Terms & Conditions

In using this website you are deemed to have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions:

The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and any or all Agreements: “Client”, “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing this website and accepting Food Pinup’s terms and conditions. “Food Pinup“, “Ourselves”, “We” and “Us”, refers to our Company. “Party”, “Parties”, or “Us”, refers to both the Client and ourselves, or either the Client or ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Client in the most appropriate manner, whether by formal meetings of a fixed duration, or any other means, for the express purpose of meeting the Client’s needs in respect of provision of Food Pinup’s stated services/products, in accordance with and subject to, prevailing U.S. Law. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalisation and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to same.

Private Policy Statement

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Authorized employees within Food Pinup on a need to know basis only use any information collected from individual customers. We constantly review our systems and data to ensure the best possible service to our customers. Parliament has created specific offences for unauthorised actions against computer systems and data. We will investigate any such actions with a view to prosecuting and/or taking civil proceedings to recover damages against those responsible information that is gathered from visitors in common with other websites, log files are stored on the web server saving details such as the visitor’s IP address, browser type, referring page and time of visit.  Cookies may be used to remember visitor preferences when interacting with the website.  All registrations include the preservation of user email and a username only to be stored on our servers.

We utilize this information simply to improve our user’s interface and overall experience when using the site.  In some cases, Google-Ads or third party partners may utilize user preferences to display banner ads that relate directly to said user’s interests.  Email addresses will not, under any circumstances, be sold, rented or leased to 3rd parties. Emails may be sent to inform you of submission status intermittently.

Once you have subscribe or sign on to one or more of our services, you will be given the option to unsubscribe by following the provided instructions, included in the registration Email, upon sign-up.

It is advised, in order to maximize your overall experience, to not block cookies, but you will have the option to block them via your browser settings.   Note that doing this will significantly reduce your overall experience and prevent you from accessing all of Food Pinup’s wonderful features.

Cookies:  These are small, digital, signature files that are stored by your web browser allowing your inputted preferences to be recorded when visiting the website.  They also track your return visits to the website. 3rd party advertising companies often use cookies for tracking purposes.

Food Pinup reserves the right to use third-party advertising agencies to display ads whenever you visit our web site. These agencies may use aggregated information based on your selections or “clicks” when using our site (with the exception of your: name, address, email address or telephone number).  This complies with our agreement with them to allow the provision of advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you (based on your input).  You are encouraged to contact us about this practice should you have any questions and or concerns.  Your private information is secure in keeping with established, ethical practices in keeping with the standards set forth by the U.S.-based; Better Business Bureau.

Private Information

As with most other websites, log files are stored on our web server saving details such as a visitor’s IP address, browser type, referring page and time of visit.  Cookies may be used to remember visitor preferences when interacting with the website.  The visitor’s email and a username will be stored on the server whenever registration is required.

Use of Private Information

All information attained will be used to enhance the visitor’s experience when using Food Pinup’s website exclusively.   We will opt to display personalized content and possibly advertising banners when mandated. Your personal Email address(es) will not be sold, rented or leased to third parties. Emails may be sent to inform you of submission status on an infrequent basis.  If you subscribe to one of our services, you may unsubscribe by following the instructions which will be included in an Email that you receive.  You may be able to block cookies via your browser settings but this may prevent you from accessing certain features of the website.

Cookies
Cookies are small digital signature files that are stored by your web browser that allow your preferences to be recorded when visiting the website. also they may be used to track your return visits to the website. third party advertising companies may also use cookies for tracking purposes.  Like most interactive web sites this Company’s website [or ISP] uses cookies to enable us to retrieve user details for each visit.  Cookies are used in some areas of our site to enable the functionality of this area and ease of use for those people visiting.  Some of our affiliate partners may also use cookies.

Third Party Advertising

We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our web site.  These companies may use aggregated information (not including your name, address, Email address or telephone number) about your visits to this and other web sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. if you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, please contact our customer service department directly.


Confidentiality

We are registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 and as such, any information concerning the Client and their respective Client Records may be passed to third parties. However, Client records are regarded as confidential and therefore will not be divulged to any third party, other than if legally required to do so to the appropriate authorities. Clients have the right to request sight of, and copies of any and all Client Records we keep, on the proviso that we are given reasonable notice of such a request. Clients are requested to retain copies of any literature issued in relation to the provision of our services. Where appropriate, we shall issue Client’s with appropriate written information, handouts or copies of records as part of an agreed contract, for the benefit of both parties.

