Terms and Conditions
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING SOFTWARE
OR USING SERVICES.
This is a legally binding agreement ("Agreement") between the user of PleaseJustFixIt's ™
services and PleaseJustFixIt, Inc. ("PleaseJustFixIt"), a Washington Corporation.
These are the only terms and conditions that govern PleaseJustFixIt's obligations to
Client and Clients rights with respect to the PleaseJustFixIt Services
to be provided as indicated in the applicable written, telephonic, or on-line Order
Form or other order document (Order Form) and the PleaseJustFixIt Software to be
installed on Clients computer(s) and used in connection with the Services. If Client
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, he/she may not install
the PleaseJustFixIt Software or use the Services and should promptly delete any downloaded
or copied install files. PleaseJustFixIt may change these Terms of Service at any time,
with or without notice. Accordingly, please return to this Web site to check for
changes to the Terms of Service.
1. GENERAL
Client has accepted this Contract upon: (a) Clients submission of a written, online,
or telephone request for service; (b) Client accepting the Membership Maintenance;
or (c)Clients use of any aspect of PleaseJustFixIt's Service as defined in Paragraph
2. This Contract is made up of the terms below plus the Privacy Policy, all attachments
to this Contract, and the other policies and materials specifically referred to
in these Terms of Service, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. Client
hereby gives permission for PleaseJustFixIt, through PleaseJustFixIt's service representatives,
to access Clients computer. Client acknowledges that this access carries with it
some potential risk to information on Clients computer, and agrees to release and
hold PleaseJustFixIt harmless from all liability for loss, including incidental or
consequential damages, that may result there from. The Contract and related policies
are also set forth on the PleaseJustFixIt Web site (http://www.PleaseJustFixIt.com/home)
("Web site"). The Contract sets forth the terms and conditions under which Client
agrees to use the Service, and under which PleaseJustFixIt agrees to provide the Service
to Client.
2. DEFINITION OF SERVICE
For purposes of this Contract, the term "Service" shall mean the PleaseJustFixIt Computer
Help service, including all technical support, newsgroups, e-mail and other features,
products and services provided by PleaseJustFixIt under the service option Client has
selected. The Service may be referred to as, Total PC, PC Care, Remote Computer
Support, "Virtual On-Demand Computer Support," "On-Demand Computer Support Service,"
"Online Computer Support," Maintenance Service, "Ongoing Maintenance Service,"
"Membership," and "Membership Services." As part of the Service, PleaseJustFixIt may
license to Client, or assist Client in licensing, third party software (see Section
9 below).
3. AUTHORIZED USER, USE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Client represents that: (i) Client is 18 years
of age or older and has the legal capacity and authority to bind self and/or the
person, employer, partnership, firm, association, corporation or business organization,
entity or enterprise Client represents, as applicable, to this Contract; (ii) Client
consents on behalf of self and/or as an authorized representative of the person,
employer, partnership, firm, association, corporation or business organization,
entity or enterprise Client represents, as applicable, to be bound by this Contract;
and (iii) the information Client supplies to PleaseJustFixIt is correct and complete.
Client understands that PleaseJustFixIt relies on the information Client has supplied
and that providing false or incorrect information may result in Service withholding
or delays or the suspension or termination of Clients account. Client agrees to
promptly notify PleaseJustFixIt whenever Clients personal or billing information changes
(including name, address, telephone number, and credit card number and expiration
date).
3.2 Client agrees to be responsible for all use on
Clients account, including any secondary accounts or sub-accounts registered to
Clients primary account. Client understands this means Client accepts full liability
and responsibility for the actions of anyone who uses the Service via Clients account,
or any secondary accounts, with or without Clients permission.
3.3 Client hereby acknowledges and agrees that a Membership
Service Contract covers only the software, hardware and peripherals specifically
registered via the PleaseJustFixIt Contract. As part of the Membership Service, PleaseJustFixIt
may require Client to install certain software, including the PleaseJustFixIt Software,
to assist PleaseJustFixIt in the provision of the Services. PleaseJustFixIt reserves the
right to terminate this Contract if Client (i) does not agree to install the software
on his/her PC; or (ii) alters, modifies or disables the software or its settings
or configurations.
