Terms of Use

Effective as of  09/23/2007

Welcome to our Terms of Use (“Agreement”) page.  We own and operate the web site Zoogage.com (www.zoogage.com) and all the materials contained within.  We ask that you read the following terms of use, which constitute a license that covers your use of this site and any transactions that you engage in through this site.  By accessing, viewing, or using this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree with these terms.  If you do not wish to be bound by these terms, please do not use this site.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

1.         PRIVACY.

We are firmly committed to the privacy of our users.  Review our Privacy Policy.

2.         USE OF WEB SITES.

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access, display and use our Web sites and their Contents.  Our Web sites exists to provide you with a resource center for information on home loan programs and to permit you to request a quote from a mortgage professional.  We authorize you to display, copy, distribute, download and print the Contents for your personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes only.  The Contents may not be modified or reposted to other sites.  You must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices on all copies of the Contents.  You shall comply with all copyright laws worldwide in your use of our Web sites and prevent unauthorized copying of their Contents.  Except as provided in this Agreement, we do not grant you any express or implied right in or under any patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secret information.

3.         PROHIBITED USE OF WEB SITES.

Any use of our Web sites other than that stated in Section 2 is prohibited.  Furthermore, you shall not use any features of this site that permit communications to post, transmit, display or otherwise communicate:

  any defamatory, threatening, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful information;
  any advertisement, solicitation, spam, chain letter or other similar type information;
  any encouragement of illegal activity;
  unauthorized use or disclosure of private, personally identifiable information, or proprietary information of others; or
  any materials subject to trademark, copyright or other laws protecting any materials or data of others in the absence of a valid license or other right to do so.

4.         COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK.

The information contained on our Web sites, including all images, designs, photographs, writings, graphs, data, and other materials (“Contents”), as well as the collection, arrangement and assembly of the Contents, are the exclusive property of Zoogage, Inc. and is protected by international and United States copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and/or other proprietary rights.  The trademarks on our Web sites may not be used in connection with any other product or service.  Any use of the Contents, other than as set forth in Section 2, including reproduction for purposes of modification, distribution, or republication, without our prior written consent, is strictly prohibited.  We acknowledge the rights of third parties whose trademarks or registered trademarks are referenced at our Web sites.

5.         SERVICES PROVIDED.

We facilitate the ability of our users to locate mortgage professionals as a courtesy to them and as part of our business relationship with such professionals however we do not publish content that specifically favors one lender over another.  Zoogage is committed to providing unbiased information from experienced industry professionals.  The services we offer are only administrative and informative in nature.  We do not undertake a duty to act on behalf of our users in any capacity.  We are not a mortgage lender and do not make loans or credit decisions in connection with loans.  We do not act as an agent for users of our Web sites, nor do we accept loan applications or obtain, make, negotiate, place or arrange for loans.  You understand that you will have to complete an application with a bank, licensed lender or mortgage broker outside of our Web sites before any official pre-approved, pre-qualified status or offer of credit is issued.  

We do not endorse, recommend or favor the products of any participating lender and we do not act as an agent for any participating lender.  There is no guaranty that you will receive a mortgage loan through the use of our Web sites.  The services provided by our Web sites are free to our users.  We receive no compensation from users for any of the services we provide, however, we may be paid a fee by participating lenders for consumer information.

You should rely on your own judgment in deciding which available loan product best suits your needs and financial means. The lender you ultimately select is solely responsible for the services provided by such lender, and you agree that we shall not be liable for any damages or costs of any type arising out of or in any way connected with you use of such services.  We do not guaranty acceptance into any particular loan program or specific loan terms or conditions with any lender.  Loan approval standards are established and maintained solely by individual lenders.  Any such reference to guidelines contained within this site is for informational purposes only and may not reflect guidelines specific to the lenders to whom you speak. Likewise, we do not guaranty that the loan terms or rates mentioned in our Web sites are the best terms or lowest rates available in the market.  Unless expressly stated in writing, nothing contained herein shall constitute an offer or promise for a loan commitment or interest rate lock-in agreement.    

