THE AGREEMENT
The use of this website and services on this website provided
by SchoolsMatch (hereinafter referred to as "Company") are
subject to the following Terms & Conditions (hereinafter the "Agreement"),
all parts and sub-parts of which are specifically incorporated by reference
here. This Agreement shall govern the use of all pages on this website
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Website") and any services
provided by or on this Website ("Services").
1) DEFINITIONS
The parties referred to in this Agreement shall be defined as follows:
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Company, Us, We: The Company, as the creator, operator, and
publisher of the Website, makes the Website, and certain Services
on it, available to users. SchoolsMatch, Company, Us, We, Our,
Ours and other first-person pronouns will refer to the Company,
as well as all employees and affiliates of the Company.
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You, the User, the Client: You, as the user of the Website, will be
referred to throughout this Agreement with second-person pronouns
such as You, Your, Yours, or as User or Client.
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Parties: Collectively, the parties to this Agreement
(the Company and You) will be referred to as Parties.
2) ASSENT & ACCEPTANCE
By using the Website, You warrant that You have read and reviewed this
Agreement and that You agree to be bound by it. If You do not agree
to be bound by this Agreement, please leave the Website immediately.
The Company only agrees to provide use of this Website and Services
to You if You assent to this Agreement.
3) LICENSE TO USE WEBSITE
The Company may provide You with certain information as a result
of Your use of the Website or Services. Such information may include,
but is not limited to, documentation, data, or information developed
by the Company, and other materials which may assist in Your use of
the Website or Services ("Company Materials"). Subject to this Agreement,
the Company grants You a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable and revocable
license to use the Company Materials solely in connection with Your use of
the Website and Services. The Company Materials may not be used for any other
purpose, and this license terminates upon Your cessation of use of the Website
or Services or at the termination of this Agreement.
4) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
You agree that the Website and all Services provided by the Company
are the property of the Company, including all copyrights, trademarks,
trade secrets, patents, and other intellectual property ("Company IP").
You agree that the Company owns all right, title and interest in and to the
Company IP and that You will not use the Company IP for any unlawful or
infringing purpose. You agree not to reproduce or distribute the Company
IP in any way, including electronically or via registration of any new trademarks,
trade names, service marks or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), without express
written permission from the Company.
5) ACCEPTABLE USE
You agree not to use the Website or Services for any unlawful purpose
or any purpose prohibited under this clause. You agree not to use the
Website or Services in any way that could damage the Website, Services,
or general business of the Company.
You further agree not to use the Website or Services:
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I) To harass, abuse, or threaten others or otherwise violate any person's legal rights;
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II) To violate any intellectual property rights of the Company or any third party;
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III) To upload or otherwise disseminate any computer viruses or other software that
may damage the property of another;
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IV) To perpetrate any fraud;
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V) To engage in or create any unlawful gambling, sweepstakes, or pyramid scheme;
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VI) To publish or distribute any obscene or defamatory material;
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VII) To publish or distribute any material that incites violence, hate, or
discrimination towards any group;
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VIII) To unlawfully gather information about others.
6) PRIVACY INFORMATION
Through Your Use of the Website and Services, You may provide Us with
certain information. By using the Website or the Services, You authorize
the Company to use Your information in the United States and any other
country where We may operate.
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Information We May Collect or Receive: Depending on how
You use Our Website or Services, We may receive information from external
applications You use to access Our Website, or We may receive information
through various web technologies, such as cookies, log files, clear gifs,
web beacons or others.
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How We Use Information: We use the information gathered from
You to ensure Your continued good experience on Our website. We may
also track certain of the passive information received to improve
Our marketing and analytics, and for this, We may work with third-party
providers, including other marketers.
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How You Can Protect Your Information: If You would like to disable
Our access to any passive information We receive from the use of various
technologies, You may choose to disable cookies in Your web browser.
7) SALE OF GOODS/SERVICES
The Company may sell goods or services or allow third parties to sell goods
or services on the Website. The Company undertakes to be as accurate as possible
with all information regarding the goods and services, including product descriptions
and images. However, the Company does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability
of any product information, and You acknowledge and agree that You purchase
such products at Your own risk.
8) REVERSE ENGINEERING & SECURITY
You agree not to undertake any of the following actions:
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Reverse engineer, or attempt to reverse engineer or disassemble
any code or software from or on the Website or Services;
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Violate the security of the Website or Services through any
unauthorized access, circumvention of encryption or other
security tools, data mining or interference to any host,
user or network.
9) DATA LOSS
The Company does not accept responsibility for the security of Your account
or content. You agree that Your use of the Website or Services is at
Your own risk.
10) INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend and indemnify the Company and any of its
affiliates (if applicable) and hold Us harmless against any and
all legal claims and demands, including reasonable attorney's fees,
which may arise from or relate to Your use or misuse of the Website
or Services, Your breach of this Agreement, or Your conduct or actions.
You agree that the Company shall be able to select its own legal counsel
and may participate in its own defense, if the Company wishes.
11) SPAM POLICY
You are strictly prohibited from using the Website or any of the Company's
Services for illegal spam activities, including gathering email addresses
and personal information from others or sending any mass commercial emails.
12) THIRD-PARTY LINKS & CONTENT
The Company may occasionally post links to third party websites
or other services. You agree that the Company is not responsible
or liable for any loss or damage caused as a result of Your
use of any third party services linked to from Our Website.
13) MODIFICATION & VARIATION
The Company may, from time to time and at any time without notice to You,
modify this Agreement. You agree that the Company has the right to modify
this Agreement or revise anything contained herein. You further agree
that all modifications to this Agreement are in full force and effect
immediately upon posting on the Website and that modifications or variations
will replace any prior version of this Agreement, unless prior versions
are specifically referred to or incorporated into the latest modification
or variation of this Agreement.
