LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This and certain other related linked Sites on the same server  (otherwise noted as the "Sites") are owned and operated by The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago and its affiliates (otherwise noted as "The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago ").

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS (OTHERWISE NOTED AS THIS "AGREEMENT") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SITES. BY USING THE SITES, YOU SIGNIFY YOUR ASSENT TO THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT ASSENT TO THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SITE: chic.edu

RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS

No materials from the Sites may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, re-deliver using framing technology, transmitted or distributed in any way without The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago written permission; provided however, that users may download one copy of the materials on any single computer and print a copy of the materials for use in learning about, evaluating or acquiring The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago services or products. No other permission is granted. No permission is granted to use the Sites' icons, addresses or other means to hyperlink other webSites with any page in the Sites. Prior written permission must be obtained from The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago to hyperlink in any manner to the Sites.

TRADEMARKS/COPYRIGHTS

The content of the Sites, including all text and graphic images, is copyrighted by The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, its affiliates and/or the original copyright holder. The trademarks, logos and service marks displayed on the Sites are registered or unregistered trademarks of The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, its affiliates or others. Nothing contained on the Sites shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark or copyrightable material displayed without the written permission of The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago or such other third party that may own the trademark or copyrightable material. You may not, without written permission, use any such marks or the “The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago” name, including in any manner that disparages or discredits The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago.”

DISCLAIMER / LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

While The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago uses reasonable efforts to include accurate and up to date information on the Sites, The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy. The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago  assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of the Sites.

Certain linked webSites are not under the control of The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, and The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago is not responsible for the content of any third party linked site, or of any other links contained in such third party site. The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago provides links for your convenience only, and the inclusion of any link is not an endorsement by The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago of the site or its contents.

THE MATERIALS ON, OR ACCESSIBLE FROM, THE SITES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SITES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITES OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THE SITES AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE, OF THE MATERIALS ON, OR ACCESSED THROUGH, THE SITES IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT WILL The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITES, THEIR CONTENT, OR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THEIR TECHNICAL OPERATION OR CONTENT, EVEN IF The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

By using the Sites, you agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and all costs and expenses of defense, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, resulting directly or indirectly from a claim by a third party that is based on your use of the Sites in violation of this Agreement.

OTHER PROVISIONS

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles. If any provision of this Agreement shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago and users of the Sites relating to the subject matter contained herein. No delay or failure by The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago to take action under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any of the provisions contained herein, or rights provided hereby, unless expressly waived in writing by The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. No single waiver will constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver.

The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago reserves the right to alter or delete material from the Sites at any time and may, at any time and in its sole discretion, revise the terms of this Agreement by updating this posting. Users are bound by any such revision and should therefore periodically visit this page to review the then current terms of this Agreement.