Terms of Use
1. Your Acceptance
BY USING AND/OR VISITING THIS WEBSITE
(collectively, including all Content available through the Valley411.com
domain name, the "Valley411 Website", or "Website"), YOU SIGNIFY YOUR ASSENT
TO BOTH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (the "Terms of Service") AND THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF VALLEY411'S PRIVACY NOTICE, WHICH ARE PUBLISHED AT
http://www.Valley411.com/vtube/terms.php, AND WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN
BY REFERENCE. If you do not agree to any of these terms, then please do not
use the Valley411 Website.
2. Valley411 Website
These Terms of Service apply to all users
of the Valley411 Website, including users who are also contributors of video
content, information, and other materials or services on the Website. The
Valley411 Website may contain links to third party websites that are not
owned or controlled by Valley411. Valley411 has no control over, and assumes
no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any
third party websites. In addition, Valley411 will not and cannot censor or
edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Website, you
expressly relieve Valley411 from any and all liability arising from your use
of any third-party website. Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when
you leave the Valley411 Website and to read the terms and conditions and
privacy policy of each other website that you visit.
3. Website Access
A. Valley411 hereby grants you permission
to use the Website as set forth in this Terms of Service, provided that: (i)
your use of the Website as permitted is solely for your personal,
noncommercial use; (ii) you will not copy or distribute any part of the
Website in any medium without Valley411's prior written authorization; (iii)
you will not alter or modify any part of the Website other than as may be
reasonably necessary to use the Website for its intended purpose; and (iv)
you will otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of these Terms of
Service.
B. In order to access some features of the
Website, you will have to create an account. You may never use another's
account without permission. When creating your account, you must provide
accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the
activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account
password secure. You must notify Valley411 immediately of any breach of
security or unauthorized use of your account. Although Valley411 will not be
liable for your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account, you
may be liable for the losses of Valley411 or others due to such unauthorized
use.
C. You agree not to use or launch any
automated system, including without limitation, "robots," "spiders,"
"offline readers," etc., that accesses the Website in a manner that sends
more request messages to the Valley411 servers in a given period of time
than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a convention
on-line web browser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Valley411 grants the
operators of public search engines permission to use spiders to copy
materials from the site for the sole purpose of creating publicly available
searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such
materials. Valley411 reserves the right to revoke these exceptions either
generally or in specific cases. You agree not to collect or harvest any
personally identifiable information, including account names, from the
Website, nor to use the communication systems provided by the Website for
any commercial solicitation purposes. You agree not to solicit, for
commercial purposes, any users of the Website with respect to their User
Submissions.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The content on the Valley411 Website,
except all User Submissions (as defined below), including without
limitation, the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music,
videos, interactive features and the like ("Content") and the trademarks,
service marks and logos contained therein ("Marks"), are owned by or
licensed to Valley411, subject to copyright and other intellectual property
rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions.
Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and
personal use only and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed,
transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited
for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of the
respective owners. Valley411 reserves all rights not expressly granted in
and to the Website and the Content. You agree to not engage in the use,
copying, or distribution of any of the Content other than expressly
permitted herein, including any use, copying, ordistribution of User
Submissions of third parties obtained through the Website for any commercial
purposes. If you download or print a copy of the Content for personal use,
you must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained
therein. You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with
security related features of the Valley411 Website or features that prevent
or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of
the Valley411 Website or the Content therein.
5. User Submissions
A. The Valley411 Website may now or in the
future permit the submission of videos or other communications submitted by
you and other users ("User Submissions") and the hosting, sharing, and/or
publishing of such User Submissions. You understand that whether or not such
User Submissions are published, Valley411 does not guarantee any
confidentiality with respect to any submissions.
B. You shall be solely responsible for
your own User Submissions and the consequences of posting or publishing
them. In connection with User Submissions, you affirm, represent, and/or
warrant that: (i) you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents,
and permissions to use and authorize Valley411 to use all patent, trademark,
trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to any and all
User Submissions to enable inclusion and use of the User Submissions in the
manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms of Service; and (ii) you
have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and every
identifiable individual person in the User Submission to use the name or
likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable
inclusion and use of the User Submissions in the manner contemplated by the
Website and these Terms of Service. For clarity, you retain all of your
ownership rights in your User Submissions. However, by submitting the User
Submissions to Valley411, you hereby grant Valley411 a worldwide,
non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicenseable and transferable license to use,
reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the
User Submissions in connection with the Valley411 Website and Valley411's
(and its successor's) business, including without limitation for promoting
and redistributing part or all of the Valley411 Website (and derivative
works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels. You also
hereby grant each user of the Valley411 Website a non-exclusive license to
access your User Submissions through the Website, and to use, reproduce,
distribute, prepare derivative works of, display and perform such User
Submissions as permitted through the functionality of the Website and under
these Terms of Service. The foregoing license granted by you terminates once
you remove or delete a User Submission from the Valley411 Website.
