This is the Website of the CertifiedFirst Network.
Our postal address is:
19699 Progress Drive
Strongsville, Ohio 44149
We can be reached via phone toll-free at 1-866-CERT-1-ST.
We can be reached via e-mail at info@certifiedfirst.com.

Acceptance of Terms
This site is made available in accordance with the terms set out below. To use this site, you must agree to these terms. If you do not agree to all of these terms, you should exit this website now.

Copyright
Copyright© 2000,2001 PPG Industries, all rights reservedAll rights reserved. Permission to use, copy and distribute information, text, graphics and other items (Information) from this World Wide Web (WWW) server for non-commercial purposes is hereby granted, provided that (1) you use such material for purposes not contrary to PPG's commercial interests or the CertifiedFirst Network; and (2) you include the above copyright notice on any such materials.

Trademarks
CertifiedFirst™ and the CertifiedFirst logo are trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc ("PPG Ohio"). You may not use any of the trademarks belonging to PPG Ohio, PPG Industries, Inc., or affiliated companies without the written permission of PPG or PPG Ohio. Other trademarks or servicemarks included on this site belong to the indicated owners, who should be contacted with any questions about the use of those marks.

No License
Except as expressly provided above, nothing contained on this website shall be construed to confer by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right under any patent, trademark or copyright.

No Warranty
The information, recommendations and representations provided on this website and PPG's server ("Information") is presented free of charge as a convenience to the viewer, subject to these conditions. While PPG makes reasonable efforts to determine the accuracy of the Information, PPG makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or any other aspect of the Information contained on this website or PPG's server. Information is supplied only upon the condition that the viewer will make its own determination as to the suitability of the Information for its purposes prior to use. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a recommendation to use any product, process, equipment or formulation in conflict with any patent. PPG makes no commitment to update or correct any information that appears on this website, PPG's server, or any website linked hereunder. THE INFORMATION IS PRESENTED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL PPG OR ANY PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, UPDATING OR DELIVERING THIS WEBSITE, PPG'S SERVER, ANY LINKS CONTAINED THEREIN, OR THE INFORMATION, BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE) RESULTING FROM THE VIEWER'S ACCESS TO OR USE THEREOF (INCLUDING THE INABILITY TO ACCESS AND USE) OR THE DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL CONTAINED OR REFERENCED THEREIN, NOR SHALL SUCH PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR VIEWER'S RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCTS(S) OR SERVICES TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. FURTHER, PPG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND WHICH MAY ARISE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE VIEWER'S USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE, PPG's SERVER, OR ANY LINKS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANYTHING CAUSED BY: A) COMPUTER VIRUSES; B) SOFTWARE BUGS; C) HUMAN ACTION OR INACTION; D) ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM, PHONE LINE, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR PROGRAM MALFUNCTIONS; OR E) ANY OTHER ERRORS, FAILURE OR DELAYS IN COMPUTER TRANSMISSION OR NETWORK CONNECTIONS.

Consent to Disclosure
For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes only the consumer's domain name. In addition, we collect the e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-mail, aggregate information on what pages consumers access or visit and information volunteered by the consumer, such as survey information and/or site registrations.

The information we collect is used to improve the content of our Web page, used to customize the content and/or layout of our page for each individual visitor, used to notify consumers about updates to our Web site, and used by us to contact consumers for marketing purposes. To reach collected data stored on our server you must have a user-id and password.

From time to time, we make our customer information available to other reputable organizations whose products or services we think you might find interesting.

Customers may prevent their information from being used for purposes other than those for which it was originally collected by sending us e-mail at the above address, stating who they are and asking to be removed from the site.

We offer visitors the ability to have factual inaccuracies corrected in information that we maintain about them. If you want to notify us of a correction, please let us know by sending us e-mail at the above address.

From time to time, we may use customer information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in our privacy notice. If our information practices change at some time in the future we will post the policy changes to our Web site to notify you of these changes and provide you with the ability to opt out of these new uses. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check back at our Web site periodically.

If you feel that this site is not following its stated information policy, you may contact us at the above address or phone number.

Links
Although this website provides links to third party sites, PPG is not responsible for the content of any such site. Links are provided as a convenience to viewers, and they shall not be interpreted as an endorsement, sponsorship, or association of any kind.

Domestic Use/Export Restriction
This website is operated in the United States and presented for the purpose of promoting PPG and its affiliated companies therein. Use of this site from other locations may not be appropriate, and PPG makes no representations about such usage. Viewers who access this site from locations outside the United States do so on their own initiative and must bear all responsibility for compliance with local laws, if applicable. Further, the United States Export Control Laws prohibit the export of certain technical data and software to certain territories. No content from this site may be downloaded in violation of United States law.

Jurisdiction and Choice of Law
These terms and all claims related to this website shall be interpreted and reviewed under the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Any claim arising in connection with these terms or this website must be commenced within one (1) year after such claim arises, and any legal action must be brought in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Changes
PPG reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time, without prior notice.

