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1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to Webione LLC. Webione LLC provides its service to you, subject to the
following Terms of Service ("TOS"), which may be updated by us
from time to time without notice to you. You can review the most current
version of the TOS at any time at: "Terms of Service".
In addition, when using particular Webione LLC services, you and Webione LLC shall
be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services
which may be posted from time to time. All such guidelines or rules are
hereby incorporated by reference into the TOS. Webione LLC also may offer other
services from time to time, such as Webione LLC Store and Webione LLC
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Webione LLC currently provides users with access to a rich collection of
on-line resources, including, various communications tools, online forums,
shopping services, personalized content and branded programming through its
network of properties (the "Service"). Unless explicitly stated
otherwise, any new features that augment or enhance the current Service,
including the release of new Webione LLC properties, shall be subject to the
TOS. You understand and agree that the Service is provided
"AS-IS" and that Webione LLC assumes no responsibility for the
timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any user
communications or personalization settings.
In order to use the Service, you must obtain access to the World Wide Web,
either directly or through devices that access web-based content, and pay
any service fees associated with such access. In addition, you must provide
all equipment necessary to make such connection to the World Wide Web,
including a computer and modem or other access device. Please be aware that
Webione LLC has created certain areas on the Service that contain adult or
mature content. You must be at least 18 years of age to access and view
such areas.
3. YOUR REGISTRATION OBLIGATIONS
In consideration of your use of the Service, you agree to: (a) provide
true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted
by the Service's registration form (such information being the
"Registration Data") and (b) maintain and promptly update the
Registration Data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you
provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or
incomplete, or Webione LLC has reasonable grounds to suspect that such
information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, Webione LLC has
the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all
current or future use of the Service (or any portion thereof).
4. Webione LLC PRIVACY POLICY
Registration Data and certain other information about you is subject to
our Privacy Policy. For more information, see our full privacy policy at "Privacy Policy".
5. MEMBER ACCOUNT, PASSWORD AND SECURITY
You will receive a password and account designation upon completing the
Service's registration process. You are responsible for maintaining the
confidentiality of the password and account, and are fully responsible for
all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to (a)
immediately notify Webione LLC of any unauthorized use of your password or
account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from
your account at the end of each session. Webione LLC cannot and will not be
liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this
Section 5.
6. MEMBER CONDUCT
You understand that all information, data, text, software, music, sound,
photographs, graphics, video, messages or other materials
("Content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted,
are the sole responsibility of the person from which such Content
originated. This means that you, and not Webione LLC, are entirely responsible
for all Content that you upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make
available via the Service. Webione LLC does not control the Content posted via
the Service and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or
quality of such Content. You understand that by using the Service, you may
be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under
no circumstances will Webione LLC be liable in any way for any Content,
including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any Content,
or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of
any Content posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via
the Service.
You agree to not use the Service to:
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upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make
available 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;
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harm minors in any way;
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impersonate any person or entity, including, but not
limited to, a Webione LLC official, forum leader, guide or host, or falsely state
or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
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forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in
order to disguise the origin of any Content transmitted through the
Service;
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upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make
available any Content that you do not have a right to make available
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);
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upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make
available any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret,
copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party;
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upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make
available 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;
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upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make
available 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;
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disrupt the normal flow of dialogue, cause a screen to
"scroll" faster than other users of the Service are able to type,
or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability
to engage in real time exchanges;
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interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or
networks connected to the Service, or disobey any requirements,
procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Service;
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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;
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"stalk" or otherwise harass another; or
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collect or store personal data about other users.
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You acknowledge that Webione LLC does not pre-screen Content, but that Webione LLC
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 the
Service. Without limiting the foregoing, Webione LLC and its designees shall
have the right to remove any Content that violates the TOS 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. In this regard, you
acknowledge that you may not rely on any content created by Webione LLC or
submitted to our web sites, including without limitation information in
Message Boards, tattoo galleries, and in all other parts of the Service.
You acknowledge and agree that Webione LLC may preserve Content and may also
disclose Content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief
that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply
with legal process; (b) enforce the TOS; (c) respond to claims that any
Content violates the rights of third-parties; or (d) protect the rights,
property, or personal safety of Webione LLC, its users and the public.
You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the
Service, including your Content, may involve (a) transmissions over various
networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of
connecting networks or devices.
7. SPECIAL ADMONITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE
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 the United States or the country in which you
reside.
8. CONTENT SUBMITTED OR MADE AVAILABLE FOR INCLUSION ON THE SERVICE
Webione LLC does not claim ownership of Content you submit or make available
for inclusion on the Service. However, with respect to Content you submit
or make available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the
Service, you grant Webione LLC the following world-wide, royalty free and
non-exclusive license(s), as applicable:
With respect to
Content you submit or make available for inclusion on publicly
accessible areas of Tattoo Galleries, Stories, and Forums, the
license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly
perform and publicly display such Content on the Service solely for the purposes of providing and
promoting the specific Webione LLC section to which such
Content was submitted or made available. This license exists only for
as long as you elect to continue to include such Content on the
Service and will terminate at the time you remove or Webione LLC removes
such Content from the Service.
With respect to
photos, graphics, audio or video you submit or make available for
inclusion on publicly accessible area of the Service other than tattoo
galleries or forums, the license to use, distribute,
reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform and publicly display such
Content on the Service solely for the purpose for which such Content
was submitted or made available. This license exists only for as long
as you elect to continue to include such Content on the Service and
will terminate at the time you remove or Webione LLC removes such Content
from the Service.