3.4 Client agrees that it will not use the Services
for transmitting, storing, or managing inappropriate materials, including without
limitation materials containing viruses or other harmful code; unsolicited mail
(spam); copyrighted materials to which Client does not have appropriate rights;
materials offensive to community standards (other than ancillary to and necessary
for use with authorized Services designed to promote compliance with such standards);
harassing, tortious or defamatory materials; or other materials prohibited by applicable
international, federal, state or local laws and regulations.
4. PRICING AND PAYMENT
4.1 Charges. Client agrees to pay the applicable
fees for PleaseJustFixIt services specified in the Order Form as well as any taxes
and other charges including but not limited to activation fees, minimum service
fees, no-show fees, failure to cancel fees, termination fees, other nonrecurring
charges and set-up fees. Client also agrees to pay any additional charges or fees
applied to Clients billing account for any reason, including but not limited to,
interest and charges due to insufficient credit or insufficient funds. Client will
at all times provide to PleaseJustFixIt valid credit card information. If Client changes
to another credit card or receives a new account number for his/her credit card,
Client will notify PleaseJustFixIt immediately of such changes. PleaseJustFixIt does not
accept debit cards for payment of any charges or fees.
4.2 Membership Pricing. Membership includes the all
fee as noted in the Order Form, which includes licensing of the PleaseJustFixIt proprietary
PleaseJustFixIt Software and the initial system cleaning. If more than two hours is
required in the initial cleaning, any additional time required will be billed at
the membership discount rate specified in the Order Form. Additional security and
solution software applications and configurations can be added to Clients setup
fee for the additional charge specified in the Order Form. Clients Monthly membership
maintenance fee will be as follows:
- Total PC:
- One year commitment is $34.95 per month and $30.95 for a two year commitment
per computer
- A one time fee of $49.95 will be charged upon activation of Clients membership
which will include the initial cleaning and setup charges
- There will be no additional charge for On-Demand services*
- This subscription is bound by the Total PC - Additional Terms of Service.
- PC Care
- One year commitment is $19.95 per month and $14.95 per month for a two
year commitment per computer
- A one time fee of $49.95 will be charged upon activation of Clients membership
which will include the initial cleaning and setup charges
- A 10% discount for any On-Demand services
- On-Demand
- All service is billed in 15-minute increments. By using PleaseJustFixIt's ™
On-Demand service, Client authorizes PleaseJustFixIt to charge any and all On-Demand
fees to Clients credit card.
*Unlimited On-Demand service - refers to support for a single PC. If PleaseJustFixIt
determines that any customer is abusing or otherwise using the service excessively,
customer will be notified and PleaseJustFixIt may restrict or terminate customer's
access to the service. If PleaseJustFixIt determines a customer is using the service
for illegal or inappropriate activities, this may be deemed reason to cancel subscription.
All fees are subjected to change without prior consent from Client.
4.3 Regular Maintenance and Missed Appointments.
PleaseJustFixIt will provide maintenance to Client four times per year, or once every
three months. PleaseJustFixIt will contact Client in advance to schedule maintenance
service via the HelpDesk. However, Client is responsible for all maintenance charges
even if Client is unable to schedule the service. And, if Client does not contact
PleaseJustFixIt a minimum of two (2) hours prior to an appointment to cancel or otherwise
reschedule the appointment, Client will be charged the maintenance fee and, at PleaseJustFixIt's
option, a missed appointment fee of $25.
4.4 Late Fees. For any amount not paid to PleaseJustFixIt
when due, Client agrees to pay a late fee of ten percent (10%) of such amount and
to pay interest on the overdue amount at the rate of 1.5% per month until paid in
full. Client authorizes PleaseJustFixIt to charge such late fees and interest to Clients
credit card. Further, Client agrees to pay all collection costs, including reasonable
attorney's fees, incurred by PleaseJustFixIt in collecting any amounts Client owes
to PleaseJustFixIt, whether incurred before or after civil litigation is commenced.
