Scope and Agreement

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of pollcats.net (the “Site”). The Site is operated by MeadowLark Desk LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Who may use the Site. The Site is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you represent that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms and has permitted you to use the Site.

Changes to the Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Site. The updated Terms apply from the time they are posted. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

Informational Content; No Professional Advice

The Site is a content website that provides general information for educational purposes. We may publish, revise, or remove content over time, and older posts may not reflect the most current information.

No professional advice. The Site does not provide legal, medical, financial, tax, or other professional advice. You should not use Site content as a substitute for advice from qualified professionals. If you need guidance about a specific situation, consult an appropriate professional.

Any reliance on Site content is at your own risk. You are responsible for verifying information and for decisions you make.

Ownership and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, the Site and its content (including articles, text, graphics, and the compilation and presentation of content) are owned by MeadowLark Desk LLC and/or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

We permit you to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you comply with these Terms.

No scraping or automated extraction

Without our prior written consent, you may not use automated tools (including bots, crawlers, scrapers, or scripts) to access, copy, extract, or collect content or data from the Site. This includes creating indexes, datasets, or other compilations from Site content.

Other restrictions

  • No republishing of articles (or substantial portions) on other websites, newsletters, feeds, or platforms.
  • No mirroring, framing, or embedding substantial portions of the Site without permission.
  • No removal or alteration of proprietary notices (copyright, trademarks, attribution, or similar).
  • No commercial use of Site content without written permission.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to misuse the Site, disrupt its operation, or attempt to compromise its security. You also agree not to attempt to access restricted areas or non-public systems.

Examples of prohibited conduct include:

  • Using the Site for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes.
  • Uploading, transmitting, or distributing malware or other harmful code.
  • Attempting to bypass access controls or defeat security measures.
  • Probing, scanning, or testing the Site for vulnerabilities without authorization.
  • Interfering with performance or availability, including through automated request bursts or denial-of-service attempts.
  • Sending spam, unsolicited promotions, or automated postings.
  • Harassing, threatening, or abusive conduct.
  • Automated harvesting of content or data without written permission.

Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites or services. Links are provided for convenience only. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.

Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk and subject to the third party’s terms and privacy policies.

Ads and Affiliate Links

The Site may display ads and may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We do not guarantee any third-party product or service. Any purchase or interaction with a third party is your decision.

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Site and all content and services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and availability.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MeadowLark Desk LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site.

To the extent liability cannot be excluded, our total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will not exceed US$100 or the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MeadowLark Desk LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your access to or use of the Site;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights; or
  • Your misuse of the Site or its content.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if your use poses a security, legal, or operational risk. Where permitted, we may do so with or without notice.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law) will survive.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in or for Minneapolis, Minnesota, and you consent to jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

Severability; Entire Agreement; Waiver

Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Entire agreement. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.

No waiver. If we do not enforce a provision, we do not waive our right to enforce it later.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

MeadowLark Desk LLC

Mailing address: 80 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1-612-234-6217