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To the extent any part or sub-part of this Agreement is held ineffective
or invalid by any court of law, You agree that the prior, effective
version of this Agreement shall be considered enforceable and valid to
the fullest extent.
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You agree to routinely monitor this Agreement and refer to the Effective
Date posted at the top of this Agreement to note modifications or variations.
You further agree to clear Your cache when doing so to avoid accessing a prior version
of this Agreement. You agree that Your continued use of the Website after any
modifications to this Agreement is a manifestation of Your continued
assent to this Agreement.
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In the event that You fail to monitor any modifications to or variations
of this Agreement, You agree that such failure shall be considered an
affirmative waiver of Your right to review the modified Agreement.
14) ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect
to any and all use of this Website. This Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior
or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written or oral, regarding the use
of this Website.
15) SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS
The Company may need to interrupt Your access to the Website to perform maintenance
or emergency services on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. You agree that Your access
to the Website may be affected by unanticipated or unscheduled downtime, for any reason,
but that the Company shall have no liability for any damage or loss caused as a result
of such downtime.
16) TERM, TERMINATION & SUSPENSION
The Company may terminate this Agreement with You at any time for any reason, with
or without cause. The Company specifically reserves the right to terminate this Agreement
if You violate any of the terms outlined herein, including, but not limited to, violating
the intellectual property rights of the Company or a third party, failing to comply with
applicable laws or other legal obligations, and/or publishing or distributing illegal
material. If You have registered for an account with Us, You may also terminate this
Agreement at any time by contacting Us and requesting termination. At the termination
of this Agreement, any provisions that would be expected to survive termination by
their nature shall remain in full force and effect.
17) NO WARRANTIES
You agree that Your use of the Website and Services is at Your sole and exclusive
risk and that any Services provided by Us are on an "As Is" basis. The Company hereby
expressly disclaims any and all express or implied warranties of any kind, including,
but not limited to the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the
implied warranty of merchantability. The Company makes no warranties that the Website
or Services will meet Your needs or that the Website or Services will be uninterrupted,
error-free, or secure. The Company also makes no warranties as to the reliability or
accuracy of any information on the Website or obtained through the Services.
You agree that any damage that may occur to You, through Your computer system,
or as a result of loss of Your data from Your use of the Website or Services
is Your sole responsibility and that the Company is not liable for any such damage or loss.
18) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
The Company is not liable for any damages that may occur to You as a result of Your
use of the Website or Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The maximum liability of the Company arising from or relating to this
Agreement is limited to the greater of one hundred ($100) US Dollars
or the amount You paid to the Company in the last six (6) months. This
section applies to any and all claims by You, including, but not limited
to, lost profits or revenues, consequential or punitive damages, negligence,
strict liability, fraud, or torts of any kind.
19) GENERAL PROVISIONS:
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LANGUAGE: All communications made or notices given pursuant to
this Agreement shall be in the English language.
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JURISDICTION, VENUE & CHOICE OF LAW: Through Your use of the Website
or Services, You agree that the laws of the State of Alabama shall govern
any matter or dispute relating to or arising out of this Agreement, as
well as any dispute of any kind that may arise between You and the Company,
with the exception of its conflict of law provisions. In case any litigation
specifically permitted under this Agreement is initiated, the Parties agree
to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the following
county: USA, Alabama. The Parties agree that this choice of law, venue, and
jurisdiction provision is not permissive, but rather mandatory in nature.
You hereby waive the right to any objection of venue, including assertion
of the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar doctrine.
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ARBITRATION: In case of a dispute between the Parties relating to or
arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall first attempt to resolve
the dispute personally and in good faith. If these personal resolution attempts
fail, the Parties shall then submit the dispute to binding arbitration. The
arbitration shall be conducted in the following county: United States of
America. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and
such arbitrator shall have no authority to add Parties, vary the provisions
of this Agreement, award punitive damages, or certify a class. The arbitrator
shall be bound by applicable and governing Federal law as well as the law of
the following state: Alabama. Each Party shall pay their own costs and fees.
Claims necessitating arbitration under this section include, but are not
limited to: contract claims, tort claims, claims based on Federal and state
law, and claims based on local laws, ordinances, statutes or regulations.
Intellectual property claims by the Company will not be subject to
arbitration and may, as an exception to this sub-part, be litigated.
The Parties, in agreement with this sub-part of this Agreement,
waive any rights they may have to a jury trial in regard to arbitral claims.
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ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, may not
be assigned, sold, leased or otherwise transferred in whole or part by You.
Should this Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, by assigned, sold,
leased or otherwise transferred by the Company, the rights and liabilities
of the Company will bind and inure to any assignees, administrators, successors, and executors.
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SEVERABILITY: If any part or sub-part of this Agreement is held
invalid or unenforceable by a court of law or competent arbitrator, the
remaining parts and sub-parts will be enforced to the maximum extent possible.
In such condition, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force.
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NO WAIVER: In the event that We fail to enforce any provision of this
Agreement, this shall not constitute a waiver of any future enforcement of
that provision or of any other provision. Waiver of any part or sub-part of
this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other part or sub-part.
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HEADINGS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY: Headings of parts and sub-parts under
this Agreement are for convenience and organization, only. Headings shall
not affect the meaning of any provisions of this Agreement.
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NO AGENCY, PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE: No agency, partnership, or joint
venture has been created between the Parties as a result of this Agreement.
No Party has any authority to bind the other to third parties.
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FORCE MAJEURE: The Company is not liable for any failure to perform due to
causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God,
acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, acts
of nature and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen
circumstances.
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ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PERMITTED: Electronic communications are permitted
to both Parties under this Agreement, including e-mail or fax. For any questions
or concerns, please email Us at the following address: contact@schoolsmatch.com