Legal Notices & Warranty

ITW Building Components Group, Inc. and TrusSteel, An ITW Company  -  LEGAL NOTICES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY

The information and documentation ("Materials") provided via this web site by TrusSteel, An ITW Company ("TrusSteel") or parent company ITW Building Components Group, Inc. ("ITWBCG"), is a courtesy to its valued customers and prospective customers and may be used for limited purposes only, subject to the terms and conditions ("Terms") below. By accessing, downloading, copying, printing, or otherwise using any information contained herein you affirmatively agree to these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, please exit this web site now.

LIMITED LICENSE TO TRUSSTEEL'S MATERIALS

Materials from this web site http://www.trussteel.com and any other web site owned, operated or controlled by ITWBCG and/or its affiliated or subsidiary companies (together, ITW) are owned and copyrighted by ITW Building Components Group, Inc. Unauthorized use of such Materials (e.g., information, documentation and software), including these Terms, may be a violation of ITWBCG's intellectual property rights or other applicable laws. If you agree to these Terms, you may download (on a single computer), copy or print a single copy of all or a portion of the Materials for informational, non- commercial, lawful purposes only. You may distribute free copies of the documentation available at this web site only to customers and prospective customers of ITWBCG's products. Any other distribution to third parties is strictly prohibited unless you obtain the prior written consent of ITWBCG. You may not modify in any way any of the Materials contained herein, or delete or modify any of ITWBCG's copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices.

Unauthorized commercial use of these Materials includes without limitation, public display, performance, sale or rental. This Limited License, as well as the Materials, are non- transferable and does not give you any title or intellectual property rights to the Materials. You may not decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise convert ITWBCG's software Materials except and only to the extent permitted by law.

TERMINATION OF THIS LICENSE

ITW Building Components Group, Inc. or you may terminate this Limited License at any time. You may terminate this agreement simply by destroying all Materials obtained from this or any other ITW web site. ITWBCG may terminate this agreement immediately without notice, for any reason. Upon such termination, you must destroy all Materials.

ON-LINE LINKS TO OTHER MATERIALS

The linked sites contained in this web site are not under the control of ITWBCG. Therefore, ITWBCG is not responsible for the content of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. ITWBCG reserves the right to omit, delete or otherwise terminate any link site or linking program at any time, at its sole discretion. ITWBCG does not endorse companies or products to which it links and reserves the right to note as such on its web pages. Any access to a third party linked site is solely at your own risk. Further, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold ITWBCG harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of this web site and any linked sites.

DISCLAIMER, GENERALLY

You agree that ITWBCG is not liable for any damages or injury whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for lost profits, business interruption, or loss of information) caused by, without limitation, any use of the Materials or failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, or line failure in connection with use of this web site, even if ITWBCG has been advised of the possibility of such damages. THE MATERIALS PROVIDED ARE ON AN "AS IS" BASIS ONLY, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you since some jurisdictions prohibit the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In any event, you agree that ITWBCG's total liability to you for all losses, damages, and causes of action (in contract, tort (including without limitation, negligence) or otherwise) will not exceed the amount you paid to access this web site.

Further, ITWBCG does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Materials contained in this web site. ITWBCG may amend these Materials, or the products described therein, at any time without notice. While ITWBCG does, from time to time, revise these Terms (and you should revisit this page from time to time to review the then current Terms because they will be binding on you), it does not make any representations or commitments to update the Materials. Certain provisions of these Terms may be superceded by specifically designated legal notices or terms located throughout this web site.

DISCLAIMER, PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

ITWBCG products are not intended and should not be used in life support appliances, devices, or systems. Any performance information, tests, ratings or specifications provided herein are measured using certain computer systems or components and only indicate the approximate performance of ITWBCG's products in accordance with those tests. Use of other computer systems or components, software, etc. may affect actual performance. Customers and prospective customers should consult with other, more reliable, sources of information before purchasing ITWBCG's products. For more information on performance of ITWBCG's products, call (U.S.) (954) 781-3333.

JURISDICTION AND GOVERNING LAW

Unless specifically stated otherwise, all Materials in this web site are made available for the sole purpose of providing information about ITWBCG and its products and services. ITWBCG operates and controls this site from its headquarters in Pompano Beach, Florida, United States of America, and makes no representation that these Materials are appropriate or available for use in other geographical locations. If you use this web site from other locations you are solely responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. Some software from this web site may be subject to export controls imposed by the United States and may not be downloaded or otherwise exported or re-exported: (1) into, or to a national or resident of, any country to which the U.S. has place an embargo; (2) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals list; or (3) the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders. ITWBCG is not and cannot be liable for any third party use of its Materials from this web site, in violation of any applicable law.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, U.S.A. and jurisdiction for any claims arising from this agreement shall be in a competent court in the State of Florida and/or Broward County.

