Terms & Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Ocean State Networking site ("Site") or any related services ("Services"), you agree to these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or services.
2. Eligibility
You must be 18 years or older to use the Site. The Services are intended for business professionals—especially small and medium business owners in Rhode Island seeking networking and growth opportunities.
3. Account Registration & Communications
Users (Visitors or Authorized Customers) may submit name, phone number, email, and a message via the contact form. By doing so, you consent to receive communications—including emails and text messages—from Ocean State Networking.
You agree to provide accurate and current contact details and to update them timely if changes occur.
4. Privacy & Data Usage
We collect personal information such as name, email address, and phone number. For Registered Users, this information is used to customize services, facilitate connections, and respond to inquiries.
We may share personal information with third-party service providers (e.g., banks, credit services) as necessary, although we cannot control their handling of your data.
We may also share aggregated, non-identifying demographic data with affiliates and partners—but not personal identifiers.
5. Cookies & Site Analytics
We use cookies to track site preferences, enhance security, and facilitate functionality. For example, logged-in users may be automatically logged out after 10 minutes of inactivity.
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.
6. Security
We employ encryption, password protection, and internal audits to safeguard personal information. Only authorized employees can access sensitive data.
Nonetheless, we cannot guarantee against all data breaches; you understand and accept this inherent risk.
7. User Rights & Control
As a Visitor or Authorized Customer, you have rights including:
Access, rectify, or erase personal data;
Object to or restrict processing;
Data portability and Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email provided. Note that complete deletion may be limited due to backups or logs.
8. Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If such information is discovered, we will delete it immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage review of each site’s respective policies.
10. Legal Obligations & Disclosures
We may disclose personal information when required by law, such as in response to subpoenas, court orders, or to protect our or others' safety.
11. Modifications
We may update these Terms at any time. If changes could cause disclosure of information you previously opted not to share, we will notify you directly. Otherwise, updates will be posted on the Site.
12. Contact Information
Questions or requests regarding these Terms can be directed to: [email protected] or via the contact methods listed on our Site.
13. Limitation of Liability
Ocean State Networking is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our Site and Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island, without regard to conflict of law doctrines. Any disputes shall be resolved in courts located within the state.