Legal Disclosure and Terms of Use
March 30, 2010 Updated February 9, 2021
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY; THIS IS A BINDING CONTRACT
. This website (this "Website") is a service offered by the Cedar Island Environmental [Committee], a.k.a. IslandEnviro. This Terms of Use Agreement (the "Terms of Use" or "Agreement") describes the terms and conditions applicable to your access and use of this Website and IslandEnviro's services. The IslandEnviro may revise this Agreement at any time by posting the amended Terms of Use on this Website, and you agree that you will be bound by any changes to the Terms of Use. For your convenience, the date of last revision is included at the top of this page. IslandEnviro may make changes in the services described on this Website at any time. You understand that IslandEnviro may discontinue or restrict your use of this Website for any reason.
ABOUT THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE
. The Content (as defined below) available on this Website is intended to be a general information resource and is provided solely on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. You are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein. You should not construe IslandEnviro's publication of the Content on this Website as a warranty or guarantee of the quality or availability of any goods or services.
ELIGIBILITY
. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that (a) all registration and other information you submit, if any, is truthful and accurate; (b) you will maintain the accuracy of any information you provide; (c) you will not submit any personal information if you are under 13 years of age; and (d) your use of this Website does not violate any applicable law or regulation.
USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS SITE
. The content on this Website includes, but is not limited to, text, graphics, images, photographs, illustrations, trademarks, tradenames, service marks, logos, information obtained from IslandEnviro’s licensors, and other materials (“Content”). Title to the Content on this Website remains with IslandEnviro. The IslandEnviro invites you to view and use a single copy of the materials obtained from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use. Except as expressly permitted on this Website, you agree not to license, distribute, create derivative works from, transfer, sell or re-sell any information, Content, or services obtained from this Website. No graphics, photographs or other visual elements obtained through this Website may be used, copied, or distributed separate from the accompanying text without the prior express written consent of the original owner or IslandEnviro. You are not permitted to use the materials on this Website except as expressly set forth herein. You may not under any circumstances attempt to deface, shut down or otherwise damage this Website. You may not, without IslandEnviro’s written permission, “mirror” any Content contained in this Website or any other server.
POSTINGS
. The User-generated content (UGC) functionality (e.g. The IslandEnviro Blog) provides the opportunity to share knowledge and post other helpful or meaningful information. By submitting content or information of any type (a "Posting") to the functionality, or by otherwise using the functionality to transmit or display a Posting, you automatically grant IslandEnviro a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, transmit, perform, and display such content or information (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate into other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed for the full term of any rights that may exist in such content or information. You also acknowledge that such submissions are non-confidential for all purposes. Moreover, you agree that by using the UGC functionality you will not post or transmit any of the following materials:
Anything that interferes with or disrupts the UGC or the operation thereof,
Statements about candidates for political office,
Statements or material that defames, harasses, abuses, stalks, threatens, or in any way infringes on the rights of others,
Unauthorized copyrighted materials or any other material that infringes on the intellectual property rights, trade secrets, or privacy of another,
Statements or material that violates other contractual or fiduciary rights, duties, or agreements,
Statements or material that encourages criminal conduct or that would give rise to civil liability or otherwise violates any law or regulation in any jurisdiction,
Statements or material that contains vulgar, obscene, profane, or otherwise objectionable language or images that typically would not be considered socially or professionally responsible or appropriate in person,
Statements or material that impersonates any other person or entity, whether actual or fictitious, including members, volunteers and representatives of the Environmental Committee (IslandEnviro),
Anything that violates the privacy or publicity rights of any other person,
Statements or material that are off-topic, irrelevant, or inappropriate,
Statements or material that constitute junk mail, spam, or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials, and
Files that contain malicious code, viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer, network, or this Website.
As the UGC functionality is generally public, the user experience is enhanced when you follow these guidelines. Please also use
netiquette. Please be succinct and stay on topic. Please remember to respect others and their opinions. The Environmental League encourages open and sincere communication, but urges all users to remember that the UGC functionality is intended to be a resource for all.
ENFORCING SECURITY
. The UGC functionality is owned by IslandEnviro. Please be aware that you have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using the UGC functionality. IslandEnviro cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any communication or material transmitted to/from the UGC functionality over the Internet or other global communication network and IslandEnviro is not responsible for the security of any information transmitted via the Internet, the accuracy of the information contained, or for the consequences of any reliance on such information. You must make your own determination as to these issues.
The IslandEnviro may obtain access to, block, disclose, and review electronic transmissions and communications made through the UGC functionality at any time. Actual or attempted unauthorized use of the UGC functionality may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution, including, without limitation, punishment under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986. The IslandEnviro also reserves the right to view, monitor, and document activity on the UGC functionality without notice or permission from you. Any information obtained by monitoring, reviewing, or documenting is subject to review by law enforcement organizations in connection with investigation or prosecution of possible criminal activity on the UGC functionality. The IslandEnviro will also comply with all court orders involving requests for such information. In addition to the foregoing, IslandEnviro reserves the right at any time, and without notice, to modify, suspend, terminate, or interrupt operation of or access to the UGC functionality, or any portion of functionality, for any reason.
