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This website provides an online workspace for visioning projects and relies on cookies to make sure users can access and interact with their project data. By using this website you are consenting to our use of cookies, our privacy policy, and our terms of use.

Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy discloses the privacy practices for https://www.futuresresearch.io referred to as “Website”. FUTURES RESEARCH is a trademark and tradename of FUTURES RESEARCH LLC and is a visioning research service offered through its Website. FUTURES RESEARCH is referred to as "we", "us", "our". Please read the following Privacy Policy and Terms of Use before using the Website.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by the Website. It will notify you of the following:

  1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the Website, how it is used and with whom it may be shared.
  2. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
  3. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
  4. How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.

INFORMATION COLLECTION, USE, AND SHARING

We are the sole owners of the information collected on this Website. We only have access to information that you voluntarily give us via email, online questionnaires, interviews, online chats, or other direct contact from you. We will use your information in several ways:

  1. Input for analytical processing as part of a Futures Research Project,
  2. Development of project output such as Data, Ideas, Vision, Change and Actions,
  3. Anonymous meta-analysis of trends and response patterns, and
  4. Contextual background for us to communicate with you.

Your information will be identifiable only to you and us. Members of a Futures Research Project in which you participate (consisting of authorized CHAS personnel and Company project Personnel) will have access to your listed contact information and your record of project participation. . However, members of your Futures Research Project will not have access to any attributable visioning data collected from you. We will not share your identifiable information with any third PARTY outside of our organization. Aspects of your information may be shared as anonymous data points and analytical outputs.

Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

YOUR ACCESS TO AND CONTROL OVER INFORMATION

You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the email address given on our Website:

  • Change/correct any data we have about you.
  • Express any concern you have about our use of your data.

SECURITY

We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the Website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (such as credit card data), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a closed lock icon at the bottom of your web browser, or looking for "https" at the beginning of the address of the web page. While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.

UPDATES

Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time and all updates will be posted on this page and a written notice of such changes will be provided to you, which if you do not accept the changes, you may immediately terminate your Agreement at your discretion. If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately via email (support@futuresresearch.io).

REGISTRATION

In order to use our Website, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required to give certain information (such as name and email address). This information is used to contact you about the products/services on our Website in which you have expressed interest. At your option, you may also provide demographic information (such as gender or age) about yourself, but it is not required.

SERVICE ORDERS

We request information from you on our Project Set-up Form. To obtain services from us, you must provide contact information (like name and mailing address) and financial information (like credit card number, expiration date). This information is used for billing purposes and to fill your order for services. If we have trouble processing an order, we'll use this information to contact you.

COOKIES

We use "cookies" on this Website. A cookie is a piece of data stored on our Website visitor's hard drive to help us improve your access to our Website and identify repeat visitors to our Website. For instance, when we use a cookie to identify you, you would not have to log-in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our Website. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our Website.

Some of our business partners may use cookies on our Website (for example, advertisers). However, we have no access to or control over these cookies.

SHARING

We share aggregated demographic information with our partners and advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person.

And/or:

We use an outside credit card processing company to bill users for services. These companies do not retain, share, store or use personally identifiable information for any secondary purposes beyond processing your order.

And/or;

We partner with another PARTY to provide specific services. When the user signs up for these services, we will share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third PARTY to provide these services. These Third PARTIES are not allowed to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services, and  We will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms of this Agreement by all such third parties and liable for any damages due to the third parties failure to comply.

LINKS

This website contains links to other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other websites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our Website and to read the privacy statements of any other websites that collect personally identifiable information.

Terms of Use

INTRODUCTION

FUTURES RESEARCH is a trademark and tradename of FUTURES RESEARCH LLC and is a strategic visioning research service offered through its website located at https://www.futuresresearch.io (the "Website"). FUTURES RESEARCH is referred to as "we", "us", "our". Please read the following Website terms of use ("Terms of Use") before using the Website. By accessing and using the Website, you agree to be bound by all the Terms of Use set forth herein. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, your sole recourse is to leave the Website immediately. A copy of these Terms of Use may be downloaded, saved and printed for your reference.

