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FMITV.com
Web Site
Terms of Use and Notices
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN USER AND FMITV NETWORKS, INC. CORPORATION
The FMITV.com
Web Site is comprised of a Web site and its associated services
and is operated by FMiTV Networks, Inc. ("FMiTV Networks, Inc.").
The Web Site
and its associated services is offered to you conditioned on your
acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices
contained herein. Your use of the Web Site and its associated services
constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.
You agree to
familiarize yourself with the Terms of Use and other terms and guidelines
found throughout the Web Site and abide by them if you choose to
use the sites, pages or services to which they apply.
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The
Web Site and services are for your personal and non-commercial
use. Except as otherwise expressly offered or agreed to on the
Web Site, you may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display,
perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works
from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products or
services obtained from through the Web Site and service.
LINKS
TO THIRD PARTY SITES
The Web Site
may contain links to other Web sites ("Linked Sites"). The Linked
Sites are not under the control of FMiTV Networks, Inc. and FMiTV
Networks, Inc. is not responsible for the contents of any Linked
Site, including without limitation any link contained in a Linked
Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. FMiTV Networks,
Inc. is not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission
received from any Linked Site. FMiTV Networks, Inc. is providing
these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of
any link does not imply endorsement by FMiTV Networks, Inc. of
the site or any association with its operators.
NO
UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
As a condition
of your use of the Web Site and service, you warrant to FMiTV
Networks, Inc. that you will not use the Web Site or service for
any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions,
and notices. You may not use the Web Site or its associated service
in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair
the Web Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment
of the Web Site or its associated services. You may not obtain
or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any
means not intentionally made available or provided for through
the Web Site.
USE
OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES
The Web Site
may contain bulletin board services, chat areas, news groups,
forums, communities, personal web pages, group calendars, electronic
mail postings and/or other message or communication facilities
designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large
or with a group (collectively, "Communication Services"), and
you agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send
and receive messages and material that are proper and related
to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and
not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication
sswoervice, you will not:
- Defame, abuse,
harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights
(such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
- Publish, post,
upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane,
defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic,
name, material or information.
- Upload files
that contain software or other material protected by intellectual
property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless
you own or control the rights thereto or have received all
necessary consents.
- Upload files
that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar
software or programs that may damage the operation of another's
computer.
- Advertise or
offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any commercial
purpose, unless such Communication Service specifically allows
such messages.
- Conduct or
forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters.
- Download any
file posted by another user of a Communication Service that
you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed
in such manner.
- Falsify or
delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices
or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source
of software or other material contained in a file that is
uploaded.
- Restrict or
inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Communication
Services.
- Violate any
code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable
for any particular Communication Service.
- Harvest or
otherwise collect information about others, including e-mail
addresses, without their consent.
- Violate any
applicable laws or regulations.
FMiTV Networks,
Inc. reserves the right to review materials posted to a Communication
Service and to remove any materials in its sole discretion. FMiTV
Networks, Inc. reserves the right to terminate your access to
any or all of the Communication Services at any time without notice
for any reason whatsoever.
FMiTV Networks,
Inc. has no obligation to monitor the Communication Services.
However, FMiTV Networks, Inc. reserves the right at all times
to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable
law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to
edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials,
in whole or in part, in FMiTV Networks, Inc.'s sole discretion.
You acknowledge
that all Communication Services are public and not private communications,
therefore your communications may be read by others without your
knowledge. Always use caution when giving out any personally identifying
information about yourself or your children in any Communication
Service. FMiTV Networks, Inc. does not control or endorse the
content, messages or information found in any Communication Service
and, therefore, FMiTV Networks, Inc. specifically disclaims any
liability with regard to the Communication Services and any actions
resulting from your participation in any Communication Service.
Forum managers and hosts are not authorized FMiTV Networks, Inc.
spokespersons, and their views do not necessarily reflect those
of FMiTV Networks, Inc..
Materials uploaded
to a Communication Service may be subject to posted limitations
on usage, reproduction and/or dissemination, you are responsible
for adhering to such limitations if you download the materials.
