Terms & Policies

Terms of Use

Last updated: May 2025

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”), and Schenk+ and its affiliated companies (“Schenk+,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the [www.schenkplus.com] website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.

Supplemental Terms

Supplemental terms or policies (including our [Privacy Policy]) that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby incorporated by reference. We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms at our discretion. Changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any such updates constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Geographic Restrictions

This Site is controlled from the United States and is not intended for access or use in any jurisdiction where such use would violate applicable law. If you access the Site from other locations, you do so on your own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, the Site—including all source code, software, functionality, content (e.g., text, images, graphics, logos, videos, audio), and trademarks—is the proprietary property of Schenk+ or its licensors, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-transferable license to use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. Except as explicitly permitted, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works of any content on the Site without our prior written consent.

User Representations

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement;
You are not under the age of 13;
You are not a minor in your jurisdiction;
You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:
Extract data or create databases without permission;
Use the Site for unsolicited communications;
Attempt to reverse engineer or bypass security features;
Use the Site to harass or harm others;
Exploit the Site for commercial gain outside of permitted uses;
Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operations.

Third-Party Content and Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites and content (“Third-Party Content”). We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any Third-Party Content. Your interactions with such websites are solely between you and the applicable third party. We are not responsible for any harm, loss, or damages related to your use of Third-Party Content.

Site Disclaimer

The Site and its content are provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure, nor that any content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Schenk+ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or any content therein.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements on the Site may include forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ. Schenk+ is under no obligation to update such statements unless required by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Schenk+ from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses resulting from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, for any disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this Site.

Last updated: May 2025

Schenk+ (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit our website, [www.schenkplus.com] (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with the Site. By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Site.

Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out contact forms or subscribe to communications. This may include:
Name
Email address
Company name (if applicable)
Any other details you choose to submit via form fields
We do not collect sensitive personal data, payment information, or user account login credentials.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following limited purposes:
To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
To improve our website content, design, and user experience
To send periodic updates, marketing communications, or invitations, if you opt in
To analyze general usage trends via aggregated data
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Information Sharing

We may share your information with service providers who help operate the Site (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms), but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services. These providers are required to protect your data and may not use it for any other purpose.

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use limited cookies or tracking technologies to:
Understand how visitors use the Site
Improve functionality and content delivery
Customize your browsing experience
You can manage your cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

Data Retention

We retain the information you submit to us only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

Your Rights & Choices

You may request to:
Review, correct, or delete the personal data you’ve shared
Opt out of receiving marketing emails (unsubscribe links are provided in each message)
To exercise these rights, email us at info@schenkplus.com.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical precautions to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Use of this Site is at your own risk.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site following such updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions or concerns about the Terms of Use or Privacy Policies, please contact us at: info@schenkplus.com