4.5 Service without Resolution. PleaseJustFixIt will
not charge for the first 15-minutes if it is unable to recommend a solution. PleaseJustFixIt
will make every commercially reasonable attempt to troubleshoot, analyze, assess,
correct or otherwise fix Clients computer or network problem. If PleaseJustFixIt is
unable to resolve Clients computer problem after 15-minutes, Client will be liable
for charges for time spent by PleaseJustFixIt in an attempt to correct a problem regardless
of outcome.
4.6 The waiver of any fees or charges lies solely
at the discretion of PleaseJustFixIt.
4.7 PleaseJustFixIt reserves the right to charge service
fees to Clients credit card up to eight (8) weeks after the conclusion of service.
5. PRIVACY POLICY & CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
5.1 At PleaseJustFixIt, Clients privacy is our most
vital concern and a key element of our Service. PleaseJustFixIt will treat Clients
personal information in accordance with its current Privacy Policy, subject to change
from time to time.
5.2 Each party to this Contract agrees not to misuse
or disclose to any non-party, any confidential information of the other party. Confidential
information is information which relates to the other party's research, development,
trade secrets, business affairs, or personal or financial data, but does not include
information which is in the public domain or easily ascertainable by non-parties
of ordinary skill in computer systems design and programming.
5.3 Client hereby acknowledges that during the performance
of this Contract, PleaseJustFixIt, its advisors, agents, employees and service representatives
may learn or receive confidential information pertaining to Client and PleaseJustFixIt
hereby confirms that all such information relating to Clients business or personal
affairs will be kept confidential, except to the extent such information is required
to be divulged by law or by court order or is required to be divulged to PleaseJustFixIt
or PleaseJustFixIt's advisor, agents, employees or affiliates to enable PleaseJustFixIt
to perform its obligations under this Contract.
5.4 Except as specifically set forth in writing and
signed by all parties, PleaseJustFixIt shall own and retain all copyright and patent
rights with respect to all ideas and materials developed under this Contract. PleaseJustFixIt
hereby grants to Client a non-exclusive license to use and employ such ideas and
materials on Clients computer system(s) and network.
6. AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
6.1 The Service may not be available at all times,
and may not be available in the format generally marketed, and some personal computers
may not be able to receive the Service even if initial testing showed that Clients
connection was qualified or Clients computer environment was suitable. For Remote
Computer Support, PleaseJustFixIt will qualify Clients Internet connection for the
minimum line rate (speed) available for support, based on our standard line qualification
procedures. Membership Services requires high speed Internet access; it is Clients
responsibility to ensure adequate connectivity to the Internet. All Services are
provided on an AS IS basis. Line rate, access and availability of Service are provided
by third parties and are not guaranteed by PleaseJustFixIt.
6.2 PleaseJustFixIt or its suppliers may, at any time,
without notice or liability, restrict the use of the Service or limit its time of
availability in order to perform maintenance activities and to maintain session
control.
6.3 For Membership Services, PleaseJustFixIt will use
commercially reasonable efforts to schedule a mutually convenient service session
within a reasonable period of time. However, Client hereby acknowledges that circumstances
outside of PleaseJustFixIt's control (e.g., a large-scale outbreak of a new computer
virus) may cause significant delays in PleaseJustFixIt's ability to schedule a service
session. Client hereby releases PleaseJustFixIt from any and all liability, and agrees
that PleaseJustFixIt shall not be liable to Client or any third party for any direct
or indirect damages resulting from such delays.
7. TERM AND TERMINATION
7.1 Effective Date and Term. This Contract goes into
effect upon Clients acceptance of this Contract as set forth in Paragraph 1 and
shall continue, subject to the terms of this Paragraph, until one year from the
date of this Contract and is automatically renewed unless either party provides
a written notice of termination 60 days prior to the renewal date. If this Contract
is cancelled by Client in less than the agreed notice timeframe as described above,
there will be a $150.00 cancellation fee, with the exception outlined in 7.2.1.
7.2.1 Termination of Service.
In the event that PleaseJustFixIt fails to perform as promised under this Contract,
Client agrees to provide PleaseJustFixIt with a right to cure the performance defects.
