Last Updated: January 8, 2025
Welcome to Up & Doing. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services related to content about managing affairs after the loss of a loved one. Our website is operated from Virginia, United States. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Definitions
"Website" refers to Up & Doing, its subdomains, and any associated web pages.
"Content" means any text, images, videos, or other materials published on our website.
"User" or "you" refers to any individual accessing or using our website.
"We," "our," or "us" refers to Up & Doing and its operators.
2. Disclaimer of Professional Advice
The Content provided on our website is for general informational purposes only and is based on United States law, particularly as it applies in the Commonwealth of Virginia. While we strive to provide helpful and accurate information about managing affairs after the loss of a loved one, we are not attorneys, financial advisors, or licensed professionals. Our Content should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice.
Laws regarding probate, estate administration, and related matters vary significantly by state and jurisdiction. We strongly recommend consulting with qualified professionals licensed in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and mental health professionals, for specific guidance related to your situation.
3. Use License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license is subject to these Terms and Conditions and does not include:
a) Modifying, copying, or distributing our Content for any commercial purpose
b) Using data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
c) Downloading or copying account information for the benefit of another party
d) Using our Content in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
4. User Contributions
If we allow users to submit comments, feedback, or other contributions, you retain ownership of your content but grant us a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute your contributions in any format.
You agree that your contributions:
- Are accurate and not misleading
- Do not violate any third party's rights
- Do not contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
- Do not disclose confidential information protected by state or federal law
5. Privacy Policy
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Our privacy practices comply with applicable federal and Virginia state laws, including data protection requirements.
6. Intellectual Property
All Content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by or licensed to Up & Doing and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaties.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Virginia law and federal law, Up & Doing shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our website or content.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites and inclusion of links does not imply endorsement.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our website and content, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms and Conditions.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Up & Doing shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Virginia, and you hereby accept and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any such action.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Emotional Support Disclaimer
While we aim to provide supportive content for those dealing with loss, our website is not a substitute for professional grief counseling or mental health services. If you are experiencing emotional distress, we encourage you to seek help from qualified mental health professionals licensed in your state of residence.
13. Contact Information
Up & Doing, LLC is headquartered in Virginia. If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at john@arblogworks.com.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary while preserving the remaining provisions.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Up & Doing regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements.
16. Compliance with U.S. Laws
This Website is designed for use within the United States and complies with applicable federal and Virginia state laws. While users from other jurisdictions may access our website, we make no representations that the Content is appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States. Those who access the website from other jurisdictions do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with their local laws.
Please refer to our About, Accessibility, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy pages for more information.
