Mit der Einschreibung in diese Veranstaltung
wird den folgenden Regeln - zumeist unwissentlich, aber dennoch rechtlich bindend - zugestimmt:
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CES Terms & Conditions
By registering for CES, you accept and agree to be bound by the following terms & conditions.
CES® 2024 (the "Event") is owned, organized and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®- located at 1919 S. Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202, USA.
1. ABOUT THE EVENT
In addition to this registration site, the CES.tech website provides information regarding the Event which may include the Event description, dates, location, schedules, news and important links for media, exhibitors and attendees.
2. ELIGIBILITY TO ATTEND EVENT
Industry Affiliation - This Event is a trade-only event for individuals 18 years of age or older and affiliated with the consumer technology industry and is not open to the general public. Friends, family and children will not be granted access to the Event.Age Requirement - Children under the age of 18 may not attend the Event without specific business rationale and pre-approval by CTA. Approval will not be granted on-site.
Registration Data Collection and Processing - CTA is collecting registration information for the purpose of registering individuals to attend the Event. The categories of personal information that we collect for this purpose include: name, title, company, address, phone number, date of birth, photo, gender and email address. Registration information will be used to process Event badges, verify consumer technology industry affiliation, send marketing emails in accordance with applicable privacy laws, send transactional emails and correspondence directly related to Event registration. We may share registration information with third parties that are directly related to the Event, subject to appropriate confidentiality and security arrangements, for purposes of show analysis, event production, event advertisement/marketing, press opportunities and event hosting. Such parties may include event partners, contractors, sponsors and government agencies.
When you register for this Event, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed by CTA in the United States as necessary for CTA to complete your registration for, and facilitate your participation in, the Event in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and the selections that you or your authorized representative make.
For further information about how we process your personal information, please see our CES Events Privacy Policy here: https://CES.tech/privacy.aspx
Throughout the registration process you may make selections to opt in to or receive information on particular items. By selecting these options, you consent to information you provided during registration being shared with third parties based on your selections during the registration process. For example:
o You request a special service with us. This typically relates to attendees who request additional services like accessibility or transportation services. This also relates to exhibitor coordinators whose contact information is shared with companies that provide Event services such as booth setup, transportation, electricity and similar exhibition services.
o The information is provided to data processors who perform functions on our behalf to process your data for one of the above services. Examples include companies that provide registration services for our events and companies that help to send our marketing email messages.Registering on Behalf of Someone Else - If you are registering on behalf of anyone other than yourself ("prospective attendee"), you represent that you are authorized to complete this registration, accept these Terms and Conditions on behalf of each prospective attendee that you register, and that the information you provide is accurate. You agree to be solely liable for damages as a result of any information you provide, including opting-in to receiving communications at another’s email address. You agree that you have conveyed to the prospective attendee the risk of communicable disease exposure presented by attending an in-person event, as indicated earlier in this registration process, and agree that you are authorized to complete the associated release on the prospective attendee’s behalf. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Event owners/producers, their officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates from all liability, damages, judgments and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) for any claims brought by or on behalf of any third party arising from your conduct, misconduct or negligence in completing this registration on another’s behalf. You agree to provide a copy of these Terms and Conditions to the prospective attendee and agree to be jointly accountable for any violation of these Terms and Conditions by anyone you registered.
3. BADGES – IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
Badges - Badges must be worn at all times during the Event. Badges are valid for the registered individual only. Badges remain the property of CTA. We reserve the right to deny access to the Event or confiscate badges at any time.
o Identification - You will be required to show government-issued photo identification (for example, a passport, driver’s license or national ID card) when collecting your badge on-site.
o Badge Printing and Reprinting - All badge printing is done on-site at the Event. Badges are not mailed to registrants prior to the Event. All individuals must pick up their own badge at the time of arrival. We will not replace lost or stolen badges. If you misplace your badge, a new badge must be purchased at the on-site rate of $350.
