available any inappropriate advertising, solicitations or promotional materials including junk mail or spam that would violate the CAN-SPAM Act.
Inappropriately post transmit, publish, share, or otherwise make available or solicit private information such as phone numbers, addresses, social security numbers
impersonate any person or entity (including, but not limited to, any of our employees or representatives), or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent yourself, your age or your affiliation with any person or entity
use your account or another user’s account in an inappropriate or unauthorized manner.
Post the same message or comment multiple times.
We reserve the right to monitor communications on the Sites between you and other users.

User Registration
If you access the Sites as a visitor, you will not be required to provide personally identifiable information. However, to access certain Services, you may be required to register or to create an account and to provide certain information.

When registering an account, you agree to:

Provide true and accurate information about yourself.
Create a suitable username that is not offensive, infringing or deceptive.
Not register for an account on behalf of someone other than yourself.
Maintain the security of your passwords and identification.
Be responsible for all use and activity under your account, and the consequences thereof, regardless of whether you have authorized such use and activity.
Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security.
If we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms of Use we reserve the right, without notice, to remove your account and restrict, suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Sites in our sole discretion.

Restrictions on Use of Site Content
Our trademarks and service marks, along with our trade names, trade dress (the “Marks”) and designs and all other content found on our Sites, including, but not limited to, articles, recipes, art, designs, graphics, text, postings, images, links, photographs, videos, information, and music (collectively, the “Site Content”) is our property and/or the property of its respective owners. Unless noted otherwise, you may access the Sites or the Site Content for your personal and non-commercial use only. You will not acquire any ownership rights by downloading the Site Content. You may not use, modify, copy, publish, display, transmit, adapt, frame or in any way exploit the Site Content, in whole or in part, without our prior written authorization and the authorization of all respective owners of the Site Content. You must abide by all copyright notices or other restrictions contained on the Sites. Any unauthorized of the Site Content will terminate any permissions granted herein. Such unauthorized use may also violate Applicable Laws, including copyright and trademark laws. Unless explicitly stated herein, nothing in these Terms of Use shall be construed as conferring any license to the Marks or Site Content.

User-Generated Content
We are not responsible for content posted, transmitted, published, shared or otherwise made available by users on or through the Sites (“User Content”). User Content, includes, but is not limited to, trademarks, trade names, service marks, trade dress, articles, recipes, art, designs, graphics, text, postings, images, links, photographs, videos, information, and music (collectively, “User Content”). We are a distributor (and not a publisher) of User Content. Accordingly, we have no more editorial control over such User Content than does a public library, bookstore, or newsstand. User Content does not reflect our opinions or views. Although we may monitor the Sites, we do not review all User Content. We do not endorse any User Content and make no warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy, integrity or quality of any User Content. Under no circumstances will we be liable in any way for User Content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any User Content or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of or reliance on any User Content. We retain the right to archive or make any discussion “Read Only” or to reject, modify or remove any User Content (without notice or liability) if we consider any User Content to be in violation of these Terms of Use or otherwise inappropriate or harmful to the Sites in our sole discretion. Regardless of whether we remove such User Content, users remain solely responsible and liable for their User Content.

By posting, transmitting, publishing, sharing or otherwise making available User Content on the Sites, you automatically grant (or warrant that you have the express authority from the owner of such User Content to grant) us a worldwide royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, adapt, translate, publish and distribute such User Content (in whole or in part). We also have right to incorporate and adapt the User Content in other works in any form, media or technology now known or hereafter developed. You further grant any other user of the Sites to access, view, store or reproduce the User Content for that user’s personal non-commercial purposes. Additionally, you represent and warrant that (1) no element of your User Content will violate or infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party and (2) you (and any licensor of content that you post on the Sites), have waived any “moral rights” in connection with your User Content. You are solely responsible for paying all royalties and other fees that might be due to any person or entity by reason of any User Content posted by you on or through the Sites. You acknowledge you are not entitled to any compensation for any User Content you post on the Sites.

Links to Third-Party Sites
The Sites may contain links to other sites (“Third-Party Sites”) containing content, goods, services, and applications not owned by us. These Terms of Use apply only to our Sites. We do not control, endorse, take responsibility for, investigate, monitor or check for accuracy, appropriateness or completeness of any content of Third Party Sites. You release us from any and all liability, direct or indirect, and for any loss or damage in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any content of Third-Party Sites.

