These Terms of Use
were last updated on [date].
Thank you for using
Chrestomathic.com. By accessing and using Chrestomathic.com, UltrasoundCafe.com,
or UltrasoundLibrary.com (the "Web Site"), you are agreeing
to be legally bound by these Terms of Use.
Chrestomathic Press, Inc., reserves the right to modify or amend these
Terms of Use without notice at any time. It is therefore important that
you read this page regularly to ensure you are updated as to any changes.
Your use of the Web Site after any changes have been posted will constitute
your agreement to the modified Terms of Use and all of the changes. You
understand and agree that Chrestomathic Press, Inc., may discontinue or
change the Web Site at any time, without notice. You also understand and
agree that Chrestomathic Press, Inc., may discontinue or restrict your
use of this Web Site for any reason without notice. You are responsible
for obtaining all equipment necessary to access Chrestomathic Press, Inc.'s
site, including computer hardware, modem and telephone charges, and Internet
access provider charges incurred, as well as the software required to
view and use features of the site.
Chrestomathic Press, Inc., has created this Web Site as a service to its
customers who have purchased its publications and to foster the exchange
of information and ideas of interest to the ultrasound community. However,
you are only authorized to access this Web Site or to use the materials
contained in the Web Site (regardless of whether your access or use is
intended) if you agree to abide by all applicable laws, and to these Terms
of Use which constitute an Agreement between you and Chrestomathic Press,
Inc. Please read these Terms of Use carefully and save them. If you do
not agree with them, you should leave this Web Site immediately. Any questions
or comments regarding, or problems with, this Web Site should be sent
to the Web Site Administrator at Terms@Chrestomathic.com.
Restrictions on Use
Chrestomathic.com, UltrasoundCafe.com, and UltrasoundLibrary.com are owned
and operated by Chrestomathic Press, Inc., and contain material that is
derived in whole or in part from material owned by Chrestomathic Press,
Inc. The content displayed on the Web Site, including the selection, arrangement,
and design of the content of the Web Site ("Content") is the
property of Chrestomathic Press, Inc., and is protected by copyright and
other intellectual property laws and trademark laws. This Web Site and
the Content may be used only for your personal and non-commercial use
and may not be edited or modified for any purpose. You may not modify,
copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute in any
way any material from this Web Site including code and software.
You may not use any material from this Web Site to provide continuing
education credits for any person who has not purchased a subscription
from Chrestomathic Press, Inc. You may print material from this Web Site
for your personal, non-commercial use only as permitted by the terms of
your subscription and other rules as defined in the Terms of Use, provided
you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.
If you become aware of misuse of this Web Site by any person, please contact
the Web Site Administrator with your concerns.
Access and Use
All materials contained in this Web Site are protected by international
trademark and copyright laws and must only be used for personal, non-commercial
purposes. This means that you may only view or print material from this
Web Site for your own use and you must keep all copyright and other proprietary
notices attached to the printed material.
The reproduction, duplication, distribution (including by way of e-mail,
facsimile, or other electronic means, or by way of the postal service,
courier services, interoffice mail, or other distribution systems), publication,
modification, copying, or transmission of material from this Web Site
is STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless you have obtained the prior written consent
of Chrestomathic Press, Inc., or unless it is expressly permitted by this
Web Site. The material covered by this prohibition includes, without limitation,
any text, graphics, logos, photographs, audio or video material, or stills
from audiovisual material available on this Web Site. The use of materials
from this Web Site on any other Web Site or networked computer environment
is similarly STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
You are also STRICTLY PROHIBITED from creating works or materials that
derive from or are based on the materials contained in this Web Site including,
without limitation, ultrasound papers, exams, bulletin board postings,
logos, fonts, icons, link buttons, desktop themes, and unlicensed merchandise.
This prohibition applies regardless of whether the derivative materials
are sold, bartered, or given away.
Bulletin Boards
This service includes bulletin boards ("Ultrasound Cafe") that
allow feedback to Chrestomathic Press, Inc., and communication between
users. Chrestomathic Press, Inc., does not control the messages, information,
or files delivered to the bulletin boards. By sending a message for posting
to the bulletin boards, you agree to be bound by the following terms and
conditions. If you do not want to be bound by these terms, then do not
use the bulletin boards. It is a condition of your use of the bulletin
boards and this Web Site that you do not:
1. Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the bulletin
boards.
2. Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory,
obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, or indecent information of any
kind, including without limitation any transmissions constituting or encouraging
conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability,
or otherwise violate any local, state, national, or international law.
3. Post or transmit any information, software, or other material that
violates or infringes upon the rights of others, including material that
is an invasion of privacy or publicity rights or that is protected by
copyright, trademark, or other proprietary right, or derivative works
with respect thereto, without first obtaining permission from the owner
or right holder. By submitting information to the bulletin boards, you
represent to Chrestomathic Press, Inc., that you are the rightful owner
of such material or that you have first obtained permission to submit
the material from the rightful owner.
4. Post or transmit any information, software, or other material that
contains a virus or other harmful component.
5. Post, transmit, or in any way exploit any information, software, or
other material for commercial purposes, or that contains advertising.
6. Post, transmit, or in any way exploit any information, software, or
other material for the purposes of spamming.
