(Updated 07/22/2023)

PURPOSE OF POLICY. MatchedBenefits, its parent, subsidiary, affiliated companies, and each of their respective officers, directors, members, owners, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, "Us," "We," "Our," or "Company") is committed to respecting the privacy rights of its customers, visitors, and other users of the Company Website (the "Site") pursuant to the terms contained herein. We created this Privacy Policy (this "Policy") to give you notice of how your private information will be used as a result of submitting it to Our Company. This Policy is only applicable to the Site, and not to any other websites that you may be able to access from the Site, each of which may have data collection and use practices and policies that differ materially from this Policy.

By accessing, using, or submitting information to the Site, you agree to this Policy and Our Terms of Service.

NOTICE CONCERNING CHILDREN. You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. We are a general audience Site, and do not direct any of Our content specifically at children under 18 years of age. We understand and are committed to respecting the sensitive nature of children's privacy online. If We learn or have reason to suspect that a Site user is under age 18, We will promptly delete any personal information in that user's account. Consistent with the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 ("COPPA"), We will never knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13 without requesting parental consent. If you are aware that your minor child under the age of 13 has provided Us with personal information, please contact Us.

INFORMATION COLLECTION PRACTICES

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES THE COMPANY COLLECT? We collect, use, and are responsible for certain personal information about you, that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with you, or that which could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household. We collect, and have collected personal information about Our visitors within the preceding 12 months in the following categories and for the noted purposes:

Categories of Personal Information	Collected?	Categories of Sources from which Collected	Business or Commercial Purpose for which Each Category Will be Used
Identifiers such as a real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, internet protocol address, email address, account name, or other similar identifiers	Yes	Site; Third party data analytics providers	Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance
Any categories of personal information described in subdivision (e) of Sec. 1798.80M	Yes	Site; Third party data analytics providers	Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance
Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law	Yes	Site; Third party data analytics providers	Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance
Commercial information, including records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies	No	N/A	N/A
Biometric information	No	N/A	N/A
Geolocation information	Yes	Site; Third party data analytics providers	Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance
Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information	No	N/A	N/A
Professional or employment-related information	No	N/A	N/A
Education information, defined as information that is not publicly available personally identifiable information as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99)	No	N/A	N/A
Inferences drawn from any of the information identified in this subdivision to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.	Yes	Site; Third party data analytics providers	Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance

As noted in the above chart, We collect the above personal information directly from you via the Site, and from your interactions with the Site, including any personal information which you provide directly or indirectly.

(a) INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO US VIA THE SITE. We collect any personal information which you submit directly to the Site, including any information input through the Site's webform used to subscribe to receive communications from Us, and or inquiries regarding the services provided via the Site. Such personal information includes information that enables Us to identify or contact users, and includes, among other things, the user's full name, telephone number and e-mail address. Further, to the extent that you contact Us through the Site, We also collect the personal information that you submit in conjunction with your communication, including but not limited to your name and email address.

(b) COOKIES AND TRACKING PIXELS ON THE SITE. We use and store cookies and tracking pixels on the Site, as described further, to facilitate and customize your use of the Site. A cookie is a small data text file, which is stored on your computer's hard drive (if your web browser permits) that can later be retrieved to identify you to Us. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. Cookies can later be retrieved to identify you to Us. Personal information that We store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. We use the standard 'cookies' feature of major browser applications that allows Us to store a small piece of data on your computer about your visit to our Site. Cookies help Us learn which areas of our Site are useful, which areas need improvement, and to deliver personalized advertisements on Our Site and other websites.

Tracking pixels (also known as web beacons, 1x1 pixels, or clear GIFs) are code requiring a call back to a server to render, and which deliver information to Us about your IP address and information from your browser. Cookies and tracking pixels are used to track your interaction with the Site, including clicks. Cookies and tracking pixels may collect information about you, such as your IP address, your domain name, your browser type and version, operating system, software and platform, your Internet service provider, geographic location, the area code and zip code associated with your server, time zone setting, the date and time of your visit, the time spent on the Site, referring and exit domain names and websites, screen resolutions, color capabilities, browser plug-ins, language settings, cookie preferences, search engine keywords, and click stream data. We may also collect information on any links you click through the Site through the use of tracking pixels.

