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Seatizen.com Terms of Service 1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS Seatizen 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. In addition, when using particular Seatizen services, you and
Seatizen 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. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE Seatizen currently provides users with access to a rich collection of marine world resources, including, various communications tools, forums, business services, personalized content etc .. through its network of properties (the "Service"). You also understand and agree that the Service may include advertisements and that these advertisements are necessary for Seatizen to provide the Service. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new features that augment or enhance the current Service, including the release of new Seatizen properties, shall be subject to the TOS. You understand and agree that the Service is provided "AS-IS" and that Seatizen assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any user communications or personalization settings. You are responsible for obtaining access to the Service and that access may involve third party fees (such as Internet service provider or airtime charges). You are responsible for those fees, including those fees associated with the display or delivery of advertisements. In addition, you must provide and are responsible for all equipment necessary to access the Service. 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 Seatizen has reasonable grounds
to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete,
Seatizen 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. Seatizen 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 http://www.Seatizen.com/privacy.asp. 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 Seatizen 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. Seatizen 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, photographs,
graphics, 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 Seatizen, are entirely
responsible for all Content that you upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise
make available via the Service. Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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:
You acknowledge that Seatizen does not pre-screen Content, but
that Seatizen 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, Seatizen 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 Seatizen or submitted to Seatizen, including without limitation
information in Seatizen Forum, Seatizen Classifieds, and in all other parts
of the Service. You acknowledge and agree that Seatizen 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 Seatizen, 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 Seatizen 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 Seatizen the following world-wide, royalty free and non-exclusive license(s), as applicable:
"Publicly accessible" areas of the Service are those areas of the Seatizen network of properties that are intended by Seatizen to be available to the general public. By way of example, publicly accessible areas of the Service would include Seatizen Forums and Seatizen classifieds that are open to both members and visitors. However, publicly accessible areas of the Service would not include portions of Services like personalizing, that are limited to members. 9. INDEMNITY You agree to indemnify and hold Seatizen, and its subsidiaries,
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 Seatizen may establish general practices
and limits concerning use of the message board postings or other uploaded Content
will be retained by the Service. You agree that Seatizen 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
Seatizen reserves the right to log off accounts that are inactive for an extended
period of time. You further acknowledge that Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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 Seatizen, 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 Seatizen believes that you have violated or
acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the TOS. Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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 Seatizen has no control
over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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. Seatizen'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 Seatizen
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. 17. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:
18. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT Seatizen 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 Seatizen 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. 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. 21. TRADEMARK INFORMATION Seatizen, the Seatize! logo, My Seatizen and other Seatizen
logos and product and service names are trademarks of Seatizen SAS. (the "Seatizen
Marks"). Without Seatizen's prior permission, you agree not to display or use
in any manner, the Seatizen Marks. 22. COPYRIGHTS and COPYRIGHT AGENTS Seatizen 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, or your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, please provide to Seatizen's Crew the following information:
23. GENERAL INFORMATION The TOS constitute the entire agreement between you and Seatizen and govern your use of the Service, superceding any prior agreements between you and Seatizen. 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 Seatizen shall be governed by the laws of Slovenia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and Seatizen agree to submit to the Ljubljana, Slovenia. The failure of Seatizen 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.
| Friday, 9th May 2008
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