o Badge sharing, splitting or duplicating - Badge sharing, splitting or duplicating outside of the official Event registration system are strictly prohibited. Any registrant found in violation of this policy will have their badge confiscated, and they will be removed from the Event immediately and forfeit attendance eligibility.Badge Scanning
o Exhibitor Scans - You may be asked to have your badge scanned at exhibit booths; please note scanning of your badge is entirely optional. The QR code on your badge does not contain personal information. However, when you scan your badge you are authorizing CTA to securely share the contact details you provided during the registration process with that exhibitor. The scan also confirms your intent to receive communications from that exhibitor. Once your data is provided, you will be subject to the communications and privacy policies of those exhibitors.
o Event Management Scans - You agree that CTA may monitor your choices with event participant tracking technology in order to better understand attendee interests and ensure our services meet attendee needs. CTA will use this information internally in compliance with applicable laws. Data will be archived after five (5) years.
o Conference Program Scans - If you attend any conference programming, keynotes, or events you will be required to scan your badge. Your information, including your name, may be shared with conference session producers and Event partners and/or sponsors.4. POLICIES DURING THE EVENT
Conduct - CTA is committed to safety, diversity, social responsibility, and observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct. CTA requires that all Event attendees behave respectfully towards other attendees and Event staff.
o By attending the Event, you agree to abide by all pertinent laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. You must comply with all reasonable instructions given by Event staff and security personnel. You will not behave in any manner as to endanger or injure persons or property at the Event, or in any manner objectionable to, detracting from or out of keeping with the character of the Event. CTA reserves the right to immediately prohibit or remove any attendee from any Events, if: (1) the attendee conducts activities detrimental to the goals and purpose of the Event; or (2) for any reason to protect the Event and its participants. If an attendee is removed or prohibited from the Event, that attendee will not be entitled to a refund of registration fees or any other fees, and will remain liable for any damages caused by its actions.
o CTA has adopted a Code of Conduct for CES and, by attending the Event, you agree to abide by these policies.ADA Service Animals - Service animals as defined by the ADA and under the Event’s state disability laws are permitted at the Event. Any other live animals, including but not limited to, pets, emotional support animals, therapy animals and animals used for demonstration or booth display are prohibited. CTA reserves the right to exclude service animals if they pose a direct threat to the health and safety of Event attendees (i.e. aggressive behavior, not housebroken, or handler cannot control animal).
Conference Programming - Event conference programming is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, including paid conferences and keynotes. We recommend arriving early to all scheduled conference sessions.
Alcohol/Tobacco/Drugs - CTA values participant health, safety and efficient operation of services at our Events.
o Alcohol may be consumed only in authorized locations at the Event for individuals of legal drinking age in the location of the Event.
o Smoking, including the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products is strictly prohibited except in designated areas. In Event locations where marijuana is legalized, attendees must follow all laws and venue regulations with respect to smoking.
o Unlawful use, possession, dispensing, sale or distribution of any illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at the Event.Weapons/Firearms - No firearms, or weapons of any kind are permitted on the exhibit floor or at the Event. Replicas of weapons are also not permitted.
Security Procedures - It is important for CTA to provide a safe experience for its Event attendees.
o Attendees must follow the instructions of security personnel at all times.
o The Event venue may be subject to video surveillance, maintained and kept by the specific venue.
o Bag Policy - Attendees may only bring two (2) bags, each smaller than 12" x 17" x 6" onto official show premises. Rolling bags of any size are not permitted on the show floor, including luggage. All bags are subject to search, and attendees may be subject to metal detection screening upon entry. You are encouraged to leave bags at your hotel and avoid bulk clothing to minimize search time. Visit www.CES.tech/security for more information.Personal Mobility Devices - Personal mobility devices not required to accommodate an individual disability (with or without motors) are not permitted at any Event venue without CTA’s prior written consent. This includes Segways, hoverboards, skateboards, roller skates/blades, uniwheels, scooters and all similar products. Segways are permitted for ADA use only at the LVCC and Sands/Venetian. They are not permitted at any other venues for any purpose.