Your choices: The Help feature on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, or how to disable cookies altogether. Additionally, you can disable or delete similar data used by browser add-ons, such as Flash cookies, by changing the add-on's settings or visiting the website of its manufacturer. However, if you choose to disable this function, your experience at our Site may be diminished and some features may not work as they were intended. In the event that your browser requests that We do not track you or store a cookie, unless otherwise required by law to honor the requests, We do not guarantee that Our Site will honor such requests. Please note that We do not guarantee that the Site will work properly in the event that you elect to opt out of Our tracking or use of cookies.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this Policy, in visiting this Site, a third-party advertiser (or its partners) may place or recognize a unique cookie on your browser, or utilize tracking pixels. These third party cookies and tracking pixels may collect personal information, in the course of advertising on or through the Site. These cookies enable more customized ads, content or services to be provided to you. To trigger these cookies, We may pass an encrypted or 'hashed' (non-human readable) identifier corresponding to your email address to a Web advertising partner, who may place a cookie on your computer. Third party publishers may utilize their own cookies and tracking pixels, as noted below. To opt-out of these cookies, please go to http://www.privacychoice.org/companies or http://www.aboutads.info/choices.

(c) COOKIES AND TRACKING PIXELS IN OUR EMAILS. Apart from use of the above technologies on Our Site, We automatically collect information when an individual opens one of Our emails, through the use of cookies and tracking pixels. We also automatically collect information on whether the individual clicked on any links within such emails. Third party publishers may also automatically collect information when an individual opens an email promoting the Site or clicks on a link included in such email, through the use of cookies and tracking pixels. To the extent that you click on a third party advertisement, or a particular product or service featured on the Site or in any email communication or newsletter, We and the applicable third party collect information on which link you clicked. We may receive compensation from third party advertisers based on clicks, leads, and/or purchases generated through the Site and through any related emails. If you request to unsubscribe from receiving emails or SMS messages, We may add your email address to Our suppression file, to comply with CAN-SPAM.

(d) THIRD PARTIES. In addition to the above, We also may collect information through third party data analytics providers.

USE AND SHARING OF INFORMATION

WHAT DOES COMPANY DO WITH COLLECTED PERSONAL INFORMATION?

(a) PROVIDE THE SITES. With your consent, We use the personal information We gather on the Site to connect individuals with the featured services. We do NOT pass an individuals’ information on to a third party. We may use your personal information to verify your identity, to check your qualifications, or to follow up with transactions initiated on the Site. We may also use your contact information to inform you of any changes to the Site, or to send you additional information about Us.

(b) TELEMARKETING, SMS, AND EMAIL. If you give your permission during the account registration process, We may send you marketing/promotional materials. By giving your permission during the account registration process, you expressly consent to receive such promotional materials from various media channels, including but not limited to, SMS messaging (standard carrier text messaging charges will apply) and email, even if you are listed on a state, federal, or corporate "Do Not Call" list and/or Do Not Email registry. You may opt out at any time by replying 'stop' to any SMS messages or by clicking 'unsubscribe' on any email message. Entering your phone number is optional and not required to access any other areas of Our Sites.

This site is compliant with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. Sec. 227), as implemented by the Federal Communications Commission. By entering the information requested in the prompts and/or fields on the Site, checking the box, and clicking "SUBMIT" and submitting your request to Us, you agree that you are 18+ years old, and that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy and the Terms and provide your electronic signature expressly consenting to the transfer of your personal information and to receive promotional offers, emails, calls, mail, and text message offers and communications from US even if your phone is a mobile number or is currently listed on any state, federal, or corporate "Do Not Call" list and/or Do Not Email registry regarding the featured products and/or services, or other offers. You understand that there may be a charge by your wireless carrier for such communications. You understand that your consent is not a condition to utilize Our services. You understand that your authorization overrides any previous registrations on a federal or state Do Not Call registry.

(b) USE OF COOKIES. We may use cookies to deliver content specific to your interests, to save your password so you don't have to re-enter it each time you visit Our site, or for other purposes. Promotions or advertisements displayed on Our Site may contain cookies. We do not have access to or control over information collected by third parties if you choose to interact with advertisers displayed on our Site.

(c) THIRD PARTIES. As noted in the chart, in addition to collecting personal information through the Site, we also collect personal information through third party data analytics providers.

WITH WHOM DOES COMPANY SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We do NOT share your personal information with any unrelated 3rd party.

We may share information in all of the above categories with Our third party email or SMS service providers for the purpose of communicating with YOU. Also, if you request to unsubscribe from receiving email newsletters from Us, We may share your email address with Our 3rd party service providers, including email and SMS platforms, to effectuate your request to unsubscribe and to comply with CAN-SPAM.