With respect to
Content other than photos, graphics, audio or video you submit or make
available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the Service
other than tattoo galleries or forums, the perpetual,
irrevocable and fully sublicensable license to use, distribute,
reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, publicly perform and
publicly display such Content (in whole or in part) and to incorporate
such Content into other works in any format or medium now known or
later developed.
"Publicly accessible" areas of the Service are those areas of
the Webione LLC network of properties that are intended by Webione LLC to be
available to the general public. By way of example, publicly accessible
areas of the Service would include Webione LLC Message Boards and portions of Webione LLC
Galleries and Webione LLC Forums that are open to both members and visitors.
However, publicly accessible areas of the Service would not include
portions of Webione LLC Galleries and Webione LLC Forums that are limited to
members, Webione LLC services intended for private communication such as Webione LLC
Mail or Webione LLC Messenger, or areas off of the Webione LLC network of
properties such as portions of World Wide Web sites that are accessible
through Webione LLC Webring but are not hosted or served by Webione LLC.
9. INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and hold Webione LLC, and its, affiliates, officers,
agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees, harmless from any
claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third
party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post, transmit or make
available through the Service, your use of the Service, your connection to
the Service, your violation of the TOS, or your violation of any rights of
another.
10. NO RESALE OF SERVICE
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for
any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or
access to the Service.
11. GENERAL PRACTICES REGARDING USE AND STORAGE
You acknowledge that Webione LLC may establish general practices and limits
concerning use of the Service, including without limitation the maximum
number of days, message board postings or other uploaded Content will be
retained by the Service, the maximum number of email messages that may be
sent from or received by an account on the Service,. You agree that Webione LLC
has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any
messages and other communications or other Content maintained or
transmitted by the Service. You acknowledge that Webione LLC reserves the right
to log off accounts that are inactive for an extended period of time. You
further acknowledge that Webione LLC reserves the right to change these general
practices and limits at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without
notice.
12. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE
Webione LLC reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify
or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part
thereof) with or without notice. You agree that Webione LLC shall not be liable
to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or
discontinuance of the Service.
13. TERMINATION
You agree that Webione LLC, in its sole discretion, may terminate your
password, account (or any part thereof) or use of the Service, and remove
and discard any Content within the Service, for any reason, including,
without limitation, for lack of use or if Webione LLC believes that you have
violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the TOS. Webione LLC
may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the
Service, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any
termination of your access to the Service under any provision of this TOS
may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that Webione LLC
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 the Service. Further, you agree that Webione LLC shall not be liable
to you or any third-party for any termination of your access to the Service.
14. DEALINGS WITH ADVERTISERS
Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in
promotions of, advertisers found on or through the Service, 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 Webione LLC 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 the Service.
15. LINKS
The Service may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other
World Wide Web sites or resources. Because Webione LLC has no control over such
sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that Webione LLC 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 Webione LLC 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.
16. Webione LLC'S PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
You acknowledge and agree that the Service and any necessary software
used in connection with the Service ("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 the Service or advertisers is protected by copyrights,
trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws.
Except as expressly authorized by Webione LLC or advertisers, you agree not to
modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works
based on the Service or the Software, in whole or in part.
Webione LLC 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 the Service. You agree not
to access the Service by any means other than through the interface that is
provided by Webione LLC for use in accessing the Service.
17. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:
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YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE
SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE"
BASIS. Webione LLC 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.
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Webione LLC MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE SERVICE WILL
MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY,
SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY
PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED
BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND (V) ANY
ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.
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ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH
THE USE OF THE SERVICE 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.
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NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN,
OBTAINED BY YOU FROM Webione LLC OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE SHALL CREATE
ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TOS.
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18. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT Webione LLC 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 Webione LLC HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR
THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (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 THE SERVICE; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR
ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iv) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY
THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE
SERVICE.
19. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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 OF SECTIONS 17 AND 18
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
20. SPECIAL ADMONITION FOR SERVICES RELATING TO FINANCIAL MATTERS
If you intend to create or join any service, receive or request any
news, messages, alerts or other information from the Service concerning
companies, stock quotes, investments or securities, please read the above
Sections 17 and 18 again. They go doubly for you. In addition, for this
type of information particularly, the phrase "Let the investor
beware" is apt. The Service is provided for informational purposes
only, and no Content included in the Service is intended for trading or
investing purposes. Webione LLC shall not be responsible or liable for the
accuracy, usefulness or availability of any information transmitted or made
available via the Service, and shall not be responsible or liable for any
trading or investment decisions made based on such information.
21. NOTICE
Notices to you may be made via either email or regular mail. The Service
may also provide notices of changes to the TOS or other matters by
displaying notices or links to notices to you generally on the Service.
22. COPYRIGHTS and COPYRIGHT AGENTS
Webione LLC 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 Webione LLC's the
following information:
an electronic or
physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the
owner of the copyright interest;
a description of the
copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
a description of
where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the
site;
your address,
telephone number, and email address;
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;
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.
23. GENERAL INFORMATION
The TOS constitute the entire agreement between you and Webione LLC and
govern your use of the Service, superceding any prior agreements between
you and Webione LLC. 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 TOS and the relationship between you and Webione LLC
shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to
its conflict of law provisions. You and Webione LLC agree to submit to the
personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the state
of New Jersey. The failure of Webione LLC to exercise or enforce
any right or provision of the TOS shall not constitute a waiver of such
right or provision. If any provision of the TOS 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 TOS 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 the Service or the TOS must be filed within one (1) year after such
claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.
The section titles in the TOS are for convenience only and have no legal
or contractual effect.
24. VIOLATIONS
Please report any violations of the TOS to Webione LLC, CLICK HERE.
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