Terms of Use

Your use of this website indicates your agreement to these terms.

All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion of Tranquility HQ. The information on this site is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice of any kind. Tranquility HQ assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material.

You acknowledge and agree that Tranquility HQ may terminate your access to this site should you fail to comply with the Terms of Use or any other guidelines and rules published by Tranquility HQ. Any such termination shall be in Tranquility HQ’s sole discretion and may occur without prior notice, or any notice.

“Tranquility HQ” is a registered trademark of Tranquility HQ Pty Ltd.

All information contained on this site is Copyright (c) 2007, 2008 by Tranquility HQ Pty Ltd (”Tranquility HQ”).  All rights reserved. The information contained on this site may not be copied, published, distributed, broadcast or otherwise used for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of Tranquility HQ.

THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITH NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Tranquility HQ DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES FOR THE SECURITY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND PERFORMANCE OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Tranquility HQ DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES FOR OTHER SERVICES OR GOODS RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE OR RECEIVED THROUGH ANY LINKS PROVIDED IN THE WEBSITE, AS WELL AS FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE RECEIVED THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR THROUGH ANY LINKS PROVIDED IN THE WEBSITE. Tranquility HQ SIMILARLY DISCLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY WARRANTIES FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE.

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT Tranquility HQ DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR THE ACCURACY, CONTENT, COMPLETENESS, LEGALITY, RELIABILITY, OR OPERABILITY OR AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION OR MATERIAL IN THE WEBSITE. Tranquility HQ DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DELETION, FAILURE TO STORE, MISDELIVERY, OR UNTIMELY DELIVERY OF ANY INFORMATION OR MATERIAL. Tranquility HQ DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM DOWNLOADING OR ACCESSING ANY INFORMATION OR MATERIAL THROUGH THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FOR HARM CAUSED BY VIRUSES OR SIMILAR CONTAMINATION OR DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. Tranquility HQ MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE RELIABILITY OR ACCESSIBILITY OF WEB PAGES OR ANY STORAGE FACILITIES OFFERED BY Tranquility HQ.

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE WEBSITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS IN THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties. In such jurisdictions, the foregoing disclaimers may not apply to you insofar as they relate to implied warranties.

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL Tranquility HQ Pty Ltd (”Tranquility HQ”) ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, WRITERS, CONTRACTORS, OR PRINCIPALS BE LIABLE TO ANY USER’S USE OR MISUSE OF AND RELIANCE ON THE WEBSITE. SUCH LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO PREVENT RECOVERY OF DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES (EVEN IF Tranquility HQ OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES). SUCH LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY WHETHER THE DAMAGES ARISE FROM USE OR MISUSE OF AND RELIANCE ON THE WEBSITE, FROM INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, OR FROM THE INTERRUPTION, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION OF THE WEBSITE (INCLUDING SUCH DAMAGES INCURRED BY THIRD PARTIES).

SUCH LIMITATION SHALL ALSO APPLY WITH RESPECT TO DAMAGES INCURRED BY REASON OF OTHER SERVICES OR GOODS RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE OR RECEIVED THROUGH ANY LINKS PROVIDED IN THE WEBSITE, AS WELL AS BY REASON OF ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE OR RECEIVED THROUGH ANY LINKS PROVIDED IN THE WEBSITE. SUCH LIMITATION SHALL APPLY, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO THE COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, LOST PROFITS, OR LOST DATA. SUCH LIMITATION SHALL APPLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THE WEBSITE OR ANY INFORMATION OR MERCHANDISE THAT APPEARS ON, OR IS LINKED OR RELATED IN ANY WAY TO, Tranquility HQ. SUCH LIMITATION SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. SUCH LIMITATION SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

SUCH LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL ALSO APPLY TO ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY LOSS OF ACCESS TO, DELETION OF, FAILURE TO STORE, FAILURE TO BACK UP, OR ALTERATION OF WEB PAGES OR OTHER CONTENT STORED THROUGH Tranquility HQ.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL Tranquility HQ OR ITS LICENSORS BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ACTS OF NATURE, FORCES, OR CAUSES BEYOND ITS REASONABLE CONTROL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INTERNET FAILURES, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FAILURES, TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FAILURES, OTHER EQUIPMENT FAILURES, ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURES, STRIKES, LABOR DISPUTES, RIOTS, INSURRECTIONS, CIVIL DISTURBANCES, SHORTAGES OF LABOR OR MATERIALS, FIRES, FLOODS, STORMS, EXPLOSIONS, ACTS OF GOD, WAR, GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS, ORDERS OF DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN COURTS OR TRIBUNALS, NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIRD PARTIES, OR LOSS OF OR FLUCTUATIONS IN HEAT, LIGHT, OR AIR CONDITIONING.

In some jurisdictions, limitations of liability are not permitted. In such jurisdictions, the foregoing limitation may not apply to you.