We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information to any third party or use your e-mail address for unsolicited mail. Any emails sent by this Company will only be in connection with the provision of agreed services and products.

 

DISCLAIMER & LEGAL INDEMIFICATION

 

Exclusions and Limitations

The information on this website is provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Company:

  • excludes all representations and warranties relating to this website and its contents or which is or may be provided by any affiliates or any other third party, including in relation to any inaccuracies or omissions in this website and/or Food Pinup’s literature; and
  • excludes all liability for damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website. This includes, without limitation, direct loss, loss of business or profits (whether or not the loss of such profits was foreseeable, arose in the normal course of things or you have advised this Company of the possibility of such potential loss), damage caused to your computer, computer software, systems and programs and the data thereon or any other direct or indirect, consequential and incidental damages.
  • Users under the age of 18 are not allowed to register or use the site without the expressed written permission of their parent(s) / legal guardian who will in turn, assume full responsibility for any misuse of the site on their proxy’s behalf.

This Company does not however exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence. The above exclusions and limitations apply only to the extent permitted by law. None of your statutory rights as a consumer are affected.

Advertising

Payments for advertising will be made in Cash or Personal Check with Bankers Card, all major Credit/Debit Cards, Paypal (if available), Bankers Draft or BACS Transfer are all acceptable methods of payment. Our Terms are payment in full within thirty days. All goods remain the property of Food Pinup until paid for in full. Any and all fees that remain outstanding by the due date will incur late payment interest at the rate of 2% above the Company’s prevailing and or, designated bank’s base rate on the outstanding balance until such time as the balance is paid in full and final settlement.  We reserve the right to seek recovery of any unpaid fees sixty days from the date of invoice via collection Agencies and/or through the appropriate Small Claims Court in the event that the outstanding balance does not exceed $2,500.  In such circumstances, you shall be liable for any and all additional administrative and/or court costs.

Returned checks will incur a $35 charge to cover banking fees and administrative costs.  In an instance of a second Returned check, we reserve the right to terminate the arrangement and, if agreed to, we shall insist on future cash transactions only. Consequently, all bookings and/or transactions and agreements entered into will cease with immediate effect until such time as any and all outstanding monies are recovered in full.  

Original Content, Public Domain Imagery and Copyrighted Materials

Any and all original content such as photos, public domain imagery that was copied from other websites and or copyrighted materials should not be used.  Any use of such materials that is submitted without the expressed written consent of the original owner(s) may result in copyright infringement.  Food Pinup will not be responsible for any such use of original content.  As user, you are solely responsible for the content you submit into the site.  In addition,  no lewd and or sexually inappropriate imagery will be posted on our website.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum 24 hours notice of cancellation required. Notification for instance, in person, via email, mobile text message and/or fax, or any other means will be accepted subject to confirmation in writing. We reserve the right to levy a modest service charge to cover any subsequent administrative expenses.

Termination of Agreements and Refund Policy

Both the Client and ourselves have the right to terminate any Services Agreement for any reason, including the ending of services that are already underway. No refunds shall be offered, where a Service is deemed to have begun and is, for all intents and purposes, underway.  Any outstanding monies that have been paid to us which constitute payment in respect of the provision of unused Services, shall be refunded.

Availability
Unless otherwise stated, the services featured on this website are only available within the United States and postings in specified markets as indicated by its access in countries where Food Pinup is accessible online.  All advertising is intended primarily for the United States market.  Other markets will be negotiated via separate instruments in keeping with the laws governing said markets.  You are solely responsible for evaluating the fitness for a particular purpose of any downloads, programs and text available through this site.  Redistribution or republication of any part of this site or its content is strictly prohibited, including such by mirroring or other similar or any other means, without the express written consent of Food PinupFood Pinup does not warrant that the services from this site will be uninterrupted, timely or error free, although it is provided to the best ability given normal availability of internet access.  By using this service you thereby indemnify this Company, its employees, agents and affiliates against any loss or damage, in whatever manner, howsoever caused.

