Last Updated: October 12, 2004
Before you visit this web site, please take a minute to read these
Terms of Use to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions of
our relationship. By using this web site, you acknowledge and agree to
our Terms of Use. If you do not acknowledge and agree to these terms,
please exit the site.
These Terms of Use are an agreement between Forefront Media ("Forefront
Media", "we" and "our") and users of its web site ("you" or "user"). By
using this web site, you indicate your consent to be bound by the
provisions of these terms of use. We reserve the right to update or
change these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. By continuing
to use this web site, you agree to be bound by any such revisions and
should therefore periodically visit this page of the web site. For your
information, the date of the last update to these Terms of Use is
stated at the top of this document.
In addition to these Terms of Use, you should also read and be aware of the provisions of our Privacy Policy,
which discloses our practices regarding the collection and use of your
personal information, and other policies that govern other parts of our
web site.
1. LEGAL NOTICES
The content and functionality on the site is provided with the
understanding that this web site does not render professional advice or
services to you.
RELY AT YOUR OWN RISK: Reliance on information provided on this web
site is solely at your own risk. You should exercise independent
judgment and skepticism before applying any information provided on
this web site to your needs, or relying on any information in any other
way.
Disclaimers:
ALL INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, MATERIALS, SERVICES AND ADVICE CONTAINED ON
THIS WEB SITE, OR PROVIDED BY THIS WEB SITE, INCLUDING ALL TEXT,
GRAPHICS, LINKS, ANIMATION, JAVA SCRIPT AND "COOKIES," ARE PROVIDED ON
AN "AS-IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
FOR CONTENT FEATURING ANY PROPERTY INFORMATION: ALL PROPERTY
INFORMATION IS BASED UPON SOURCES WHICH WE CONSIDER RELIABLE. BUT
BECAUSE THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY THIRD PARTIES WE DO NOT
REPRESENT THAT IT IS ACCURATE OR COMPLETE AND YOU SHOULD INDEPENDENTLY
VERIFY THE PROPERTY INFORMATION. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO ERRORS,
OMISSION, PRIOR SALE, LEASE OR FINANCING, CHANGES INCLUDING PRICE, AND
WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL SQUARE FOOTAGE AND DIMENSIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE,
NON-INFRINGEMENT, FREEDOM FROM COMPUTER VIRUS STRAINS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY ADVICE,
ACTION, OR COUNSELING BY ANY PERSON FOLLOWING THE INFORMATION OFFERED
OR PROVIDED WITHIN OR THROUGH THE WEB SITE.
WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION, MATERIALS,
SERVICES AND ADVICE PROVIDED ON THIS WEB SITE ARE ACCURATE, RELIABLE,
COMPLETE OR CURRENT.
Limitation of Liability:
IN NO EVENT SHALL FOREFRONT MEDIA OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES.
IN ADDITION, IN NO EVENT SHALL FOREFRONT MEDIA OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO: PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF
PROFITS, INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER IN ANY ACTION
IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE
OR FUNDAMENTAL BREACH), OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY
CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEB SITE OR
THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEB SITE. IN NO
EVENT IS FOREFRONT MEDIA LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY YOUR OR ANY
THIRD PARTY'S ACTS OR OMISSIONS.
ANY CLAIMS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIS WEB SITE MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF THE DATE OF THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO
SUCH ACTION.
WHEN USING THE WEB SITE, INFORMATION WILL BE TRANSMITTED OVER A MEDIUM
WHICH IS BEYOND OUR CONTROL AND JURISDICTION. ACCORDINGLY, WE ASSUME NO
LIABILITY FOR OR RELATING TO THE DELAY, FAILURE, INTERRUPTION OR
CORRUPTION OF ANY DATA OR OTHER INFORMATION TRANSMITTED IN CONNECTION
WITH USE OF THE WEB SITE.
