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Terms and Conditions

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Welcome to The Worldwide Archives. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, www.TheWorldwideArchives.com (the "Website"), and our services. By accessing, using, or registering on this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website and our services, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

 

2. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. It is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Please read the full Privacy Policy below.

 

3. Eligibility

To use our services, you must be at least 18 years of age or have legal parental or guardian consent. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

 

4. User Accounts

To access certain services, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep your login credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activities under your account.

 

5. Use of Our Services

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes.

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the security or performance of the Website.

  • Attempt to access data not intended for you.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for any violation of these terms.

 

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, videos, audio, software, and logos, is the property of The Worldwide Archives and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

 

7. Products and Services

Our services include:

  • Video production

  • Audio promotions

  • Social media marketing

  • Biographical publishing (digital and physical)

  • Multimedia branding campaigns

Product descriptions and pricing are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, and limit quantities at our discretion.

 

8. Payments and Billing

All payments are due upon order unless otherwise agreed. We use secure third-party payment processors and do not store full credit card information. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate billing information.

 

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

We provide the Website and Services “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, security, or accuracy of content. Use the Website at your own risk.

 

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Worldwide Archives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website or our services.

 

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Website or services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

 

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

 

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to www.TheWorldwideArchives.com and any affiliated site operated by or for The Worldwide Archives (the "Website"). The Website is an internet property of The Worldwide Archives (“Worldwide Archives”). This policy explains how we collect information from users of the Website and how we use it. Your continued use of the Website and our services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.

 

Definitions

Service
The Service refers to www.TheWorldwideArchives.com, which is operated by The Worldwide Archives.

 

Personal Data
Personal Data refers to any information about a living individual who can be identified from that data (or from that data combined with other information in our possession or likely to come into our possession).

 

Usage Data
Usage Data is information collected automatically, either generated by the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

 

Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device) that help us enhance your browsing experience.

 

Data Controller
A Data Controller is a natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means by which personal information is processed. For this Privacy Policy, we are the Data Controller of your Personal Data.

 

Data Processors (or Service Providers)
A Data Processor (or Service Provider) is any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may use various Service Providers to process your data more effectively.

 

Data Subject (or User)
A Data Subject is any living individual using our Service whose Personal Data is collected.

 

The Information We Collect and Use

When using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information ("Personal Data") that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address

  • First name and last name

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address, state, province, ZIP/postal code, city

  • Cookies and Usage Data

  • IP address

We only collect Personally Identifiable Information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when:

  • You register for a user account

  • You log in with your username and password

  • You order a publication or Service

  • You participate in a promotional offer

  • You submit content to the Website

 

We use your Personal Data to provide you with products and services from The Worldwide Archives, enhance your experience on the Website, and improve the overall quality of our services.

 

Use of Data

The Worldwide Archives uses the collected data for various purposes, including:

✅ To provide and maintain our Service
✅ To notify you about changes to our Service
✅ To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service
✅ To provide customer support
✅ To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our Service
✅ To monitor the usage of our Service
✅ To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
✅ To provide you with news, special offers, and information about other goods and services

 

Retention of Data

The Worldwide Archives retains your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your data as required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Additionally, as professional biographers, we may retain collected information to create comprehensive biographical histories for our listees.

We also retain Usage Data for internal analysis to improve the Website’s security and functionality, except where legally obligated to retain such data for longer periods.

 

Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that your data is transferred to and processed in the United States.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by the submission of such information, represents your agreement to that transfer.

We will take all necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Transfers will occur only if adequate controls are in place, including the security of your data and other personal information.

 

Disclosure of Data

Legal Requirements
The Worldwide Archives may disclose your Personal Data in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation

  • Protect and defend the rights or property of The Worldwide Archives

  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service

  • Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public

  • Protect against legal liability

 

Dissemination of Your Information

We may use information about how you interact with the Website to personalize content, improve services, and enhance your overall experience. We may also combine personal and non-personal information collected online and offline, including information from third parties.

To accomplish these purposes, we may share Personally Identifiable Information with third parties, including:

  • Outside contractors or service providers who assist with order processing, payment handling, and website hosting

  • Third parties to whom we may sell, transfer, or merge parts of our business

We require these third parties to protect the privacy of your information and use it solely for the purposes we have specified.

 

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), provide services on our behalf, perform Service-related tasks, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

 

Session Replay Technology

We use ActiveProspect's TrustedForm to document your consent to be contacted via telephone, text, or email. This technology allows us to certify that your application is valid and replay the session in which you applied.

 

Analytics

We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

Google Analytics
Google Analytics tracks and reports website traffic and user interactions. The data collected is shared with Google services and may be used to personalize ads. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

 

Amended Telemarketing Sales Rule (ATSR)

By submitting your email address, you consent to receive email marketing from The Worldwide Archives and its third-party advertisers. This constitutes an inquiry or application under the Amended Telemarketing Sales Rule (ATSR), 16 C.F.R. §310 et seq.

Even if your phone number is listed on the Federal Trade Commission's Do-Not-Call List, we retain the right to contact you via telemarketing in compliance with the ATSR.

 

How We Use and Share Financial Information

We do not collect Social Security information. However, to the extent applicable, we comply with:

  • The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (G.L.B. Act), 15 U.S.C. §6802

  • The California Financial Information Privacy Act (CFIPA)

  • The Vermont Consumer Protection Act (VCPA), 8 V.S.A. §10202

This Privacy Policy serves as your initial and annual privacy notice under these regulations.

 

Third-Party Links

When you connect to the Website through third-party websites, those websites may share information about you with us. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or terms of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website that collects personally identifiable information.

 

Data Security

We prioritize securing your information and use SSL encryption to protect sensitive data. Access to your information is strictly limited to authorized employees who need it to perform specific tasks.

However, no security method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you via email and take necessary actions to protect your information.

 

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time by posting a notice on the Website. If there are material changes to how we use your information, we will notify you via email or other means. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

Electronic Signatures and Electronic Records

By agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to the use of electronic signatures and records as legally binding as physical signatures. You also agree to receive information electronically and acknowledge that you can download and store documents for your records.

 

   The Worldwide Archives – Refund & Cancellation Policy

At The Worldwide Archives, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We take pride in delivering high-quality services and unique promotional tools tailored to your needs. In order to maintain the integrity of our custom work and digital services, we have established the following cancellation and refund policy:

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Final Sale Policy

All purchases made through The Worldwide Archives are considered final and non-refundable. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Multimedia marketing services

  • Biographical publications (digital or physical)

  • Social media campaigns

  • Video and audio productions

  • Membership fees or subscriptions

Once a transaction is completed, it cannot be reversed or refunded, as our services are often customized and begin processing immediately upon order confirmation.

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Order Cancellations

Due to the nature of our products and services, cancellations are not permitted once work has begun or a project has been initiated. If you believe a charge was made in error, or if you have a concern about your order, please contact us immediately.

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Dispute Resolution

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your purchase or service, we encourage you to reach out to us. While we do not offer refunds, we are committed to addressing concerns promptly and professionally.

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 Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

📧 Email: info@theworldwidearchives.com
🌐 Website: www.TheWorldwideArchives.com

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