Tranquility HQ may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other sites or resources located on the World Wide Web by allowing a user to leave the Tranquility HQ site to access third-party material or by bringing the third party material into this site via “inverse” hyperlinks and framing technology. Tranquility HQ has no control over such sites and resources. You acknowledge and agree that Tranquility HQ 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. You further acknowledge and agree that Tranquility HQ 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.

Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers found on or through Tranquility HQ Products and Services, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser. You agree that Tranquility HQ shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on the Product and Services.

Tranquility HQ encourages you to exercise discretion while using the Products and Services to browse the Internet. Tranquility HQ may produce automated search results or otherwise link you to sites containing information that some people may find inappropriate or offensive. Tranquility HQ makes no representations concerning any effort to review the content of any of the sites listed in automated search results, or of any of the sites otherwise linked to the Tranquility HQ web site. Tranquility HQ shall not be held responsible for the accuracy, copyright or trademark compliance, legality, or decency of material contained in sites listed in Tranquility HQ search results or otherwise linked to the Tranquility HQ web site or provided to the Tranquility HQ site by third parties.

Tranquility HQ offers a non-assignable, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to link to the Tranquility HQ web site, using the Tranquility HQ logos and search boxes, subject to the following provisions. The Tranquility HQ logos and search boxes may be placed on a Web site for the sole purpose of creating a link to the Tranquility HQ site and allowing users of your site to access the Tranquility HQ site. The Tranquility HQ logos and search boxes may not be used for any other purpose, including, among other purposes, to suggest sponsorship by, or affiliation with, or endorsement by Tranquility HQ.

The Tranquility HQ logos and text links may only be used in accordance with instructions found at http://tranquilityhq.com/linktoTHQ - Coming Soon! - and may only be used in the exact size, shape, colors, design, and configuration as found on that web page. The Tranquility HQ logos and text links may not be altered in any manner. The Tranquility HQ logos must appear by themselves, with reasonable spacing (at least the height of the logo) between each side of the applicable logo or search box and other graphic or textual elements. The Tranquility HQ logos and text links may not be used to disparage Tranquility HQ, its products or services, or in a manner which, in Tranquility HQ’s reasonable judgment, may diminish or otherwise damage Tranquility HQ’s good will in the Tranquility HQ logos. By using any such Tranquility HQ logo or text links, you acknowledge that Tranquility HQ has exclusive rights to the logo or text links, and that all good will generated through your use of the logo or search box will inure to the benefit of Tranquility HQ. Tranquility HQ reserves the right to revoke this license or to alter its terms from time to time, for any or no reason, with or without notice. Tranquility HQ reserves the right to take action against any use that does not conform to these provisions.

Except as expressly provided, nothing within any of the WEBSITE shall be construed as conferring any license under any of Tranquility HQ’s or any third party’s intellectual property rights, whether by estoppel, implication, waiver, or otherwise. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that certain Content available through and used to operate Tranquility HQ and the WEBSITE is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary rights of Tranquility HQ and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers. Except as expressly provided to the contrary, you agree not to modify, alter, or deface any of the trademarks, service marks, or other intellectual property made available by Tranquility HQ in connection with the WEBSITE. You agree not to hold yourself out as in any way sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Tranquility HQ, any of Tranquility HQ’s affiliates, or any of Tranquility HQ’s service providers. You agree not to use any of the trademarks or service marks or other Content accessible through the Tranquility HQ site of any purpose other than the purpose for which such Content is made available to users by Tranquility HQ. You agree not to defame or disparage Tranquility HQ, the trademarks or service marks of Tranquility HQ, or any aspect of the WEBSITE. You agree not to adapt, translate, modify, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the WEBSITE or any software or programs used in connection with the WEBSITE or the Tranquility HQ site.

By using the Tranquility HQ web site you agree to indemnify Tranquility HQ Pty Ltd, and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, and licensors and hold them harmless from any and all claims and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising from your use of the Tranquility HQ web site, your use of the WEBSITE, or your submission of ideas and/or related materials to Tranquility HQ or from any person’s use of any account or password you maintain with any portion of the Tranquility HQ site, regardless of whether such use is authorized by you. By using the Tranquility HQ site, using the WEBSITE, or submitting any ideas and/or related materials to Tranquility HQ, you are hereby agreeing to release Tranquility HQ and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, and licensors from any and all claims, demands, debts, obligations, damages (actual or consequential), costs, and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, that you may have against them arising out of or in any way related to such disputes and/or to the WEBSITE or to any disputes regarding use of ideas and/or related materials submitted to Tranquility HQ.

You acknowledge and agree that, regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action you may have arising out of, or relating to, your use of the Tranquility HQ WEBSITE must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arises, or forever be barred.

The Tranquility HQ site publishes excerpts and summaries from copyrighted works under Fair Use, which allows the use of copyrighted materials for purposes of commentary and criticism for the public interest. Tranquility HQ transforms summaries of the original copyrighted work into a new format and adds new information and value in the form of commentary or criticism.

