THE SITE (International Hospitality Hall of Fame also known as “IHHFM”) created by the International Hospitality Institute Educational Foundation (IHIEF) WILL BECOLLECTING AND TRANSMITTING PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU. BY USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE THAT WE CAN COLLECT AND USE YOUR PERSONAL AND OTHER INFORMATION ASDESCRIBED IN THIS SITE PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE DO NOT USETHE SITE.
When we use the term “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we mean information about you that is personally identifiable to you, such as your contact information (e.g., name, address, email address, or telephone number), and any other non-public information that is associated with such information. When we use the term “De-Identified Information”, we mean information that is neither used nor intended to be used to personally identify an individual. Lastly, when we use the term “Cookies,” we mean the small pieces of information that a Site sends to your browser while you are viewing a website.
The Personal Data and Browser Data (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Data”), automatically gathered from the website and our website (hereinafter referred to as “the Site” or “the Website”), by means of automated systems or freely entered by the User of this Site.
Our user’s privacy is extremely important to us. Our Privacy Policy provides important disclosures about your use of IHHFM’s website and how your information is collected and used.
We receive different types of information about you, including:
We will keep your information confidential except where disclosure is required or permitted by law (for example to government bodies and law enforcement agencies or during an emergency as determined by law enforcement authorities. Generally, we will only use your information within our company. However, sometimes we use third parties to process your information (for example as credit card payment providers). We will require these third parties to comply strictly with its instructions and we will require that they not use your personal information for their own business purposes.
IHHFM’s website uses non-identifying and aggregate information to better design our Web site and to use in research and trend analysis. For example, we may tell an advertiser that X number of individuals visited a certain area on our Web site, or that Y number of men and Z number of women filled out a site survey or form, but we would not disclose anything that could be used to identify those individuals. We only provide data to our partners, if any, after we have removed your name and any other personally identifying information from it, or have combined it with other people’s data in a way that it no longer personally identifies you.
The anonymous and aggregated data also may be published through various media platforms/academic journals. No personal identifying information will be tied to the results, and IHHFM’s website will not share anything that could be used to identify your account or your private information.
From time to time, we may use customer information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in our privacy notice. If our information practices change at some time in the future we will contact you before we use your data for these new purposes to notify you of the policy change and to provide you with the ability to opt out of these new uses.
IHHFM’s website stores data only for as long as it is necessary to provide products and services to you and others, including those described above and for legal protections or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
IHHFM’s website may enable access to public information that has been shared through our services.
IHHFM’s website may allow service providers to access information so they can help us provide services.
We may also disclose your information to our subsidiaries and affiliates;
To contractors, service providers and other third parties we use to support our business and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential.
As required by law, which can include providing information as required by a court order.
When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect your safety or the safety of others, to protect our rights, to investigate fraud, or to respond to a government request.
To a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution or other sale or transfer of some or all of IHHFM’s website’s assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation or similar proceeding, in which Personal Information maintained by the Site is among the assets transferred.
For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
IP addresses are used to identify the location of users, the number of visits from different countries and also to block disruptive use; and to analyze and improve the services offered on our website, e.g. to provide you with the most user-friendly navigation experience.
Certain information is needed to provide you with services, so we only delete this information after you delete your account.
Some forms of processing (sending promotional information, commercial profiling, behavioral advertising, geo-location, etc.) may require the express consent of the User. Specific information may be shown on the pages of the Site in connection with particular services or processing of Data provided by the Site User.
IHHFM’s website uses industry-standard encryption technologies when transferring and receiving consumer data exchanged with our site. If you feel that this site is not following its stated information policy, you may contact us at info@InternationalHospitalityInstitute.com.
For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos you specifically grant IHHFM’s website a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with the IHHFM’s website (IP License). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it.
Protecting the Privacy of your fellow IHHFM’s website Users
During your use of IHHFM’s website services, you will not send or otherwise post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam) on IHHFM’s website.
You will not collect users’ content or information, or otherwise access IHHFM’s website, using automated means (such as harvesting bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers) without our permission:
You will not provide any false personal information on IHHFM’s website, or create an account for anyone other than yourself without permission. You will not create more than one personal profile. You will not attempt to another user’s account unless they have given you permission. You will not change the name that you registered with after you have already been approved for the website.
Here at IHHFM’s website, we respect other people’s rights, and expect users of the website to do the same. You will not post content or take any action on IHHFM’s website that infringes or violates someone else’s rights or otherwise violates the law. You will be held liable for any action or postings that are deemed harmful to other users. We can remove any content or information you post on IHHFM’s website if we believe that it violates this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Use on this Site. You will not use our copyrights or any confusingly similar marks, without our written permission. If you collect information from IHHFM’s website Users, you will: obtain their consent, make it clear you (and not IHHFM’s website) are the one collecting their information, and post a privacy policy explaining what information you collect and how you will use it. You will not post anyone’s identification documents or sensitive financial information on IHHFM’s website. You will not tag IHHFM’s website fellow Users or send email invitations to non-users without their consent. You will not pretend to represent IHHFM’s website or enter into business transactions on behalf of the IHHFM’s website.