LINKS TO THIS SITE AND USE OF MARKS
. The Website may contain links to websites operated by other parties. The IslandEnviro provides these links to other websites as a convenience, and use of these sites is at your own risk. The linked sites are not owned or operated by or under the control of IslandEnviro, and Cedar Island Environmental is not responsible for the content available on the other sites. Such links do not imply IslandEnviro's endorsement of information or material on any other site and IslandEnviro disclaims all liability with regard to your access to and use of such linked Websites.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
. Island Enviro, in its sole discretion, or other end users through the use of UGC functionality may provide links to other sites on the World Wide Web for your convenience in locating related information, products, and services. These sites have not necessarily been reviewed by Island Enviro and are maintained by third parties over which Island Enviro exercises no control. Use of these sites is at your own risk. Accordingly, Island Enviro expressly disclaims any responsibility for the content, the materials, the accuracy of the information, and/or quality of the products or services provided by, available through, or advertised on these third party web sites and Island Enviro disclaims all liability with regard to your access to and use of such linked websites. Moreover, these links do not imply an endorsement by Island Enviro with respect to any third party, any information or material on any other site, any candidate for political office identified in a third party site or any web site or the products or services provided by any third party.
DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. ALL CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN "AS IS" "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ISLAND ENVIRO MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ANY INFORMATION BEFORE RELYING ON IT. USE OF THE WEBSITE AND THE CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
ISLAND ENVIRO MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT ANY CONTENT YOU MAY OBTAIN FROM THE WEBSITE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ISLAND ENVIRO DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL LOSSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ISLAND ENVIRO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
INDEMNITY
. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold IslandEnviro, its friends, and affiliates, and their respective officers, agents, partners and employees, harmless from any loss, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, due to or arising out of your use of this Website and/or breach of this Agreement.
LOCATION
. The Website is operated by the Cedar Island Environmental (IslandEnviro) from its Google sites in the United States. The IslandEnviro makes no representation that the Content of this Website is available or appropriate for use in other locations. Those who choose to access this Website from locations outside the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
CHILDREN
. The Website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age nor does IslandEnviro knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personally identifiable information to IslandEnviro.
PRIVACY POLICY
. By agreeing to these terms, you acknowledge that IslandEnviro may collect, use and disclose your information.
USER CONTENT
. By submitting a Posting or providing any content on or through this Website, you hereby grant to IslandEnviro a worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free, nonexclusive, limited license to reproduce, use, adapt, modify, publish, translate, publicly perform, publicly display, distribute and create derivative works from such content in any form, and IslandEnviro may sublicense all or part of its rights under this license or assign them to third parties. You represent and warrant that: (i) you own the content posted by you on or through this Website or otherwise have the right to grant the license set forth in this section, and (ii) the posting of your content on or through this Website does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights or any other rights of any person. IslandEnviro may delete any content for any reason, including content that, in IslandEnviro's sole judgment, is offensive, illegal or violate the rights, harm, or threaten the safety of any person. IslandEnviro has the right, but does not assume the responsibility, for monitoring this Website for inappropriate content. You are solely responsible for the content of any Postings that you post on or through this Website.
SUBMISSIONS
. It has been the long-standing policy of IslandEnviro not to accept or consider creative ideas, suggestions, or materials, including, but not limited to, notes, drawings, concepts, comments, questions or answers, techniques, know-how, or other information (hereinafter "Submissions") other than those specifically requested, such as UGC. The intent of this policy is to avoid the possibility of future misunderstandings when projects developed by IslandEnviro's professional staff might seem to others to be similar to their own creative work. All Submissions, including unsolicited submissions and those made at the request of IslandEnviro, such as UGC, will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary, and will be subject to the license granted in the preceding paragraph. IslandEnviro will not be liable for any use or disclosure of any Submissions.
PASSWORD
. You may be assigned a username and password with which to access restricted areas of this Website. You agree not to use the username or password of another user at any time or to disclose your password to any third party. You agree to notify IslandEnviro immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your username or access to your password. You are solely responsible for any and all uses of your username and password.
. Email submissions over the internet may not be secure. Please do not email IslandEnviro any personal or confidential information.
MISCELLANEOUS
. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such section. IslandEnviro's failure to act with respect to any failure by you or others to comply with these Terms of Use does not waive IslandEnviro's right to act with respect to subsequent or similar failures. These Terms of Use set forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and IslandEnviro with respect to the subject matter hereof.
VIOLATIONS AND ADDITIONAL POLICIES
. IslandEnviro reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of this Agreement, including without limitation the right to block access from a particular Internet address.
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