Photography/Video Notice - This Event is a widely-attended event. CTA and third parties may photograph and/or video record activities at the Event for many purposes, including but not limited to, reporting, advertising and documentation purposes. By attending the Event, you consent to your image being captured and used.
o You grant CTA a license to use, edit, reproduce, record, modify, enhance, encode, translate, distribute, play, perform, make available to other users, prepare derivative works of and to display your image and/or likeness (your "Likeness") by any media or methods whether now known or later developed. This license may be exercised in our sole discretion throughout the world at any time.
o You agree that this license is perpetual, royalty-free and transferable. You agree that CTA can sub-license this license to third parties. You irrevocably and unconditionally waive, with respect to your Likeness, all moral rights to which you may be entitled and any broadly equivalent rights in any territory of the world. This waiver is made in favor of CTA but will also extend to our sub-licensees, assignees and successors in title.Exhibit Disclaimer - Nothing contained in the exhibits represents the views or opinions of CTA or its affiliates. CTA does not accept liability of any kind with respect to the exhibits or any product or service referred to in the exhibits.
Outboarding and Suitcasing - Outboarding and suitcasing at the Event are strictly prohibited. Outboarding refers to any digital or physical non-permanent exhibit, demonstration, event, or branded activation that is created and deployed outside the scope of the Event and is promoted or implied as being a part of the Event. This includes digital or virtual programming and activations as well as physical events at Las Vegas hotel suites, meeting rooms, ballrooms, restaurants, clubs, etc. Please see CTA’s Outboarding Policy. Suitcasing refers to the practice of companies or persons who go to events as attendees but set up quasi-exhibits in the aisles from their suitcase/briefcase, soliciting business from other attendees and exhibitors.
Distribution - The distribution of printed matter or advertising material, the affixing of stickers and posters, as well as the unauthorized use of advertising media is prohibited. Special rules and regulations apply to exhibitors.
Changes to Event - It may be necessary for reasons beyond our reasonable control (including, but not limited to, acts of God, severe weather, fire, explosion, terrorist acts or threats, any industrial action or widespread illness) to alter the advertised content, timing and/or location of the Event or to cancel the Event. We reserve the right to do this at any time and we will not be liable to you for any cost or other expenses incurred by you as a consequence (including, without limitation, registration, travel and accommodation expenses).
Cancellation Policy
o Cancellations for paid registrations received in writing by December 14, 2023 are refundable, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after December 14, 2023. If you do not cancel by December 14, 2023 and do not attend the Event, you are still responsible for payment. All cancellation requests should be sent to CESreg@CTA.tech.
o Substitutions will not be granted for credentialed attendees and media.5. GENERAL LEGAL TERMS
Ownership - Registering for and attending the Event does not grant you any rights to use any of the CTA/CES trademarks or logos. The services and associated material provided by registering and attending the Event, including all images, designs, photographs, writings, graphs, data, or otherwise are the property of CTA and are protected by copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights.Force Majeure - CTA is not liable and will not pay any compensation where the performance of our obligations is prevented or affected directly or indirectly by or as a result of a Force Majeure Event. A "Force Majeure Event" means the occurrence of an act of God, war, government intervention, authority or regulations, terrorism, disaster, fire, flood, weather elements, labor disputes, strikes, civil disorder, insurrection, communication line failures, power failures, sabotage, curtailment of transportation, national emergency, disease or medical epidemic, pandemic or outbreaks (including COVID-19), or other similar cause, circumstance or threat beyond CTA’s control making it inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible to hold any part of the Event or provide the venues. If the performance by CTA of any of its obligations under the Contract is affected by a Force Majeure Event, CTA will promptly notify you of the nature and extent thereof and any alterations to your attendance based on the Force Majeure Event. If CES is cancelled based on a Force Majeure Event, CTA will refund your registration fee less a $25 processing fee. There will be no further liability on the part of either party and you hereby waive any claim for property or other damages or compensation.
