Terms of Service for the Technology Center
Updated: June 10, 2003.
Welcome to TCReno.com! We have developed
these Terms of Service to govern your use of TCReno.com.
Your use of our site tells us you have read and agreed to
these Terms of Service, and our Privacy Policy. Please read
them carefully. This Terms of Service is a binding contract
regarding your use of TCReno.com. If you do not agree with
any of these terms, please exit our Web site immediately.
Copyright
All information, content, services and software displayed
on, transmitted through, or used in connection with TCReno.com,
including for example news articles, reviews, directories,
guides, text, photographs, images, illustrations, audio
clips, video, html, source and object code, trademarks,
logos, and the like (collectively, the "Content"),
as well as its selection and arrangement, is owned by The
Technology Center and its affiliated companies, licensors
and suppliers. You may use the Content online only, and
solely for your personal, non-commercial use, and you may
download or print a single copy of any portion of the Content
solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you
do not remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from
such Content. If you operate a Web site and wish to link
to TCReno.com, you may do so provided you agree to cease
such link upon request from TCReno.com. No other use is
permitted without prior written permission of TCReno.com.
The permitted use described in this Paragraph is contingent
on your compliance at all times with these Terms of Service.
You may not, for example, republish any
portion of the Content on any Internet, Intranet or extranet
site or incorporate the Content in any database, compilation,
archive or cache. You may not distribute any Content to
others, whether or not for payment or other consideration,
and you may not modify, copy, frame, cache, reproduce, sell,
publish, transmit, display or otherwise use any portion
of the Content. You agree not to decompile, reverse engineer
or disassemble any software or other products or processes
accessible through TCReno.com, not to insert any code or
product or manipulate the content of TCReno.com in any way
that affects the user's experience, and not to use any data
mining, data gathering or extraction method.
Requests to use Content for any purpose
other than as permitted in these Terms of Service should
be directed to sales@TCReno.com. In certain cases, you may
be able to obtain a license to use individual stories that
appear on TCReno.com through online functionality we have
specifically designated (e.g., to e-mail a story to a friend
or to purchase the rights to reproduce a story for other
use). In such cases, we will tell you directly in the portion
of the Content you may license or you will see a link in
the Content itself. If you do not see such authorization
or link, you should assume no third party has the right
to allow you to use the Content.
Copyright Complaints
TCReno.com respects the intellectual property of others.
If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes
copyright infringement or are aware of any infringing material
on TCReno.com, please contact us.
Membership and Registration
If you become a Member or regular user of TCReno.com, you
accept responsibility for all activities that occur under
your account or password, and agree not to sell, transfer
or assign your Membership or any Membership rights. You
are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your
password and for restricting access to your computer so
others may not access TCReno.com using your name in whole
or in part. TCReno.com reserves the right to terminate Membership
and deny access to the site to any person who violates this
Terms of Service.
User-Provided Information and Content
By providing information to, communicating with, and/or
placing material on, TCReno.com, including for example communication
during registration, communication on any TCReno.com bulletin
board, message or chat area, posting any resume or other
content, placing any classified advertisement, entering
any sweepstakes, etc., you represent and warrant: (1) you
own or otherwise have all necessary rights to the content
you provide and the rights to use it as provided in this
Terms of Service; (2) all information you provide is true,
accurate, current and complete, and does not violate these
Terms of Service; and, (3) the content will not cause injury
to any person or entity. Using a name other than your own
legal name is prohibited (except in those specific areas
of TCReno.com that specifically ask for unique, fictitious
names, e.g., certain message boards and chat rooms).
For all such information and material, you
grant the Technology Center, its affiliates and related
entities, a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive
right and license to use, copy, modify, display, archive,
store, distribute, reproduce and create derivative works
from such information, in any form, media, software or technology
of any kind now existing or developed in the future. Without
limiting the generality of the previous sentence, you authorize
the Technology Center to share the information across all
affiliated Web sites, to include the information in a searchable
format accessible by users of TCReno.com and other the Technology
Center parent company Web sites, and to use your name and
any other information in connection with its use of the
material you provide. You also grant the Technology Center
the right to use any material, information, ideas, concepts,
know-how or techniques contained in any communication you
send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including but not
limited to developing, manufacturing and marketing products
using such information. All rights in this paragraph are
granted without the need for additional compensation of
any sort to you.