LICENSE
TO FMITV NETWORKS, INC.
By posting messages,
uploading files, inputting data, submitting any feedback or suggestions,
or engaging in any other form of communication with or through
the Web Site, you warrant and represent that you own or otherwise
control the rights necessary to do so and you are granting FMiTV
Networks, Inc. and its affiliated companies permission to:
- Use, modify,
copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform,
reproduce, publish, sublicense, create derivative works from,
transfer, or sell any such communication.
- Sublicense
to third parties the unrestricted right to exercise any of
the foregoing rights granted with respect to the communication.
- Publish your
name in connection with any such 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, service mark or patent laws under any relevant
jurisdiction. No compensation will be paid with respect to FMiTV
Networks, Inc.'s use of the materials contained within such communication.
FMiTV Networks, Inc. is under no obligation to post or use any
materials you may provide and may remove such materials at any
time in FMiTV Networks, Inc.'s sole discretion.
SOFTWARE
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITE
Software (if
any) that is made available to download from the Web Site, excluding
software that may be made available by end-users through a Communication
Service, ("Software") is the copyrighted work of FMiTV Networks,
Inc. and/or its suppliers. Your use of the Software is governed
by the terms of the license agreement, if any, which accompanies
or is included with the Software ("License Agreement"). You may
not install or use any Software that is accompanied by or includes
a License Agreement unless you first agree to the License Agreement
terms. For any Software not accompanied by a license agreement,
FMiTV Networks, Inc. hereby grants to you, the user, a personal,
non-transferable license to use the Software for viewing and otherwise
using the Web Site and service in accordance with these Terms
of Use, and for no other purpose provided that you keep intact
all copyright and other proprietary notices. All Software is owned
by FMiTV Networks, Inc. and/or its suppliers and is protected
by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Any reproduction
or redistribution of the Software is expressly prohibited by law,
and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties. Violators
will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible. WITHOUT LIMITING
THE FOREGOING, COPYING OR REPRODUCTION OF THE SOFTWARE TO ANY
OTHER SERVER OR LOCATION FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR REDISTRIBUTION
IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED. THE SOFTWARE IS WARRANTED, IF AT ALL,
ONLY ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. You acknowledge
that the Software, and any accompanying documentation and/or technical
information, is subject to applicable export control laws and
regulations of the USA. You agree not to export or re-export the
Software, directly or indirectly, to any countries that are subject
to USA export restrictions.
LIABILITY
DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION,
SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH
THE WEB SITE AND SERVICE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL
ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN.
FMITV NETWORKS, INC. AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE WEB SITE OR SERVICE AT ANY
TIME. ADVICE RECEIVED VIA THE WEB SITE OR SERVICE SHOULD NOT BE
RELIED UPON FOR PERSONAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS
AND YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIFIC
ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION.
FMITV NETWORKS,
INC. AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT
THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY
OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS
CONTAINED ON OR OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEB SITE OR SERVICE FOR ANY
PURPOSE. ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND
RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND. FMITV NETWORKS, INC. AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY
DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION,
SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
IN
NO EVENT SHALL FMITV NETWORKS, INC. AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE WEB SITE
OR RELATED SERVICES, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB
SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE
SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES
AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEB SITE OR SERVICE,
OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE WEB SITE OR SERVICE,
WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FMITV NETWORKS, INC. OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE WEB SITE OR SERVICE,
OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE WEB SITE AND ITS RELATED SERVICES.
SERVICE
CONTACT
Contact feedback with questions or
problems with this Web site.
TERMINATION/ACCESS
RESTRICTION
FMiTV Networks,
Inc. reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate
your access to the Web Site and to related services or any portion
thereof at any time, without notice.
