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USOA Terms of Service

This document governs

• the use of our website/portal, and,
• any other related agreement or legal relationship with us

in a legally or lawfully binding way because everyone agrees to put this into effect.

You must read this document carefully.

Our website and portal system is provided by:

James Allen Homyak, a free private American man and his pet project, UNRULY STATES OF AFFAIRS

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This document was generated at the administration function inside our system.

INTERNET PORTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By using the pages in the unrulystatesofaffairs.com portal site, you accept these terms and conditions. The unrulystatesofaffairs.com site is owned, operated, licensed, and controlled by Homyak Systems ("HVS"), a Minnesota pre-startup private membership association. USOA and HVS reserves the rights to modify these terms and conditions.

What you should know at a glance

Please note that some provisions may only apply to certain categories of members. In particular, certain provisions may only apply to private association members or to those guests that do not qualify as PMA members. Such limitations are always explicitly mentioned within each affected clause. In the absence of any such mention, clauses apply to all users/guests/members.

TERMS OF USE

Unless stated otherwise, the terms in this section apply generally when using our website/portal.

Specific or additional conditions may apply in certain situations and are noted in this document.

By using our website/portal, you confirm the following:

• you are older than 13 years
• you are not in a country under a U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist-supporting" country;
• you are not on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
• you are not intending to disrupt our free expression and news reporting
• you will contact us promptly and properly if there are any concerns

Account registration

To use the service, you can join or create an account by providing complete and truthful information. You can also use the service without an account, but this might limit some features.

You are responsible for keeping your login details confidential and must choose passwords that meet the highest standards of strength as allowed by our website/portal.

Username and Password Requirements

Username:   

Decide a login name of your choosing over 4 characters 

Password: 

Maximum Reset Count; 10
Reset Time (hours): 1
Minimum Password Length: 12
Minimum Numbers: 1
Password Minimum Symbols: 1
Password Minimum Upper Case: 1
Minimum Lower Case: 1

By joining, you agree to take full responsibility for all activities under your username and password.
You must immediately inform us using the contact details in this document if you believe your personal information, account, or login details have been violated, disclosed, or stolen.

Conditions for account registration

Registration of accounts on our website/portal is subject to the conditions outlined below. By joining, you agree to meet such conditions.

• It is not permitted to register accounts by bots or any other automated methods;
• You must register only one account, unless otherwise specified;
• Your account must not be shared with other persons/people unless otherwise specified.

Account termination

You can close your account and stop using our service anytime by contacting us at the contact details provided in this document.

Account suspension and deletion

We reserve the right to suspend or delete your account at any time and without notice if we find it inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these terms.

Suspending or deleting accounts does not entitle you to claim for any compensation, damages, or reimbursement.

The suspension or deletion of accounts due to causes attributable to you does not exempt you from paying any applicable fees or prices.

Content on the website/portal

Unless otherwise noted, all content on our website/portal is owned or provided by us or our licensors.

We do our best to ensure the content on our website/portal complies with all laws and respects third-party rights. However, this may not always be achievable.
If you believe your rights are being infringed, without prejudice to any legal prerogatives to enforce your rights, please report any issues using the contact details provided in this document.

Rights regarding content on our website/portal - All rights reserved

We hold and reserve all intellectual property rights for all content.

You may not use such content in any way that is not necessary or implied for the proper use of the service.

Specifically, but without limitation, you may not copy, download, share (beyond the limits mentioned below), modify, translate, transform, publish, transmit, sell, sublicense, edit, transfer, assign to third parties, or create derivative works from the content on our website/portal. You also cannot allow any third party to do so through your account or device, even unknowingly.

Where explicitly stated, you may download, copy, and share some content from our website/portal for personal and non-commercial use, provided you correctly implement copyright and other required attributions.

Any statutory limitations or exceptions to copyright remain unaffected.

Access to external resources

Through our website/portal, you may access external resources provided by third parties. You acknowledge and accept that we have no control over these resources and are not responsible for their content or availability.

Conditions for third-party resources, including any rights granted in their content, are governed by those third parties' terms and conditions or by applicable law.

Acceptable use

Our website/portal and service may only be used within the scope of what is provided for, under these terms and applicable law.

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of our website/portal and service does not violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights.