Copyright Complaints
We respect other people’s intellectual property rights. Therefore it is our policy to remove any materials that infringe upon another party’s intellectual property rights. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the “DMCA”), and upon proper notice, we will remove User Content (and any other Site Content) that violates copyright law. If you believe your work has been infringed send an email to [email protected] containing the following information: (i) the identification of the copyrighted work; (ii) the location the material on the Sites; (iii) your contact information; (iv) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized, (v) a statement that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf and (vi) a statement, made under the penalty of perjury, that all the information in your notice is accurate; and (vii) your signature (physical or electronic).

By submitting a notice, you acknowledge and agree that we may forward your notice and any related communications to any users who posted the material identified in such notice or to other third parties.

If you believe that your User Content has been wrongfully removed from the Sites, you may send us a counter notice. The counter notice must be in writing, sent to the email address above, and include: (i) identification of the material that has been removed; (ii) your contact information; (iii) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the material was improperly removed; (vi) a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court of Arizona, and agree to accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notification that resulted in your User Content being removed (or an agent of such person) in the event he or she elects to file suit; (vi) a statement, made under the penalty of perjury, that all the information in your counter notice is accurate (vii) your signature (physical or electronic). By submitting a counter notice, you acknowledge and agree that we may forward your counter notice and any related communications to the person who submitted the original notice that resulted in the removal of your User Content or to other third parties.

Personal Advice
The Site Content cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information found on the Sites. Your access and use of the Sites does not in any way create a physician/patient, confidential or privileged relationship, or any other relationship that would give rise to any duties on our part or the part of its contributors. We do not endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may appear on the Sites. Your reliance on any information provided on the Sites is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties concerning any treatment, action or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within or through the Sites. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness or death.

No Medical Advice
Content on this and related sites in no way constitutes medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We also advise you to consult with your medical doctor before changing your diet or lifestyle. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it as a result of your use of site content. We make no guarantees about your experience or results from your use of content and you release Hearts At Work LLC, its officers, employees, and consultants of any liability relating to your use.

Warranties
YOU USE THE SITES AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITES (AND ANY PORTION OF THE SITES) ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” “WITH ALL FAULTS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT). We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of content available on or through the Sites, the Site Content, or the content of any websites, any social media or other Internet resources linked to the Sites and assume no liability or responsibility for any: (i) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies contained on the Sites; (ii) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to or use of the Sites (or any parts thereof); (iii) any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information stored therein; (iv) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Sites; (v) any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, malware or the like which may be transmitted to or through the Sites (or any parts thereof) by any third party; and/or (vi) for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the Site Content, the use of the Sites and/or through your or any other users’ exercise of any rights granted by us herein. We reserve the right, in its sole and exclusive discretion, to change, modify, add, remove or disable access without notice to any portion of the Sites (including, without limitation any of the Services).

Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS, IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE) FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA, REVENUES, PROFITS, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF, KNEW OF OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES).

Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless us and our officers, directors, employees, representatives, licensees, authorized designees, successors and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) connected to (i) any of your User Content, (ii) your exercise of any of your rights granted herein, (iii) the breach of any of your warranties, representations, covenants, responsibilities or other obligations set forth in these Terms of Use, (iv) your violation of any person’s intellectual property, privacy, publicity or other right, (v) the violation of any Applicable Laws and/or these Terms of Use by you and/or anyone using your registered account to access and/or otherwise use the Sites (in whole or in part), or (v) your willful misconduct or the willful misconduct of anyone accessing the Sites through your registered account. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you shall agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

Jurisdiction
We control and operate the Sites from our offices in the United States. We do not represent that materials on the Sites are appropriate or available for use in other locations. People who choose to access the Sites from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

Arbitration
These Terms of Use will be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona. All disputes related to these Terms of Use shall be submitted for resolution to the American Arbitration Association’s (“AAA”) Arizona. You hereby waive any rights to bring any civil action in any court regarding such disputes. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final, and judgment may be entered into it in accordance with the applicable law in the Circuit Court of Arizona. If either you or we desire arbitration, that party agrees to serve written notice of the arbitration with the other party and the AAA’s Arizona.

Waiver of Jury Trial
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS, YOU HEREBY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL WITH RESPECT TO ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE, AND THE BREACH THEREOF WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND INCLUDING ANY CLAIM FOR FRAUDULENT INDUCEMENT.

Severability; Waiver; Modification
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then said provision shall be severed from the remaining Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions. Failures to timely exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and us relating to the subject matter contained herein.

Injunction Relief
You hereby irrevocably waive any right to seek and/or obtain injunctive or other equitable relief or any order against us, and/or to enjoin or restrain or otherwise impair in the production, distribution, exhibition or other exploitation of any of our productions or projects.

Questions
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, you may contact us at [email protected].

Last Updated: May 2024