Terms of Service

ALLUVIAL SOIL LAB LLC

 

TERMS OF SERVICE

 

Last Updated: 11/1/2023

 

ALLUVIAL SOIL LAB LLC provides soil testing services, information regarding regenerating soil, pesticide residue testing, and the sale of certain products related thereto (the “Service”). The Service is owned and operated by ALLUVIAL SOIL LAB LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “us”).

 

Your use of the Service is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”).

PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING ANY PART OF THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, EXIT THIS PAGE AND DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE. USE OF THE SERVICE IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF SERVICE.

Updates to Terms of Service; Integration.

We may, in our sole discretion, modify the Terms of Service by posting a notice on the Terms of Service page. The “Last Updated” date at the top the Terms of Service indicates when the latest modifications were made to these Terms. By continuing to access and use the Service You agree to any such modifications. Therefore, You are responsible for reviewing and should become familiar with any such modifications. You are encouraged to review this Terms of Service periodically and to check the “Last Updated” date at the top of the Terms of Service for the most recent version. In addition, when using services or features on the Site, You will be subject to any posted guidelines or policies applicable to such services or features that may be posted from time to time, including but not limited to our Privacy Policy, as noted below. All such guidelines or policies are hereby incorporated by reference into this Terms of Service.

Translation.

We may translate these Terms of Service into other languages for your convenience. Nevertheless, the English version governs your relationship with Company, and any inconsistencies among the different versions will be resolved in favor of the English version.

Service Availability.

The Service may be modified, updated, interrupted, suspended or discontinued at any time, in the sole discretion of the Company, without notice or liability. The Service may be unavailable at certain periods, including but not limited to systems failures, anticipated or unanticipated maintenance work, upgrades or force majeure events.

The Company reserves the right, at any time, in its sole discretion to modify, temporarily or permanently block access to, suspend, or discontinue the Service, in whole or in part, with or without notice and effective immediately to any User.

The Company will have no liability whatsoever for any losses, liabilities or damages you may incur as the result of any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service or any part thereof.

Privacy Policy.

Use of the Service is subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy which is hereby incorporated into and made part of this Terms of Service. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully. By using or accessing the Service, you agree to be bound by the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Age. The Service is meant for those at least eighteen (18) or the age of majority where you reside, whichever is younger. Use of the Service by anyone under this age is a violation of these Terms.

Intellectual Property.

You acknowledge that all the intellectual property rights in the Service, including, but not limited to, copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, the website design, application design, graphics, text, sounds, pictures, service marks, trade names, domain names, slogans, logos, other files and the selection and arrangement thereof, and other indicia of origin that appear on or in connection with any aspect of the Service (collectively the “IP”) are either the property of the Company, its affiliates or licensors and are subject to and protected by United States and international copyright and other intellectual property laws and rights. All rights to IP not expressly granted in these Terms of Service are reserved to their respective copyright owners.

Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a limited non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable, non-sublicensable licence to use and access the Service solely for your own personal or internal business purposes. You will not obtain any ownership interest therein through this Terms of Service or otherwise.

Company authorizes you to view, download and/or print the IP provided that you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original IP. Except as expressly authorized by the Terms of Service, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, perform, display, post, transmit, scrape, copy, exploit, create derivative works or otherwise use any of the IP in any form or by any means, without the prior written authorization of Company or the respective copyright owner. In the absence of a written agreement, you may not modify or adapt the IP in any way or otherwise use them for any public or commercial resale purposes. The Company retains the right to rescind and terminate the limited license granted hereunder at any point, for any reason. The Company reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights fully under United States and international law.

Some of the company and product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to within the Service may not be owned by us and are the property of their respective trademark holders. These trademark holders are not affiliated with, nor do they sponsor or endorse the Service.

Third Party Operators and Websites.

In the event we include links via the Service to third-party operators and/or websites (hereinafter referred to as “Third Party Provider”) which may include products, goods, services or information offered therein, these links are provided only as a convenience. If you clickthrough using these links to other websites, you may leave our Site. We do not control nor endorse any such Third-Party Provider. You agree that the Company Parties (as defined below) will not be responsible or liable for any content, products, goods, services or information provided or made available by a Third-Party Provider, including related websites, or for your use or inability to use the services of a Third-Party Provider.

You will use such links at your own risk. You are advised that other websites on the Internet, including Third-Party Provider websites linked from our Site, might contain material or information:

         (i)  that some people may find offensive or inappropriate;

         (ii)  that is inaccurate, untrue, misleading or deceptive; or,

         (iii)  that is defamatory, libelous, infringing of others’ rights or otherwise unlawful.