Tranquility HQ has no intention to compete with the original copyrighted content. Rather, it is Tranquility HQ’s intention to promote such content and deliver readers to such content. Accordingly, when Tranquility HQ cites a copyrighted work for commentary or criticism, Tranquility HQ acknowledges the original source and places a clickable link that offers users the opportunity to click directly to the original source of such information.

It is the policy of Tranquility HQ to respond expeditiously to claims of intellectual property infringement. Tranquility HQ will promptly process and investigate notices of alleged infringement and will take appropriate actions under applicable intellectual property laws. Upon receipt of notices complying or substantially complying with applicable laws, Tranquility HQ will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to any material claimed to be infringing or claimed to be the subject of infringing activity and will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to any reference or link to material or activity that is claimed to be infringing. Tranquility HQ will terminate access for subscribers and account holders who are repeat infringers. Notices of claimed infringement should be directed to:

Tranquility HQ Pty Ltd - PO Box 5014, Garran, ACT, 2605, Australia.
Email address: TranquilityHQ @ gmail DOT com

Please put “Notice of Infringement” in the subject line of all such notifications. When Tranquility HQ removes or disables access to any material claimed to be infringing, Tranquility HQ may attempt to contact the user who has posted such material in order to give that user an opportunity to respond to the notification, although Tranquility HQ makes no promise to do so. Any and all counter notifications submitted by the user will be furnished to the complaining party.

Tranquility HQ reserves the right to modify the WEBSITE from time to time, for any reason, and without notice, including the right to terminate the WEBSITE. Tranquility HQ reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time, without notice. Please review these Terms and Conditions from time to time so you will be apprised of any changes.

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes any other agreement, proposals and communications, written or oral, between Tranquility HQ’s representations and you with respect to the subject matter hereof; except that any other terms and conditions located on any additional Tranquility HQ webpage are incorporated herein by reference to the extent they do not conflict with these Terms and Conditions. To the extent that any other terms and conditions or terms of service conflict with these Terms and Conditions, those other provisions shall control with respect to the use of the particular web site and any information available on or through the web site or the respective content location at which those other provisions may be found.

Tranquility HQ’s failure to exercise any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of these Terms and Conditions to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and agree that the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions remain in full force and effect.

You agree not to resell, assign, sublicense, otherwise transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without prior express written authorization of Tranquility HQ.

Without in any way limiting the prohibition on your resale, assignment, sublicensing, or other transfer of rights or obligations, these Terms and Conditions shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

These Terms and Conditions shall continue in effect for as long as you use the WEBSITE, unless specifically terminated earlier by Tranquility HQ. All provisions of these Terms and Conditions which impose obligations continuing in their nature shall survive termination of these Terms and Conditions.

You consent to receive communications from Tranquility HQ concerning your use of the WEBSITE (”Communications”). The Communications may be those that Tranquility HQ is required to send to you by law concerning the WEBSITE (”Required Communications”). The Communications may also be those that Tranquility HQ sends to you for other reasons. You consent to receive Communications electronically. Tranquility HQ may provide these Communications to you by sending an email to the email address you provided or by posting the Communication on the Tranquility HQ site. You also consent to receive Communications by telephone or by postal mail sent to the postal address you provided in connection with your account, if any. You may change the email or postal address to which Tranquility HQ sends Communications by visiting your account information page.

Tranquility HQ is always improving its WEBSITE and developing new features. If you have ideas regarding improvements or additions to the Tranquility HQ site, we would like to hear them — but any submission will be subject to these Terms and Conditions. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY DISCLOSURE OF ANY IDEA OR RELATED MATERIALS TO Tranquility HQ BE SUBJECT TO ANY OBLIGATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY OR EXPECTATION OF COMPENSATION. BY SUBMITTING THE IDEA AND/OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL TO Tranquility HQ, YOU ARE WAIVING ANY AND ALL RIGHTS THAT YOU MAY HAVE IN THE IDEA OR ANY RELATED MATERIALS AND ARE REPRESENTING AND WARRANTING TO Tranquility HQ THAT THE IDEA AND/OR RELATED MATERIALS ARE WHOLLY ORIGINAL WITH YOU, THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS ANY RIGHTS IN THE IDEA AND/OR MATERIALS AND THAT Tranquility HQ IS FREE TO IMPLEMENT THE IDEA AND TO USE THE MATERIALS IF IT SO DESIRES, AS PROVIDED OR AS MODIFIED BY Tranquility HQ, WITHOUT OBTAINING PERMISSION OR LICENSE FROM ANY THIRD PARTY.

Should you violate these Terms and Conditions or any other rights of Tranquility HQ, Tranquility HQ Pty Ltd reserves the right to pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies against you, including, without limitation, terminating any and all access and or user accounts on any and all of the Tranquility HQ web sites.

We hope your enjoyment of Tranquility HQ’s WEBSITE will be enhanced by the application of these Terms and Conditions. It is our belief that your understanding of the guidelines we have set forth will allow the Tranquility HQ community to continue to be a place where each of us can prosper, grow, and enjoy ourselves within an open and non-threatening environment. Thank you for taking the time to read these Terms and Conditions and we hope you enjoy our WEBSITE.