ITDA Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Security and Legal Disclaimers

Welcome to the ITDA website.

"ITDA.biz," "Illinoistechnology.com," and "illinoistechnologydevelopmentalliance.org" as used herein and as the context requires, include the ITDA website, the Illinois Technology Development Alliance. The ITDA is sometimes referred to herein as "us."

"You" refers to an individual accessing the ITDA website, regardless of the particular features, materials, opportunities or services made available on the site by ITDA that you choose to take advantage of or participate in. To the extent applicable, "you" also includes the corporation or other legal entity (your "Company"), if any, on whose behalf you are accessing the site.

I. Terms of Use and Changes to Terms

Your use of the site is governed by and subject to the terms and conditions of use, the privacy policy, and the legal disclaimers (this "Agreement") as set forth herein. Please read this Agreement carefully and thoroughly. By accessing and using the site, you agree that you have read and understand this Agreement, and that you accept and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, please do not continue to access and use the site.

This Agreement may be updated by ITDA from time to time, and may be amended at any time to change any of its terms or to incorporate additional terms specific to existing or additional features, materials, opportunities or services that ITDA may offer or make available on or through the site. All such updates and amendments are effective immediately upon notice thereof, which we may give by any means, including, but not limited to, posting a revised version of this Agreement or other notice on the site. You should view this Agreement often to stay informed of changes that may affect you, as your continued use of the site signifies your continuing consent to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time. We expressly reserve the right to make any changes to this Agreement, or to the site and its contents, at any time without prior notice to you.

Access and Use
You represent and agree that all information that you provide to ITDA in connection with your access to and use of the site is and shall be true, accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge, belief and ability. ITDA reserves the right to terminate this Agreement or to refuse, restrict or discontinue service or access to the site (or any portion or features of the site) to you or any other person or entity, for any reason or for no reason whatsoever, at any time, without notice or liability. Failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement may result in the immediate termination of your access to and use of the site.

II. Privacy Policy

Respecting the privacy of the visitors using our website is a major priority for the ITDA. The following statement will help you understand how ITDA collects, uses and safeguards the personal information you provide to us on our Web site.

Please note that this policy applies only to ITDA.biz and IllinoisTechnology.com, and not to other organizations' Web sites to which we link. Remember that when you use a link to go from ITDA.biz and IllinoisTechnology.com to another Web site, ITDA's Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other Web site, including Web sites which have a link on ITDA.biz and IllinoisTechnology.com, is subject to that Web site's own rules and policies. Please read over those rules and policies before proceeding. ITDA does not make any representations about the practices and policies of these organizations.

What information do we collect and how do we use it?
When you visit our web site, you may provide us with two types of information: (1) personal information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis (voluntary registration through our "Business Registration" page) and (2) Web site use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our Web site.

Voluntary Registration
Visitors to our web site may choose to be personally contacted by a ITDA representative. The information to be submitted in order to request such a contact includes name, company name, e-mail address, telephone number, work address, a description of the company, the company's technology sector, stage of growth, revenue and number of employees. You also may choose to upload your business plan or executive summary.

By submitting your information, you authorize us to send you our free e-mail newsletters and other news of interest to entrepreneurs.

You may have your name removed from our e-mail list at any time, by clicking the "unsubscribe" button at the bottom of any email that we send you.

The information you provide to ITDA through voluntary registration is used to allow us to contact you and to personally provide you with business referrals as needed. That information also helps us to better understand the content needs of registrants to our Web site. ITDA DOES NOT SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUAL USERS WITH ANY THIRD PARTY. When and if you decide that you would like a ITDA representative to provide introductions and/or referrals for you to third parties, we will require your written and/or email consent to release the information you have provided to us to such third parties.

Aggregate Web Use Information
Our goal in monitoring visitor traffic patterns is to provide you with the best available Web experience for online entrepreneurship information and business assistance.