RESTRICTED USE BY U.S. GOVERNMENT

ITWBCGs Materials are provided with "Restricted Rights." Use, disclosure or duplication by the U.S. Government ("the Government") is subject to restrictions in accordance with FAR52.227-14 and DFAR252.227-7013, et seq. or its successor. Use of ITW's Materials by the Government constitutes acknowledgment, by the Government, of ITWBCGs proprietary rights in them.

YOUR SUBMISSIONS

Any remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics, or other material, information or other communication (collectively "Communications") you transmit or post on this web site is deemed public and non- proprietary. You agree that ITWBCG has no obligation with respect to the Communications and has the right to copy, disseminate, incorporate and otherwise use the Communications and all data, images sounds, text, and other things embodied in the Communications for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial. Any Communications transmitted or posted by you that are threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or otherwise unlawful, are strictly prohibited and may be actionable by ITWBCG.

CHAT ROOM ACTIVITIES

ITWBCG, at its sole discretion, may monitor or review any portions of its web site where users transmit or posts Communications, as defined above, solely with each other, including without limitations, chat rooms, bulletin boards or other user forums, and the content of any such Communications. Notwithstanding, ITWBCG shall have no responsibility or liability related to the content of any such Communications, whether or not arising under any applicable law.

ITWBCG'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES

ITWBCG is the owner of numerous intellectual properties, including patents, trademarks.(, copyrights( and trade secrets ("Intellectual Properties"). Nothing contained in these Terms shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or other legal theory, a license or right to any of ITWBCG's intellectual properties, except those expressly provided herein. Use of any of such intellectual properties is strictly unauthorized without the prior written consent by ITWBCG. Fair use, if any, of ITWBCG's trademarks in advertising and promotions of ITWBCG's products or services requires appropriate acknowledgements.

Patents

A list of ITWBCGs U.S. patents may be obtained from any publicly accessible patent database. ITWBCG devices and products are protected under one or more of its patents. ITWBCG does not represent that devices or products shown or described in its web site are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right. ITWBCG assumes no liability or obligation to indemnify for any such infringements.

Trademarks

Legal Notices and Information, ©2010  ITW Building Components Group, Inc. Web site contents, ©2010 ITW Building Components Group, Inc.  All rights reserved. ITW Building Components Group, Inc., 1100 Park Central Blvd. South, Suite 3800, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064 USA.  Other trademarks, brands, or names included in this web site are for identification purposes only and may be the property of others.

TrusSteel Products Warranty

TrusSteel, An ITW Company (TrusSteel) warrants that, after reasonable notice in writing delivered to Director of Engineering for TrusSteel, 1950 Marley Drive, Haines City, Florida, 33844, and after reasonable opportunity to inspect, it will repair or replace without charge, any product manufactured by TrusSteel which, upon inspection, is found by TrusSteel to have been defective at the time of delivery by TrusSteel. This warranty does not apply in the event the products have been altered, damaged, stored improperly, fabricated improperly, installed improperly, or misused in any manner after delivery by TrusSteel. This remedy shall constitute TrusSteel’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole remedy under this warranty. In no event will TrusSteel be responsible for incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage regardless of cause. Products sold, but not manufactured by TrusSteel shall be subject to the warranties of the respective manufacturers.

The warranty described in this paragraph shall be in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, included but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, all such other warranties being hereby expressly excluded.

TrusSteel, An ITW Company (TrusSteel) warrants that, after reasonable notice in writing delivered to Director of Engineering for TrusSteel, 1950 Marley Drive, Haines City, Florida, 33844, and after reasonable opportunity to inspect, it will repair or replace without charge, any product manufactured by TrusSteel which, upon inspection, is found by TrusSteel to have been defective at the time of delivery by TrusSteel. This warranty does not apply in the event the products have been altered, damaged, stored improperly, fabricated improperly, installed improperly, or misused in any manner after delivery by TrusSteel. This remedy shall constitute TrusSteel’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole remedy under this warranty. In no event will TrusSteel be responsible for incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage regardless of cause. Products sold, but not manufactured by TrusSteel shall be subject to the warranties of the respective manufacturers.The warranty described in this paragraph shall be in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, included but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, all such other warranties being hereby expressly excluded.

Privacy Statement

TrusSteel, An ITW Company Privacy Statement

Protecting the individual's privacy on the Internet is crucial to the future of Internet-based business and the move toward a true Internet economy. ITW Building Components Group, Inc. ("ITW"), the parent company of TrusSteel, An ITW Company (“TrusSteel”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information that you provide to us. This statement explains our policies and practices regarding the use and disclosure of your personal information by ITW. Please note that, ITW reviews and updates this Privacy Policy from time to time as needed without notice. Therefore, you should review the terms of this policy periodically to make sure that you are aware of how ITW collects and uses personal information. By using our web site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information by ITW as explained below.