GENERAL
This agreement
is governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. You
hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts
in Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A. in all disputes arising
out of or relating to the use of the Web Site or service. Use
of the Web Site and service is unauthorized in any jurisdiction
that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and
conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. You agree
that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship
exists between you and FMiTV Networks, Inc. as a result of this
agreement or use of the Web Site or service. FMiTV Networks, Inc.
may assign this agreement, in whole or in part, at any time. FMiTV
Networks, Inc.'s performance of this agreement is subject to existing
laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement
is in derogation of FMiTV Networks, Inc.'s right to comply with
governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements
relating to your use of the Web Site or service or information
provided to or gathered by FMiTV Networks, Inc. with respect to
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COPYRIGHT
AND TRADEMARK NOTICES:
All contents
of the Web Site are: Copyright © 2000 FMiTV Networks, Inc., Inc.
and/or its suppliers, c/o FMiTV Networks, Inc., 3400 Riverside
Drive, Penthouse, Burbank, CA 91505 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
TRADEMARKS. FMITV.com,
FMiTV Networks, Inc. and other names of FMiTV Networks, Inc. products
and/or services referenced herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of FMiTV Networks, Inc. Corporation. The names of actual
companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks
of their respective owners.
The example companies,
organizations, products, people and events depicted herein are
fictitious. No association with any real company, organization,
product, person, or event is intended or should be inferred.
Any rights not
expressly granted herein are reserved.
NOTICES
AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR NOTIFYING
THE SERVICE PROVIDERS REFERENCED BELOW THAT YOUR COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
MAY HAVE BEEN INFRINGED. ALL OTHER INQUIRIES, SUCH AS REQUESTS
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REPORTS OF EMAIL ABUSE, AND PIRACY REPORTS,
WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE THROUGH THIS PROCESS.
Written notification
must be submitted to the following Designated Agent:
Service Provider: FMITV, Inc.
Name of Agent Designated to Receive Notification of Claimed Infringement:
R. Sherman
Full Address of Designated Agent to Which Notification Should
be Sent: P.O. Box 270, Hollywood, CA 90028
Telephone Number of Designated Agent: (877) 544-7364
Email Address of Designated Agent: rsherman
To be effective, the Notification must include the following:
1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to
act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly
infringed;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider
to contact the Complaining Party, such as an address, telephone
number, and if available, an electronic mail address at which
the complaining party may be contacted;
5. A statement that the Complaining Party has 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
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate,
and under penalty of perjury, that the Complaining Party is authorized
to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly
infringed.
Upon receipt of the written Notification containing the information
as outlined in 1 through 6 above:
1. Service Provider shall remove or disable access to the material
that is alleged to be infringing;
2. Service Provider shall forward the written notification to
such alleged infringer ("Subscriber");
3. Service Provider shall take reasonable steps to promptly notify
the Subscriber that it has removed or disabled access to the material.
Counter Notification:
To be effective, a Counter Notification must be a written communication
provided to the Service Provider's Designated Agent that includes
substantially the following:
1. A physical or electronic signature of the Subscriber;
2. Identification of the material that has been removed or to
which access has been disabled and the location at which the material
appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled;
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that the Subscriber has
a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled
as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to
be removed or disabled;
4. The Subscriber's name, address, and telephone number, and a
statement that the Subscriber consents to the jurisdiction of
Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the
address is located, or if the Subscriber's address is outside
of the United States, for any judicial district in which the Service
Provider may be found, and that the Subscriber will accept service
of process from the person who provided notification or an agent
of such person
Upon receipt of a Counter Notification containing the information
as outlined in 1 through 4 above:
1. Service Provider shall promptly provide the Complaining Party
with a copy of the Counter Notification;
2. Service Provider shall inform the Complaining Party that it
will replace the removed material or cease disabling access to
it within ten (10) business days;
3. Service Provider shall replace the removed material or cease
disabling access to the material within ten (10) to fourteen (14)
business days following receipt of the Counter Notification, provided
Service Provider's Designated Agent has not received notice from
the Complaining Party that an action has been filed seeking a
court order to restrain Subscriber from engaging in infringing
activity relating to the material on Service Provider's network
or system.
© 2000 FMiTV
Networks, Inc. All
rights reserved.
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