Terms and Conditions

 

Welcome to the official Web site of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PENNSYLVANIA WEB SITE. By using the pages on this site, you signify your agreement to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please do not use the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these terms at any time. Please check these terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of this site following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes.

OWNERSHIP AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS
Unless otherwise noted, all materials, including images, illustrations, designs, icons, photographs, video clips, and written and other materials contained on any Girl Scout site (collectively, the "Contents") are copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, and/or other intellectual properties owned or controlled by Girl Scouts of the USA. The Contents of all Girl Scout owned sites are intended solely for personal, noncommercial (other than for the purchase of merchandise from our site) use by the users of our site. You may view, copy, and print the Contents displayed on this site subject to the following conditions:

(i) you use the material for noncommercial use only,
(ii) you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices,
(iii) you make no modifications to any materials,
(iv) you do not use the materials in a manner that suggests an association with any of our products, services, or brands, and
(v) you do not download quantities of materials to a database that can be used to avoid future downloads from the Girl Scout site.

For purposes of these terms, the use of any such material on any other Web site or computer environment is prohibited. No right, title, or interest in any downloaded Contents or software is transferred to you as a result of any such downloading or copying. You may not reproduce (except as noted above), publish, transmit, distribute, display, modify, create derivative works from, sell or participate in any sale of, or exploit in any way, in whole or in part, any of the Contents, the site, or any related software.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Girl Scouts has the sole and exclusive right by virtue of its Congressional Charter, 36 U.S.C.  80106 et. seq., to have and use all service marks, trademarks, emblems, badges, descriptive or designating marks, and other words now or heretofore used in carrying out its program and is the owner of the GIRL SCOUTS name, service mark, and trademark, and of all other associated names, marks, slogans, insignias, logotypes and designs, including but not limited to the distinctive TREFOIL design mark, the GSUSA uniforms and other indicia, the names and marks "Girl Scouts of the United States of America", "Brownie Girl Scouts", "Junior Girl Scouts", "Daisy Girl Scouts" and "Cadette/Senior Girl Scouts", All other trademarks displayed on this site or through links to other sites are the property of the respective trademark owners.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE MATERIALS IN THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PENNSYLVANIA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PENNSYLVANIA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE MATERIAL WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THIS SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PENNSYLVANIA DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF OR THE RESULT OF THE USE OF THE MATERIAL IN THIS SITE IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

SITE CONTENTS
Information on any Girl Scout Web site is provided with the understanding that the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania is not rendering professional advice or recommendations. You should not rely on any information on these pages to replace consultations with qualified professionals to meet your individual needs.

INACCURACY DISCLAIMER
The material in this site could include technical inaccuracies, typographical errors, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, any Girl Scout site or a site that is linked to this site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort [including, but not limited to, negligence], or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this site.

INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising from or related to your use of the site.

LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES AND SERVICES
This site may be linked to other sites and services that are not maintained by Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania is not responsible for the content of those sites. Consequently, we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy, relevancy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of material contained in sites listed on or otherwise linked to a Girl Scout site. The inclusion of any link to such sites does not imply endorsement by Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania makes no representations whatsoever about any other Web site which you may access through this one. Please exercise discretion while browsing the Internet. These other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, solicit personal information, or contain information that you may find inappropriate or offensive. Please keep in mind that whenever you give out personal information online that information can be collected and used by people you don't know. While Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania strives to protect your personal information and privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online; you make such disclosures at your own risk. We reserve the right to disable links from third-party sites to any Girl Scout site.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
These Terms and Conditions will be governed and be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States of America, excluding its conflicts of law rules. You expressly agree that the exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or action arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of this site shall be filed only in the federal courts located in Pennsylvania. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. Possible evidence of use of this site for illegal purposes will be provided to law enforcement authorities. This is the entire agreement between the parties relating to the use of this site. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania can revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by updating this posting.

TERMINATION
These terms are effective until terminated by either party. You may terminate these terms at any time by discontinuing use of all Girl Scout Web sites and destroying all Contents obtained from any and all such sites and all related documentation and all copies and installations thereof, whether made under these terms or otherwise. Your access to any and all Girl Scout sites may be terminated immediately without notice from us if in our sole discretion you fail to comply with any term or provision of these terms. Upon termination, you must cease use of the Girl Scout site and destroy all Contents obtained from such site and all copies thereof, whether made under these terms or otherwise.

PURCHASING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By purchasing items from the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) Online Store, you agree that you are bound by the following Terms and Conditions:

• All risk of loss and damage to a product passes to the purchaser upon shipment of the product purchased via US Mail.
• Merchandise returns may be made to the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Council Store in Harrisburg, PA. (See Returning Ordered Items section).
• Returns are accepted within thirty (30) days with a receipt. We will issue the return as a check or charges will be credited. Checks will be issued no earlier than two weeks from the original purchase date.
• Goods must be returned within thirty (30) days of original purchase.
• There will be no cash refunds. Shipping charges are not refundable. Items that have been discontinued will not be accepted for refund or exchange.