We expressly disclaim any responsibility for the content, legality, decency or accuracy of any information, and for any content, products, goods, services or information, which appear on any Third-Party Provider website or in advertisements or content that a Third-Party Provider may have listed or offered on our Site.

Your interactions with a Third-Party Provider found on or through the Service, including payment and delivery of goods or services, if any, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such matters are solely between you and the Third-Party Provider, except as may be otherwise stated herein. You acknowledge and agree that we are not a party to any transactions you may enter into, except as may be stated herein, using the Service and we shall not under any circumstances be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of, or in connection with, or relating to, the content, products, goods, services or information of a Thirty-Party Provider.         

Use of the Service

You may be required to create an account to use the Service and/or take advantage of certain features, in which case you agree to:

  • provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself, and your company if applicable, as prompted by the Service;
  • as permitted, maintain and promptly update such information. If you provide any information that is false, inaccurate or outdated, or Company has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is false, inaccurate or outdated, Company has the right to suspend or terminate your account and prohibit all current or future use of the Service by you; and
  • that your account is for your personal and/or business use. You may not resell the Service.
  • by creating an account, you agree to receive certain communications in connection with the Service.
  • that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Your account is meant to be private, and you shall not share your account for any reason. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security. You agree to be responsible for all charges resulting from the use of your account via the Service, including charges resulting from unauthorized use of your account.
  • that you may not impersonate someone else, create or use an account for anyone other than yourself, provide an email address other than your own, or create multiple accounts.
  • that you agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and that you are responsible for your use of and communications and content you may post via the Service. You agree not to use the Service in any manner that interferes with its normal operation or with any other User’s use of the Service.
  • To ensure that Alluvial can accept your samples, please refer to the USDA/APHIS Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines map to confirm that your soil is permitted to be transported from its domestic origin to the laboratory. We will not accept and will discard any samples that violate the provisions therein.
  • You acknowledge and agree that the soil test results provided herein, including but not limited to heavy metal testing, asbestos testing, and herbicide testing are intended for informational and research purposes only. The soil test results are meant to evaluate the chemical and physical properties of the soil at the specified location(s) and should be used solely for environmental and agricultural purposes. The goals of regenerative soil practices often aim to:
    • enhance soil fertility;
    • improve soil structure;
    • promote soil life; and
    • reduce chemical dependency.

Under no circumstances should the results provided be used to make decisions concerning human health, wellness, medical diagnoses, treatment plans, or any related decisions.  Any interpretation or extrapolation of the soil test results to infer health implications or risks to humans is a violation of our Terms of Service. It is essential to consult with qualified healthcare professionals, environmental experts, or relevant specialists for accurate assessments and recommendations related to human health, wellness, or any concerns regarding potential exposure to substances found in the soil. Reliance on the soil test results for health-related decisions is at your own risk.

We disclaim all liability for any damages, losses, injuries, or claims arising from the use or misuse of the soil test results for purposes other than their intended applications. Always exercise caution and seek professional advice when interpreting and applying any information derived from soil testing.

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Term and Termination

Subject to this section, the Terms herein will remain in full force and effect while you use the Service. We may suspend or terminate your rights to use the Service (including your account) at any time for any reason, or no reason, at our sole discretion, including for any use of the Service in violation of these Terms.

Upon termination of your rights under these Terms, your Account and right to access and use the Service will terminate immediately.

The Company will not have any liability whatsoever to you for any termination of your rights under these Terms, including for termination of your account or deletion of your information. You may terminate your use of the Company Service at any time

User Representations.

You expressly acknowledge, represent, warrant, and agree that you understand:

The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is not intended nor should be construed as advice or recommendations, and are not guaranteed to produce results. Any recommendations we may make regarding third parties, including compost locations, are provided for your information only.

Company does not warrant or guarantee the suitability or availability of any materials or Content, including without limitation any, data, products, or services, found through the Service, including, but not limited to, amendments or changes arising from soil samples provided to us.

Company does not screen the authenticity or quality of any material or content or any provider of material or content, including, data, products, or services found through the Service.

We may send the soil and materials you provide to us out to third party testing labs. You understand that we are not liable for any reports, suggestions or other information provided by such third party testing labs. You use the material returned by any lab at your own risk.

You acknowledge the Service is intended for consumer and gardener use only, no larger than small scale farming. The Service is not intended for commercial use.

While we may promote certain government and municipal incentives, such as the NRCS this information is provided only as a matter of convenience. The Company shall not be responsible for any activities you may choose to engage these third parties with or for. This includes any information we may share regarding rebates and funding for projects.

You agree that Company shall have the right to publish User success stories (or test data) on our website or in advertisements, subject to our Privacy Policy.

