Terms and Conditions
By using the Web pages hosted by Alliance Data Systems Corporation and/or its
various divisions and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "Alliance
Data", you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please
read and understand these Terms and Conditions before using this site.
Your use of this site is expressly conditioned on your acceptance of the Terms
and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, do not
use the Web pages hosted by Alliance Data.
Use of Site
This site and the content provided in this site, including the text, graphics,
button icons, audio and video clips, digital downloads, data compilations and
software, may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted
or distributed without the written permission of Alliance Data, and/or its third
party providers, except that you may download, display and print the materials
presented on this site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not
use any “robot,” “spider” or other automatic device,
or a program, algorithm or methodology having similar processes or functionality,
or any manual process, to monitor or copy any of the Web pages, data or content
found on this site, in any case without the prior written permission of Alliance
Data. You agree that you will not transmit or otherwise transfer any Web pages,
data or content found on this site to any other computer, server, Web site,
or other medium for mass distribution or for use in any commercial enterprise.
You agree that you will not use any device, software or routine to interfere
or attempt to interfere with the proper working of this site. You agree that
you will not take any action that imposes a burden or load on our infrastructure
that Alliance Data deems in its sole discretion to be unreasonable or disproportionate
to the benefits Alliance Data obtains from your use of the site.
Unauthorized use of this site and/or the materials contained on this site may
violate applicable copyright, trademark or other intellectual property laws
or other laws. You must retain all copyright and trademark notices, including
any other proprietary notices, contained in the materials, and you must not
alter, obscure or obliterate any of such notices. The use of such materials
on any other Web site or in any environment of networked computers is prohibited.
You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous,
defamatory, obscene, indecent, inflammatory, pornographic or profane material
or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered
a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law.
In addition, you are prohibited from posting or transmitting any information
which (a) infringes the rights of others or violates their privacy or publicity
rights, (b) is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right,
unless with the express written permission of the owner of such right, (c) contains
a virus, bug or other harmful item, or (d) is used to unlawfully collude against
another person in restraint of trade or competition. You shall be solely liable
for any damages resulting from any infringement of copyright, trademark, or
other proprietary right, or any other harm resulting from your use of this site.
Privacy
You have read the Alliance Data Privacy Policy, the terms of which are incorporated
herein.
Links
You probably noticed we’ve linked our site to other Internet Web sites
solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by Alliance Data of
the contents of such other sites. This doesn’t mean that Alliance Data
has reviewed or checked these sites. We are not responsible or liable for the
content, accuracy, products or services of such sites, and we make no representation
or warranty regarding any other sites or the contents or materials on such sites.
If you decide to access other sites, you do so at your own risk. You acknowledge
and agree that Alliance Data shall not be liable for any damage or loss arising
from or related to your use or reliance on any such content, products, or services
available from such sites.
Forward-Looking Statements
Material appearing in this site may contain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements may
use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,”
“expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project”
and similar expressions as they relate to Alliance Data or its management. Such
statements are opinions, forecasts, projections and guidance which are based
upon management’s beliefs and assumptions, using information that is currently
available. Although Alliance Data believes that the expectations reflected in
such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these forward-looking statements
are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth
in the filings of Alliance Data with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management’s
underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially
from what management projected in such statement.
Disclaimer of Liability
ALLIANCE DATA AND ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS MAKE NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND REGARDING
THIS SITE AND/OR ANY MATERIALS PROVIDED ON THIS SITE, ALL OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED
ON AN “AS IS” “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. ALLIANCE DATA AND
ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENCY
OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OF THE CONTENT OR DATA FOUND ON THIS SITE AND SUCH PARTIES
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT,
AND THOSE ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF DEALING
OR USAGE OF TRADE. NEITHER ALLIANCE DATA NOR ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS WARRANT
THAT THIS SITE, ITS SERVERS OR ANY E-MAIL SENT FROM ALLIANCE DATA ARE FREE OF
VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER
OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Alliance Data specifically disclaims any duty to update the information in
the press releases.
Limitation of Liability
ALLIANCE DATA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, ANY DAMAGES
TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON
ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN THIS SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING
OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM THE SITE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ALLIANCE DATA, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, CLAIM, DAMAGE, OR ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS), WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT
LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR IS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH
(I) ANY USE OF THIS SITE OR CONTENT FOUND HEREIN, (II) ANY FAILURE OR DELAY
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY COMPONENT
OF THIS SITE), OR (III) THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE BY ALLIANCE DATA OR
ANY THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF DAMAGES TO SUCH PARTIES OR ANY OTHER PARTY.
Amendment
Alliance Data reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any
time without notice.
Governing Law & Location of Dispute Resolution
This agreement shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in
Dallas, Texas and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the United States of America and of the State of Texas (without regard
to conflict of law principles). The language in this agreement shall be interpreted
as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party. You consent
and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located
in Dallas county, the state of Texas, United States of America, in all questions
and controversies arising out of your use of this site and this agreement. You
expressly submit to the jurisdiction of said courts, and you consent to extraterritorial
service of process. To the extent allowed by applicable law, any claim or cause
of action arising from or relating to your access or use of this site must be
brought within two years from the date on which such claim or action arose or
accrued.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Statement, please contact the
webmaster at
webmaster@alliancedatasystems.com.