OWNERSHIP / RESTRICTIONS ON USE

The Website is owned and operated by FUTURES RESEARCH. Any and all content, data, graphics, photographs, images, audio, video, software, systems, processes, trademarks, service marks, trade names and other information including, without limitation, the "look and feel" of the Website (collectively, the "Content") contained in this Website are proprietary to FUTURES RESEARCH, its affiliates and/or third-PARTY licensors. The Content is protected by Canadian, United States and international copyright and trademark laws.

Except as set forth herein, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, publish, post, transmit, distribute, display, perform, create derivative works from, transfer or sell any Content without the express prior written consent of FUTURES RESEARCH. You may download, print and reproduce the Content for your own non-commercial, informational purposes provided you agree to maintain any and all copyright or other proprietary notices contained in such Content, and to cite the URL Source of such Content. Reproduction of multiple copies of the Content, in whole or in part, for resale or distribution is strictly prohibited except with the prior written permission of FUTURES RESEARCH. To obtain written consent for such reproduction, please contact us at support@futuresresearch.io.

REGISTRATION AND PASSWORDS

To access certain portions of the Website and/or to request sample products online, you may be asked to complete an online registration form. In consideration for your use of this Website and the services provided on it, you agree to provide true, current, complete and accurate information as requested on any registration form to which this Website may direct you, and to update that registration information as soon as possible after any information on such registration form changes.

Upon registration, you will choose a username and password. You alone are responsible for keeping that password and username confidential, and for any and all activity that occurs on this Website under such password or username. You agree to immediately notify FUTURES RESEARCH of any unauthorized use of your password or username or any other breach of security.

LINKING

It is our goal to provide increased value to you, our visitors. Therefore, the Website might offer you links to other sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by third PARTIES and therefore not affiliated with us. Please understand that such linked websites are independent from FUTURES RESEARCH and that FUTURES RESEARCH has no control over the content of such websites. Consequently, FUTURES RESEARCH cannot be held liable and makes no warranty or representation whatsoever as to the accuracy, timeliness and/or completeness of the information contained on such websites.

The links which we might place on our Website do not imply that we sponsor, endorse or are affiliated or associated with, or have been legally authorized to use any trade-mark, trade name, service mark, design, logo, symbol or other copyrighted materials displayed on or accessible through such sites.

USER CONDUCT

As a condition of your continued access to and use of this Website, you agree to abide by all applicable federal, provincial, state, territorial and other laws and regulations and the "Code of Conduct" set forth below. Specifically, in addition, without limiting the foregoing, you agree not to:

  1. Upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any material that:
    1. Constitutes unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation;
    2. Infringes any patent, trade-mark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary or privacy rights of any PARTY;
    3. Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable, or an unfair product comparison; or
    4. Contains any form of destructive software such as a virus, worm, Trojan horse, time bomb, cancelbot, or any other harmful components or any other computer file, program or code, designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware or telecommunications equipment;
  2. Harvest or otherwise collect or store any information (including personally identifiable information) about other users of the Website, including e-mail addresses, without the express consent of such users;
  3. For the purpose of misleading others, create a false identity of the sender or the origin of a message, forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any material transmitted through the Website;
  4. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, other computer systems or networks connected to the Website, through password mining or any other means;
  5. Interfere with or disrupt networks or servers connected to the Website or violate the regulations, policies or procedures of such networks; and
  6. Use, download or otherwise copy, or provide to any person or entity any Website users directory or other user or usage information or any portion thereof other than in the context of your use of the Website.