Cookies
To enable us to offer you the best possible experience when you visit ITDA and to offer continually updated information we assign you a unique identification number stored in a file on your computer called a "cookie." Cookies by themselves cannot be used to find out the identity of any user. This unique identification number automatically identifies your browser - but not you - to our computers whenever you interact with ITDA.

The cookies automatically gather certain usage information such as the number and frequency of visitors to ITDA and areas visited on the site. We only use such data in the aggregate. This collective data helps us determine how much our visitors use parts of the site, so we can improve our site to ensure that it is as appealing as we can make it for as many people as possible.

Consent
By using our Web site, you consent to the collection and use of information by ITDA as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If we decide to change our privacy policies and procedures, we will post those changes on this page so that you always have the opportunity to be aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may disclose it.

III. Security

ITDA takes commercially reasonable measures to secure and protect information transmitted to and from the site, however we cannot and do not guarantee that any communication conducted on or through the Site is or will be totally secure. Thus, we ask that you do not provide confidential financial information such as financial statements or social security numbers. Consistent with the Federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), we do not knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without requesting parental consent.

IV. Legal Disclaimers

Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, nothing contained in or through the Web site constitutes, nor is intended to constitute, an offer, inducement, promise, or contract of any kind.

The content provided on this site is presented as a courtesy to be used only for informational purposes and is not represented to be error-free. ITDA makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to this site or its content, such representations and warranties being expressly disclaimed. ITDA does not warrant that the functions contained on this website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Moreover, ITDA does not represent or warrant that the content of this web site is accurate, complete or current for any specific or particular purpose or application. It is not intended to provide nor should anyone consider that it provides legal, accounting, tax or other advice. Such advice should only be rendered by licensed professionals in reference to the particular facts and circumstances appropriate to each situation. ITDA encourages you to contact appropriate professional(s) and consultant(s) to assess your specific needs and circumstances and to render such advice accordingly. In addition, ITDA is not endorsing or recommending the use of any of the means or methods contained on or obtained through this site for any special or particular purpose.

In addition, any links to information provided by third parties or references to third party organizations are provided as a courtesy and convenience to our users. Such links and references are not intended to, nor do they constitute, an endorsement by ITDA of the linked materials or the referenced organizations. The content and views on such links and of such organizations are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of ITDA, The Illinois Coalition, The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, or their respective officers, directors or associates.

Disclaimer of liability; Indemnification
In no event will ITDA or any officers, directors or associates of the organizations be liable for any damages -- whether direct, indirect, special, general, consequential, for alleged lost profits, or otherwise - that might result from any use of or reliance on these materials. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold ITDA, The Illinois Coalition, The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, and their respective officers, directors, members, employees and agents, harmless from and against all claims, demands, suits or other proceedings, and all resulting loss, damage, liability, cost and expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees), made by any third party due to or arising out of content, data or information you submit, post to or transmit through the site; your access to and use of the content, the site and other materials, products and services available on or through the site and ITDA; or your violation of this Agreement or your violation of any rights of any other party. We reserve, and you grant to us, the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. All rights and duties of indemnification set forth herein shall survive termination of this Agreement.

Jurisdiction
The site was created and is maintained, located and controlled by ITDA in the State of Illinois. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the law of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflicts of law principles or rules thereof. Any legal action arising out of or related to this Agreement and your access to and use of the site must be commenced within one year after the cause of action arises. You and ITDA each hereby expressly consent and irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Cook County, Illinois for resolution of any matters related to interpretation, construction or enforcement, or otherwise in connection with this Agreement, the ITDA Privacy Policy referenced herein, or otherwise related to or in connection with your access to and use of the site, the content, and the materials, products and services available on or through the site or ITDA. You and ITDA each expressly waive any claim that venue is improper for any reason in these courts.

Questions Regarding Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Security and Legal Disclaimers
Please contact us with any questions regarding the site or these Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Security and Legal Disclaimers by e-mail at info@itda.biz.