We reserve the right to protect our interests by denying your access to our website/portal or service, terminating contracts, and reporting any misconduct to the appropriate authorities if you are involved in or suspected of the following:

• violating laws, regulations, or these terms;
• infringing on third-party rights;
• significantly impairing our legitimate interests;
• offending us or any third party.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FUTURE SALES

In The Event of Paid Product Offerings

None of our information products require payment at this time. Perhaps in the future details about products, services, fees, duration, and conditions can be revised in the dedicated sections of our website/portal.

Product descriptions will be created as needed

Prices, descriptions, and availability of products are detailed in the relevant sections of our website/portal and may change without notice.

Although we strive for accuracy in presenting products on our website/portal, representations (including graphics, images, colors, and sounds) are for reference only and do not guarantee the characteristics of the purchased product.

The specific characteristics of the chosen product are outlined during the purchasing process.

Purchasing process which may come online in the future

Every potential action taken from selecting a product to submitting the order is part of the purchasing process.

USOA will revise this section of future versions of this TOS.

Order submission ideas

When you place an order, the following may apply, subject to change at any time:

• submitting an order determines the contract conclusion and obligates you to pay the specified price, taxes, and any additional fees and expenses outlined on the order page;
  
  
• if the purchased product requires action from you, such as providing personal information or specific requests, submitting the order means you agree to cooperate accordingly;
  
  
• after submitting the order, you will receive a receipt confirming that the order has been received.

All communications regarding the purchasing process will be sent to the email address you provided.

Prices / Trade Values

During checkout and before order submission, you will see all charges, including any fees, taxes, and costs (including, where applicable, delivery costs).

On our website/portal, prices are displayed including all applicable fees, taxes, and costs.

Stay tuned for future opportunity.

Methods of payment or exchange

Details about accepted payment methods are provided during the purchasing process.

Certain payment methods might have additional conditions or fees. In these cases, more information can be found in the related section of our website/portal.

Retention of product ownership

Until payment of the total purchase price is received by us, any products ordered will not become your property.

Delivery / Transfer / Transmission

Products such as download files are delivered to the address or browser provided by you and in the manner outlined in the order summary.

Upon delivery, please check the content and report any issues promptly using the contact details provided in this document or as outlined in the delivery note. If the parcel appears visibly damaged, you may refuse to accept it.

Goods are delivered to the following countries:   TBD

Delivery times are outlined on our website/portal or during the purchasing process.

TBD

Failed delivery

We are not liable for delivery errors due to incorrect or incomplete information provided by you during the purchasing process nor for any damage or delays after delivery to a carrier organized by you and not offered or recommended by us.

If the goods are not received or collected at the time or within the period specified, they will be returned to us. We will contact you to schedule a second delivery attempt or to agree on a future course of action.

Unless otherwise agreed, each delivery attempt after the second one will be at your expense.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document was generated with the use of the administrative function of our portal system.

MEMBER RIGHTS

Right of withdrawal

Unless exceptions apply, if you qualify as a European member, you have the right to withdraw from a contract within a specified period (usually 14 days), without giving any reason. If you don’t fit this qualification, you cannot benefit from the rights described in this section.

Exercising your right of withdrawal

To withdraw from a contract, you must inform us clearly of your decision. This can be done using a withdrawal form or by any other clear statement. Make sure to do this before the withdrawal period ends.

Withdrawal period

• for goods, the withdrawal period ends 14 days after you or a designated third party takes physical possession of the goods;
• for multiple goods ordered together or delivered separately, the withdrawal period ends 14 days after you or a designated third party acquires physical possession of the last good.

Effects of withdrawal

If you correctly withdraw from a contract, we will reimburse you for all payments made to us, including any delivery costs, if applicable.

However, any additional costs resulting from choosing a delivery method other than our standard option will not be reimbursed.

We will process your reimbursement promptly and no later than 14 days after we receive your withdrawal notification. Reimbursements will be made using the same payment method you used for the initial transaction unless agreed otherwise. You will not incur any costs or fees for this reimbursement.

... on the purchase of physical goods such as information downloads

Unless we have offered to collect the goods, you must return them to us or to a person authorized by us without delay and no later than 14 days after notifying us of your decision to withdraw from the contract.

Your deadline is met if you hand the goods to the carrier or return them as instructed before the 14-day period expires. We may withhold reimbursement until we receive the goods or until you provide evidence of returning them, whichever occurs first.

You are responsible for any diminished value of the goods resulting from handling beyond what is necessary to establish their nature, characteristics, and functioning.