Please note that TCReno.com does not accept
unsolicited materials or ideas for use or publication, and
is not responsible for the similarity of any of its content
or programming in any media to materials or ideas transmitted
to TCReno.com. Should you send any unsolicited materials
or ideas, you do so with the understanding that no additional
consideration of any sort will be provided to you, and that
you are waiving any claim against TCReno.com and its affiliates
regarding the use of such materials and ideas, even if material
or an idea is used that is substantially similar to the
idea you sent.
Other Specifics About Interactive Areas (Message Boards,
Chat Areas, etc.)
TCReno.com bulletin boards, chat rooms and other such interactive
areas are provided to give users an interesting and stimulating
forum to express their opinions and share ideas and information.
Given the nature of TCReno.com and the volume of messages
and postings, TCReno.com cannot and does not monitor all
of the material posted or transmitted by users and third
party information providers. To protect your safety, please
use your best judgment when using these forums. We particularly
discourage divulging personal phone numbers and addresses
or other information that can be used to identify or locate
you. If you make such disclosures either through postings
on the bulletin boards, chat rooms and other interactive
areas, or to third parties in any communication, you do
so fully understanding the consequences of such disclosures
and with a knowing consent that such information could be
used to identify you. TCReno.com reserves the right to delete,
move or edit any communications at any time, for any reason
or in its discretion, but has no obligation to review or
remove any such content.
Posting Rules
Interactive areas, discussion boards, chat rooms, etc.,
are intended to encourage public debate. We expect people
to differ - judgment and opinion are subjective things -
and we encourage freedom of speech and a marketplace of
ideas. But by using these areas of TCReno.com, you are participating
in a community that is intended for all our users. Therefore,
we reserve the right to remove any content posted on our
site at any time for any reason. Decisions as to whether
content violates any Posting Rule will be made by TCReno.com
in its discretion after we have actual notice of such posting.
Without limiting our right to remove content, we have attempted
to provide guidelines to those posting content on our site.
When using TCReno.com, please do not post material that:
· contains vulgar, profane, abusive,
racist or hateful language or expressions, epithets or slurs,
text, photographs or illustrations in poor taste, inflammatory
attacks of a personal, racial or religious nature.
· is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, grossly
inflammatory, false, misleading, fraudulent, inaccurate,
unfair, contains gross exaggeration or unsubstantiated claims,
violates the privacy rights of any third party, is unreasonably
harmful or offensive to any individual or community.
· violates any right of TCReno.com or any third party.
· discriminates on the grounds of race, religion,
national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation
or disability, or refers to such matters in any manner prohibited
by law.
· violates or inappropriately encourages the violation
of any municipal, state, federal or international law, rule,
regulation or ordinance.
· unfairly interferes with any third party's uninterrupted
use of TCReno.com.
· advertises, promotes or offers to trade any goods
or services, except in areas specifically designated for
such purpose.
· uploads copyrighted or other proprietary material
of any kind on TCReno.com without the express permission
of the owner of that material.
· uses or attempt to use another's account, password,
service or system except as expressly permitted by the Terms
of Service.
· uploads or transmits viruses or other harmful,
disruptive or destructive files.
· disrupts, interferes with, or otherwise harms or
violates the security of TCReno.com, or any services, system
resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected
to or accessible through TCReno.com or affiliated or linked
sites.
· "flames" any individual or entity (e.g.,
sends repeated messages related to another user and/or makes
derogatory or offensive comments about another individual),
or repeats prior posting of the same message under multiple
threads or subjects.
WARNING: A VIOLATION OF THE FOREGOING GUIDELINES/PROHIBITIONS
MAY BE REFERRED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.
Communications with Third Parties Through
TCReno.com.
Your dealings or communications through TCReno.com with
any party other than TCReno.com are solely between you and
that third party. Under no circumstances will TCReno.com
be liable for any goods, services, resources or content
available through such third party dealings or communications,
or for any harm related thereto. Please review carefully
that third party's policies and practices and make sure
you are comfortable with them before you engage in any transaction.
Complaints, concerns or questions relating to materials
provided by third parties should be forwarded directly to
the third party.
General Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability:
While TCReno.com uses reasonable efforts to include accurate
and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations
as to the accuracy of the Content and assume no liability
or responsibility for any error or omission in the Content.
TCReno.com does not represent or warrant that use of any
Content will not infringe rights of third parties. TCReno.com
has no responsibility for actions of third parties or for
content provided or posted by others.
USE OF TCRENO.COM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. ALL
CONTENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."