Also, on occasion, We may be required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide personal information to the appropriate governmental authorities. We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (1) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Company or its parent company, subsidiaries or affiliates, (2) protect and defend the rights or property of Company or the users of the Site, or (3) act under exigent circumstances to protect the safety of the public or users of the Site.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Our business, your personal information may also be transferred. In order to accommodate changes in Our business, We may sell or buy portions of Our Company or other companies or assets, including the personal information collected through this Site. In the event We become the subject of an insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, We or Our liquidator, administrator, receiver or administrative receiver may sell, license or otherwise dispose of, such personal information in a transaction approved by the court.

Your personal information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside United States, please note that the personal information We collect through the Site may be processed in and outside of the United States. We will take all the steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your personal information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and that no transfer takes place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

SECURITY. The Site has security measures in place to prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information that We obtain from you, but We make no assurances about Our ability to prevent any such loss, misuse, to you or to any third party arising out of any such loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security. As a result, you acknowledge that there are security and privacy limitations of the Internet which are beyond Our control; the security, integrity and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and Us through this Site cannot be guaranteed; and any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third party. We make no warranty, express, implied, or otherwise, regarding the security of the Site and your personal information.

WEBSITE AREAS BEYOND COMPANY'S CONTROL

PUBLIC FORUMS. The Site may include interactive forums such as message boards and chat rooms. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.

THIRD PARTY WEBSITES. The Site may contain links to other websites. If you choose to visit other websites, We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those other websites, and it is your responsibility to review the privacy policies at those websites to confirm that you understand and agree with their policies. We are not responsible for the policies or practices of third parties or their sites. Additionally, third parties may collect personal information about you when you view or click on advertising or links displayed on the Site or in communications, through the use of cookies and tracking pixels. We cannot control this collection of such personal information. You should contact these third parties directly if you have any questions about their use of the personal information that they collect.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS - YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

California Rights Under Shine the Light

Under California's Shine the Light law (California Civil Code Sec. 1789.83), California residents have the right to request, once a year, information on the types of personal information We have shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the immediately preceding calendar year; and the names and addresses of third parties with whom We have shared the personal information. You have agreed to allow Us to share information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes until you request to opt-out of such sharing. California customers may request further information about Our compliance with this law by contacting Us via email at [email protected]. Please note that We are only required to respond to one request per customer each year, and We are not required to respond to requests made by means other than through this email address.

California Rights Under the CCPA

In addition, if you are a California resident under the meaning of Sec. 17014 of Title 18 of the Cal. Code of Regulations, your use of the Site is subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), and all final, implementing regulations. Under the CCPA, up to twice in a twelve (12) month period, a consumer has the right to request that a business disclose what personal information it collects, uses, discloses, and sells. Information regarding Our collection and disclosure practices are detailed herein, in addition to instructions on how to exercise your rights regarding your personal information.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We collect, use, and are responsible for certain personal information about you, that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with you, or that which could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household. Information on the personal information that We collect, and have collected about Our visitors within the preceding 12 months are detailed above under the "WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES THE COMPANY COLLECT?" heading.

What Personal Information Do We Disclose?

Within the preceding 12 months, We have disclosed personal information to the third parties identified under the "WITH WHOM DOES COMPANY SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?" heading above. More specifically, We may disclose personal information in all of the above categories internally with Our parent company and any subsidiary and affiliated companies. Also, if you request to unsubscribe from receiving email newsletters from Us, We may share your email address with Our marketing platforms, including email platforms, to effectuate your request to unsubscribe and to comply with CAN-SPAM.

We may also disclose your personal information in any of the above categories if required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide personal information to the appropriate governmental authorities. We may disclose personal information in any of the above categories if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (1) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Company or its parent company, subsidiaries or affiliates, (2) protect and defend the rights or property of Company or the users of the Site, or (3) act under exigent circumstances to protect the safety of the public or users of the Site.

What Personal Information Do We Sell?

We disclose for a business purpose in the above noted categories to the third parties identified under the "WITH WHOM DOES COMPANY SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?" heading above.

Also, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Our business, your personal information may also be transferred. In order to accommodate changes in Our business, we may sell or buy portions of Our Company or other companies or assets, including the personal information collected through this Site. In the event We become the subject of an insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, We or Our liquidator, administrator, receiver or administrative receiver may sell, license or otherwise dispose of, such personal information in a transaction approved by the court.