Certain Jurisdictions:
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or
the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or
consequential damages. Accordingly, the above disclaimers and
limitations may not apply to you if you reside in such a jurisdiction.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Copyrights: All of the content of this web site, including text, art,
graphics, logos, button icons, images, pictures, audio clips and
software, is the property of Forefront Media or its content providers
and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Except as
granted in the limited license below, any other use of this content,
including modification, transmission, presentation, distribution or
republication, is prohibited without the express prior written consent
of Forefront Media.
Trademarks: All trademarks, trade names, brand names and service marks
of Forefront Media, whether registered or unregistered, are the
property of Forefront Media, our partners, sponsors or licensors and
are protected by U.S. and international trademark laws. Except as
granted in the limited license below, any use of these assets is
prohibited without the express prior written consent of Forefront
Media.
Limited License: We authorize you to download the material on this web
site solely for your personal, non-commercial use. If you violate any
provision of these Terms of Use, your permission to use the content
automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any copies
you have made of any portion of the content.
3. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
Links: We may include or provide links on the web site to other web
sites on the Internet, which may include information, opinions or
recommendations of various individuals, organizations or companies. In
providing such links, we do not represent to you that it has
investigated the content of such information, opinions or
recommendations, and thus you understand and agree that we do not
warrant or guarantee the accuracy of such information or necessarily
endorse, credential or accredit any such opinions, recommendations, web
sites or persons. You acknowledge and agree that we have no control
over such sites and we are not responsible for the availability of such
external sites. You also acknowledge and agree that we do not endorse
and are not responsible or liable for any content, advertising,
products or other materials on or available from such sites. The links
are provided for your convenience only. Therefore, we are not
responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other
materials on or available from such web sites. You further acknowledge
and agree that we are not responsible or liable, either directly or
indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or
in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or
services available on or through any such web site or resource.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Forefront Media, its officers, directors, employees, agents,
co-branders, licensors, suppliers, sponsors, and affiliates from and
against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements
including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees,
resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these
Terms of Use or any activity related to your use of this web site by
you.
User Representations: You represent and warrant that you
possess the legal right and ability to legally obligate yourself to
these Terms of Use and to use the web site in accordance with these
Terms of Use. You agree to be financially responsible for your use of
the web site (as well as for use of your account by others, including
minors living with you) and to comply with your responsibilities and
obligations as stated in these Terms of Use.
Entire Agreement: Except as expressly provided in the other policies on
the web site, these Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement
between you and Forefront Media with respect to the use of the web site
and content. Your use of the web site is also subject to the Privacy
Policy.
Waiver: Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of
the Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or
provision. No waiver of any of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a
further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other
term or condition.
Severability: If any provision of the Terms of Use is found by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree
that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties'
intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of
the Terms of Use remain in full force and effect.
Modification: Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor
trade practice shall act to modify any provision of these Terms of Use;
however, we reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time,
and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon either
posting of the modified Terms of Use or by notification to you. You
agree to review these Terms of Use periodically to be aware of such
modifications, and your continued access to or use of the web site
shall de deemed your conclusive acceptance of the modified Terms of
Use. You agree that these standards for notice of changes are
reasonable. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or to any
third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the
web site.
Assignment: Forefront Media may assign its rights and duties
under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you
and/or your approval.
Questions; Comments: Questions or comments regarding this web site should be directed through our online web form.
Acknowledgement: You acknowledge that the provisions, disclosures and
disclaimers set forth in this Terms of Use are fair and reasonable and
your agreement to follow and be bound by them is not the result of
fraud, duress or undue influence exercised upon you by any person or
entity. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Terms of Use, we have
available all remedies at law or equity to enforce this Terms of Use.
There are no representations, promises, warranties or undertakings by
us contrary to those set forth above.
By continuing to use this web site, you represent that you have read
these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, understand their terms, and
you agree and intend to be legally bound by them. You acknowledge that,
in providing you access to and use of the web site and our services, we
have relied on your agreement to be legally bound by these Terms of
Use. You acknowledge that you have access to the hardware and software
necessary to transact this agreement electronically and agree to do so.
If you do not accept these Terms of Use, we are unable to grant you
access to the web site at this time.
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