NEITHER THE TECHNOLOGY CENTER, TCRENO.COM, NOR ANY OF THEIR
AFFILIATED OR RELATED COMPANIES, NOR ANY OF THE EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, CONTENT PROVIDERS OR LICENSORS OF ANY OF THEM, MAKES
ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND REGARDING TCRENO.COM,
THE CONTENT, ANY ADVERTISING MATERIAL, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS
OR SERVICES AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH TCRENO.COM, AND/OR THE
RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF TCRENO.COM OR SUCH
CONTENT OR SERVICES. ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTIES AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES TCRENO.COM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS,
BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR FREE, ARE SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMED. TCRENO.COM AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE
OR LIABLE FOR CONTENT POSTED BY THIRD PARTIES, ACTIONS OF
ANY THIRD PARTY, OR FOR ANY DAMAGE TO, OR VIRUS THAT MAY
INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY.
TCRENO.COM CONTAINS FACTS, VIEWS, OPINIONS,
STATEMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIRD PARTY INDIVIDUALS
AND ORGANIZATIONS. TCRENO.COM DOES NOT REPRESENT OR ENDORSE
THE ACCURACY, CURRENTNESS OR RELIABILITY OF ANY ADVICE,
OPINION, STATEMENT OR OTHER INFORMATION DISPLAYED, UPLOADED
OR DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE TCRENO.COM. ANY RELIANCE UPON
ANY SUCH OPINION, ADVICE, STATEMENT OR INFORMATION IS AT
YOUR SOLE RISK.
IN NO EVENT SHALL TCRENO.COM OR ITS AFFILIATES,
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTENT PROVIDERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES
RELATED TO UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR
TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA, THE CONTENT OR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
IN THE CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL TCRENO.COM OR ITS AFFILIATES,
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTENT PROVIDERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY AMOUNT FOR DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF $100.
Indemnity
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS, TCRENO.COM
AND THE TECHNOLOGY CENTER, EACH OF THEIR PARENT AND AFFILIATED
COMPANIES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS,
LICENSORS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES,
REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS, FROM ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS FOR DEFAMATION,
TRADE DISPARAGEMENT, PRIVACY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT)
AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COURT COSTS)
ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY ALLEGATION REGARDING: (1)
YOUR USE OF TCRENO.COM; (2) TCRENO.COM'S USE OF ANY CONTENT
OR INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE, AS LONG AS SUCH USE IS NOT INCONSISTENT
WITH THIS AGREEMENT; (3) INFORMATION OR MATERIAL POSTED
OR TRANSMITTED THROUGH YOUR MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT, EVEN IF
NOT POSTED BY YOU; AND, (4) ANY VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
BY YOU.
International Users
TCReno.com is controlled, operated and administered by The
Technology Center from its offices within the United States.
TCReno.com makes no representation that materials or Content
available through TCReno.com are appropriate or available
for use outside the United States and access to them from
territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited.
You may not use TCReno.com or export the Content in violation
of U.S. export laws and regulations. If you access TCReno.com
from a location outside the United States, you are responsible
for compliance with all applicable laws.
Miscellaneous:
TCReno.com reserves the right to change these Terms of Service
at any time in its discretion and to notify users of any
such changes solely by changing this Terms of Service. Your
continued use of TCReno.com after the posting of any amended
Terms of Service shall constitute your agreement to be bound
by any such changes. Your use of this site prior to the
time this Terms of Service was posted will be governed according
to the Terms of Service that applied at the time of your
use.
The Technology Center may modify, suspend,
discontinue or restrict the use of any portion of TCReno.com,
including the availability of any portion of the Content
at any time, without notice or liability. The Technology
Center may deny access to any person or user at any time
for any reason. In addition, The Technology Center (or TCReno.com)
may at any time transfer its rights and obligations under
this Agreement to any Technology Center affiliate, subsidiary
or business unit, or any of their affiliated companies or
divisions, or any entity that acquires The Technology Center,
TCReno.com or any of their assets.
These Terms of Service will be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Nevada, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
You hereby agree that any cause of action you may have with
respect to TCReno.com must be filed in a federal or state
court located in Carson City, Nevada, within two months
of the time in which the events giving rise to such claim
began, or you agree to waive such claim. If for any reason
any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable,
that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible
so as to effect the intent of the parties as reflected in
that provision, and the remainder of the Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect. Any failure of TCReno.com
to enforce or exercise any provision of this Agreement or
related right shall not constitute a waiver of that right
or provision. The section titles used in this Agreement
are purely for convenience and carry with them no legal
or contractual effect. In the event of termination of this
Agreement for any reason, you agree the following provisions
will survive: the provisions regarding limitations on your
use of Content, the license(s) you have granted to TCReno.com,
and all other provisions for which survival is equitable
or appropriate.
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