Website Terms and Conditions of Use

WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Welcome to the website (the "Site") of SteelDirect.com, ("SteelDirect"). Please review these Website Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms of Use"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to follow and to be legally bound by these Terms of Use.

1. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF SITE MATERIALS

The Site contains information, data, logos, graphics, images, photographs, and other elements and materials (collectively, "Materials") that are owned by and are the copyrighted works of SteelDirect or its third-party providers. SteelDirect also owns a copyright in the selection and arrangement of the Materials. SteelDirect hereby grants you permission to copy, print, and download Materials on this Site on an occasional and irregular basis, provided that: (1) all the copyright and other proprietary notices appear in the Materials; (2) the use of such Materials is solely for informational purposes and will not be copied or posted on any networked computer, broadcast in any media, or used for commercial gain; and (3) the Materials are not modified in any way.

Except as expressly permitted above, you may not use, copy, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, republish, download, display, post, or transmit in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other means, any Materials without the prior written permission of SteelDirect. Any unauthorized use of any Materials contained on this Site may violate copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or communications laws and regulations.

2. TRADEMARKS

The trademarks, logos, and service marks ("Marks") displayed on this Site are the property of SteelDirect. Other product names, company names, marks, logos, and symbols may be the trademarks of its third-party providers or other third parties. You are not permitted to use the Marks without the prior written consent of SteelDirect or such third party that may own the Marks.

3. ON-LINE CONDUCT

As a condition of your use of the Site, you agree that you will not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any SteelDirect server, or the network(s) connected to any SteelDirect server, or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Site. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to services, materials, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to any SteelDirect server or to the Site, through hacking, password mining, or any other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available through the Site. You agree that SteelDirect would be irreparably harmed by the use, by you or others, of the Site or facilities in connection with the transmission of spam newsgroup postings or unsolicited e-mail in violation of these Terms of Use. You agree that SteelDirect is entitled to obtain injunctive relief against any such transmission (in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity). SteelDirect reserves the right to block, filter, or delete unsolicited e-mail. You may not use the Site to collect personal information about other users, or transmit through or post on the Site any materials of any kind.

4. PRODUCT INFORMATION; WARRANTIES

Unless indicated otherwise, the products featured on the site are available directly from or through SteelDirect. SteelDirect attempts to display and describe the products on this Site accurately so that you can get a good idea of their design and use. However, SteelDirect is constantly improving its information and products. Thus, SteelDirect does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information, including prices, product images, specifications, availability and services. Warranty information regarding the products featured on this Site are set out in the terms of sale attached to the quote or purchase order issued by SteelDirect.

5. ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS

YOUR RECEIPT OF AN ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VIA E-MAIL DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE BY STEELDIRECT.COM OF YOUR ORDER. STEELDIRECT.COM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE QUANTITY OF ITEMS ORDERED AND/OR REFUSE TO SELL TO ANY CUSTOMER.

6. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES

This Site contains links to web sites controlled by parties other than SteelDirect. SteelDirect does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for the contents or use of these third-party sites. SteelDirect provides these links to you only as a convenience.

7. TERMINATION OF ACCESS

SteelDirect may cease operating the Site or terminate your access to all or part of the Site, without notice, at any time, for any reason.

8. DISCLAIMERS RESPECTING SITE

THE SITE AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND MATERIALS IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. STEELDIRECT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SITE, THE OPERATION OF THE SITE, THE MATERIALS, OR THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE OR THAT USE OF THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. STEELDIRECT DISCLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND GUARANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

STEELDIRECT DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT ANY PRICING, PRODUCT, OR OTHER INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE ON OR THROUGH THIS INTERNET SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT, AND ALL INFORMATION, INCLUDING PRICES AND AVAILABILITY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO USER AND WITHOUT UPDATING THE INFORMATION ON THE SITE.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

NEITHER STEELDIRECT NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES WILL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SITE OR THE MATERIALS, INCLUDING MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELETION OF FILES OR E-MAIL, ERRORS, DEFECTS, VIRUSES, OR DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING COMPENSATORY, DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA, OR LOSS OF REVENUE).

10. INDEMNIFICATION BY SITE USER

You agree to hold SteelDirect and its affiliates harmless from and indemnify them against any claims by you or third parties based on or related to your online actions or your use of the Site or the Materials and all related damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys' fees.

11. PRIVACY POLICY

SteelDirect respects your desire for privacy. For information on how SteelDirect protects your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. By using this Site, you are consenting to the processing of your data by SteelDirect and its affiliates and consenting to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

12. CHANGES TO SITE OR TERMS OF USE

SteelDirect may make improvements or changes to the Site or to the products, services, programs, and prices described on this Site at any time without notice. SteelDirect may revise these Terms of Use at any time, without prior notice, by posting the revision or the revised Terms of Use on the Site; any revision is effective upon your accessing this Site.

13. LOCAL LAWS; EXPORT CONTROL

SteelDirect makes no representation that the Site or the Materials are appropriate or available for use outside the USA. If you use this Site from locations outside the USA, you are responsible for compliance with USA and foreign export and import laws and regulations and all applicable local laws. All marketing or promotional materials found on this Site are directed solely to individuals and entities located in the USA.

14. SUBMISSIONS

By sending any information to SteelDirect, other than personal information such as names, addresses and similar information, you grant SteelDirect an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute such materials or information. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to information or materials you submit, and that SteelDirect is free to use ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques that you send us for any purpose. However, we will not release your name to a third party (other than an affiliate of SteelDirect) or otherwise publicize the fact that you submitted materials or other information to us unless we obtain your advance permission to use your name or we are required to do so by law. Please review our Privacy Policy for a complete description of how we handle personal information submitted in the process of requesting information, ordering products or registering on our Site.

15. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF STEELDIRECT

You agree that SteelDirect shall have all rights and remedies provided under these Terms of Use and under applicable law.

16. GOVERNING LAW; CHOICE OF FORUM

These Terms of Use, the use of the Site and all orders and purchases from SteelDirect and other transactions conducted through the Site or with SteelDirect will be governed by and construed and enforced under the laws of the State of Missouri (including any conflict of laws rules). The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any legal proceedings relating to these Terms of Use or to the Site or transactions or activity conducted on or relating to the Site will be the appropriate state or federal courts in Clay County, Missouri; you consent to such jurisdiction and waive all objections to such courts based on jurisdiction, venue, and inconvenience of the forum.

17. GENERAL

These Terms of Use represent the entire understanding relating to the use of the Site and prevail over any prior or contemporaneous, conflicting or additional, communications regarding the use of the Site.

If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of the Terms of Use, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties as reflected by that provision, and the remainder of the Terms of Use shall continue in full force and effect.

Any failure by SteelDirect to enforce or exercise any provision of the Terms of Use or related right shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

The section titles used in the Terms of Use are purely for convenience and carry with them no legal or contractual effect.

SteelDirect's performance under these Terms of Use is subject to existing laws and legal process and nothing contained in these Terms of Use is in derogation of SteelDirect's right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of this Site or information provided to or gathered by SteelDirect with respect to such use.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact SteelDirect at the following address:

SteelDirect
13500 Botts Road
Grandview, Missouri 64030-2850