You will bear the costs of returning the goods.

UK USER RIGHTS

Right to cancel

Unless exceptions apply, if you qualify as a member in the United Kingdom, you have the right to withdraw from a contract within a specified period (usually 14 days), without giving any reason. If you do not fit this qualification, you cannot benefit from the rights described in this section.

Exercising your right to cancel

To withdraw from a contract, you must inform us clearly of your decision. This can be done using a cancellation form or by any other clear statement. Make sure to do this before the cancellation period ends.

Cancellation period

• for goods, the cancellation period ends 14 days after you or a designated third party takes physical possession of the goods;
• for multiple goods ordered together or delivered separately, the cancellation period ends 14 days after you or a designated third party acquires physical possession of the last good.

Effects of cancellation

If you correctly withdraw from a contract, we will reimburse you for all payments made to us, including any delivery costs, if applicable.

However, any additional costs resulting from choosing a delivery method other than our standard option will not be reimbursed.

We will process your reimbursement promptly and no later than 14 days after we receive your cancellation notification. Reimbursements will be made using the same payment method you used for the initial transaction unless agreed otherwise. You will not incur any costs or fees for this reimbursement.

... on the purchase of physical goods

Unless we have offered to collect the goods, you must return them to us or to a person authorized by us without delay and no later than 14 days after notifying us of your decision to withdraw from the contract.

Your deadline is met if you hand the goods to the carrier or return them as instructed before the 14-day period expires. We may withhold reimbursement until we receive the goods or until you provide evidence of returning them, whichever occurs first.

You are responsible for any diminished value of the goods resulting from handling beyond what is necessary to establish their nature, characteristics, and functioning.

You will bear the costs of returning the goods.

GUARANTEES

Legal guarantee of conformity for goods under EU law

We guarantee the conformity of goods sold to European members for at least 2 years from delivery. This guarantee applies to goods on our website/portal according to the laws of your country.

The laws of your country may grant you broader rights regarding legal guarantees of conformity.

Conformity to contract for members in the United Kingdom

UK members have the right to receive goods that conform to the contract.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

We limit our liability as much as legally allowed when executing agreements with you. This means our responsibility for damages is reduced to the maximum extent permitted by law unless explicitly stated otherwise or agreed upon with you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify us and our affiliates, officers, directors, and employees from any claims or demands made by third parties due to or in connection with any culpable violation of these terms or third-party rights related to your use of the service to the extent allowed by law.

Limitation of liability

Unless explicitly stated otherwise and subject to applicable law, you cannot claim damages against us (or any individual or entity acting on our behalf).

However, this exclusion does not apply to damages affecting life, health, or physical integrity, damages arising from the breach of significant contractual obligations (such as those necessary to fulfill the contract's purpose), and/or damages resulting from intentional or gross negligence, provided that our website/portal has been used appropriately and correctly by you.

Unless damages stem from intentional or gross negligence, or they impact life, health, or physical integrity, our liability is limited to typical and foreseeable damages at the time the contract was entered into.

American users/guests/members

Disclaimer of warranties

Our website/portal is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. When you use our service, you are doing so at your own risk. We explicitly state that we are not making any promises or guarantees, whether they are express, implied, or even required by law. These include assurances about the quality of the service, its suitability for your specific needs, or whether it infringes on anyone else's rights. Please keep in mind that any advice or information you receive from us or through our service does not create any warranties beyond what we have explicitly stated here.

Additionally, while we strive to provide accurate and reliable content, we cannot guarantee that it is always going to be the case. We do not guarantee that the service will always meet your requirements or be available when you need it. There might be interruptions, or it might not function correctly due to factors beyond our control. While we do our best to keep everything running smoothly, we cannot ensure that the service will be free of harmful elements like viruses. If you choose to download any content from our service, you are assuming the risk, and we are not responsible for any damage it might cause to your devices or data.

We do not endorse or guarantee any products or services advertised through our service or any links we provide. We are not involved in any transactions between you and third-party providers, so any interactions or agreements you make with them are solely your responsibility.

Our service might not always be accessible or may not work correctly with your web browser, mobile device, or operating system. While we strive to provide a seamless experience, we cannot guarantee it in every situation. As such, we want to clarify that we cannot be held responsible for any perceived or actual damages that result from issues related to the content, operation, or use of our service.