DISCLAIMER / LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The laws of certain jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of legal warranties, liability or certain damages or limitations of representations made concerning goods or services. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the below exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

Although we strive to update and keep accurate as much as possible the Content contained on the Website, errors and/or omissions may occur. ACCORDINGLY, THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING THE CONTENT AND SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN, IS BEING PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS EXPLICITLY STATED IN THE SERVICE AGREEMENT. FUTURES RESEARCH DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. FUTURES RESEARCH DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS ON THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

IN NO EVENT SHALL FUTURES RESEARCH BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, SERVICES OR ANY PRODUCT SAMPLE OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF FUTURES RESEARCH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS DISPLAYED ON THE WEBSITE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AND PRODUCTS MAY BE CHANGED, AND PRODUCTS SUBSTITUTED OR DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME. WHILE WE ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS AVAILABLE ON THE SITE, WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY OR CURRENCY OF SUCH DESCRIPTIONS.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING ANY PRODUCT ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED WHEN YOU REQUEST A PRODUCT. FUTURES RESEARCH MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING ANY PRODUCT SAMPLES. YOU EXPRESSLY RELEASE AND HOLD FUTURES RESEARCH HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, LIABILITY, DAMAGES, INJURIES AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF ANY PRODUCT SAMPLES OBTAINED VIA THE WEBSITE. YOUR SOLE RECOURSE SHALL BE AGAINST THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS.

INDEMNITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless FUTURES RESEARCH, its affiliates, members, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all losses, expenses, damages, claims, fines, penalties, costs and liabilities (including reasonable legal and accounting fees), resulting from your (or anyone acting under your password or username) use of this Website, connection thereto, or any alleged violation by you of these Terms of Use, including, without limitation, the Code of Conduct.

In particular, to the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless FUTURES RESEARCH, its affiliates, members, officers, employees, agents, sponsors, and licensors for any injury, including but not limited to bodily harm or death, to you or any third PARTY that may result from the use of or reliance on any Content or product shipped to you by FUTURES RESEARCH. You understand and agree that FUTURES RESEARCH is merely providing product samples to you as a service, and that FUTURES RESEARCH has no control over, or responsibility for, the products themselves and/or any adverse reactions you may experience as result of their use. FUTURES RESEARCH recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to the use of any Content and should obtain any expert advice they consider necessary. Always read and follow the product label.

PRIVACY

FUTURES RESEARCH respects your right to privacy of your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on the manner in which we collect, use, disclose and otherwise manage your personal information.

CHANGES AND TERMINATION

FUTURES RESEARCH reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Website (or any part thereof) with or without notice. Further, FUTURES RESEARCH reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time and to notify you by posting an updated version of the Terms of Use on this Website. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms of Use, including, without limitation, by checking the date of "Last Update" at the bottom of this document. Continued use of the Website after any such changes shall constitute your consent to be bound by such changes, with continued provision of the use of the Website constituting consideration from FUTURES RESEARCH to you for so being bound. Your only right with respect to any dissatisfaction with (1) these Terms of Use (2) any policy or practice of ours in operating the Website or (3) any Content available through the Website, is to stop visiting and using the Website.

TRADEMARKS

"FUTURES RESEARCH", "https://www.futuresresearch.io", "Visioning Workspace", "Ideas About the Future™", and "Strategic Visioning Interviews" are trademarks of FUTURES RESEARCH. Other marks, graphics, typefaces, trademarks and logos appearing on the Website are trademarks or trade dress of FUTURES RESEARCH. All other trademarks appearing on the Website are property of their respective owners. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in any manner for any purpose without our express written consent.

APPLICABLE LAWS

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Washington State, and any dispute is to be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction in the judicial district of Spokane County, Washington. If any provision of the present Terms of Use shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then such provision shall be severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. These Terms of Use shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is expressly excluded and you also expressly agree to exclude the applicability of the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act. A printed copy of these Terms of Use and of any notice in electronic form shall be admissible in any judicial or administrative proceedings to the same extent and under the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. You agree that you will only sue us as an individual. You agree that you will not file a class action, or participate in a class action.

These Terms of Use and any and all other legal notices or statements posted on the Website constitute the entire AGREEMENT between you and FUTURES RESEARCH with respect to the use of the Website, including the Content.

NOTICE

Notices to you may be made via e-mail or regular mail, or in cases of changes to these Terms of Use or to the services offered by the Website, by posting notices or links to such notices on the Website itself.

If you have any questions or comments regarding these Terms of Use please contact us at support@futuresresearch.io.