Toward this end, Client agrees to give a thirty (30) days written notice to PleaseJustFixIt
of any alleged defective or deficient Contract performance within the 5 day guaranteed
period from the date such performance was rendered, and to provide PleaseJustFixIt
with prompt and reasonable access to Clients computer system(s) and network and,
to the extent necessary, Clients home or office premises. If PleaseJustFixIt agrees
that a deficiency exists, it shall have the right to repair the same within a reasonable
time. If PleaseJustFixIt is unable to reasonably cure a defect caused by PleaseJustFixIt
and that substantially impairs Clients use of the computer(s) covered under this
Contract, Client may terminate this Contract upon written notice to PleaseJustFixIt.
In any such case, PleaseJustFixIt's liability shall be limited as specified in Section
12.
7.2.2 Termination and/or Suspension by PleaseJustFixIt.
If, in the sole discretion of PleaseJustFixIt: (a) Client is in breach of any of
the terms of this Contract (including but not limited to all policies regarding
abuse and acceptable use of the Service) or any license for Third Party Software;
(b) Clients use of the Service is prohibited by law or is disruptive to, adversely
impacts or causes a malfunction to the Service, PleaseJustFixIt's network, or the use
and enjoyment of other users; (c) PleaseJustFixIt receives an order from a court to
terminate Clients Service; (d) if PleaseJustFixIt for any reason ceases to offer the
Service; (e) if Client is no longer a PleaseJustFixIt client, or (f.) PleaseJustFixIt
determines that Client is abusing the Service, PleaseJustFixIt at its sole election
may terminate or suspend Clients Service immediately without notice.
7.2.3 Terminated Account. PleaseJustFixIt, in its sole
discretion, may refuse to accept Clients request for service, renewal or re-subscription
following a termination or suspension of Clients use of the Service. If Client
cancels this Contract for no material reason and/or in less than the agreed notice
timeframe as described in paragraph 7.1, Client agrees that a cancellation fee will
apply as specified in the Order Form.
8. SOFTWARE LICENSES AND THIRD PARTY SERVICES
8.1 With respect to all software, CDs, programs or
other intellectual property which PleaseJustFixIt makes available or furnishes to Client
pursuant to this Contract, PleaseJustFixIt grants Client one (1) personal, non-exclusive,
non-transferable, non-sub-licensable license to access and use the same, only during
the term of this Contract, solely for Clients personal or internal business purposes
with respect to the computer(s) receiving services subject to this Contract. As
an end-user, Client may not copy, modify, publish, transmit, rent, license, re-sell,
transfer, trade or allow others to use or benefit from such software, CDs, programs
or other intellectual property. All rights not expressly granted to Client are expressly
reserved by PleaseJustFixIt.
8.2 Client will not make any copies of PleaseJustFixIt
Software. Client agrees that the PleaseJustFixIt Software is the confidential information
of PleaseJustFixIt or its third party licensors, providers or suppliers, which Client
will not disclose to others or use except as expressly permitted herein. The PleaseJustFixIt
Software contains copyrighted material, trade secrets, patents, and proprietary
information owned by PleaseJustFixIt or its third party licensors, providers or suppliers.
Client will not de-compile, reverse engineer, disassemble, attempt to discover any
source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of the PleaseJustFixIt Software, or otherwise
reduce the PleaseJustFixIt Software to a human readable form, modify, rent, lease,
loan, use for timesharing or service bureau purposes, reproduce, sublicense or distribute
copies of the Software, or otherwise transfer the PleaseJustFixIt Software to any third
party. Client will not remove or alter any trademark, trade name, copyright or other
proprietary notices, legends, symbols or labels appearing on or in copies of the
Software. Client is not granted any title or rights of ownership in the PleaseJustFixIt
Software. Client acknowledges that this license is not a sale of intellectual property
and that PleaseJustFixIt or its third party licensors, providers or suppliers continue
to own all right, title and interest, including but not limited to all copyright,
patent, trademark, trade secret, and moral rights, to the PleaseJustFixIt Software
and related documentation, as well as any corrections, updates and upgrades.