Participation Liability – Your attendance at the Event is completely voluntary. As such, you agree and acknowledge that you are participating in the Event and associated activities at your own free will and at your own risk. You voluntarily assume any and all risks and hazards, including without limitation, personal injury, illness, or otherwise (including those in connection with COVID-19), and hereby release CTA of any liability related to your attendance at the Event. You assume responsibility for your own well-being.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification - You, your successors and assigns release CTA, its officers, employees, agents and contractors from any and all claims you may have against CTA arising out of, or related to the Event, including, but not limited to: loss, theft, damage, delay or non-delivery; any injury to you, your employees, agents, representatives or guests while on Event premises; failure to hold the Event as scheduled; or any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages. CTA’s aggregate liability to you in respect of all losses, liabilities or damage suffered by you arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or your attendance at the Event will not exceed the value of registration cost. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CTA from any and all damage, loss, liability, claim or expense (including legal fees) arising out of, or in connection with: (1) the violation of any law or ordinance by you, your employees, agents, representatives, guests, or others; (2) damages to property or personal injury caused by you, your employees, agents, representatives or guests while in the show premises; and (3) your presence in and use of the show premises.
Governing Law - These Terms and Conditions and the rights and obligations of both parties will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States of America without giving effect to any conflicts of law rules that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia in respect of any dispute which arises.
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Maritz Terms of Use
This Terms of Use (this "Terms of Use") is agreed to Maritz Holdings Inc., on behalf of its subsidiaries and divisions (collectively, "Maritz") and you, or if you represent an entity or other organization, that entity or organization (in either case, "you"). This Terms of Use applies to your interactions with Maritz Holdings Inc., Maritz LLC, Maritz Motivation Inc., Maritz Global Events Inc. and Maritz Global Events - AT&L Inc. businesses, and their subsidiaries and divisions, including without limitation Experient Inc. For more information about Maritz’s solutions and companies, please review the information in the footer of this webpage.
Maritz offers end users ("Users") the ability to access information, data, and other content ("Content"), as well as online product review information, event registration, User collaboration features, and other interactive functionality and services ("Services") available through Maritz’s online platform (the "Platform").
You may access the Platform through the website located at http://www.maritz.com/, and any other websites operated by Maritz or its subsidiaries and divisions (each, a "Site") or using mobile applications provided by and on behalf of Maritz or its subsidiaries and divisions (each, an "Application," and each Site and Application treated as a part of the "Platform" for purposes of this Terms of Use). This Terms of Use applies to your use of and access to the Platform and the Content and Services available through the Platform.
This Terms of Use includes the terms and conditions below and the Privacy Policy, located at http://www.maritz.com/privacy ("Privacy Policy") relating to the Platform. You are responsible for compliance with this Terms of Use (including the Privacy Policy).
Unless you later enter into any other agreements with Maritz regarding the Platform or any Content or Services, this Terms of Use is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Maritz regarding your access to and use of the Platform and all Content and Services. This Terms of Use supersedes any prior agreement or other communications between you and Maritz relating to your use of and access to the Platform and any Content or Services.
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS TERMS OF USE. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES, OR BY CLICKING A BOX THAT STATES THAT YOU ACCEPT OR AGREE TO THIS TERMS OF USE, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS TERMS OF USE.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS TERMS OF USE, OR DO NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS TERMS OF USE, MARITZ IS NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE PLATFORM AND YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES. IF YOU ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS TERMS OF USE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS TERMS OF USE.
1. DEFINITIONS. Terms used in this Terms of Use have the definitions given in this Terms of Use or, if not defined in this Terms of Use, have their plain English meaning as commonly interpreted in the United States, even if Maritz provides a translated version of this Terms of Use. To the extent any ambiguity or inconsistency exists between the English version of this Terms of Use and a version in any other language, the English (as interpreted in the United States) version of the Terms of Use controls.
2. TERM. This Terms of Use is entered into as of the earlier of the date you first access or use the Platform or any Content or Services (the "Effective Date") and will continue until terminated as set forth herein.
3. MODIFICATIONS. Maritz reserves the right, at any time, to modify the Platform or any Content or Services, with or without notice to you, by making those modifications available on the Platform. Maritz also reserves the right, at any time, to modify this Terms of Use. Maritz will inform you of the presence of any changes to this Terms of Use by posting those changes on the Platform or by providing you with notice through the Platform. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on the Platform or delivery of such notice through the Platform. You may terminate this Terms of Use as set forth below if you object to any such modifications. However, you will be deemed to have agreed to any and all modifications through your continued use of the Platform or any Content or Services following such notice period.
