· ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS Welcome to Indyonline.com (“Indyonline”). Indyonline is you ultimate online resource for anything related to the city of Indianapolis. Please read the following Terms of Use carefully. This Terms of Use, which may be updated from time to time without prior notice, contains all rules and restrictions regarding the use of the site and the rights and obligations of the users. By using Indyonline, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. All modifications to the Terms of Use will be effective upon the posting of the amendments. The continued use of the site after the amendments signifies the user’s acceptance of the modified Terms of Use.
· DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Indyonline service includes the www.indyonline.com website (the “Web Site”) and other services that may be provided by Indyonline or its affiliates in connection with the Web Site. The Terms of Use apply to the Web Site and all other services associated with it. Indyonline makes great effort to ensure that the pieces of information provided in the Web Site are true, accurate and complete. However, some information may not be updated or complete. You agree to report errors or omissions to Indyonline so the website can review and update the information. You also understand that the service includes third party advertisements that are necessary to allow Indyonline to continue providing this service to you. Inclusion of ads in the Web Site does not signify the direct endorsement of Indyonline of the services and products offered by these companies. Indyonline, its officers, employees and affiliates shall not be held liable for damages arising from the use of information from the website. You understand that Indyonline provides the service “AS-IS” and Indyonline will not be responsible for damages or losses caused by viewing, distributing, copying materials contained in the website or any other damages that are incurred from the reliance on any specific information provided by the website. Because Indyonline is a city guide, certain things may have changed without the knowledge of Indyonline. The Web Site does not provide warranty of any kind-- expressed, implied or statutory. The user also understands that he remains responsible for the equipment or any other services required in accessing the Website.
· LINKS
The Website may provide hypertext or inks to other internet sites or resources which are not owned, reviewed, and operated by Indyonline. Because Indyonline has no control over such sites and resources, you agree that Indyonline is not responsible or liable for any content in such sites including advertising, products, information, etc.. These links are provided solely for your convenience. The user agrees to proceed to these sites at their own risk. Indyonline does not endorse, approve or sponsor any information and services contained in external sites and so shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or losses caused by the use of the third-party websites. · ENDORSEMENT DISCLAIMER Commercial products and services offered by third-party companies referenced in this site, are for the sole convenience and information of the users. Inclusion in the website does not constitute endorsement or recommendation.
· DEALINGS WITH ADVERTISERS
Indyonline shall not be liable for your correspondence or interactions with any organizations or individuals, including but not limited to your participation in promotions of advertisers, payment and delivery of third-party goods and services and other terms, conditions, representations associated with your business dealing with the advertiser. Indyonline is under no obligation to become involved in any disputes that arises between you and third party companies.
· CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDYONLINE
All ideas, suggestions, and proposals submitted to Indyonline through the “Contact Us” or any other feedback section of the website shall become the property of Indyonline without obligation to the user. Therefore, you understand and agree that by submitting your ideas that: (1) your suggestions do not contain any confidential or proprietary information; (2) Indyonline shall be entitled to use or disclose the contribution at its own discretion; (3) Indyonline may have similar ideas already under construction or underway when you made the suggestion; and (4) you are not entitled to any compensation of any kind for the use of such ideas.
· PROPRIETARY RIGHTS IN CONTENT
Indyonline owns and retains all proprietary rights in the Web Site. Indyonline.com contains proprietary information, copyrighted material, trademarks and others. Except for information which is in the public domain for which you have been given permission, you may not copy, modify, publish, transmit or distribute any such information.
· COPYRIGHT POLICY
If you believe the Indyonline website infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a notification to Indyonline with the following information: (1) an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest that is allegedly infringed; (2) a description of the copyrighted work ;(3) where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Web site; (4) your contact details; (5) a written 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; (6) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
· PRIVACY POLICY
Indyonline will not collect personal information when you use the Web Site, unless you choose to provide that information. The only exception to this policy is when your personal information becomes required for purposes of law enforcement such as in the case of hackers, illegal use of the site and others. Submitted personal information, such as in the “Contact Us” section will only be used by Indionline and will not be sold or given to other individuals or organizations. The information gathered will only be used in the compilation of data and to provide the user with solicited information or promotional materials.
· INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and defend Indyonline, its corporate headquarters, subsidiaries, officers, employees, affiliates and agents with respect to any and all costs including attorney’s fees, claims, investigations, damages, liabilities, settlements arising from your violation of the Terms of Use, the use of third-party products or services, and your conduct regarding the use of the Web Site.
· NO RESALE OF SERVICE
You agree not to reproduce, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service.
· UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION
Unauthorized modification or attempts to modify any information or portion of the Web Site may result in criminal prosecution.
· SPECIAL ADMONITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE
Because of the global nature of the Internet, you agree that your online conduct shall be covered by local rules and laws. You understand and agree that the use of the website requires compliance with all applicable laws in the United States or the country in which you reside.
· SPECIAL ADMONITION FOR SERVICES RELATING TO FINANCIAL MATTERS
The services provided in the website are for informational purposes only. Indyonline shall not be responsible or liable for any financial decisions (trading, investment, etc.) made based on the information found in the Web Site.
· MISCELLANEOUS
This agreement contains the entire policy of Indyonline regarding the use of the Web Site and other services that may be offered from time to time by Indyonline and its affiliates in relation to the Web Site. This agreement supersedes all prior communications with respect to the subject matter herein. The failure of Indyonline to enforce any of the provisions contained in the Terms of Use does not constitute a waiver of the provision. If any provision in this agreement becomes invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. You may not transfer or re-assign the rights in this agreement to a third person but Indyonline may do so without restriction. The use of the website is also subject to all applicable laws, including laws on copyright, laws on software downloading and others.
· TERMINATION
The operators of the Website may change or discontinue any portion of the Web Site at anytime including the availability of the Web Site itself. The Operators may also impose limits on certain features and services without any notice or liability to the users. Failure to comply with the Terms of Use can also result in the restriction of your access without resulting in any legal action against the Web Site.
· CONTACT INFORMATION
For question regarding this Terms of Use, or any part of the website, please contact us.