PRIVACY/SECURITY
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Online Store holds the highest respect for its customers and guarantees our firm commitment to your privacy. We do not sell or distribute any of the information provided by you to any other institutions. By registering and/or buying products from us online, you will automatically be added to our mailing list, but you do have the option to "opt-out." If at anytime you would like to be removed from our list, simply contact us at 1.877.920.1951 and you will be removed from our mailing list.
 
As a customer, you should always be concerned about the security of your credit card information. Please be assured that your financial information is sent to us via encrypted data and can therefore not be hacked, received, or deciphered by others. GSHPA has taken the steps to ensure your security by using the highest levels of encryption security for all Online Store purchases. If you are still not comfortable with releasing your credit card information via the Online Store Web site, you may call 1.877.920.1951 to place your order via phone. Please note that no orders will be considered complete until payment has been received and authorized. 
 
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The GSHPA Online Store takes great care to describe all products as they appear online. The limitations of broadcasting may mean a slight variation. All reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the descriptions are accurate. However, specifications are subject to change and the GSHPA Online Store cannot be held responsible for product changes and other discrepancies, either real or perceived.
 
PAYMENT
We accept most major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. For mail order, we also accept checks. Attach check to mail order form and make check payable to GSHPA COUNCIL STORE, for up to the value of your order. Please feel free to call to 1.877.920.1951 for further information. 
 
SALES TAX
Sales Tax is not included in the prices.
 
PRICES
The prices quoted on the Web site are those valid at the time of production. Due to circumstances beyond our control, prices may be altered up or down. All products shown on the Web site are subject to availability.
 
ORDER CONFIRMATION
Purchasers will be notified by email as soon as orders are received. Please ensure that you correctly enter your email address and other requested information on the order form. If we have questions regarding your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.
 
GOODS OUT OF STOCK
If you place an order and the goods are out of stock, they will be placed on backorder. Most backordered items will be shipped to you within two (2) weeks from original order date. Exceptions would include special ordered items, and goods that are temporarily out of stock at our supplier. 
 
CANCELLING OR ALTERING ORDERS
You may cancel or alter your order at any time prior to its dispatch by contacting a GSHPA Council Store. Altered orders may be subject to a small delay in shipping as the order is repackaged, etc. Please have your order number and details ready when contacting us at 1.877.920.1951.
 
OFFLINE ORDERS
Off-line orders may be printed and sent by fax, post, or email, together with payment. Your order will be dispatched within seven (7) days. In the event of a product being out of stock, you will be contacted and made aware of an expected date of delivery. Attach check to mail order form when using this method of payment.
 
ORDER DISPATCH
Orders will be shipped within 24-business hours of receipt provided the ordered items are in stock. In some instances there may be a delay due to holiday schedules and delayed mail services. The GSHPA Online Store stock status is constantly updated, but demand is high and we occasionally run out of stock on popular items. If, for this reason, we cannot dispatch your order, we will contact you with a revised dispatch date.
 
RETURNING ORDERED ITEMS
Should you need to return an ordered item, please call 1.877.920.1951 first as issues can often be resolved without incurring unnecessary postal charges. If however, it is deemed necessary to return an item for exchange or refund, please note the following:

• Merchandise returns may be made, in person, to the GSHPA Council Store in Harrisburg or shipped back to the GSHPA Online Store using the following address: GSHPA Council Store, ATTN: RETURNS, 350 Hale Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17104.
• Returned goods must be in their original packaging, with labels and tags still attached.
• Goods must be returned within thirty (30) days of original purchase.
• Goods must be accompanied by the original receipt and a note outlining the reason for return.
• Goods must be in new condition, that is, unused and unmarked.
• Goods listed in our Special Offers or Clearance sections are not returnable.
• Shipping costs and costs incurred in posting the returned items are not refundable.
• Returns with an original receipt will be issued by the method it was purchased. Checks will be issued no earlier than two weeks from the original purchase date.
• There will be no cash refunds.

DISCLAIMER
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Online Store reserves the right to alter without prior notice any content found within this Web site. Special offers and reduced items are subject to availability, and strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and any other party involved in making this site available to you will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of the site being accessed or used. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for any damages or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property in any way, shape, or form as a direct result of accessing this Web site. By accessing and using this Web site, you thereby release Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania from liability for any and all damages stated herein.

HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any comments or questions regarding our Terms and Conditions, you can contact us at:
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
350 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: 1.877.920.1951

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