8.3 Third Party Software: As part of the Services,
PleaseJustFixIt may suggest the installation and use of certain third party software
("Third Party Software"). Third Party Software is licensed to Client by the respective
owners or licensees of the Third Party Software. Client agrees to the terms and
conditions set forth by such owners or licensees before installing Third Party Software,
whether PleaseJustFixIt assists Client in the acquisition, installation, and/or use
of Third Party Software. PleaseJustFixIt has no rights to the Third Party Software
and does not license Third Party Software to Client or make any representation or
warranty regarding the Third Party Software.
8.4 PleaseJustFixIt will provide technical assistance
and support for the Software and the PleaseJustFixIt Software in accordance with its
policies. To the extent that PleaseJustFixIt provides technical assistance and support
for Third Party Software or equipment, Client will comply with the terms and conditions
under which Client licensed such Third Party Software or purchased such equipment.
PleaseJustFixIt makes no warranty that it is an authorized service provider for Third
Party Software or for any equipment; it is Clients sole responsibility to determine
if Client requires additional rights for PleaseJustFixIt to provide such support, and
if so, to acquire such rights. Client acknowledges that support of Third Party Software
or equipment by an unauthorized service provider may void any warranty made by the
supplier of such Third Party Software or equipment.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
I acknowledge that PleaseJustFixIt is an independent Contractor and neither PleaseJustFixIt,
or PleaseJustFixIt Techs, agents, employees nor affiliates is or shall be deemed employed
by Client. PleaseJustFixIt reserves the right to determine the method, manner and means
by which such services will be performed. PleaseJustFixIt and its Techs, agents, and
employees are not required to perform services for Client during any particular
hour of the day or night, and the time spent on Clients computer is at PleaseJustFixIt's
discretion, subject to Clients access times and security requirements. Client further
acknowledges that PleaseJustFixIt is not required to devote its full time nor the full
time of any of its Techs, agents, employees or affiliates to the performance of
services required under this Contract, and Client recognizes that PleaseJustFixIt has
other clients and that it offers services to the general public. The order and sequence
in which the work is to be performed shall be under the control of PleaseJustFixIt
and its Techs, agents, employees and affiliates, and not under Clients control.
Client will not provide any insurance coverage of any kind for PleaseJustFixIt or its
staff.
10. NONHIRING COVENANT
Client acknowledges that PleaseJustFixIt has a legitimate interest in preserving its
client base and hereby agrees that, for the duration of this Contract and any renewal
periods, and for a period of one year following the termination of this Contract,
Client will not, except with PleaseJustFixIt's written approval: (a) solicit services
from or offer employment to any PleaseJustFixIt Techs, agents or employees; or (b)
accept employment relating to computer services, programming, troubleshooting, or
systems design from PleaseJustFixIt Techs, agents or employees, including without limitation
the Techs, agents, and employees, with whom Client has had contact within the twelve-month
period immediately prior to the termination of this Contract.
11. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF THE SERVICE
11.1 Client agrees that Clients use of the Service
and the Internet, without limitation, is Clients sole responsibility, and is solely
at Clients risk, and will comply with all applicable local, state, national and
international laws and regulations.
11.2 Client agrees that the Internet is not owned,
operated or managed by, or in any way affiliated with PleaseJustFixIt, and PleaseJustFixIt
is not responsible and has no control over the information, content or other materials,
some of which may be offensive, malicious or destructive in nature, which may be
accessed through use of the Service. Client further agrees that PleaseJustFixIt does
not own or control all of the various facilities and communications lines through
which service may be provided, nor does PleaseJustFixIt guarantee access to or through
Web sites, servers or other facilities on the Internet, whether or not such facilities
are owned or controlled by PleaseJustFixIt.
11.3 Client agrees that the Internet is not a secure
network and that third parties may be able to intercept, access, use, or corrupt
information transmitted or received over the Internet. PleaseJustFixIt is not responsible
for invalid destinations, transmission errors, or corruption or security of Clients
data.
12. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
PleaseJustFixIt hereby warrants that the materials, analysis, data, programs, and services
to be delivered or rendered under this Contract will be of the kind and quality
designated and will be performed by qualified personnel. CLIENT HEREBY AGREES THAT
PleaseJustFixIt MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING
THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT A MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY MAY APPLY. Client further agrees to release and hold PleaseJustFixIt, its
Techs, agents, employees, and affiliates harmless from any and all liability associated
with the performance of service or the provision of products beyond the limited
warranty provided in this section. Further:
A. Client grants to PleaseJustFixIt and its Techs, agents,
employees and affiliates, necessary and reasonable access to Clients computer system(s)
at premises. Client recognizes that in order to provide the products and services
requested, PleaseJustFixIt and its Techs, agents, employees and affiliates may find
it necessary or advisable to open, view, modify, edit, delete, or otherwise manipulate
Clients computer software, applications, data, and data storage media including,
without limitation, the computer operating system, word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, workflow, graphics, audio, video, system drivers and libraries, and any
other type of software or data that may be contained on Clients computer system
or network. Further, Client grants to PleaseJustFixIt and its Techs, agents, employees
and affiliates permission as needed to download and/or install software on Clients
computer system(s) or network, including without limitation, memory chips, processor
chips, cooling fans, batteries, hard drives, tape drives, storage devices, modem
and communication devices, audio and video cards, network interface cards, hubs,
routers, switches, printers, scanners, cables, and any other hardware Client requests
to be installed.
B. Client acknowledges that due to the nature of
the services being performed, Client is exposed to some potential risk of damage
or loss including, without limitation, damage to Clients computer hardware, cabling,
hubs, routers, switches, peripherals, accessories, furniture, home, and office,
as well as potential risk of damage, corruption, loss of business or time, loss
of computer software, applications, data, and data storage media. Client understands
that it is highly recommended that Client take proper and adequate measures to preserve,
protect and safeguard critical data by backing up such data in appropriate ways
prior to any services being performed by PleaseJustFixIt. Unless specifically requested
and provided to Client as a paid service by PleaseJustFixIt, Client is exclusively
responsible for providing all backup, archiving, and protective storage as well
as restoration, if required, of Clients data.
C. PleaseJustFixIt Backup Services. PleaseJustFixIt provides
500MB of compressed online data backup as part of Clients base subscription fee.
More backup space is available for an additional fee. Client acknowledges that the
security key given during the backup setup process is the unique identifier that
unlocks the encryption code for Clients data. For security purposes, PleaseJustFixIt
DOES NOT retain a copy of Clients security key. Therefore, Client agrees to keep
this security key stored in a place separate from Clients computer to keep it safe
and retrievable when Client needs to access backup data. Client also understands
that PleaseJustFixIt will monitor Clients data storage usage to ensure that Clients
data is kept safe. As Clients storage requirements increase and exceed the 500MB
base, Client will be upgraded and autobilled for the next level of storage space
required.
D. Client agrees to release and hold PleaseJustFixIt
harmless from all liability for damage or loss as well as any incidental or consequential
damage or financial damage or loss that may result from the actions of PleaseJustFixIt,
its Techs, agents, employees and affiliates.
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Client hereby acknowledges and agrees that:
A. under this Contract, Client is dealing with a
corporation ("PleaseJustFixIt, Inc.") formed under the laws of the State of Washington;
and
B. no employee, officer, director, or shareholder
of PleaseJustFixIt is, or will be, liable for PleaseJustFixIt's obligations under this
Contract or for any other debts or obligations of PleaseJustFixIt; and
C. in any dispute with PleaseJustFixIt, whether arising
under this Contract or otherwise, it will proceed only against PleaseJustFixIt and
not against any employee, officer, director, shareholder, or agent of PleaseJustFixIt
in their individual capacities.
14. DAMAGES DISCLAIMER
CLIENT AGREES THAT PleaseJustFixIt SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, EITHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS CLIENT MAY SUFFER
AS A RESULT OF PleaseJustFixIt'S CONTRACT PERFORMANCE. This shall be true whether or
not the possibility of such damages has been disclosed to PleaseJustFixIt in advance
or could have been reasonably foreseen by PleaseJustFixIt. In the event this limitation
of damages is held unenforceable, then the parties agree that by reason of the difficulty
in foreseeing all possible damages which Client may incur, PleaseJustFixIt's liability
to Client shall be limited to the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) as liquidated
damages and not as a penalty, or the cost of repairing or replacing Clients computer
system, whichever is less.
