Introduction
Introduction: These terms of use (the “Terms”) govern your use of the website and any content, services, or products made available from or through the website, including any subdomains thereof (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Website.
Content
The Website may contain text, images, photos, audio, video, and other content and materials (collectively, “Content”). The Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may use the Content only for your personal, non-commercial use, and you may not copy, distribute, or otherwise exploit the Content without the express written permission of the Website.
User Contributions
The Website may enable you to submit your content, including comments, photographs, and other materials (collectively, “User Contributions”). By submitting User Contributions, you grant the Website a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, fully-paid, worldwide license (with the right to sublicense) to use, copy, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, excerpt (in whole or in part) and distribute such User Contributions for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise, on or in connection with the Website or the promotion thereof, to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such User Contributions, and to grant and authorize sublicenses of the foregoing.
User Conduct
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and by these Terms. You agree not to use the Website:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
- to exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information, or otherwise.
- To send, knowingly receive upload, download, use, or re-use any material which does not comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms.
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Website, a Website employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
- To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by the Website, may harm the Website or users of the Website or expose them to liability.
Disclaimer
The Website is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Website makes no warranty that the Website will be available, timely, secure, or error-free.
Limitation of liability
In no event shall the Website, its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, or licensors be liable to you or any third party for any special, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether or not the Website has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Website, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from and against any claims, actions, suits, or proceedings, as well as any losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Website, your User Contributions, or your violation of these Terms.
Changes to the Website and these Terms
The Website reserves the right to make changes to the Website, these Terms, and the Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed by the local laws, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration by the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or dispute shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Website concerning the use of the Website.
No Waiver
The failure of the Website to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Website. The Website has no control over and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You further acknowledge and agree that the Website shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
Termination
The Website reserves the right to terminate your use of the Website at any time without notice for any reason, including, but not limited to, a violation of these Terms.
User Account
To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create a user account.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
You agree to notify the Website immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
The Website will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this requirement.
EU Data Protection
If you are located in the European Union (EU), you acknowledge and agree that your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the EU, including the United States, which may have data protection laws that are different from those in the EU. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States and the processing of your data by the Privacy Policy and these Terms.
Notices
The Website may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to these Terms, by email, regular mail, or postings on the Website.
Feedback
If you provide feedback or suggestions about the Website, you agree that the Website can use and share such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.