It is your responsibility to ensure that any seeds or other products purchased from us may be subject to local regulations for planting certain seeds that might be invasive. In addition, if you live in a community with a  homeowners association, you should check with the association before planting the seeks to avoid fines or violations. The Company will not be responsible for any use of purchased seeds or other materials.

You are of legal age to form a binding contract and are at least eighteen (18) years of age or you have the authority of such legal entity to form a binding contract; all information you provide to us is accurate and truthful; you will maintain the accuracy of such information; and you are legally permitted to use and access the Service and take full responsibility for the selection and use of and access to the Service.

Indemnification 

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company, its parents, subsidiaries and other affiliated companies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and other representatives (collectively, the “Company Parties”) against all claims, demands, causes of action, losses, expenses, damages and costs (including any reasonable attorneys’ fees), resulting or arising from or relating to your use of the Service, any activity related to your account by you or any other person permitted by you, any Content that you submit to, post on or transmit through the Service, your breach of this Terms of Service, your infringement or violation of any rights of another, or termination of your access to the Service. We reserve the right to assume, at our sole expense, the exclusive defense and control of any such claim or action and all negotiations for settlement or compromise, and you agree to fully cooperate with us in the defense of any such claim, action, settlement or compromise negotiations, as requested by us.

You hereby release and forever discharge the Company Parties from, and hereby waive and relinquish, each and every past, present and future dispute, claim, controversy, demand, right, obligation, liability, action and cause of action of every kind and nature (including personal injuries, death, and property damage), that has arisen or arises directly or indirectly out of, or that relates directly or indirectly to, the Service, including any interactions with, or act or omission of, other Service Users or any Third-Party sites, including but not limited to: (i) your use of the Service, (ii) any activity related to your accounts by you or any other person, (iii) your violation of this Terms; (iv) your infringement or violation of any rights of another, or (v) your violation of applicable laws or regulations.

Company reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of Company. Company will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.

Warranties, Disclaimers, and Limitations of Liability.

You expressly understand and agree that:

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service and the associated materials and content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Company Parties expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a purpose and non-infringement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company Parties make no warranty that: (i) the Service will meet your requirements; (ii) the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (iii) information that may be obtained via the Service will be accurate or reliable; (iv) the quality of any and all products, services, information or other materials, including all merchandise, products, goods or services, obtained or purchased by you directly or indirectly through the company Service will meet your expectations or needs; and (v) any errors in the Service will be corrected.

The Company Parties shall not under any circumstances be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of, in connection with or relating to the use of or inability to use the Service, including any liability: (i) as a publisher of information; (ii) for any incorrect or inaccurate information or any ‘bug’ of the Service; (iii) for any unauthorized access to or disclosure of your transmissions or data; (iv) for statements or conduct of any third party on or via the Service; (v) for any disputes between Users of the Service or between a User of the Service and a Third Party; or (vi) for any other matter relating to the Service or any Third Party. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, whether based on breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if an individual advises the Company Parties of the possibility of such damages. The limitations of liability set forth herein are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between Company and you. The products, information and services offered on and through the Service would not be provided to you without such limitations.

The Company Parties shall not under any circumstances be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of, or in connection with or relating to the actions and activities of any third-party contractors and suppliers of services we may engage to provide services to you.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the sole and entire maximum liability of the Company Parties for any reason, and your sole and exclusive remedy for any cause or claim whatsoever, shall be limited to the charges paid by you directly to Company via the Service, if any, for Services provided solely and directly by Company to you during the three (3) months since the cause of action arose.

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim you may bring must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action occurred or it will be permanently barred.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Accordingly, some of the above disclaimers and limitations may not apply to you.

If you are a California resident, you shall and hereby do waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which says: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which, if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”

Purchases and Payments

Purchase of Services. Your contract for the purchase of products is completed once you confirm your purchase and performance of this contract begins as soon as the purchase is complete.

Pricing. Pricing and availability of all products for sale displayed through the Site are subject to change at any time before you click the button indicating that you want to purchase such Services.

Delivery Periods. The delivery of any test reports related thereto are subject to the processing times of the particular lab the soil is sent to. If we are not performing the testing, the time to receipt of the third party report is not within our control and we cannot guarantee the turn-around time you receive such reports.

Payment Processing Methods. Company may make available various payment processing methods to facilitate the purchase of the Service. You must abide by any relevant terms and conditions or other legal agreements with third party payment processors, which govern your use of a given payment processing method. Company may add or remove payment processing methods at its sole discretion and without notice to you. Once your purchase is complete, Company or the payment processor may charge your credit card or other payment method that you provide us for any Services purchased, along with any additional applicable amounts (including any taxes). You are solely responsible for all amounts payable associated with purchases you make via the Service.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") NOTICE

The Company respects the intellectual property rights of others. Per the DMCA, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement on the Site if submitted to our Copyright Agent as described below. Upon receipt of a notice alleging copyright infringement, the Company will take whatever action it deems appropriate within its sole discretion, including removal of the allegedly infringing IP and termination of access for repeat infringers of copyright protected content.