4. ELIGIBILITY. The Platform, Content, and Services are intended for use by individuals 13 years of age and older. If you are a parent or guardian of a child under 13, then you may allow your child to access the Platform, Content, or Services only under your direct supervision. You will not allow your child to access the Platform, Content, or Services other than under your direct supervision and you will be solely responsible for all access to and use of the Platform, Content, or Services by your child. If you are 13 or older but younger than 18, then you may access and use the Platform, Content, and Services only if your parent or guardian accepts this Terms and Use on your behalf. If you are a parent or guardian agreeing to this Terms of Use for the benefit of a child age 13 or older but under 18, then you agree you will be solely responsible for all access to and use of the Platform, Content, or Services.
5. ACCOUNT.
5.1. Users. You are permitted to access certain Content and Services without establishing a user account on the Platform, provided that you have agreed to this Terms of Use. However, access to and use of certain Content and Services may require that you establish a user account (an "Account") on the Platform. Approval of your request to establish an Account will be at the sole discretion of Maritz. If you are an organization, you may authorize designated employees within your organization to use and access the Platform, Content, and Services on your behalf through your Account (you and each such individual, as applicable, a "User" of your Account). If you are an individual, then you may use and access the Platform, Content, and Services through your Account as the sole User of the Account. Each user identification and password for your Account (each, "Account ID") is personal in nature and may be used only by you or, as applicable, the User to whom the Account ID is issued.
5.2. Registration Information. In connection with establishing an Account, you will be asked to submit certain information about yourself and, as applicable, your organization ("Registration Information"). You agree that: (a) all such information you provide will be accurate, complete, and current; (b) you will maintain and promptly update all such information to keep it accurate, complete, and current; and (c) you will not provide any information belonging to another person or organization with the intent to impersonate that person or organization. Before posting any Registration Information of Users associated with your Account, you are responsible for obtaining any and all authorizations required by federal or state law to authorize the sharing of their Registration Information, including their personal information, on the Platform. Maritz is not liable for any invasion of privacy or other claim that may be asserted by Users of your Account as a result of your posting of Registration Information regarding Users of your Account on the Platform and the subsequent sharing of that information with other Users as described in the Privacy Policy. By providing Registration Information, you authorize Maritz to disclose such information as described in the Privacy Policy.
5.3. Responsibilities. You are solely responsible for all access to and use of your Account (whether authorized or unauthorized), including all Content and Services accessed through your Account. Maritz may deem any actions taken through your Account to have been authorized by you. You are responsible for compliance, and the compliance any other Users of your Account, with this Terms of Use. You will ensure the security and confidentiality of each Account ID and will notify Maritz immediately if any Account ID is lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised. You acknowledge that you are fully responsible for all costs, fees, liabilities, or damages incurred, and material transferred, stored, modified, or shared through the use of each Account ID (whether lawful or unlawful). You acknowledge that any orders made or other transactions completed through your Account will be deemed to have been lawfully completed by you. In no event will Maritz be liable for the foregoing obligations or the failure by you to fulfill such obligations.
5.4. Account Authority. If you are an organization, then the individual who establishes your Account (the "Account Authority") will have control over your Account. If you are an individual, then you will be the Account Authority for your Account, unless you designate a different Account Authority as specified below. Maritz may deem the Account Authority to have full authority for all decisions relating to your Account, including: (a) addition or removal of Users; (b) permissions to access your Account; (c) disputes regarding your Account; (d) notices and other communications relating to your Account; and (e) any other decisions that may be required regarding your Account. There must be one and only one Account Authority for each Account at all times. The initial Account Authority must be designated in the initial request to establish an Account. If an initial Account Authority is not designated, the individual requesting to establish an Account shall be deemed the initial Account Authority for that Account. The Account Authority may be changed: (i) by an email sent to Maritz from the registered email address of the current Account Authority; (ii) by bona fide legal written notice provided to Maritz by one of your corporate officers; or (iii) as separately directed and acknowledged by Maritz. It is your responsibility to properly designate a new Account Authority whenever appropriate. In the event of a dispute where multiple persons claim to be the rightful Account Authority, Maritz reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to: (1) suspend all access to your Account until an Account Authority is properly designated to Maritz’s sole satisfaction; or (2) terminate your Account and delete your Registration Information.
