Welcome to FinalGoodbye.us. This is a free service, and while we make our best efforts using currently available technology to keep everything secure and functioning as intended, we cannot guarantee message delivery, storage, or security. By using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this service.
1. Use at Your Own Risk FinalGoodbye.us provides a platform for users to leave final messages, participate in memorial or tribute programs such as our Memorial Tree Program, and access other services that may be added in the future. As a free service, we do not guarantee message delivery, storage, or accuracy. Use this service entirely at your own risk.
2. No Guarantees We take reasonable steps to maintain the site and its functionality, but we do not guarantee availability, security, accuracy, or uninterrupted service. We are not responsible for lost, delayed, or undelivered messages, dedications, or digital or printed materials. While we do our best to verify the tree planting efforts of third-party sponsors, we cannot and do not guarantee their performance or truthfulness.
3. Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Any legal disputes must be brought in the courts of Ohio. Disputes arising under these terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in Ohio. The arbitrator has full discretion regarding the allocation of attorney fees and arbitration costs.
4. Intellectual Property FinalGoodbye.us and all associated trademarks, content, and branding are the property of FinalGoodbye.us. All rights are reserved. Any third-party trademarks, logos, or references remain the property of their respective owners.
5. User Content By submitting any content including messages, dedications, or other submissions, you grant FinalGoodbye.us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to store, use, modify, publish, and distribute your content in any format, including printed books, public directories, promotional materials, and online content. You affirm you have the right to submit the content and agree that anything you submit may be made publicly visible. Do not submit content you wish to keep private.
6. Privacy and Security We use common industry security practices including SSL encryption. However, we do not guarantee absolute security or privacy. This platform is not a secure vault for highly sensitive information. All messages and dedications submitted through FinalGoodbye.us may be stored, transmitted, and displayed publicly, depending on the options selected by the user. We will not intentionally disclose your submissions outside of their intended use, but no system is completely secure or confidential.
7. Affiliate, Sponsor, and Third-Party Participation FinalGoodbye.us may engage with sponsors or third-party participants who provide tree plantings or related services. Sponsors may purchase trees in bulk and generate their own certificates or dedications. While we aim to work only with good-faith partners, we do not independently verify or guarantee any sponsor’s actions. Users and sponsors agree to hold FinalGoodbye.us harmless from any disputes or errors in third-party programs. We may also participate in affiliate or advertising programs that generate revenue through links or referrals.
8. Limitations of Liability To the fullest extent allowed by law, FinalGoodbye.us, its owners, affiliates, contributors, and sponsors shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of the site. This includes but is not limited to service interruptions, publication delays, errors, data loss, inaccuracies, or failures of third-party services.
9. Termination of Service We may modify, suspend, or permanently discontinue any part of the service at any time and for any reason, without notice or liability.
10. Changes to Terms We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted will be considered acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Third-Party Links and Services FinalGoodbye.us may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not control or endorse these services and are not responsible for their practices, performance, or availability. Use of third-party links is at your own risk.
12. No Warranties All services are provided on an as-is basis. We make no express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be free from errors, interruptions, or unauthorized access.
13. Indemnification By using this site, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless FinalGoodbye.us, its owners, employees, affiliates, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the site, your submissions, your reliance on any part of the service, or your interactions with third-party sponsors.
14. Public Use and Promotional Rights By submitting content to FinalGoodbye.us, you grant us the right to display, publish, and reuse your submission in public memorials, printed books, online archives, promotional campaigns, and any other formats we choose. This includes the right to publish your submission alongside associated tree planting records, messages, or tributes. You agree that any submission may be reused or displayed publicly at our discretion.
15. Future Services We reserve the right to add or modify features, services, and programs, including but not limited to digital messages, memorial tools, tree dedication systems, and printed remembrance books. Continued use of the platform constitutes agreement to the evolving scope of the project.
16. Contact Information For questions or concerns, please contact us using the form provided on our website.