Empire Forged: terms and conditions

Empire Forged Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 12/21/2024

1. Introduction
Welcome to Empire Forged! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.empireforged.com (the “Website”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access the Website.  

2. Use of the Website
Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use the Website.
Permitted Use: You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You may not use the Website: In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.  
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.  
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Empire Forged, an Empire Forged employee, another user, or any other person or entity.  
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm Empire Forged or users of the Website or expose them to liability.  

3. Intellectual Property
The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Empire Forged, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.  

4. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those websites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.  

5. Affiliate Marketing
Empire Forged participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases through certain links on our Website. These links will be clearly identified as affiliate links. We only recommend products or services that we believe will provide value to our users.  

6. AI Chatbots
The Website may utilize AI chatbots to provide information and guidance to users. While these chatbots are designed to be helpful and informative, they are not a substitute for professional advice. Any information provided by the chatbots should be used at your own discretion. You understand that any information you provide to the chatbots may be stored and processed.

7. Disclaimers
Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the Website, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.  
Not Professional Advice: The content on the Website is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, financial, legal, or other advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional for any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, financial matter, or legal issue.
Results Not Guaranteed: We make no guarantees about the results you may achieve by using the information or resources on the Website. Your success depends on a variety of factors, including your own effort, dedication, and circumstances.

8. Limitation of Liability
In no event will Empire Forged, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, any websites linked to it, any content on the Website or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.  

9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Empire Forged, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your breach of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your user contributions, any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Website.  

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Website and these Terms and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Illinois without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.  
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Illinois. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.  

11. Waiver and Severability
No waiver of by Empire Forged of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Empire Forged to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.  
If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.  

12. Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Empire Forged with respect to the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Website.  

13. Changes to the Terms
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter.  
Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page from time to time so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.  

14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
[email protected]