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TERMS OF USE
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WELCOME
VIRTUE Group, LLC (“VIRTUE”, “we”, “us”, “our”) welcomes you to our website (the "Website", “virtueworldwide.com”). Please read the following Website terms of use (“Terms of Use”) before using the Website. By using Viceland.com you agree to be legally bound by the Terms of Use, which shall take effect immediately on your first use of virtueworldwide.com. If you do not agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use please do not access and/or use virtueworldwide.com.
VIRTUE may change these Terms of Use at any time by posting changes online. Please review these Terms of Use regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes made by VIRTUE. Your continued use of virtueworldwide.com after changes are posted means you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use as updated and/or amended.
1. AGREEMENT
There are many interactive features on virtueworldwide.com that you can contribute to. These include: forums, reviews, online voting, community, mailing lists and email (“Communities”).
When interacting with virtueworldwide.com, we suggest that you use your discretion and exercise caution when providing your personal information.
Note that whenever you post personal information in publicly accessible places, such as our Communities, this information becomes available to anyone with access to the internet. This information can be collected and used by others. Therefore, we recommend that you refrain from posting any information that you do not want seen in these public areas.
Ultimately, you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your passwords and/or any personal information.
2. CONDUCT
You agree to not use virtueworldwide.com to: (i) upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable; (ii) harm minors in any way; (iii) impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a VIRTUE official, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity; (iv) forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any content transmitted through the virtueworldwide.com; (v) upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any content that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements); (vi) upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or other proprietary rights (“Intellectual Property Rights”) of any party; (vii) upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail”, “spam”, “chain letters”, “pyramid schemes”, or any other form of solicitation, except in those areas that are designated for such purpose; (viii) upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment; (ix) disrupt the normal flow of dialogue, cause a screen to “scroll” faster than other users of virtueworldwide.com are able to type, or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability to engage in real time exchanges; (x) interfere with or disrupt virtueworldwide.com or its servers or networks connected to virtueworldwide.com, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to virtueworldwide.com; (xi) intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, including, but not limited to, regulations promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, any rules of any national or other securities exchange, including, without limitation, the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ, and any regulations having the force of law; (xii) “stalk” or otherwise harass another; or (xiii) collect or store personal data about other users. You acknowledge that VIRTUE does not pre-screen content, but that VIRTUE and its designees shall have the right, but not the obligation, in their sole discretion to refuse or move any content that is available via virtueworldwide.com. Without limiting the foregoing, VIRTUE and its designees shall have the right to remove any Content that violates these Terms of Use or is otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content. You acknowledge and agree that VIRTUE may preserve content and may also disclose content if required to do so by law or if such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (i) comply with legal process; (ii) enforce the Terms of Use; (iii) respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third-parties; or (iv) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of VIRTUE, its users and the public. You understand that the technical processing and transmission of virtueworldwide.com, including your content, if any, may involve (i) transmissions over various networks or any other media determined by virtueworldwide.com in its sole discretion; and (ii) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices or any other media used by virtueworldwide.com in its sole discretion.
3. INTERNATIONAL USE
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content as defined in section 7. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside.
4. OWNERSHIP / RESTRICTIONS ON USE
This Website is owned and operated by VICE. Any and all content, data, graphics, photographs, images, audio, video, software, trademarks, service marks, trade names and other information (collectively, the “Content”) contained in this Website are proprietary to VICE, its affiliates and/or third-party licensors. The Content is protected by Unties States and international copyright and trademark laws.
Except as set forth herein, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, publish, post, transmit, distribute, display, perform, create derivative works from, transfer or sell any Content without the express prior written consent of VICE. You may download, print and reproduce the Content for your own informational purposes provided you agree to maintain any and all copyright or other proprietary notices contained in such Content, and that you cite the URL source of such Content. Reproduction of multiple copies of the Content, in whole or in part, for resale or distribution is strictly prohibited except with the prior written permission of VICE. To obtain written consent for such reproduction, please contact us at info@Viceland.com.
5. LINKING
It is our goal to provide increased value to you, our visitors. Therefore, for your convenience, the Website might offer you links to other sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by third parties and therefore not affiliated with us. Please understand that such linked websites are independent from VIRTUE and that VIRTUE has no control over the content of such websites. Consequently, VIRTUE cannot be held liable and makes no warranty or representation whatsoever as to the accuracy, timeliness and/or completeness of the information contained on such websites.
The links which we might place on our Website do not imply that we sponsor, endorse or are affiliated or associated with, or have been legally authorized to use any trade-mark, trade name, service mark, design, logo, symbol or other copyrighted materials displayed on or accessible through such sites.
We welcome any feedback that you may have concerning the external links that we have placed on our Website.
6. Third Party Cookies
In the course of serving advertisements to this site, our third-party advertiser may place or recognize a unique cookie on your browser.
7. DISCLAIMER / LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Although we strive to update and keep accurate as much as possible the content contained on the Website, errors and/or omissions may occur.
ACCORDINGLY, THIS SITE, INCLUDING THE CONTENT PROVIDED HEREIN, IS BEING PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. VICE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. VICE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS ON THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL VICE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES, EVEN IF VICE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. INDEMNITY
By using this Website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless VIRTUE, its affiliates, members, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all losses, expenses, damages, claims, fines, penalties, costs and liabilities (including reasonable legal and accounting fees), resulting from (a) any content you (or anyone acting under your password or user name) submit, post, transmit or make available on the Website and/or (b) your use of this Website, connection thereto, or any alleged violation by you of these Terms of Use.
9. PRIVACY
VIRTUE respects your right to privacy of your personal information. Please review our Website Privacy Statement for details on the manner in which we collect, use, disclose and otherwise manage any of your personal information.
10. CHANGES
VIRTUE reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Website (or any part thereof) with or without notice. Further, VIRTUE reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time and to notify you by posting an updated version of the Terms of Use on this Website. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms of Use, including, without limitation, by checking the date of “Last Update” at the bottom of this document. Continued use of the Website after any such changes shall constitute your consent to be bound by such changes, with continued provision of the use of the Website constituting consideration from VIRTUE to you for so being bound.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms of Use together with the Privacy Statement, as amended from time to time, constitutes the entire agreement that governs your use of virtueworldwide.com and supersedes any prior agreements between you and VIRTUE.
You may also be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply to any affiliate services, that may apply to any affiliate services, third-party content or third-party software that may be incorporated into virtueworldwide.com.
12. APPLICABLE LAWS
These Terms of Use and the Privacy Statement are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, and any dispute is to be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction in the judicial district of the State of New York. If any provision of the present Terms of Use shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then such provision shall be severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
These Terms of Use and any and all other legal notices or statements posted on the Website constitute the entire agreement between you and VIRTUE with respect to the use of the Website, including the Content.
13. COPYRIGHTS AND COPYRIGHT AGENTS
VIRTUE respects the Intellectual Property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide VIRTUE the following information: (i) an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest; (ii) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (iii) a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the site; (iv) your address, telephone number, and e-mail address; (v) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (vi) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf. Any claims of copyright infringement on virtueworldwide.com can be sent to info@virtueworldwide.com
14. TRADEMARKS
virtueworldwide.com, the virtueworldwide.com logo, VIRTUE, the VIRTUE logo, trademarks and services marks, and any other virtueworldwide.com logos and product and service names are trademarks of VIRTUE (the “VIRTUE Marks”). Use of any VIRTUE Marks without the prior written authorization of VIRTUE is strictly prohibited.
15. NOTICE
Notices to you may be made via email or regular mail, or in cases of changes to these Terms of Use or to the services offered by the Website, by posting notices or links to such notices on the Website itself.
If you have any questions or comments regarding these Terms of Use please contact us at info@virtueworldwide.com.
Copyright 2009 VIRTUE Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Last updated March 7, 2007. |
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