Consent

By using this Web site, you consent to the collection and use of the information as described here. If we decide to make changes to this privacy policy, we will post the changes on this page so that you will always know what information we collect, and how we use it.

Use and Purpose of Collected Personal Data

On our Web sites, we only store personal information relating to you with your permission. You may choose to reveal information to us if, for example, you register or complete a survey. ITW may use the information internationally in connection with processing your inquiries and orders or to help improve our products and services.  We would only share such information with third parties outside of ITW with your express permission or as required by the applicable law. Information is used solely for the purposes described below.

Privacy Across the Entire ITW Network

As a global company, ITW operates a number of Web sites around the world. Any information that you submit to one of our sites in any one country may be sent electronically to a server for one of these sites in another country. We safeguard your privacy interests around the world by ensuring that this ITW site adheres to our international data-protection principles described in this statement.  We bind our employees to observe your privacy and confidentiality rights.

Online Security

ITW supports secure online shopping using secure server technology because we want your shopping experience to be simple and safe. There are state-of-the art security arrangements and facilities on ITW sites to prevent security abuse.

Details

1. What Information Do We Collect and Why?

IP Addresses
We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems, to administer our Web site, and to gather demographic information. When you visit our site, we recognize only your domain name and not your e-mail address. We will see your e-mail address only if you give it to us by filling out a form or by sending us an e-mail message.

Cookies
ITW uses "cookies". A cookie is a small data file that a web site can transfer to a visitor's hard drive to keep records of the visits to such site. A cookie contains information such as your username and password that helps us recognize the pages you have visited and improve future visits, but the only personal information a cookie can contain is the information that you provide yourself. A cookie cannot read data off of your hard drive or read cookie files created by other sites. Information stored in cookies may be encrypted, however, we do not store your credit card number in cookies. If you prefer not to accept a cookie, you can set your web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.) to warn you before accepting cookies or you can refuse all cookies by turning them off in your web browser. However, access to our secured web site(s) requires the use of per-session cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer, which you must enable ‘only cookies that get sent back to the originating server’. Otherwise, you can still access most of the features on our web site even without accepting a cookie.

Usernames and Password
Access to certain content on our web site may be allowed under a written agreement between you or your employer and ITW and will require a username and/or password. In some cases, failure to provide personal information may prevent you from accessing certain ITW web site(s) containing certain confidential information, products, services, or promotional offers ("ITW Offerings"). By accessing and using our protected and secured web site(s), you agree to maintain the confidentiality of the username and password you selected to access such site(s) and consent to our Terms of Use.

Accuracy and Security
The accuracy and security of the User Information is important to ITW. Currently, you may review and request updates to your User Information retained by ITW at Partner Connection, Customer Connection, Supplier Connection or Customer Service or by sending an e-mail request to the webmaster. If you contact us to correct your User Information, we will attempt to correct such inaccuracies in a timely manner. ITW is concerned with the security of your User Information and is committed to taking reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorized access and use of that personal information. To that end, we put in place the appropriate physical, electronic and managerial policies and procedures to secure your personal User Information. We also continue to implement procedures to maintain accurate, complete and current User Information.

E-mail Addresses
If you choose to give us your e-mail address, we will communicate with you via e-mail. We do not share your e-mail address with others outside the ITW group of companies. You can choose not to receive any more e-mail at any time.

Depending on how your e-mail application is set up, information about you may be transmitted automatically when you send e-mail to ITW.

If you choose to register for third-party services, we may need to send some information from your ITW registration to the service provider, possibly including your e-mail address -- but only if your requested service cannot be provided otherwise.

Shopping or Event Registration
Our site includes order forms that you fill out to request information, products, and services. These forms collect your financial information, such as your banking details or credit card numbers. ITW promises to use any financial information that you submit solely for billing and payment purposes for that special transaction.

Online Surveys
Our surveys may ask you for demographic information, such as postal codes or your industry sector. If the online survey collects contact data, we may use that data to send you further information only if we specifically asked for your permission in the survey. You are free to retract any permission you gave.

1. External Links
ITW web site provides links to other third party web sites. Even if the third party is affiliated with ITW through a business partnership or otherwise, ITW is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices or the content of such external links. These links are provided to you for convenience purposes only and you access them at your own risk.

3. Choice/Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving e-mail communications from us whenever you like. You only need to e-mail us to have your name and details removed from the ITW e-mail list or registration database. Registered users may opt out at any time.

4. Terms of Use
Please also see our Terms of Use, which describes the restrictions, disclaimers, indemnification and limitation of liability governing the use of the entire ITW web sites.

5. Inquiries
If you have any questions about this privacy statement -- if, for example, you wish to inspect or update the information we hold about you -- feel free to contact us (see top of page).