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Before using this Web
site,
please read the Terms of Use set forth below. By using this Web site you
agree to be bound by the Terms of Use.
Hamlett Associates
and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("We" or such conjugation thereof as the
context may require such as "Hamlett")
reserve the right to review and revise the Terms of Use from time to time
without prior notice and, by using this site subsequent to any revision of
the Terms of Use, you agree to be bound by such changes.
If you find the
Terms of Use to be unacceptable, you must immediately terminate your use of
this Web site.
1. No
Representations Or Warranties
The services provided on this Web site and the content, information,
documents, graphics and images published at this Web site could include
inaccuracies, typographical errors or other errors. We make no commitment,
however, to update what is contained in this Web site. Furthermore, we
reserve the right to temporarily, or permanently, modify, alter, discontinue
or delete the same without prior notice. Consequently,
TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES AND INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED
"AS IS," AND WITHOUT WARRANTY, AND ALL WARRANTIES 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, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED, AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE ALL SUCH WARRANTIES.
Users of this Web
site should not rely upon opinions expressed at this Web site when making
business, financial, personal or other decisions. Furthermore, we do not
endorse the opinions of third parties expressed on this Web site or on
linked Web sites.
2. User Warnings/User
Conduct
We make certain
services available including without limitation, email, chat rooms, message
boards and other community services; provided that you agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in these Terms of Use.
Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, in consideration for our providing such
services, you also agree not to:
1.Violate any
applicable law, regulation or rule;
2.Harass, offend,
threaten, embarrass, distress or invade the privacy of any individual or
entity;
3.Post or transmit
any commercial, advertising or promotional materials, including without
limitation, "spam" or mass distributions;
4.Provide false
information on your registration form or impersonate another person at any
point;
5.Post or transmit
false, inappropriate, improper, disorderly or excessive messages or
information.
6.Post any material
that infringes upon any third party's copyright, trademark, patent or other
intellectual property right.
If you violate such
terms, we may, without prior notice and without liability to you, ban you
from any and all services, terminate your registration, delete your messages
or postings, and take any other action we deem appropriate in our sole
discretion.
With reference to
any services we provide, you acknowledge that we may, from time to time,
without notice to you and at our sole discretion, establish various
practices, limitations and restrictions for administering such services,
including without limitation: how often a service or account may be
accessed; the maximum number of days that messages or postings will be
retained; the maximum number of messages or postings allowed; the size and
nature of messages and postings; the maximum storage space available for an
account; and all other matters related to administration of services, and
you agree to be bound by such practices. You agree that we are not
responsible or liable for deactivation or deletion of accounts or for loss
of emails, communications, postings, data or information as a result of, or
arising out of, our administration of such services.
We assume no responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, quality
completeness, usefulness or value of any content, data, documents, graphics,
images, information, advice, or opinion contained in any emails, message
boards, chat rooms or community services, or in any other public services,
and do not endorse any advice or opinion contained therein. We do not
monitor or control such services, although we reserve the right to do so. We
may take any action we deem appropriate, in our sole discretion, to maintain
the high quality of our service and to protect others and ourselves.
3. Web Site Links And
Third-Party Sites
This Web site may
contain links to other Web sites which are independent of this Web site. We
make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity,
completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in any
such linked Web site, and any link to another Web site shall not in any
manner be construed as an endorsement by us of that Web site, or of the
products or services described therein. Furthermore, these links may lead to
sites or links that contain offensive and objectionable content or which may
contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and we hereby disclaim, all
responsibility for any of the content on these sites or for any damage
sustained by users of these sites.
4. Confidentiality
Your confidential
use of this site cannot be guaranteed by us. We shall not be responsible for
any harm that you or any person may suffer as a result of a breach of
confidentiality in respect to your use of this site.
5. Security
You may have an
account and password. You are responsible for maintaining the
confidentiality of your password and account information and are fully
responsible for all conduct carried out under this password and account. We
are not liable for any loss of confidentiality or for any damages arising
from your failure to comply with these terms. You will promptly report any
unauthorized use of your password to us.
6. Limitation of
Damages
IN NO EVENT WILL
WE, OUR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS,
AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS OF
HAMLETT
BE
LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR OTHER INDIRECT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, COST OF COVER)
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY SERVICES, CONTENT
OR OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED OR AVAILABLE HEREUNDER, OR USE OF ANY OTHER
LINKS OR LINKED WEBSITE, EVEN IF WE ARE EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES AROSE IN CONTRACT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL BASIS. THE TERM
"DAMAGES" INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY FEES, ANY LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION AND LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR OTHER DATA ON YOUR INFORMATION
HANDLING SYSTEM. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE ECONOMIC TERMS OF OUR AGREEMENT
REFLECT THE FOREGOING ALLOCATION OF RISK AND SUCH ALLOCATION OF RISK IS A
SIGNIFICANT INDUCEMENT FOR US TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES, WEB SITE AND OTHER
CONTENT AND MATERIALS.
7. Ownership
All right, title
and interest (including all copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual
property rights) in this Web site belong to us or our licensors. In
addition, the names, images and other indicia identifying our products and
services are our proprietary marks. All other copyrights, trademarks and
other intellectual property rights referred to in this Web site belong to
their respective owners.
8. License
Nothing contained
in this Web site shall be construed as conferring any license or right,
expressly, by implication, by estoppels or otherwise, under any of our
intellectual property rights, or under any third party's intellectual
property rights, and no part of this Web site may be reproduced,
republished, copied, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any
means.
9. Claims of Copyright
Infringement
Hamlett Associates
respects the intellectual property of others and may, in appropriate
circumstances and at its discretion, terminate the accounts of users who
infringe the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any
material on this Web site infringes on any copyright which you own or
control, or that any link on this Web site directs you to another Web site
that contains material that infringes on any copyright which you own or
control, you may file a notification of such infringement with our
designated agent to have the material removed or otherwise blocked from
access. Please see the NOTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT
INFRINGEMENT.
10. Indemnification
YOU AGREE TO HOLD
HARMLESS, DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY US, OUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES,
SUBSIDIARIES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND
AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF
HAMLETT
FROM ALL LIABILITIES,
CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES, THAT ARE
DUE TO, OR THAT ARISE FROM YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF THIS SITE, ANY SERVICES
THEREIN, OR FOR INFRINGEMENT BY YOU OR OTHERS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS OR OTHER RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY. WE MAY ASSUME EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF
ANY DEFENSE OR ANY MATTER SUBJECT TO INDEMNIFICATION BY YOU, AND YOU AGREE
TO COOPERATE WITH US IN SUCH EVENT.
11. Governing Laws in
Case of Dispute
THESE TERMS OF USE
SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, USA, AS THEY APPLY TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND
SOLELY PERFORMED THEREIN. YOU IRREVOCABLY CONSENT AND WAIVE ALL OBJECTION TO
PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN
NORTH CAROLINA, USA, AND YOU SHALL NOT COMMENCE OR PROSECUTE ANY SUIT
OR ACTION EXCEPT IN THE FOREGOING COURTS.
12. International Use
We do not represent
that all content, materials and services on our Web site are appropriate or
available for use in all geographic locations, especially some locations
outside the United States, and accessing such from certain locations may be
illegal and prohibited. Those who do access content, materials and services
from such locations act on their own initiative and we are not responsible
for their compliance with local laws or other applicable laws. You will not
access the foregoing where prohibited by law.
13. Integration;
Severability; General
These Terms of Use
incorporate by reference any notices contained on this Web site and
constitute the entire agreement with respect to your access to and use of
this Web site. We may modify these Terms of Use at any time by posting
revised Terms of Use on our Web site and your continuing use of such Web
site and the services constitutes your agreement to be bound by such
modified Terms of Use. Any provision of these Terms of Use, which is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any
jurisdiction, shall be severable from these Terms of Use in that
jurisdiction without in any way invalidating the remaining provisions of
these Terms of Use. The unenforceability of any provision in a given
jurisdiction shall not make that provision unenforceable in any other
jurisdiction. Any litigation arising out of or in connection with these
Terms of Use or your use of our services must be commenced within one (1)
year after the cause of action arose, or it will be permanently barred.
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