6. YOUR CONTENT. You are solely responsible for all data, ideas, submissions, questions, reviews, comments, and other content (including, text, audio, video, photographs, illustrations, graphics, testimonials, and other media) that you provide or generate through your access and use of the Platform or any Content or Services (collectively, "Your Content"). As between you and Maritz, you retain ownership of Your Content. However, subject to any limitations included in the Privacy Policy, you grant Maritz and its service providers a worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable (including, to Users and other third parties) right to use, copy, sell, store, reproduce, modify, display, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, and distribute ("Use") Your Content in any for or format for purposes of operating the Platform or for any other lawful business purpose of Maritz. Additionally, when you post Your Content to the Platform, you also grant Maritz the right to use your name, or otherwise identify you, in connection with Your Content. You represent and warrant that none of Your Content or the Use of Your Content by Maritz: (1) violates this Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, or any applicable laws, rules, or regulations ("Laws"); (2) is libelous, defamatory, obscene, abusive, pornographic, threatening, or an invasion of privacy; (3) constitutes an infringement, misappropriation, or violation of the IPR or other rights of any third party; (4) is illegal in any way or advocates illegal activity; (5) is an advertisement or solicitation of goods or services (unless you have entered into a separate advertiser agreement with Maritz); (6) is false, misleading or inaccurate; or (7) is or could be considered junk mail, spam, a part of a pyramid scheme, a disruptive commercial message or disruptive advertisement. Maritz is not responsible or liable for any deletion, correction, destruction, damage, loss or failure to store, restore or back-up any of Your Content. You agree that you have all right, title, interest, and consent in Your Content necessary to allow Maritz and its service providers to Use Your Content as set forth in this Terms of Use.
7. ACCESS.
7.1. To the Platform and Services. Subject to your compliance with this Terms of Use, Maritz will permit you to access and use the Platform and Services solely you’re your own lawful purposes and only in accordance with this Terms of Use and any other agreement you agree to with Maritz before being given access to any specific aspects of the Platform. Any additional agreement is in addition to this Terms of Use and will govern your use of the portions of the Platform to which the additional agreement applies in the event of a conflict between the terms of this Terms of Use and the additional agreement.
7.2. To Content. Unless otherwise noted on the Platform, all Content available through the Platform, including all text, audio, video, photographs, illustrations, graphics, testimonials, and other media, is owned by Maritz, Maritz’s third party providers, or by other Users of the Platform. All Content is provided for informational purposes only and you are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy, completeness, and applicability of all Content and for your use of any Content. Subject to your compliance with this Terms of Use, you may access the Content solely for your own personal and noncommercial purposes in connection with your own use of the Platform and Services. You will not, and will not permit any third party to: (a) alter, modify, reproduce, or create derivative works of any Content; (b) distribute, sell, resell, lend, loan, lease, license, sublicense, or transfer any Content; or (c) alter, obscure or remove any copyright, trademark, or any other notices that are provided on or in connection with any Content. Maritz has not verified the accuracy of, and will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in any Content. Maritz makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, currency, suitability, or quality of any Content. Without limiting the foregoing, Maritz will not be held liable to you or any other third party for any Content, including Your Content under a Federal Law the Communications Decency Act or CDA, 47 U.S.C. § 230. Except as set forth in this Terms of Use, you are granted no licenses or other rights in or to any Content, or any IPR therein or related thereto. If you would like to use any Content in a manner not permitted by this Terms of Use, please contact Maritz.
7.3. To Other Users. The Platform may allow you to link, connect, or otherwise communicate with other Users through the Platform. By linking, connecting, or communicating with other Users, you are agreeing to allow those Users to communicate directly with you through the Platform. You agree that you are solely responsible for all communications between you and any other User through the Platform. Your extension or acceptance of a link, connection, or other communication with another User will serve as your affirmative "opt in" to the disclosure of any of Your Content or other data or information (which may include your personal information) that you provide to that other User.