While we may have certain exclusions and limitations in our agreement, these may not apply to you depending on the laws of your jurisdiction. Federal law, as well as laws in some states and other jurisdictions, may offer protections that supersede our disclaimers and exclusions. This means that you may have specific legal rights that are not affected by our agreement. It is essential to understand your rights, as they may vary from state to state or country to country. We want to emphasize that any disclaimers or exclusions in our agreement will only be enforced to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall we, along with our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, partners, suppliers, or employees, be liable for:

• any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the service. This includes damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses;
• any damage, loss, or injury resulting from hacking, tampering, or unauthorized access to your account or the information within it;
• errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in the content provided;
• personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the service;
• unauthorized access to our secure servers or personal information stored therein;
• interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the service;
• bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or similar harmful elements transmitted through the service;
• errors or omissions in any content posted, transmitted, or made available through the service;
• defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any user or third party. Our liability is limited to the amount you have paid us in the preceding 12 months, or the duration of your agreement with us, whichever is shorter.

This limitation of liability section will apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Please note that in some jurisdictions, the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages may not be allowed. This means that these limitations or exclusions might not apply to you. You have specific legal rights, which may vary depending on your jurisdiction. The disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability outlined here may not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

Indemnification

By using and accessing the service, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, suppliers, and employees harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including legal fees, arising from:

• your use of the service, including any data or content you transmit or receive;
• your violation of these terms, including any breach of representations and warranties;
• your violation of third-party rights, such as privacy or intellectual property rights;
• your violation of statutory laws, rules, or regulations;
• any content submitted from your account, including third-party access using username, password, or other security measures, including misleading, false, or inaccurate information;
• your intentional misconduct; or
• any statutory provision by you or your affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, suppliers, and employees to the extent permitted by law.

COMMON PROVISIONS

No waiver

Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms does not waive that right or provision. No waiver will constitute a continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Service interruption

To maintain the best service level, we reserve the right to interrupt the service for maintenance, updates, or other changes, with appropriate notification.

We may suspend or discontinue the service within legal limits. If discontinued, we will assist you in withdrawing personal data and respect your rights regarding continued product use and compensation under applicable law.

The service may be unavailable due to events beyond our reasonable control, such as infrastructure breakdowns or blackouts.

Service reselling

You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any part of our website/portal or its service without our express written permission, granted either directly or through a legitimate reselling program.

Privacy policy

For information on the use of personal data, you can refer to our website's privacy policy.

Intellectual property rights

Without prejudice to any more specific provisions in these terms, all intellectual property rights associated with our website, including copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, and design rights, are exclusively owned by us or our licensors. These rights are protected by applicable laws and international treaties concerning intellectual property.

All trademarks, whether nominal or figurative, and any other marks, trade names, service marks, word marks, illustrations, images, or logos associated with our website/portal, are and remain the exclusive property of us or our licensors. These are also protected by applicable laws and international treaties related to intellectual property.

Changes to the terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, informing you of any changes.

Such changes will only affect the relationship with you from the date communicated onwards.

Your continued use of the service will signify your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not wish to be bound by the changes, you must stop using the service and terminate the agreement.

The applicable previous version will govern the relationship prior to your acceptance. You can obtain any previous version from us.

If legally required, we will notify you in advance of when the modified terms will take effect.

Assignment of contract

We reserve the right to transfer, assign, dispose of by novation, or subcontract any or all rights or obligations under these terms, considering your legitimate interests. Provisions about changes to these terms will apply accordingly.

You cannot assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these terms without our written permission.

Contact

All communications regarding the use of our website/portal must be sent using the contact information provided in this document.

Severability

Invalidity or unenforceability of any provision under applicable law will not affect the validity of other provisions, which will remain in full force and effect.

American Union state users

Any invalid or unenforceable provision will be interpreted to the extent reasonably required to render it valid, enforceable, and consistent with its original intent. This document constitutes the entire agreement between you and us and supersedes all other communications, including but not limited to prior agreements concerning such subject matter, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

European Union users

If any provision of this document is void, invalid, or unenforceable, we both agree to do our best to find, in an amicable way, an agreement on valid and enforceable provisions.
In case of failure to do so, the void, invalid, or unenforceable provisions will be replaced by the applicable statutory provisions.