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Prior to commencing litigation as to any claim, alleged breach, or dispute (a "dispute")
arising under this Contract, each party agrees that if the parties themselves are
unable to resolve the dispute within fifteen (15) days, the parties each agree to
then try in good faith to resolve such dispute by mediation. The party alleging
a dispute shall promptly advise the other party of such dispute in a writing which
describes in reasonable detail the nature thereof and the request for mediation.
The parties shall then jointly select a mediator to conduct the mediation. All mediation
sessions shall be held in Salt Lake City, Washington or within the surrounding area or
such other place as the parties may agree. Not later than five (5) business days
after the recipient has received notice of a request for mediation, each party shall
select for itself a representative who shall have authority to bind such party and
shall advise the other party of the name of such representative. In such mediation,
the mediator shall review the matter with each party to assist each party to understand
the strengths and weaknesses of each position and to attempt to reach a compromise
for settlement of the matter. If (1) the parties are unable to agree upon the mediator
to use within fifteen (15) days after notice of a request for mediation is given,
or (2) mediation is not undertaken in a meaningful way within thirty (30) days after
such notice is given, or (3) any unresolved dispute remains after mediation, then
either party may commence a civil action regarding such dispute. The parties agree
that any civil action thereby commenced shall be brought in a Washington state court of
competent jurisdiction or the United States District Court for the District of Washington,
if federal court jurisdiction exists, and that the decision of such court(s) shall
be final. The parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court(s) and waive
any objection that they may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such action
or proceeding in any such court(s) or that such action or proceeding was brought
in an inconvenient forum and agree not to plead or claim the same. In any mediation,
the fees and costs of the mediator shall be borne equally by the parties to the
mediation and shall be payable in advance or upon invoice from the mediator, as
applicable, and each party shall bear the fees and costs of the party's own legal
counsel and witnesses.
16. COMPLETE CONTRACT
This Contract contains the entire Contract between the parties. No other Contracts,
representations, warranties or other matters, oral or written, purportedly agreed
to or represented by or on behalf of PleaseJustFixIt or any of its Techs, agents, employees
and affiliates, or contained in any sales materials or brochures, shall be deemed
to bind the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of this Contract.
Client acknowledges that he/she is entering into this Contract solely on the basis
of the representations contained herein. Further, should any provisions of this
Contract be held void, voidable, or unenforceable for any reason, all remaining
provisions of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect. To the extent
the scope of any provision is too broad in any respect to permit enforcement, the
parties hereto agree that such scope may be judicially modified accordingly.
17. APPLICABLE LAW AND TAXES
PleaseJustFixIt will comply with all applicable laws in performing services under this
Contract but shall be held harmless for violation of any government procurement
regulation to which it may be subject but to which no reference is made in this
Contract. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington, disregarding any provisions relating to the choice or
conflict of laws. Any and all taxes, except income taxes, imposed or assessed by
reason of this Contract or its performance, including but not limited to sales or
use taxes, shall be paid by Client.
18. ASSIGNMENT
Upon written notice, PleaseJustFixIt may assign this Contract in its entirety to any
affiliate, including a parent, subsidiary, or successor in interest to its business.
This Contract may not otherwise be assigned by either party except with the advance
written consent of the other party. Subject to limitations on assignment, this Contract
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, and assigns
of the parties hereto.
19. FORCE MAJEURE
PleaseJustFixIt shall be excused for the period of any delay in the performance of
any obligation under this Contract when prevented from doing so by a cause reasonably
beyond PleaseJustFixIt's control, such as labor disputes, traffic congestion, delivery
failures, product shortages, civil commotion, war, governmental regulations or controls,
government action, fire or other casualty, weather, or acts of God.
20. WAIVER
No waiver by PleaseJustFixIt of any breach of this agreement shall be a waiver of any
preceding or succeeding breach. No waiver by PleaseJustFixIt of any right under this
agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any other right. PleaseJustFixIt shall
not be required to give notice to enforce strict adherence to all terms of this
agreement.
21. NOTICES
Except as explicitly stated otherwise, any notices to PleaseJustFixIt shall be given
by e-mail to: dphome@PleaseJustFixIt.com. Any notices to Client shall be sent to the
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