You (“User”) are an Affiliate Partner of National Purchasing Partners (hereinafter “NPP”). NPP grants organizations and their employees access to vendor contracts and is absolutely free with no purchasing obligations. When using the NPP Affiliate Portal or its assigned administrator services (“services”) you agree to the terms and conditions listed on this page (the “Terms and Conditions”). If you utilize any NPP services or visit the NPP website, you accept these Terms and Conditions as well as the general Terms and Conditions identified on the NPP website. In addition, the use of any NPP services, whether or not included on our website, will subject the user to the NPP Terms and Conditions, as may be amended from time to time.
Privacy
To understand NPP practices, please review the privacy policy that governs your visit to the NPP website and use of NPP services. A complete statement of our privacy policy can be found on the NPP privacy policy.
Trademarks and Logo Usage
NPP and its graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks or trade dress of NPP. NPP trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not otherwise provided or authorized in writing by NPP, or in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among members, or in any manner that disparages or discredits NPP. All other trademarks not owned by NPP that appear on this site are the property of their respective owners, which may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by NPP.
By its usage of this Affiliate Portal, user grants to NPP a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use User’s name and logo only for the purposes of promoting the terms of the Affiliate Participation Agreement. NPP will abide by User’s logo use rules, which User will provide to NPP. NPP grants to User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use NPP’s name and logo only for the purposes of fulfilling its obligations and exercising its rights under the Affiliate Participation Agreement. User will abide by NPP’s logo use rules, which NPP will provide to User. User may use NPP Vendor logos only upon express written consent of NPP. NPP does not authorize the use of NPP vendor partner brand logos for any purpose other than promoting NPP offers to affiliate memberships. Do not manipulate NPP vendor partner brand logos or share with non-affiliate members.
Confidentiality
User and NPP acknowledges that they may have access to materials and other information furnished by User or NPP (the “Disclosing Party”), including, without limitation, market information, business information, any computer software, access to any data base, and any other type of information, regardless of the form in which it is stored or transmitted, that by its nature should be deemed to be confidential. Such materials and information do and will constitute confidential information. Pursuant to the terms of the Affiliate Participation Agreement, User and NPP agree not to disclose or permit to be disclosed, any Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. Upon termination of the Affiliate Participation Agreement, the User and NPP shall destroy or return to the Disclosing Party all originals and copies of all Confidential Information, retaining no copies except where appropriate for archival purposes only.
Your Account
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account number and password. You agree to accept responsibility and liability for all activities that occur under your account or password whether lawful or unlawful. You are also solely responsible for all uses of your account and password, whether or not actually or expressly authorized by you. NPP reserves the right to refuse service, terminate partnership or membership, or remove or edit content at its sole discretion. One or more violations of the Terms and Conditions may result in immediate termination of the partnership and/or your membership.
In order to ensure that NPP provides high quality services that are responsive to your needs, you agree to allow NPP employees to access your account and records on a case-by-case basis to investigate complaints and trouble shooting. NPP will not disclose the existence or occurrence of such an investigation unless required by law.
Limited Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL OPERATOR OR ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE) FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF REVENUES, PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF SUCH PARTIES WERE ADVISED OF, KNEW OF, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM USE OF THE SITE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations and disclaimers may not apply to you. To the extent Operator may not, as a matter of applicable law, disclaim any implied warranty or limit its liabilities, the scope and duration of such warranty and the extent of Operator’s liability shall be the minimum permitted under such applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other, its affiliates, officers, directors, volunteers, employees, consultants and agents from any and all third party claims, liability, damages and/or costs (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of NPP services, your violation of the Terms and Conditions or your infringement, or infringement by any other user of your account, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity, except to the extent any third party claims, liability, damages and /or costs (including, but not limited to, attorneys fees) are claimed by you to have been caused by NPP its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants or agents. The Terms and Conditions will inure to the benefit of NPP’s successors, assigns and licensees.
Disclaimer
The legal information provided on this website is designed for general information only. The legal information presented at this website should not be construed to be formal legal advice or the formation of an attorney/client relationship. Persons accessing this website are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding the applicability and compatibility of state laws and local ordinances. The legal information contained in this website is a general summary of legal issues applicable to public agency procurement and is intended for the purpose of familiarization only. All of the information is subject to changes in the applicable laws. The information cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Before taking any action based on the information, you should obtain the advice of a qualified attorney who can provide you with current and specific information about your particular circumstances. Some links within this website may lead to other sites. NPP does not necessarily sponsor, endorse or otherwise approve of the materials appearing in such sites. NPP makes no warranties, express or implied, concerning the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in its web site concerning specific vendor offerings.
NPP vendors may provide links to other websites or resources. Because NPP has no control over such sites and resources, member acknowledges and agrees that NPP is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. Affiliate Partners and Members further acknowledge and agree that NPP shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.
All Vendor offers are for a limited time only and are subject to Products or Services availability. NPP Vendors reserve the right to change or modify all offers at any time without notice. All terms and conditions are subject to and governed by the Vendors’ Agreements with Customer including, but not limited to, Customer eligibility requirements. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the Vendor offers, however, NPP’s Vendors are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to its conflict of laws or your actual state or country of residence.
Modification and Severability
NPP reserves the right to make changes to its site and policies at any time. If any of these conditions are deemed invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that condition shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining condition.