Procedure for Notifying the Company of Copyright Infringement. If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been violated by us or by a third party who has uploaded IP to our website, please provide the following information to the designated Copyright Agent listed below:

         (i) A description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed;

         (ii) A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Site;

         (iii) An address, telephone number, and email address where we can contact you and, if different, an email address where the alleged infringing party, if not us, can contact you;

         (iv) A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner or other intellectual property rights owner, by its agent, or by law;

         (v) A statement by you under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or are authorized to act on the owner's behalf;

         (vi) Your electronic or physical signature.

We may request additional information before removing any allegedly infringing material. In the event we remove the allegedly infringing IP, we will immediately notify the person responsible for posting such IP that we removed or disabled access to the IP. We may also provide the responsible person with your email address so that the person may respond to your allegations.

Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 512(c). the Company’s designated Copyright Agent is:

Jake Pinkus

(831) 216 1367

info@alluvialsoillab.com

2833 McCombs Dr, Merced, CA 95340

 

Dispute Resolution.

Governing Law, Venue. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California applicable to agreements made and to be performed in the State of California. Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or based upon these Terms or the transactions contemplated hereby (“Related Proceedings”) may only be instituted in the state or federal courts of the State of California (collectively, the “Specified Courts”), and each Party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding. Service of any process, summons, notice, or document by mail to such Party’s address shall be effective service of process for any suit, action or other proceeding brought in any such court. The Parties irrevocably and unconditionally waive any objection to the laying of venue of any suit, action or other proceeding in the Specified Courts and irrevocably and unconditionally waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such suit, action or other proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY AND KNOWINGLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN THE EVENT ANY ACTION ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS IS LITIGATED OR HEARD IN ANY COURT.

Attorney Fees.

In the event that any dispute between the parties should result in litigation or arbitration, the prevailing party in such dispute shall be entitled to recover from the other party all reasonable fees, costs and expenses of enforcing any right of the Prevailing Party, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, all of which shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action and shall be paid whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. Any judgment or order entered in such action shall contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of attorney fees and costs incurred in enforcing such judgment and an award of prejudgment interest from the date of the breach at the maximum rate allowed by law. For the purposes of this Section: (a) attorney fees shall include, without limitation, fees incurred in the following: (1) post judgment motions, (2) contempt proceedings, (3) garnishment, levy, and debtor and third party examinations, (4) discovery, and (5) bankruptcy litigation; and (b) “Prevailing Party” shall mean the party who is determined in the proceeding to have prevailed or who prevails by dismissal, default or otherwise.

Miscellaneous.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties and contains all of the agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof; these Terms supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing (including any interim agreements executed by the parties), between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. No change or modification of these Terms shall be valid unless the same be in writing and signed by both Parties, respectively. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given on delivery if delivered personally or sent by facsimile transmission with electronic confirmation, or four (4) business days following such notice being sent, if mailed by registered or registered, postage prepaid, to the other Party at the addresses as last reported to the other Party. Company is and shall remain an independent contractor of Users and nothing contained in these Terms shall be deemed to create an employer/employee, principal/agent, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the Parties Neither Party will have the right to assign, pledge or transfer all or any part of these Terms without the prior written consent of the other, except that Company may assign its rights and interests to another party without the approval of any User. If any provision of these Terms is held by a competent court to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision shall be severed from these Terms and the remainder of these Terms shall be interpreted as if such provision were so severed and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms. Those provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination, and all accrued and unpaid obligations arising hereunder, shall survive the expiration or termination of these Terms for any reason. No delay or omission by either party to exercise any right or power it has under these Terms shall impair or be construed as a waiver of such right or power. A waiver by either party of any covenant or breach shall not be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or of any other covenant. All waivers must be in writing and signed by the party waiving its rights. The paragraph headings of these Terms are inserted for convenience only and shall not constitute a part of these Terms for the purposes of construing or interpreting any provision hereof. Whenever the context requires, words used in the singular shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, and pronouns of any gender shall be deemed to include and designate the masculine, feminine or neutral gender. These Terms shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and assigns of the Parties. Nothing in these Terms, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of these Terms, except as expressly provided in these Terms. Each Party shall use all reasonable efforts to take  all actions necessary or desirable to consummate and make effective the transactions these Terms contemplates or to evidence or carry out the intent and purposes of these Terms.

Customer Service. If you have any comments or questions regarding these Terms or wish to report any violation of these Terms, you may contact us at info@alluvialsoillab.com.