We do not have any actual knowledge of the sale of personal information of minors under 16 years of age. There are no financial incentives to disclose.

Your Right to Request to Know and How to Submit a Verified Request to Know

A "request to know" is a request related to the personal information that a business has about such consumer. It may include a request for any or all of the following from Us:
1. specific pieces of personal information that We have collected about you;
2. categories of personal information that We have collected about you;
3. categories of sources from which the personal information was collected;
4. categories of personal information that We have sold or disclosed for a business purpose about you;
5. categories of third parties to whom the personal information was sold or disclosed for a business purpose; and
6. the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information.

The CCPA permits requests to know from the same consumer up to twice in a twelve (12) month period.

To submit a request to know, please email Us at info@MatchedBenefits. To process your request, We may require that you submit the following information in conjunction with your request: a California address and email address. The information which you provide will be used to verify your request and to attempt to identify you within Our data records. If you elect to use an authorized agent to exercise your right to submit a request for information, We may require that the authorized agent provide proof that the consumer gave them signed permission to submit the request. In addition, We may also require that the consumer directly verify their identity and directly confirm that they provided the authorized agent permission to submit the request on their behalf. The information which is submitted in conjunction with the request to know will be used for the express purposes of verification and providing responsive information to the request, if required.

Your Right to Request Deletion and How to Submit a Verified Request to Delete

You have the right to request the deletion of any personal information which We have collected about you. To submit a verifiable request to delete, please email Us at info@MatchedBenefits. To process your request, We may require that you submit the following information in conjunction with your request: a California address and email address. The information which you provide will be used to verify your request and to attempt to identify you within Our data records. If you elect to use an authorized agent to exercise your right to submit a request for deletion, We may require that the authorized agent provide proof that the consumer gave them signed permission to submit the request. In addition, We may also require that the consumer directly verify their identity and directly confirm that they provided the authorized agent permission to submit the request on their behalf. The information which you submit in conjunction with your request to delete will be used for the express purposes of verification and fulfilling your request, if required. The information which is submitted in conjunction with the request to delete will be used for the express purposes of verification and fulfilling the request, if required.

We utilize a two-step process for online requests to delete, whereby you first submit your request to delete, and second, you separately confirm that you want your personal information deleted.

To the extent that your personal information is necessary for Us to maintain for a reason delineated in Cal. Civ. Code Sec. 1798.105(d), including but not limited to complete a transaction for which the personal information was collected, provide a good or service you have requested, detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, debug, etc., or to comply with a legal obligation, We are not required to comply with your request for deletion. For instance, We are not required to delete personal information which is necessary to maintain suppression files for those individuals who have opted out of receiving email marketing from Us. If We are unable to verify your request, We will notify you as well.

Your Right to Non-Discrimination for the Exercise of Your Privacy Rights

California affords consumers with the right not to receive discriminatory treatment by a business for the exercise of their privacy rights conferred by the CCPA. This means that you cannot be denied goods or services; be charged different prices or rates; be provided with a different level or quality of goods or services; or have it suggested that you will receive a different price or rate or different level or quality of goods or services. However, a business may offer a financial incentive or price or service difference if it is reasonably related to the value of the consumer's data. A business shall notify consumers of any financial incentive or price or service difference.

POLICY UPDATES AND CHANGES.

We reserve the right, at any time, to add to, change, update, or modify this Policy, simply by posting such change, update, or modification on the Site and without any other notice to you. Any such change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. It is your responsibility to review this Policy from time to time to ensure that you continue to agree with all of its terms.

RIGHT TO OPT OUT.

When you use our website, we share information that we collect from you, such as your email (in hashed form), IP address or information about your browser or operating system, with our identity partners/service providers. These partners return an online identification code that we may store in our first-party cookie for our use in online, in-app, and cross-channel advertising and it may be shared with advertising companies to enable interest-based and targeted advertising.

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Terms & Conditions

Welcome to MatchedBenefits.net, your go-to resource for connecting with essential government benefits programs. Our website is dedicated to providing subscribers with the information they need to navigate the complex world of government assistance and ensure they receive the benefits they deserve.

Stay Informed and Empowered:
At MatchedBenefits.net, we believe in keeping our subscribers informed and empowered. We understand that accessing government benefits can be a daunting process, which is why we strive to deliver the latest news, updates, and insights regarding various benefits programs. Our team works diligently to gather and curate relevant information, ensuring that subscribers are well-informed about program changes, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.

