Terms and Conditions

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Please note that by purchasing training through Sauk Valley CPR, LLC, you acknowledge and agree to Certification Terms and Conditions as specified below:

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) set forth the terms under which Sauk Valley CPR, LLC d/b/a Sauk Valley CPR ("Sauk Valley CPR"), using its own certified instructors ("Instructors"), will provide training services to you or your employees for CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Training, and/or Basic Life Support courses (each a "Course" and, together, "Courses"). The Course or Courses which are subject to these Terms and Conditions and the applicable fees for each such Course are set forth as noted on the Sauk Valley CPR website, https://www.saukvalleycpr.com. The provisions of the Fees are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions.

Non-affiliation

Sauk Valley CPR, LLC and its website are independently owned and operated and are not employed by or endorsed by the American Heart Association®. All curriculum materials, written and video, are trademarked and registered to the American Heart Association® and while we strive to provide the most recent publications of materials, Sauk Valley CPR, LLC accepts no liability in event any misprinted or outdated information is provided in these materials.

1.0 Sauk Valley CPR Responsibilities. Sauk Valley CPR will:

1.1 Provide instruction in the Courses and provide customers with materials and access to training equipment and disposable materials necessary for such instruction for the Fees as listed on saukvalleycpr.com

1.2 For each Course scheduling instance (“Class”), confirm the date and time of the Class in a confirmation email.

1.3 In event the student is not able to satisfy the written test and/or skill demonstration requirements as outlined for instructors by the American Heart Association for certified Courses, remediation will be provided by Sauk Valley CPR. No refunds are provided if the student elects not to attempt remediation and they will be required to retake the Course to obtain certification, if applicable to successful completion of the Course.

1.3 Issue digital certificates, as applicable, for each Course participant who within 20 business days successfully completes all Course requirements as mandated by the American Heart Association®.  as agreed to in Section 8 of these Terms and Conditions.

2.0 Your Responsibilities. You will:

2.1 Cooperate with Sauk Valley CPR in scheduling training on dates and at times and locations that are mutually acceptable to you and Sauk Valley CPR. 

2.2  Notify Sauk Valley CPR of any cancellations prior to the 48 hours before the date of the Course in order to receive a full refund. Any cancellations less than 48 hours in advance with no arrangement with the instructor to reschedule will not receive a refund. 

2.3 Notify Sauk Valley CPR of any requests to reschedule a course no less than 48 hours before the date of the Course to be accommodated. Reasonable requests for rescheduling will be considered at the sole discretion of Sauk Valley CPR.

2.4 Complete all Course curriculum requirements in order to receive certifications for all applicable Courses which provide it. If the student is not able to attend the duration of the Course session or complete Course requirements for certification as outlined by the American Heart Association, they will need to reschedule the course; no refunds will be granted.

2.5 It is the student's sole responsibility to ensure compliance with the requirements and standards of any regulatory or licensing body or employer before purchasing a Course for certification purposes.

Due to requirements of hands-on training in the State of Illinois, residents of the State of Illinois are advised to contact their local or state licensing agency that has authority to regulate CPR and First Aid Certification

3.0 Fees and Invoicing.

3.1 For individuals registering online, you will pay the fees as selected online or agreed upon in writing with the instructor at the time you schedule your course. By submitting your payment and payment information, you will be agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and any fees associated therewith. 

3.2 For businesses receiving invoices, your invoice will be due on the first day the course or courses are provided. If payment is not provided, Sauk Valley CPR reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course or courses unless a prior payment arrangement is agreed upon between Sauk Valley CPR and the business. 

4.0 Term and Termination.

4.1 The Terms and Conditions will remain in effect until the date on which the Course is completed.

4.2 Notwithstanding expiration or any termination of the Terms and Conditions the provisions of such terms will continue to govern with respect to any amounts payable to Sauk Valley CPR for Courses completed prior to such expiration or termination or Courses not cancelled within 48 hours prior to the Course date.

5.0 Force Majeure.

Notwithstanding anything in the Terms and Conditions to the contrary, neither you nor Sauk Valley CPR will be liable to the other for any loss or damage arising as a result of breach, non-performance or partial performance of its obligations under the Terms and Conditions (except for the obligation to pay money when due) due to any cause beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, including but not limited to any delay or failure caused by unavailability or shortage of power, materials or supplies, flood, fire, storm, other abnormally inclement weather, act of war, terrorism, riot, act or omission of government or governmental agency, strike, work stoppage, other labor unrest, inadequate voluntary donations required for the rendering of the services, other act or omission in the process of manufacture, production or supply under the control of third parties, or any other emergency. Force majeure does NOT include any inability to complete the Course due to lack of internet connectivity for Customers who are completing Courses requiring the use of such service.

6.0 Confidentiality and Intellectual Property.

6.1 Except as required by applicable law or otherwise provided herein, Sauk Valley CPR and you will each maintain the confidentiality of all provisions of the Terms and Conditions or other confidential information, documents and materials received for the purposes of the Course.

6.2 Neither Sauk Valley CPR nor you may use the other’s name, trademarks or other intellectual property in marketing materials, press releases, presentations, or otherwise without the advance written or verbal consent of the other party, which consent may be granted or withheld in the other party’s sole discretion.

7.0 Miscellaneous.

Severability. In the event any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable (any such provision, an “Invalid Provision”) in any jurisdiction, in no way will the Invalid Provision affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of the Terms and Conditions.

Independent Contractors. Each of us is an independent contractor with respect to the other, and nothing herein shall create any partnership, franchise, or joint venture between us or an employer-employee relationship. No agent, employee or servant of either party will be, or will be deemed to be, the employee, agent or servant of the other party, and each of us will be solely and entirely responsible for our own acts and the acts of each of our agents, employees and servants.

Governing Law. The Contract is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to its choice or conflict of law rules.

8.0 Entire Terms & Conditions and Modifications.

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Sauk Valley CPR. Any modification to these Terms and Conditions will be relayed in writing to the Customer. 

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