Log Files

We use IP addresses to analyse trends, administer the site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.  IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information. Additionally, for systems administration, detecting usage patterns and troubleshooting purposes, our web servers automatically log standard access information including browser type, access times/open mail, URL requested, and referral URL. This information is not shared with third parties and is used only within this Company on a need-to-know basis.  Any individually identifiable information related to this data will never be used in any way different to that stated above without your explicit permission.

Links to this website

You may not create a link to any page of this website without our prior written consent.  If you do create a link to a page of this website you do so at your own risk and the exclusions and limitations set out above will apply to your use of this website by linking to it.

Links from this website

We do not monitor or review the content of other party’s websites which are linked to from this website.  Opinions expressed or material appearing on such websites are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Food Pinup and should not be regarded as the publisher of such opinions or material.  Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices, or content, of these sites.  We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of these sites.  You should evaluate the security and trustworthiness of any other site connected to this site or accessed through this site yourself, before disclosing any personal information to them. This Company will not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage in whatever manner, howsoever caused, resulting from your disclosure to third parties of personal information.

Copyright Notice

Copyright and other relevant intellectual property rights exists on all text relating to Food Pinup’s services and the full content of this website effective date March 1st, 2013.

The Food Pinup logo is a registered trademark of this Company in the United States and other countries where it will be featured.  The brand names and specific services of this Company featured on this website are also, duly trademarked.

Communication
We have several different e-mail addresses for different queries. These, & other contact information, can be found on our Contact Us link on our website or via Company literature or via Food Pinup’s other contact information, facsimile or mobile numbers (if provided).  This company is registered in the State of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAduly registered as Foodpinup LLC 1660 South Highway 100, Suite 500, St. Louis Park, MN. 55416. Email:  customerservice@foodpinup.com.

Notices

All notices will be sent via email to customer customerservice@foodpinup.com or may be sent via mail to: Foodpinup LLC 1660 South Highway 100, Suite 500, St. Louis Park, MN. 55416.  We will respond within three business days to the email address you provided or, to your user contact address.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable to the other for any failure to perform any obligation under any Agreement which is due to an event beyond the control of such party including but not limited to any Act of God, terrorism, war, Political insurgence, insurrection, riot, civil unrest, act of civil or military authority, uprising, earthquake, flood or any other natural or man made eventuality outside of our control, which causes the termination of an agreement or contract entered into, nor which could have been reasonably foreseen.  Any Party affected by such event shall forthwith inform the other Party of the same and shall use all reasonable endeavours to comply with the terms and conditions of any Agreement contained herein.

Waiver

Failure of either Party to insist upon strict performance of any provision of this or any Agreement or the failure of either Party to exercise any right or remedy to which it, he or they are entitled hereunder shall not constitute a waiver thereof and shall not cause a diminution of the obligations under this or any Agreement. No waiver of any of the provisions of this or any Agreement shall be effective unless it is expressly stated to be such and signed by both Parties.

General

The laws of the United States shall govern these terms and conditions.  By accessing this website [and using our services/buying our products] you consent to these terms and conditions and to the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. courts in all disputes arising out of such access.  If any of these terms are deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason (including, but not limited to the exclusions and limitations set out above), then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be severed from these terms and the remaining terms will continue to apply.  Failure of Food Pinup to enforce any of the provisions set out in these Terms and Conditions and any Agreement, or failure to exercise any option to terminate, shall not be construed as waiver of such provisions and shall not affect the validity of these Terms and Conditions or of any Agreement or any part thereof, or the right thereafter to enforce each and every provision. These Terms and Conditions shall not be amended, modified, varied or supplemented except in writing and signed by duly authorised representatives of Food Pinup.

Notification of Changes

Food Pinup reserves the right to change these conditions from time to time as it deems necessary and your continued use of the site will signify your acceptance of any adjustment to these terms.  If there are any changes to our privacy policy, we will ensure that they are announced on our home page and on other key pages on our site.  If there are any changes in how we use our site customers’ Personally Identifiable Information, notification by e-mail or postal mail will be made to those affected by this change.  Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on our website 30 days prior to these changes taking place.  You are therefore advised to re-read this statement on a regular basis.

These terms and conditions form part of the Agreement between the Client and ourselves.  By accessing of this website and/or undertaking of an advertisement or Agreement indicates your understanding, agreement to and acceptance, of the Disclaimer Notice and the full Terms and Conditions contained herein. Your statutory Consumer Rights are unaffected.