Connecting You with the Right Resources:
We understand that finding the right government website to apply for benefits can be challenging. That's why MatchedBenefits.net acts as a valuable bridge, connecting subscribers with the relevant government sites where they can submit applications and begin their journey towards approval. We provide direct links and clear guidance, saving subscribers valuable time and effort in navigating the bureaucratic maze.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

MatchedBenefits welcomes the undersigned customer (“You”). MatchedBenefits provides its service to You subject to the following Terms of Service (“TOS”), which may be updated from time to time at MatchedBenefits’s discretion with notice provided to you via e-mail. By logging into our system, you agree to the Terms of Service.


2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS & SERVICE

MatchedBenefits is a company that embraces consumer education and helps our users learn about available benefits and guides them on an easy path to qualify for and receive them. We encourage you to follow through with our service as our customers have had a positive (and sometimes surprising!) experience when identifying and qualifying for available benefits. MatchedBenefits makes this process simple. MatchedBenefits provides the service to connect to its users 24/7 and keep them updated on their account and with consumer information which is designed to educate our subscribers with available information (“The Service”).You agree that the Service may include certain communications from MatchedBenefits to You via email, such as service announcements and administrative messages, and that these communications are considered part of the membership of MatchedBenefits. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new features that amplify or enhance the current Service, shall be subject to the TOS. You understand and agree that the Service is provided “AS-IS”. You are responsible for obtaining access to the Service and that access may involve other fees (such as Internet service provider or airtime charges). You are responsible for those fees. You must provide and are responsible for all equipment necessary to access the Service.


3. MatchedBenefits PRIVACY POLICY

In order to set up Your account, You must provide MatchedBenefits certain information. MatchedBenefits will never release Your information to anyone for any reason without prior approval by You, unless required to do so by law. As part of its service, MatchedBenefits collects the name, email address and phone numbers of prospective members that access information via text message (SMS). The phone numbers collected will never be shared.


4. MEMBER ACCOUNT, PASSWORD AND SECURITY

You will receive a welcome email and / or SMS message upon completing the Service’s registration process. You agree to (a) immediately notify MatchedBenefits of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from Your account at the end of each session. MatchedBenefits is not liable for any loss or damage arising from Your failure to comply with this.


5. MEMBER CONDUCT

You acknowledge, consent and agree that MatchedBenefits may access, preserve, and disclose your account information and Content if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce the TOS; (c) respond to your requests for customer service; (e) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of MatchedBenefits, its users and the public; or (f) subject to a legally issued subpoena or court order.

You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Service may involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.

You understand that the Service and software embodied within the Service may include security components that permit digital materials to be protected and use of these materials is subject to usage rules set by MatchedBenefits. You may not attempt to override or circumvent any of the usage rules embedded into the Service. Any unauthorized reproduction, publication, further distribution or public exhibition of the materials provided on the Service, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.


6. INDEMNITY

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold MatchedBenefits, and its, officers, agents and employees, harmless from any claim, complaint, demand or lawsuit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any party due to or arising in any way out of Your subscription with MatchedBenefits or Your use of MatchedBenefits services.


7. NO RESALE OF SERVICE

MatchedBenefits service is non-transferable. You may not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service.


8. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE

MatchedBenefits reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice.


9. TERMINATION

You agree that MatchedBenefits may, under certain circumstances and without prior notice, immediately terminate Your MatchedBenefits account and access to the Service. Cause for such termination shall include, but not be limited to, (a) breaches or violations of the TOS or other incorporated agreements or guidelines, (b) requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, (c) a request by You (self-initiated account deletions), (d) discontinuance or material modification to the Service (or any part thereof), (e) unexpected technical or security issues or problems and/or (f) You have engaged in fraudulent or illegal activities. Termination of Your MatchedBenefits account includes (a) deletion of your password and all related information associated with or inside Your account (or any part thereof), and (c) barring further use of the Service. Further, You agree that all terminations for cause shall be made at MatchedBenefits sole discretion and that MatchedBenefits shall not be liable to You for any termination of your account or access to the Service.


10. MatchedBenefits PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

You acknowledge and agree that the Service and any necessary software used in connection with the Service (“Software”) contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Except as expressly authorized by MatchedBenefits, You agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the Service or the Software, in whole or in part.


11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. MatchedBenefits EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

MatchedBenefits MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, AND (iv) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM MatchedBenefits OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TOS.


12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT MatchedBenefits SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF MatchedBenefits HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (iii) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.


13. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

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 OF SECTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.


14. NOTICE

MatchedBenefits may provide You with notices, including those regarding changes to the TOS, by either email, regular mail, SMS, or postings on the Service.


15. TRADEMARK INFORMATION
MatchedBenefits logo any trademarks and service marks and other MatchedBenefits logos and product and service names are trademarks of MatchedBenefits (“MatchedBenefits Marks”). MatchedBenefits does not give you permission to use MatchedBenefits marks on advertising brochures, sign riders and other marketing campaigns.


16. GENERAL INFORMATION

Entire Agreement. The TOS constitutes the entire agreement between You and MatchedBenefits and governs your use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between You and MatchedBenefits with respect to the Service.

Choice of Law and Forum. The TOS and the relationship between you and MatchedBenefits shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and MatchedBenefits agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the State of Illinois.

Waiver and Severability of Terms. The failure of MatchedBenefits to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the TOS shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the TOS is found by a court of competent jurisdiction 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 the other provisions of the TOS remain in full force and effect.

No Right of Survivorship and Non-Transferability. You agree that your MatchedBenefits account is non-transferable and any rights to Your MatchedBenefits or contents within Your account terminate upon Your death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate, Your account may be terminated and all contents therein permanently deleted.

Statute of Limitations. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or the TOS must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

The section titles in the TOS are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.


17. VIOLATIONS

Please report any violations of the TOS to Violation team at [email protected].

We at BenefitsDepot.net understand that you value your privacy and we strive to respect that privacy when you are using our services. This Privacy Policy describes what information we gather from you, how we use that information and what we do to protect it. By using the BenefitsDepot.net website (https://www.benefitsdepot.net), you are expressly consenting to the information handling practices described in this policy.


Emails and SMS Messages

Our BenefitsDepot services feature the distribution of content to your cellular phone, and by registering for an BenefitsDepot account, you agree to receive SMS messages to your phone, including messages regarding Services you request.


Technical Information

The BenefitsDepot.net website collects and retains technical information regarding visits to the BenefitsDepot.net website such as the IP address assigned to the computer visiting the site, the type of browser used by a visitor and the operating system running the user's connections to the service. This data is used to analyze the ways in which our site is used, and how we can improve the user experience.


How We Use Your Information

BenefitsDepot.net uses your personal information in to provide you with our services, for administrative functions, to contact you and for internal research and reporting purposes.


Information Relating to Children

BenefitsDepot and the BenefitsDepot.net services are intended for users age 18 and up. By registering for a BenefitsDepot.net account, you represent that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are younger than 18, you agree that you received parental permission both to complete the registration process and to receive content to your cell phone. We will not knowingly collect personal information of children under 18 years of age, and if we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.


Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not rent or share your personal information without permission or as described in this policy, including under the following circumstances.

- when we believe in good faith that it is necessary to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process, or to exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims;

- when we believe in good faith it is necessary in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of our terms and conditions, or as otherwise required by law.

Finally, we may transfer information, including any personally identifiable information, in the event BenefitsDepot.net is acquired by or merged with another company.


Protecting your information

BenefitsDepot.net takes reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information during transmission and when stored on our network. However, due to the open communication nature of the Internet, communications between you and the website, and the website and you, may not be secure, depending on the network you are using to communicate with us.

If BenefitsDepot.net learns of a security breach through which sensitive personal information may have been compromised, we may notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate protective steps. By using the BenefitsDepot.net website (http://www.benefitsdepot.net) or providing personal information to us through any means, you agree that we can communicate with you electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of this site.

If you have any questions about security on our website, you can contact us at {site_contact}.


Changes to this Privacy Policy

As we update and expand our Services, we reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes to the policy will be posted at http://www.benefitsdepot.net/page-sms-privacy.php. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here, by email, or by means of a notice on our homepage. By continuing to use the BenefitsDepot.net (http://www.benefitsdepot.net) website after changes to this policy, you agree to those changes.


Contact Information

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at [email protected].

Welcome to BenefitsDepot.net, your go-to resource for connecting with essential government benefits programs. Our website is dedicated to providing subscribers with the information they need to navigate the complex world of government assistance and ensure they receive the benefits they deserve.

Stay Informed and Empowered:
At BenefitsDepot.net, we believe in keeping our subscribers informed and empowered. We understand that accessing government benefits can be a daunting process, which is why we strive to deliver the latest news, updates, and insights regarding various benefits programs. Our team works diligently to gather and curate relevant information, ensuring that subscribers are well-informed about program changes, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.

Connecting You with the Right Resources:
We understand that finding the right government website to apply for benefits can be challenging. That's why BenefitsDepot.net acts as a valuable bridge, connecting subscribers with the relevant government sites where they can submit applications and begin their journey towards approval. We provide direct links and clear guidance, saving subscribers valuable time and effort in navigating the bureaucratic maze.

BenefitsDepot.net reserves the right to change the Terms of Use. The most current version will be accessible through here .

By signing up for the Benefits Depot SMS service through our website, you are agreeing to sign up for the Benefits Depot Service, these Terms of Use, and to receive messages on your mobile phone. When you sign up for the Benefits Depot service, you will receive recurring messages based on account activity.

Fees

BenefitsDepot.net does not charge you to participate in the Benefits Depot Service. However, message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier. Please consult your wireless carrier for applicable text messaging fees. Under no circumstances will BenefitsDepot.net be responsible for fees that your wireless carrier may charge you for use of The Benefits Depot service.


Privacy

BenefitsDepot.net respects and protects your privacy. We do not share any information collected.


Limitations on Use

You must be at least 18 years old to register for and use the Benefits Depot service. If you are under 18 years old, please obtain your parents' permission before you sign up for the Benefits Depot service.


Supported Carriers

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Participating carriers include T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular®, MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, and Cricket.


Support Issues, Canceling or Unsubscribing

You may opt out of the Benefits Depot service at any time by texting STOP QUIT END CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or STOP ALL to SMS Short Code. Alternatively, you can send an email to [email protected] with your mobile phone number as the subject line. For help or other support issues, you can also send an email to [email protected]. Text HELP to SMS Short Code from your mobile phone.


Ownership; Trademarks; Modifications to Offers

You agree that BenefitsDepot.net will own all legal right, title and interest in and to the Benefits Depot services and any offers made through the Benefits Depot services, including any intellectual property rights. You agree that you shall not alter or modify any offers made through the Benefits Depot service, and shall not remove, obscure or alter any proprietary rights notices (including copyright or trademark notices) which made be affixed to the Benefits Depot services or offers made through the Benefits Depot services. Except as may be expressly authorized, you agree that you will not use any Trademark, service mark, trade name, or logo ("Trademarks") of any entity in a way that is likely to or intended to cause confusion with respect to ownership of a Trademark, or that is likely to or intended to be detrimental to the goodwill in such Trademarks.


Termination

BenefitsDepot.net reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to terminate your subscription at any time without notice or without future obligation.


Disclaimer of Warranties

BenefitsDepot.net makes no warranties, express or implied regarding the Benefits Depot service. The Benefits Depot service is provided "as is" and on an "as available" basis, and BenefitsDepot.net DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. Factors beyond the control of BenefitsDepot.net including without limitation, the speed of the mobile carrier networks and the internet may affect the performance of the Benefits Depot Service. BenefitsDepot.net is not responsible for any acts that are beyond the control of BenefitsDepot.net.


Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances will BenefitsDepot.net, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable to you for any damages whatsoever with respect to your use of the Benefits Depot service. Including without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary or special damages even if advised of the possibility of the same. To the extent that in a particular circumstance any disclaimer or limitation on damages or liability set forth herein is prohibited by applicable law, then, instead of the provisions hereof in such particular circumstance, BenefitsDepot.net will be entitled to the maximum disclaimers and/or limitations on damages and liability available at law or in equity by such applicable law in such particular circumstance, and notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event will BenefitsDepot.net be liable for any damages or liability arising under these terms of use or your use of the Benefits Depot service.


Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold each Company party harmless from any claim or demand, and any damages, costs, or expenses arising in connection with such claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, made by any other party due to or arising out of your breach of this agreement or the documents it incorporates by reference, or your violation of any law or the right of another party.


Governing Law; Venue

This agreement and its validity, construction and performance will be governed in all respects by the laws, and in the state and federal courts of the state of Illinois, without regard to its choice of law provisions. You irrevocably agree to accept the exclusive personal jurisdiction and waive any objections to the venue of such courts.