ABS Global (Canada), Inc.
St. Jacobs Artificial Breeding Co-operative, Inc.

Privacy Statement

General:
ABS Global (Canada), Inc. and St. Jacobs Artificial Breeding Co-operative Inc. (ABS and St. Jacobs ABC) has long recognized that individuals with whom we conduct business with value their privacy. However, in order to conduct global business in an increasingly electronic economy, the collection of personal information is often necessary. It is ABS and St. Jacobs ABC’s goal to balance the benefits of e-commerce with the right of individuals and prevent the misuse of their personal information.

The Collection of Personal Information:
In some circumstances, ABS and St. Jacobs ABC may request personal information from you, such as your name, e-mail address, company name and/or telephone number. Any response to these inquiries is strictly voluntary. ABS and St. Jacobs ABC uses this information to customize your experience on our websites. In addition, ABS and St. Jacobs ABC may use this information for other business purposes, such as to alert you to products and services that may assist you in your business, promoting site registration, and assisting in order processing.

In general, you can visit our site without divulging any personal information. However, there are areas of this site that require this information to complete their customization functions, and may not be available to those choosing not to reveal the information requested.

Collection Domain Information:
ABS and St. Jacobs ABC may collect domain information as part of its analysis of the use of this site. This data enables us to become more familiar with which customers visit our site, how often they visit and what parts of the site they visit most often. ABS and St. Jacobs ABC uses this information to improve its web-based offerings. This information is collected automatically and requires no action on your part.

Disclosure to Third Parties:
In cases where we believe your business interests will be served, ABS/St. Jacobs ABC may share your information (with the exception of account, credit card and ordering information) with ABS business partners, who can alert you about new products and services to improve your competitive edge. If you receive unwanted marketing materials from any of our business partners, please let them know that you wish to be removed from their contact list.

Use of Cookies:
Some pages on this site uses "cookies", which are small files that the site places on your hard drive for identification purposes. These files are used for site registration and customization the next time you visit us. You should note that cookies can not read data off of your hard drive. Your web browser may allow you to be notified when you are receiving a cookie, giving you the choice to accept it or not. By not accepting cookies, some pages may not fully function and you may not be able to access certain information on this site.

ABS and St. Jacobs ABC reserves the right to change, modify or update this statement at any time without notice.

Terms of use ABS Global (Canada), Inc. and St. Jacobs Artificial Breeding Co-operative Inc. web site:

Acceptance of terms:
When you access this site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to abide by the terms described below. If you do not agree in the terms discussed here, you should exit this site now.

Copyright:
Everything on this site is copyrighted. ABS Global (Canada), Inc. and St. Jacobs Artificial Breeding Co-operative Inc. or the original creator of the material owns the copyrights. However, you are free to view, copy, print and distribute ABS material from this site, as long as:

The material is used for information only
The material is used for non-commercial purposes only
Copies of any material include ABS and St. Jacobs ABC’s copyright notice

Trademarks:
ABS and St. Jacobs ABC their logos are trademarks or service marks of ABS Global (Canada), Inc. and St. Jacobs Artificial Breeding Co-operative Inc. You may not use these or any other ABS/St. Jacobs ABC trademarks or service marks without the written permission of ABS Global (Canada), Inc. and/or  St. Jacobs Artificial Breeding Co-operative Inc.

No Warranty:
While ABS and St. Jacobs ABC attempt to provide accurate information on this web site, it assumes no responsibility for accuracy. ABS and St. Jacobs ABC may change the information on the site, or the products mentioned, at any time without notice.

Material on this site is provided "as is" and does not constitute a warranty of any kind, either express or implied. ABS and St. Jacobs ABC disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied. This includes but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, and non-infringement. It also includes any expressed or implied warranties arising from any course of dealing, usage or trade practice.

Limitation of liability:
ABS is not liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or the inability to use the material on this site. This includes, but is not limited to, the loss of data or loss of profit, even if ABS or St. Jacobs ABC is advised in the possibility of such damages.

Links:
While this web site may contain links to third-party sites, ABS or St. Jacobs ABC is not responsible for the content of any linked sites. ABS/St. Jacobs ABC provides these links as a convenience and does not endorse the companies or contents of any linked sites.

Product Availability:
The availability of the products described on this site, and the products descriptions, may vary from country to country. Consult your ABS Account Executive for specific product information.

Your Posted Information:
You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, obscene, libelous, or otherwise offensive material.

Your Submission:
Any material, information, or idea submitted or posted on this web site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. ABS and/or St. Jacobs ABC may share or otherwise use your submission for any purpose whatsoever. If any of the information submitted constitutes personal data, you agree that ABS and St. Jacobs ABC may transmit such personal data across international boundaries for any ABS business purpose. Personal data will be treated as set forth in our Privacy Statement.

Export of Information (ABS):
The United Kingdom Export Controls Laws prohibit the export of certain technical data and software to certain territories. No content from this site may be downloaded or otherwise exported in violation of Canadian law.

Jurisdiction and Choice of Law in the United Kingdom:
This agreement and all claims or issues regarding this web site, shall be governed according to the English laws. Any legal action concerning these Terms or this web site must be brought within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises and must be brought in the United Kingdom.