The IHHFM’s website is available on a variety of portable electronic devices. We provide our connection to mobile services for free, but please be aware that your carrier’s normal rates and fees, such as text messaging fees, may still apply. You provide all rights necessary to enable IHHFM’s website Users to sync (including through an application) their contact lists with any basic information and contactinformation that is visible to them on IHHFM’s website, as well as your name and profile picture.
If an IHHFM website User utilizes the Platform to publish or otherwise share their own Personal Data or Contact Information with third parties, he or she assumes full responsibility for any further use of that Data or information.
Arbitration of disputes - Client and Company agree to arbitrate all disputes and claims between Client and Company that arise out of or relate in any manner to the IHHFM’s website, the IHHFM’s programs, or any other services provided, supported, or endorsed by the Company.
This Dispute Resolution Agreement does not preclude any party from seeking an individualized preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order until a claim is arbitrated, or from bringing an individualized action in small claims court, in any court that has jurisdiction; provided that the arbitrator will have exclusive jurisdiction to finally resolve claims not within the jurisdiction of a small claims court. This Dispute Resolution Agreement also does not forbid Client or Company from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state, or local agencies
Client and Company agree that, by entering into this arbitration agreement, all parties are waiving their respective rights to a trial by jury or to participate in a class or representative action. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Dispute Resolution Agreement. With respect to all disputes or claims that arise out of or relate in any way to the IHHFM’s website, IHHFM’s programs, or any services provided or supported by the Company, this Dispute Resolution Agreement supersedes any contrary terms regarding dispute resolution in any other agreement between the parties.
If anyone brings a claim against us related to your actions, content, or information on IHHFM’s website, you will indemnify and hold us harmless from and against all damages, losses, and expenses of any kind (including reasonable legal fees and costs) related to such claim.
Whereas International Hospitality Institute Educational Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “IHHFM” or “Company”) is the creator and sponsor of the International Hospitality Hall of Fame® and several other programs aimed at promoting hospitality and recognizing hospitality professionals.
User agrees that International Hospitality Institute Educational Foundation is not liable and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any actions relating to your participation in the International Hospitality Hall of Fame®award. You understand that if you are honored with an award, there will be no monetary benefit paid to you. You understand that IHHFM may use your image, logo, or content that you provided as we deem fit, and that you release us of any liability arising from the use of your intellectual property.
International Hospitality Institute Educational Foundation reserves the right to review all promotional/marketing materials (digital, printed, or otherwise) relating to the International Hospitality Hall of Fame or featuring the International Hospitality Institute Educational Foundation logo, seal, or name, prior to such materials being circulated or published by the User. IHHFM reserves the right to refuse approval of any promotional/marketing materials deemed to be objectionable, offensive, or inappropriate. If Company does not approve the materials, User will be advised to desist from using said materials.
Marketing
Our Company would like to send you information about products and services of ours that we think you might like, as well as those of our partner companies. We do not share your personal data with any companies.
If you have agreed to receive marketing, you may always opt out at a later date.
You have the right at any time to stop Our Company from contacting you for marketing purposes. If you no longer wish to be contacted for marketing purposes, please unsubscribe from the email you received.
What are your data protection rights?
Our Company would like to make sure you are fully aware of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to ask our Company for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that our Company corrects any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask our Company to complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that our Company erases your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that our company restricts the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our company’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that our Company transfers the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: info@internationalHospitalityInstitute.com.
Call us at: 214-540-7212
Or write to us: info@internationalHospitalityInstitute.com.
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, International Hospitality Institute Educational Foundation makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to any of its certifications. In no event shall International Hospitality Institute be liable to the User for any indirect, consequential, punitive, compensatory, or special damages relating to the use of any of IHHFM’s websites or programs. Notwithstanding any damages that the User may incur, International Hospitality Institute’s entire liability under this Agreement, and the User’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the User to International Hospitality Institute for any programs purchased by the user.
This document reflects the entire agreement between the User and the Company and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered, or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Company and the User.
User and Company agree to arbitrate all disputes and claims between User and Company that arise out of or relate in any manner to any of IHHFM’s educational or recognition programs.
This Dispute Resolution Agreement does not preclude any party from seeking an individualized preliminary injunction or a temporary restraining order until a claim is arbitrated, or from bringing an individualized action in small claims court, in any court that has jurisdiction; provided that the arbitrator will have exclusive jurisdiction to finally resolve claims not within the jurisdiction of a small claims court. This Dispute Resolution Agreement also does not forbid User or Company from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state, or local agencies.
User and Company agree that, by entering into this arbitration agreement, all parties are waiving their respective rights to a trial by jury or to participate in a class or representative action. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Dispute Resolution Agreement. With respect to all disputes or claims that arise out of or relate in any way to any of IHHFM’s programs, this Dispute Resolution Agreement supersedes any contrary terms regarding dispute resolution in any other agreement between the parties.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If the Court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.
This agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any conflicts of law provisions.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.
User agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions, by using IHHFM’s website.
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