6.         DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS.

You expressly agree that use of our Web sites is at your sole risk.  We, nor our affiliates, nor any of our officers, directors, employees, agents, third-party content providers, or licensors (collectively, “Providers”), or the like, warrant that this site will be uninterrupted or error-free; nor do we make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the use of this site, or as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, security or currency of the Contents. 

THE WEB SITES AND THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS," “WHERE AVAILABLE” BASIS.  WE AND OUR PROVIDERS DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER RELATING TO THE WEB SITES AND ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. USE OF THE WEB SITES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

7.         LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES.

YOU AGREE THAT NEITHER WE NOR OUR PROVIDERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, OR EXPENSE OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM YOUR POSSESSION OR USE OF THE MATERIALS, CONTENT, OR INFORMATION ON OUR SITES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE.  IN NO EVENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION A NEGLIGENT ACT, SHALL WE OR ANY OF OUR PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE MATERIALS, CONTENT OR INFORMATION ON OUR SITES OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR INFORMATION OFFERED, SOLD, OR DISPLAYED ON OUR SITES, YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, OUR SITE GENERALLY, OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE OR ANY OF OUR PROVIDERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8.         INDEMNITY.

As a condition of use of this Web site, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless us and our Providers from and against any and all claims and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related in any way to your use of our Web sites, violation of this Agreement, or of any law or regulation, or violation of any proprietary or privacy right. 

9.         LIMITATIONS ON CLAIMS.

Any cause of action you may have with respect to your use of our Web sites must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises.

10.       LINKS TO THIRD PARTIES.

This Web site may contain links to Web sites maintained by third parties.  Such links are provided for your convenience and reference only.  If you use these links you will leave our Web sites.  Conversely, Web sites operated by entities other than us may contain links to our Web sites.  The linked and linking sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for the contents, software, products or services available on any linked or linking site or any link contained in a linked or linking site or any changes or updates to such sites.  We provide links as a convenience only.  The existence of any link on our Web sites does not mean that we endorse, support or accept any responsibility for the content or use of such sites. You are solely responsible for the results and consequences of your use of such links. We reserve the right to discontinue any linked site at any time without prior notice. Please contact the web masters of any linked sites concerning any information, goods and/or services appearing thereon.

11.       ADJUSTABLE RATE INFORMATION.

Certain risks are associated with any kind of adjustable rate mortgage. The information contained in this site should be used only for reference.  Before entering into an agreement with any financial institution please consult your financial planner, accountant or any other person who is familiar with your financial profile for further information.

12.       SUBMISSION AND OWNERSHIP OF SUBMITTED MATERIAL.

All stories, articles and content submitted by you is considered to be a voluntary act and is done so without expectation or right to any participation in revenue sharing now and/or in the future.  You agree that such information is not subject to copyright protection.  If you do submit content which is protected by copyright law then you submitting this on behalf of your legal right to distribute such material and freely give us the right to use and publish the information waiving any and all rights to compensation now or in the future.  Zoogage provides a forum for consumers and industry professionals to host their work without expectation or right to share in revenue.

13.       ERRORS AND DELAYS.

We are not responsible for any errors or delays in responding to a qualification form caused by an incorrect e-mail address provided by you or other technical problems beyond our reasonable control.

14.       GENERAL.

a.  Disputes.  Any dispute relating in any way to your visit to of our Web sites shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in Broward County, Florida, except that, to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate our intellectual property rights, we may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court in the state of Florida, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts.  Arbitration under this agreement shall be conducted under the commercial rules then prevailing of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under this Agreement shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party subject to this Agreement, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise.

b.  Entire Agreement.  This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Zoogage, Inc. and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, promises and proposals, whether oral, written or electronic, between you and Zoogage, Inc. with respect to your sue of our Web sites and information, software, products and services associated with them. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.

c.   Term and Termination.  Without limiting its other remedies, Zoogage, Inc. may immediately discontinue, suspend, terminate or block your and any user’s access to this site at any time in our sole discretion.

d.   Modifications to Agreement.  We may revise this Agreement at any time and you agree to be bound by the revised Agreement.  Any such modifications will become effective upon the date they are first posted to our Web sites.  It is your responsibility to return to this Agreement from time to time to review the most current terms and conditions.  Zoogage, Inc. does not and will not assume any obligation to notify you of the changes.

PLEASE PRINT A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS.