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Terms of Servicethesubstream.com is a website owned, operated and maintained by thesubstream.com inc. ("THESUBSTREAM") THESUBSTREAM- TERMS OF SERVICE THESUBSTREAM operates the websites and provides their services therein (The the websites and services are collectively referred to as "THESUBSTREAM") to you, subject to your agreement to abide and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms of Service"). These Terms of Service set forth the terms, conditions, rules and regulations which shall apply to your use of THESUBSTREAM. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new feature that supplements or enhances the current THESUBSTREAM sitse or services, shall be subject to these Terms of Service. You understand and agree that THESUBSTREAM is provided "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTIES, and that THESUBSTREAM assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any user communications or personalization settings. Before you get started, you should know that THESUBSTREAM has been designed to appeal to people over the age of 18. Consequently, the subject matter, language and other content may not be suitable for users under age 18. If you have provided us with information that you are under age 13, THESUBSTREAM cannot collect any information from you, personal or otherwise, without the prior approval of your parent or guardian. THESUBSTREAM reserves the right to change the TERM OF SERVICE at anytime with or without notice. By accessing THESUBSTREAM, you are entering into an agreement with THESUBSTREAM, and accept and agree to be bound by each and all of these Terms of Service. THESUBSTREAM may amend, alter and update these Terms of Service, at any time and without notice to you, by posting the amended terms or new Terms of Service on this web site. The amended terms or new Terms of Service shall become effective immediately and automatically upon posting, and you agree to be bound by such amended terms and new Terms of Service. In addition to your other obligations under these Terms of Service and in consideration of your use of THESUBSTREAM, you agree to: (i) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the THESUBSTREAM registration form or when otherwise requested, and (ii) maintain and promptly update such personal information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you provide any personal information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or THESUBSTREAM has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, THESUBSTREAM has the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of THESUBSTREAM, or any portion thereof. Personal information about you is subject to our privacy policy. For more information, please see our full privacy policy. If you register on THESUBSTREAM, you will receive a THESUBSTREAM password and identification upon completing the THESUBSTREAM registration process for the services portion of THESUBSTREAM. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the THESUBSTREAM identification and password and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password. You agree to (i) immediately notify THESUBSTREAM of any unauthorized use of your THESUBSTREAM password or identification or any other breach of security, and (ii) ensure that you exit from your THESUBSTREAM identification at the end of each session. THESUBSTREAM cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this provision. You agree to not use THESUBSTREAM to: (i) upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, 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 THESUBSTREAM 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 THESUBSTREAM; (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 (such as shopping rooms) 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 THESUBSTREAM 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 THESUBSTREAM or its servers or networks connected to THESUBSTREAM, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to THESUBSTREAM; (xi) intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national or international law; (xii) "stalk" or otherwise harass another; or (xiii) collect or store personal data about other users. You acknowledge that THESUBSTREAM does not pre-screen content, but that THESUBSTREAM 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 THESUBSTREAM. Without limiting the foregoing, THESUBSTREAM and its designees shall have the right to remove any Content (as defined below) that violates these Terms of Service 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 THESUBSTREAM 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 Service; (iii) respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third-parties; or (iv) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of THESUBSTREAM, its users and the public. You understand that the technical processing and transmission of THESUBSTREAM, including your content, if any, may involve (i) transmissions over various networks; and (ii) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from Canada or the country in which you reside. 1. You are welcome to post, transmit or submit messages (collectively "Messages") to bulletin boards, chat rooms or other public areas within, or in connection with, this Site (collectively "Forums"). THESUBSTREAM accepts no responsibility whatsoever for claims arising from or relating to such Messages. THESUBSTREAM does not endorse and have no control over the content of Messages submitted by others to Forums. Messages submitted to Forums are not necessarily reviewed by us prior to posting and do not necessarily reflect our opinions or policies. THESUBSTREAM makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the content of Messages in the Forums or the accuracy and reliability of any Messages and other materials in the Forums. Nevertheless, THESUBSTREAM reserves the right to prevent you from submitting Materials to Forums and to edit, restrict or remove Messages for any reason at any time. H. SUBMISSIONS. 1. THESUBSTREAM does not claim any ownership rights in the text, files, images, photos, video, sounds, musical works, works of authorship, or any other materials (collectively, "Content") that you post to THESUBSTREAM. After posting your Content to THESUBSTREAM, you continue to retain all ownership rights in such Content, and you continue to have the right to use your Content in any way you choose. By displaying or publishing ("posting") any Content on or through THESUBSTREAM, you hereby grant to THESUBSTREAM a license to use, modify, edit, compile, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content in any manner throughout the world . I. INDEMNITY. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless THESUBSTREAM, and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees, and its successors, licensees and assigns from any claim or demand, including attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of content you submit, or transmit through THESUBSTREAM, your use of THESUBSTREAM, your connection to THESUBSTREAM, your violation of the Terms of Service, or your violation of Intellectual Property Rights, or any other rights of another. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of THESUBSTREAM, use of THESUBSTREAM, or access to THESUBSTREAM. THESUBSTREAM reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, THESUBSTREAM (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that THESUBSTREAM shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the THESUBSTREAM. You agree that THESUBSTREAM, in its sole discretion, may terminate your THESUBSTREAM identification, password, membership (or any part thereof) or use of THESUBSTREAM, and remove and discard any content within THESUBSTREAM, for any reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use or if THESUBSTREAM believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the Terms of Service. THESUBSTREAM may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing THESUBSTREAM, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to THESUBSTREAM under any provision of this Terms of Service may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that THESUBSTREAM may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or THESUBSTREAM. Further, you agree that THESUBSTREAM shall not be liable to you or any third- party for any termination of your access to THESUBSTREAM. Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers found on or through THESUBSTREAM, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser. You agree that THESUBSTREAM shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on THESUBSTREAM. THESUBSTREAM may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other internet sites or resources. Because THESUBSTREAM has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that THESUBSTREAM is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that THESUBSTREAM 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 use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource. You acknowledge and agree that THESUBSTREAM and any necessary software used in connection with the THESUBSTREAM site ("Software") contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. You further acknowledge and agree that content contained in sponsor advertisements or information presented to you through THESUBSTREAM or advertisers is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by THESUBSTREAM or advertisers, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on THESUBSTREAM or the Software, in whole or in part. THESUBSTREAM grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use the object code of its Software on a single computer; provided that you do not, and do not allow any third party to, copy, modify, create a derivative work of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. You agree not to modify the Software in any manner or form, or to use modified versions of the Software, including, without limitation, for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to THESUBSTREAM. You agree not to access THESUBSTREAM by any means other than through the interface that is provided by THESUBSTREAM for use in accessing the THESUBSTREAM site. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT: (i) YOUR USE OF THESUBSTREAM IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THESUBSTREAM IS ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THESUBSTREAM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. (ii) THESUBSTREAM MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (a) THESUBSTREAM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (b) THESUBSTREAM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (c) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THESUBSTREAM WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (d) THE QUALITY OF ANY SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THESUBSTREAM WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND (e) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. (iii) ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THESUBSTREAM IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL. (iv) NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THESUBSTREAM OR THROUGH OR FROM THESUBSTREAM SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THESUBSTREAM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THESUBSTREAM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THESUBSTREAM; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THESUBSTREAM; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iv) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THESUBSTREAM; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THESUBSTREAM. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Notices to you may be made via either e-mail or regular mail. THESUBSTREAM may also provide notices of changes to the Terms of Service or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices to you generally on THESUBSTREAM. THESUBSTREAM's logos, trademarks and service marks, and other Thesubstream Inc. logos and product and service names are trademarks of THESUBSTREAM (the "THESUBSTREAM Marks"). Without THESUBSTREAM's prior permission, you agree not to display or use in any manner, the THESUBSTREAM Marks. THESUBSTREAM respects the Intellectual Property of others, and Thesubstream asks our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide THESUBSTREAM 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 THESUBSTREAM can be sent to info@thesubstream.com. The Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and THESUBSTREAM, governs your use of THESUBSTREAM and supersedes any prior agreements between you and THESUBSTREAM. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use affiliate services, third-party content or third-party software. The Terms of Service and the relationship between you and THESUBSTREAM shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and THESUBSTREAM agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the county of New York. The failure of THESUBSTREAM to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the Terms of Service 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 Service remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of THESUBSTREAM or the Terms of Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. The section titles in the Terms of Service are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. Please report any violations of the Terms of Service. |
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