Terms of Use
The Terms of Use set forth the terms and conditions that apply to your use of ala-iowa.org, collectively referred to as the Website. Use of the Website indicates acceptance and agreement of all terms set forth herein. The right to use the Website is personal to you and is not transferable to any other person or entity.
Copyrights and Trademarks
A. All materials contained on the Website are copyright protected by the Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. All rights reserved.
- No person is authorized to use, copy, modify, create a derivative work from, or distribute any portion the Website including related graphics.
- The Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators and other trademarks and/or service marks, including logos, found on the Website are trademarks/service marks that identify the Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators and the goods and/or services provided by the Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. Such marks may not be used under any circumstances without the prior written authorization of the Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators may provide hyperlinks to third-party web sites as a convenience to users of the Website. The Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators does not control third-party web sites and is not responsible for the contents of any linked-to, third-party web site. The Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators will have no liability to any entity for the content or use of the content available through such hyperlink. Third-party websites accessed through web site are accessed at the user’s own risk.
No Representations or Warranties; Limitations on Liability
The Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WITH REGARD TO THE WEBSITE, THE MATERIALS, ANY PRODUCTS, INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEBSITE, OR ANY SITES LISTED THEREIN, AND THE WEBSITE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST OR DAMAGE ARISING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY SUCH TRANSACTION. THE WEBSITE DO NOT WARRANT THAT IT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT DEFECTS IN IT WILL BE CORRECTED. THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE WEBSITE OR ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND THE ASSIGNS OF SAME BE LIABLE FOR (1) ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, THE MATERIALS OR ANY INFORMATION, OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF THE WEBSITE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (2) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE WEBSITE, THE MATERIALS AND/OR LISTINGS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THE WEBSITE. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, THE WEBSITE' LIABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Website and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents and the assigns of same, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, claims, damages and liabilities related to or associated with your use of the Website and any violation of this Terms of Use by you.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Terms of Use constitutes a contract made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Iowa.
Changes to These Terms of Use
The Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time by posting new Terms of Use at this location.
Last Update
This Terms of Use was last updated on August 2, 2023.
Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding the Website should be sent by email to or by mail to:
Cathy Failor, President
699 Walnut Street, Suite 2000
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-558-0166
The Iowa Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is a separate legal entity from the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). ALA licenses the use of its name, mark, logos and other protected properties to chapters that are in good standing. ALA disclaims all liability or responsibility whatsoever for the actions, representations and liabilities of the Iowa Chapter, specifically including those of any nature whatsoever arising from or out of the content of other features related to the Iowa Chapter website. In no event shall ALA be deemed the guarantor of the Iowa Chapter.