Regardless of the above, the nullity, invalidity, or impossibility of enforcing a particular provision of this document will not nullify the entire agreement, unless the severed provisions are essential for it, or of such importance that we both would not have entered into the contract if we had known that the provision would not be valid, or in cases where the remaining provisions would translate into an unacceptable hardship for you or us.

Governing law & venue

These terms and conditions will be governed and be interpreted under the laws of our Lord God the Supreme Creator of all that is, as found in the holy books, the public law of Minnesota state, the public laws for The United States of America, notwithstanding its conflicts of law principles. All disputes or claims arising out of use of this site will be resolved first in arbitration, otherwise in the Federal District Court for the Minnesota district or in Rice County Court, Faribault, Minnesota. 

Prevalence of national law and God's law

However, regardless of the above, if the law of the country that you are based on provides for higher applicable member protection standards, such higher standards will prevail.

Exception for members in Europe

However, regardless of the above, this does not apply if you qualify as a European member or if you are a member based in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, or Iceland.

United Kingdom members

If you are a member based in England and Wales, you may bring legal proceedings related to these terms in the English and Welsh courts. If you are a member based in Scotland, you may bring legal proceedings in either the Scottish or the English courts. If you are a member based in Northern Ireland, you may bring legal proceedings in either the Northern Irish or the English courts.

American members

We both agree to waive any right to trial by jury in any court in connection with any action or litigation.
Any claims under these terms shall proceed individually and we both agree not to join in a class action or other proceeding with or on behalf of others.

American users/guests/members

Surviving provisions

Our agreement will continue in effect until it is terminated by either our website/portal or you. Upon termination, the provisions contained in this document that by their context are intended to survive termination or expiration will survive, including but not limited to the following:

• your grant of licenses under this document will survive indefinitely;
• your indemnification obligations will survive for a period of five years from the date of termination;
• the disclaimer of warranties and representations, and the stipulations under the section containing indemnity and limitation of liability provisions, will survive indefinitely.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This document was generated with the use of the administrative function of our portal system.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Online dispute resolution for members

The European Commission has set up an online platform for alternative dispute resolution, providing an out-of-court solution for resolving disputes arising from online sale and service contracts if any. Since we are not a commercial capacity service provider, you will be hard pressed to find us entertaining such concerns. 

Therefore, European members or members based in Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein can use this platform to settle disputes arising from online contracts. You can access the platform via the following link.

Copyright and Trademark Notices

All material in this site is Copyright © 1990 - 2025 Homyak Systems, All rights reserved. The content of this publication is protected under international copyright laws. Any distribution of this publication in printed or electronic form is not authorized. You may not copy, quote, paraphrase or reference this publication without written permission from the publisher.

Unruly States of Affairs.com™, HomyakSystems.net™,  Virtual Interactive Home Builder™,  AweSum! OS are pending trademarks of HVS and James Allen Homyak, our founder.

Other company names or links used in the site may be trademarks of those companies. This site contains links to sites owned and controlled by third parties. USOA nor HVS is not responsible for the content of third party sites. The inclusion of any link to such sites does not imply endorsement by USOA or HVS of the sites.

Liability Limitations

USOA will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages related to the use of the site, including lost profits, business interruption, or other incidental or punitive damages. USOA will be liable for damages or injury that results from the inadvertent disclosure of any information communicated through this site only to the extent that such disclosure is deemed to constitute gross negligence or bad faith on the part of USOA. USOA will not be liable for any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation of transmission, computer virus, or line failure.

Warranty Disclaimer

THIS SITE COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. USOA DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE SITE IN TERMS OF ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THIS SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTITES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE CONCERNING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT. USOA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THIS SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, TO THE EXTENT THAT APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.

Personal Jurisdiction

James Allen Homyak controls and operates this website software service from his private location near southern Minnesota, The United States of America, non-domestic, without UNITED STATES and makes no representation that any of these materials are appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you use this site from other locations you are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. This PMA will hold various PERSONS accountable to the law under with they are subjected.

Miscellaneous

If any part of these terms and conditions is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. Possible evidence of use of this site for illegal purposes will be provided to law enforcement authorities. This is the entire agreement between parties relating to the use of this site.

Copyright © 2022-2025 Unruly States of Affairs and James Allen Homyak, All rights reserved. The content of this publication is protected under international copyright laws. Any distribution of this publication in printed or electronic form is not authorized. You may not copy, quote, paraphrase or reference this publication without written permission from the publisher.