General Policy Statement The Washington County School District assumes no obligation or liability and does not endorse any products, services, or discount vendors.  The Employee Discount Program reserves the right to revoke, deny, or disapprove any existing or applying vendor, based on the Employee Discount Program Policy.  All discount vendors agree to all conditions set forth in this policy and any subsequent revisions. An approved application and discount offer is effective for a 12-month period.  Another application must be submitted if the vendor wishes to renew or offer a similar discount, after the expiration of the 12-month period. The vendor’s discount offer must to an added value or actual discount on products or services and the business must be legitimate, with the discounted products or services offered of an appropriate nature and not referenced anywhere within the EDP policy as restricted or prohibited.  Vendors may not disclaim knowledge of, or responsibility for, the authenticity or legality of the products or services offered. All district employees are encouraged to shop and compare prices and services before purchasing, signing any contract, or making any arrangements.  The Washington County School District and the EDP assume no responsibility for any arrangements, contracts, purchases, or disputes between an individual employee and any discount vendor.  The EDP does not negotiate, guarantee, or endorse discount vendors or discount prices and it is highly suggested each employee research and compare prices, levels of service, and any licensing or certification requirements, as should be done when making any purchase. Generally, all permanent district employees are eligible for these discounts.  Limitations on participation may exist for those specific employees directly and significantly involved in the procurement process.  Such employees should consult the WCSD Purchasing Coordinator for guidance. All vendors and products or services must be appropriate and not of an offensive nature or promote hatred, violence, or intolerance, and not be political, religious, or pornographic or sexual in nature.  No discount vendor offer shall be allowed to compete or conflict with any current district program. Prohibited and Restricted Products and Services Alcohol and Tobacco All alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are prohibited due to the highly regulated and taxed nature of the items within the United States.  Due to the many difficulties inherent in Internet alcohol and tobacco sales or discount offerings, the WCSD-EDP will not permit the listing of wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products. Note: Vendors representing food establishments or general merchandising (e.g., restaurants or retail sales) shall exclude alcohol and tobacco products from their discounts. Counterfeit or Unauthorized Items Items such as counterfeits, unauthorized replicas, or otherwise unauthorized items are prohibited.  Unauthorized items (such as pirated, duplicated, backup, bootleg, and so forth) copies of software programs, video games, music albums, movie, television programs, or photographs are prohibited. Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia Narcotics, steroids, or other controlled substances (including any substance in Schedules I,II, III, IV or V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) shall not be listed within the EDP. Drug paraphernalia, as defined in 21 U.S.C. 863, are prohibited.  Such paraphernalia includes all items that are primarily intended for or designed for use in manufacturing, concealing, or using a controlled substance. Firearms (including Replicas and Militia) and Ammunition Firearms and firearms dealers are prohibited within the EDP website.  Firearms include all “pre-ban”, sporting, collectible, curio and relic (C&R), and antique firearms, regardless of their capability to fire a shot.  Any item that is designed to propel a metal (or similar) projectile is covered by this restriction, regardless of that item’s present ability to fire. All firearms-related items and components (BB guns, air guns, any kit designed to create a firearm, silencers, or converters), ammunition magazines, including high capacity magazines (magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds) and ammunition with propellant (such as gunpowder) are prohibited from the Employee Discount Program. Hazardous Items Hazardous or dangerous goods are items that may pose a danger to health, safety, or property while being transported, such as explosives, fireworks, radioactive materials, flammable gases and solids, and toxic substances, are prohibited. Offensive and Pornographic Materials Vendors or products and services that promote or glorify hatred, violence, intolerance, or items that promote organizations with such views are prohibited.  Pornographic material and products, items, or services of a sexual nature are prohibited. Weapons and Knives Weapons, knives and any other item where the sole purpose is to harm or take a life are prohibited. This policy and list of prohibited or restricted items may not be all encompassing and the EDP reserves the right to refuse, revoke, or not approve any vendor’s discount application based in part or whole on this policy.