Linking Rights
Use of Hyperlinks. You may display on your website the hyperlink to this website ("Hyperlink") for purposes of enabling users of your site to link to the Company's website ("Website"). The Hyperlink shall at all times be displayed in its entirety and not in association with any text, graphics, trademarks, trade names or other information which is misleading or otherwise misrepresents the nature of the Website with which the Hyperlink will connect or which is in any way derogatory, of negative connotation, or otherwise negatively impacts on the good will of the Company in the Hyperlink or the Website. Use of the Hyperlink shall require the user to link directly to the Website via either the same browser window in which your website operates, or via a separate browser window. Under no circumstances shall the Website be framed, modified in any manner or for any purpose, or otherwise interfered with in its normal operation and appearance. The Hyperlink shall only be displayed as set forth in this paragraph, and shall not be modified in any way, including but not limited to, enabling the Hyperlink to grant access to other than the home page of the Website. The only rights granted to the Hyperlink are as set forth in this paragraph.

Collection of Personal Information and Traffic Data
This Web Site Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") was created in order to ensure the confidence of visitors and customers of and to our Web site (the "Site"), and to demonstrate our commitment to fair information practices and the protection of of user's private information. Children under 13 are advised not to disclose personal information to this website. Users from the European Union may use the website only if they consent to the transfer of personal data to the U.S. whose privacy protection standards may be lower than the European Union. European Union users must supply their consent before proceeding further. This privacy policy applies to the collection and use of information by our company on this Web site, but does not apply to information which you may send to us by other means.

1. Types of Information Collected
a. Traffic Data Collected. We automatically track and collect the following information when you visit our Site, including your: (i) IP address; (ii) domain server; (iii) type of computer; and (iv) type of web browser (collectively "Traffic Data"). Traffic Data is anonymous information that does not personally identify you but is helpful for marketing purposes or for improving your experience on the Site. We also use "cookies" to customize content specific to your interests, to ensure that you do not see the same advertisement repeatedly and to store your password so you do not have to re-enter it each time you visit the Site.

b. Personal Information Collected. In order for you to access certain premium services and to purchase products that we offer via the Site, we require you to provide us with information that personally identifies you ("Personal Information"). Personal Information may include: (i) Contact Data (such as your name, social security number, birthdate, mailing and e-mail addresses); (ii) Financial Data (such as your account or credit card number); and (iii) Demographic Data (such as your zip code, age and income). If you communicate with us by e-mail, post messages to any of our chat groups, bulletin boards or forums, or otherwise complete online forms, surveys or contest entries, any information provided in such communication may be collected as Personal Information.

2. Uses of Information Collected
We use Contact Data to process certification requests under certain programs, send you information about our company or our products or services, or promotional material from some of our business partners or third parties with whom we do business, or to contact you when necessary. We use your Financial Data to verify your qualifications for certain products or services and to bill you for products and services. We use your Demographic Data to customize and tailor your experience on the Site, displaying content that we think you might be interested in and according to your preferences.

3. Sharing of Personal Information
We share Demographic Data with advertisers and other third parties only on an aggregate basis. We may share Contact Data with other companies who may want to send you information about their products or services. If you do not want us to share your Contact Data with any third parties, please email us at info@certifiedfirst.com.

4. User Choice Regarding Collection, Use and Distribution of Personal Information
You may choose not to provide us with any Personal Information. In such an event, you can still access and use much of the Site; however you will not be able to access and use those portions of the Site that require your Personal Information.

5. Confidentiality and Security of Personal Information
Except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy, we will keep your Personal Information private and will not share it with third parties, unless disclosure is necessary to ; (a) protect our rights or property; or (b) enforce our Terms of Service.

In the event that we or some of our assets are sold or transferred or used as security, the information collected on our website may be transferred to third parties as part of that transaction. We may also provide information or provide access to information to any of our affiliated businesses or to our business partners.

If we are requested by law enforcement officials or judicial authorities to provide information on individual users, we may, without your consent, provide such information. In matters involving claims of personal or public safety, we may provide a user's personal information to appropriate authorities without your consent or court process.

We take commercially reasonable precautions to prevent the aggregated information provided to third parties from including significant individually identifiable information.

Your Personal Information is stored on secure servers that are not accessible by third parties. We provide you with the capability to transmit your Personal Information via secured and encrypted channels if you use a similarly equipped web browser. Even with the best technology, no website is 100% secure. We will take reasonable measures which we believe are appropriate to protect your information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction, and, where possible, will ask that any third parties to whom we may transfer your information take comparable steps to protect that security.

6. Lost or Stolen Information
You must promptly notify us if your credit card, user name or password is lost, stolen or used without permission. In such an event, we will cancel that credit card number, user name or password on our website and update our records accordingly.

7. Other Limits to Your Privacy
The Site contains links to other Web sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites. We also make chat rooms, forums, message boards, and news groups available to you. Please understand that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information. We have no control over its use and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your Personal Information.

8. Updates and Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right, at any time and without notice, to add to, change, update or modify this Privacy Policy, simply by posting such change, update or modification on the Site. Any such change, update or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site and will apply to all information in our possession.