You understand that Chrestomathic Press, Inc., has no obligation to monitor
the bulletin boards. However, Chrestomathic Press, Inc., reserves the
right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy
the law, regulation, or government request, or to edit, refuse to post,
or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, that in
Chrestomathic Press, Inc.'s sole discretion are objectionable or in violation
of these terms and conditions.
License to Chrestomathic
Press, Inc.
By posting messages, uploading files, inputting data, or engaging in any
other form of communication through this service, you are granting Chrestomathic
Press, Inc., a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide
license to:
1. Use, copy, sublicense, adapt, transmit, publicly perform, or display
any such communication.
2. Sublicense to third parties the unrestricted right to exercise any
of the foregoing rights granted with respect to the communication.
The foregoing grants shall include the right to exploit any proprietary
rights in such communication, including but not limited to rights under
copyright, trademark, servicemark, or patent laws under any relevant jurisdiction.
Links to Other Web
Sites
Chrestomathic Press, Inc., may provide links and pointers to Internet
Web Sites maintained by third parties. Such links are provided for your
reference and convenience only. Chrestomathic Press, Inc., does not operate
or control in any respect any information, products, or services on these
third-party Web Sites. The materials in this Web Site and the third-party
Web Sites are provided "as is" and without warranties of any
kind either express or implied.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, Chrestomathic
Press, Inc., disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including,
but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose. Chrestomathic Press, Inc., does not warrant
that the functions contained in the materials will be uninterrupted or
error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this Web Site, including
bulletin boards, or the server that makes it available, are free of viruses
or other harmful components. Chrestomathic Press, Inc., does not warrant
or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use
of the materials in this Web Site in terms of their correctness, accuracy,
timeliness, reliability, or otherwise. You (and not Chrestomathic Press,
Inc.) assume the entire cost of all necessary maintenance, repair, or
correction resulting from use of this Web Site.
While Chrestomathic Press, Inc., does its best to ensure the optimal performance
of the Web Site, you agree that you use this Web Site and rely on material
contained in this Web Site at your own risk.
Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall
Chrestomathic Press, Inc., be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,
special, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the
inability to use, Chrestomathic Press, Inc., materials. This means, without
limitation, that Chrestomathic Press, Inc., DOES NOT WARRANT that the
Web Site is fit for any particular purpose; that the functions contained
in the materials in the Web Site will never be interrupted; that defects
will be corrected; that the Web Site is free of viruses and other harmful
components; or that the Web Site is accurate, error-free, or reliable.
You acknowledge that Chrestomathic Press, Inc., together with its employees,
agents, directors, and officers, ARE NOT LIABLE for any delays, inaccuracies,
failures, errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, viruses,
communication line failures, or for the theft, destruction, damage, or
unauthorized access to your computer system or network.
You specifically acknowledge and agree that Chrestomathic Press, Inc.,
is not liable for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any
user. If you are dissatisfied with any Chrestomathic Press, Inc., material,
or with any of Chrestomathic Press, Inc.,'s terms and conditions, your
sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Chrestomathic Press,
Inc., Web Site.
Privacy
Chrestomathic Press, Inc., collects no personally identifiable data about
you, except that specifically and knowingly provided by you. Personally
identifying information provided by you will be used only in connection
with the Chrestomathic Press, Inc., Web Site or for such other purposes
as are described at the point of collection. Such information will not
be transferred to any other parties unless otherwise stated at the time
of collection. Although Chrestomathic Press, Inc., will endeavor to require
third-party content providers and other parties to adhere to Chrestomathic
Press, Inc.'s privacy policies, Chrestomathic Press, Inc., is not responsible
for any actions or policies of any third parties. You should also be aware
that any personal information that you might disclose in the bulletin
boards can be collected and used by others and may result in unsolicited
messages from other posters or parties. If you are outside the United
States, you understand and agree that by providing Chrestomathic.com any
information about yourself, you are consenting to the transfer of that
information to the United States.
For complete information about how we collect and use information about
you, please read our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of Chrestomathic.com,
UltrasoundCafe.com, and UltrasoundLibrary.com.
Termination
This agreement is effective until terminated by Chrestomathic Press, Inc.,
at any time without notice. Chrestomathic Press, Inc., reserves the right
to immediately terminate your use of, or access to, this Web Site at any
time if Chrestomathic Press, Inc., decides at its sole discretion that
you have breached this Agreement or any relevant law, rule, or regulation
or you have engaged in conduct that Chrestomathic Press, Inc., considers
to be inappropriate or unacceptable. In the event of termination, you
are no longer authorized to access the bulletin boards and other online
subscriber services, and the restrictions imposed on you with respect
to material printed from the Web Site, including all disclaimers and limitations
of liabilities set forth in this agreement, shall survive.
Other
These Terms of Use, your rights and obligations, and all actions contemplated
by these Terms of Use will be governed by the laws of the United States
of America and the State of Arizona, as if these Terms of Use were a contract
wholly entered into and wholly performed within the State of Arizona.
If any provision in these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable under
applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and
effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded
by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent
of the original provision. These Terms of Use are the entire and final
agreement regarding this Web Site and its Content, and supersede any prior
or contemporaneous communications between Chrestomathic Press, Inc., and
you regarding this Web Site and its Content.