C. In connection with User Submissions,
you further agree that you will not: (i) submit material that is
copyrighted, protected by trade secret or otherwise subject to third party
proprietary rights, including privacy and publicity rights, unless you are
the owner of such rights or have permission from their rightful owner to
post the material and to grant Valley411 all of the license rights granted
herein; (ii) publish falsehoods or misrepresentations that could damage
Valley411 or any third party; (iii) submit material that is unlawful,
obscene, defamatory, libelous, threatening, pornographic, harassing,
hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, or encourages conduct that would
be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, violate any
law, or is otherwise inappropriate; (iv) post advertisements or
solicitations of business: (v) impersonate another person. Valley411 does
not endorse any User Submission or any opinion, recommendation, or advice
expressed therein, and Valley411 expressly disclaims any and all liability
in connection with User Submissions. Valley411 does not permit copyright
infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights on
its Website, and Valley411 will remove all Content and User Submissions if
properly notified that such Content or User Submission infringes on
another's intellectual property rights. Valley411 reserves the right to
remove Content and User Submissions without prior notice. Valley411 will
also terminate a User's access to its Website, if they are determined to be
a repeat infringer. A repeat infringer is a User who has been notified of
infringing activity more than twice and/or has had a User Submission removed
from the Website more than twice. Valley411 also reserves the right to
decide whether Content or a User Submission is appropriate and complies with
these Terms of Service for violations other than copyright infringement and
violations of intellectual property law, such as, but not limited to,
pornography, obscene or defamatory material, or excessive length. Valley411
may remove such User Submissions and/or terminate a User's access for
uploading such material in violation of these Terms of Service at any time,
without prior notice and at its sole discretion.
D. In particular, if you are a copyright
owner or an agent thereof and believe that any User Submission or other
content infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification
pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") by providing our
Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C
512(c)(3) for further detail):
(i) A physical or electronic signature of
a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that
is allegedly infringed;
(ii) Identification of the copyrighted
work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a
single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative
list of such works at that site;
(iii) Identification of the material that
is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and
that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled and information
reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;
(iv) Information reasonably sufficient to
permit the service provider to contact you, such as an address, telephone
number, and, if available, an electronic mail;
(v) A statement that you have a good faith
belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not
authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
(vi) A statement that the information in
the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are
authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is
allegedly infringed.
E. You understand that when using the
Valley411 Website, you will be exposed to User Submissions from a variety of
sources, and that Valley411 is not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness,
safety, or intellectual property rights of or relating to such User
Submissions. You further understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed
to User Submissions that are inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or
objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or
equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against Valley411 with
respect thereto, and agree to indemnify and hold Valley411, its
Owners/Operators, affiliates, and/or licensors, harmless to the fullest
extent allowed by law regarding all matters related to your use of the site.
F. Valley411 permits you to link to
materials on the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. In
addition, Valley411 provides an "Embeddable Player" feature, which you may
incorporate into your own personal, non-commercial websites for use in
accessing the materials on the Website, provided that you include a
prominent link back to the Valley411 website on the pages containing the
Embeddable Player. Valley411 reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of
the Valley411 Website at any time.
6. Warranty Disclaimer
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE VALLEY411
WEBSITE SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,
VALLEY411, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE AND YOUR USE
THEREOF. VALLEY411 MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY
OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS SITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY SITES LINKED TO
THIS SITE AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS,
MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF
OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS
AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED
THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR
WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE
TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY
ERRORS OR OMISSIONSIN 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 VALLEY411 WEBSITE. VALLEY411 DOES NOT
WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR
SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE VALLEY411 WEBSITE
OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING,
AND VALLEY411 WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS
OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM
OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE
CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL VALLEY411, ITS OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING
FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR
ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF
OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL
INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF
TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES,
OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD
PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED,
EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE VALLEY411 WEBSITE,
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND
WHETHER ORNOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE
FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.
YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT
VALLEY411 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR USER SUBMISSIONS OR THE DEFAMATORY,
OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM
OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.
The Website is controlled and offered by
Valley411 from its facilities in the United States of America. Valley411
makes no representations that the Valley411 Website is appropriate or
available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the Valley411
Website from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are
responsible for compliance with local law.
8. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless Valley411, its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees
and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations,
losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited
to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the
Valley411 Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of
Service; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without
limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that
one of your User Submissions caused damage to a third party. This defense
and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your
use of the Valley411 Website.
9. Ability to Accept Terms of Service
You affirm that you are either more than
18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or
guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms,
conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set
forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms
of Service. In any case, you affirm that you are over the age of 13, as the
Valley411 Website is not intended for children under 13. If you are under 13
years of age, then please do not use the Valley411 Website—there are lots of
other great web sites for you. Talk to your parents about what sites are
appropriate for you.
10. Assignment
These Terms of Service, and any rights and
licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but
may be assigned by Valley411 without restriction.
11. General
You agree that: (i) the Valley411 Website
shall be deemed solely based in California; and (ii) the Valley411 Website
shall be deemed a passive website that does not give rise to personal
jurisdiction over Valley411, either specific or general, in jurisdictions
other than California. These Terms of Service shall be governed by the
internal substantive laws of the State of California, without respect to its
conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and Valley411
that arises in whole or in part from the Valley411 Website shall be decided
exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in San Mateo
County, California. These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Notice
at http://www.Valley411.com/t/privacy and any other legal notices published
by Valley411 on the Website, shall constitute the entire agreement between
you and Valley411 concerning the Valley411 Website. If any provision of
these Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in
full force and effect. No waiver of any term of this these Terms of Service
shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other
term, and Valley411's failure to assert any right or provision under these
Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Valley411 reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time and
without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of
Service for any changes. Your use of the Valley411 Website following any
amendment of these Terms of Service will signify your assent to and
acceptance of its revised terms. YOU AND VALLEY411 AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF
ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE VALLEY411 WEBSITE MUST COMMENCE
WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE
OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
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