7.4. To Maritz Events. You may be permitted to attend certain events hosted by Maritz on behalf of a third party, which may be a client of Maritz ("Maritz Events"). In order to host such Maritz Events, Maritz may receive certain personal information about you from its clients and other third parties. Maritz may use such information combined with the Registration Information from your Account for any business purpose related to Maritz Events. Your submission of such information to Maritz will serve as your affirmative "opt in" to the disclosure of such information to Maritz’s clients, vendors, service providers, and exhibitors related to such Maritz Events.
7.5. To Third-Party Services. The Platform may provide you with access to certain Services developed, provided, or maintained by other third-party service providers ("Third Party Services"). In addition to the terms of this Terms of Use, your access to and use of any Third Party Services is also subject to any other agreement you may agree to before being given access to the Third Party Services (each, a "Third Party Service Agreement"). The terms of any Third Party Service Agreement (which may include payment of fees) will apply to the applicable Third Party Services provided under that Third Party Service Agreement in addition to the terms of this Terms of Use, but will not apply to any other Services you may access through the Platform. Except as set forth in this Terms of Use, the terms of any Third Party Service Agreement will control in the event of a conflict between the terms of this Terms of Use and that Third Party Service Agreement.
7.6. To Social Media Features. The Platform may provide certain social media features that enable you to link certain Content available on the Platform to third-party social media sites or cause limited portions of Content available on the Platform to appear on third-party social media sites. You may use these social media features only as they are provided by Maritz, solely with respect to the Content as it is displayed on the Platform, and otherwise in accordance with any additional terms and conditions provided by Maritz with respect to such social media feature. Maritz may disable all or any social media features and any links at any time without notice in Maritz’s sole discretion.
8. APP STORE. The Application may be obtained through a third party distribution platform (e.g., the Apple App Store) (the "App Store") and is to be used solely on a mobile device owned or controlled by you that operates such third party’s operating system. This Terms of Use incorporates by reference the terms of the Addendum to this Terms of Use and any other terms available at the respective App Store from which you have obtained the Application. You agree that the this Terms of Use is between you and Maritz, and not with the App Store. The App Store is not responsible for the Application, maintenance and support services or any warranty thereof, or addressing any claims related thereto. You agree to pay all fees charged by the App Store in connection with the Application (if any). The Application may also be subject to additional terms and conditions and privacy policies, and Maritz is not a party to nor responsible for those additional terms.
9. ORDERS AND TERMS OF SALE. You may be permitted to place orders seeking to purchase a products and other offering from Maritz ("Maritz Offering") available for sale on the Platform (whether in the form of an online order submitted through the Platform or an order submitted by way of email, phone, or other form permitted by Maritz, an "Order"). All Orders are subject acceptance by Maritz, in its sole discretion. In addition to this Terms of Use, your purchase of any Maritz Offering is governed by the terms displayed on the Platform in connection with each Maritz Offering and any additional terms provided to you in connection with your Order or any acceptance of your Order provided by Maritz (the "Terms of Sale"). By placing an Order, you agree to be bound by the Terms of Sale with respect to that Order and any Maritz Offering included in that Order. If this Terms of Use conflicts with the Terms of Sale for any Order, the Terms of Sale will govern and control with respect to the Maritz Offering provided to you under that Order. Risk of loss and title to any Maritz Offering you purchase pass to you upon delivery of such Maritz Offering to the applicable carrier. If a Maritz Offering is listed at an incorrect price or with incorrect information, Maritz shall have the right to refuse or cancel any Order placed for such Maritz Offering, whether or not the Order has been confirmed or your credit card has been charged. If your credit card has already been charged for an Order and your Order is canceled, Maritz will promptly issue you a credit in the amount of the charge.
10. TERMINATION. You may cease use of the Platform at any time. If you also wish to disable access to your Account and terminate this Terms of Use, you may contact Maritz as indicted on the Platform to request that your Account be disabled. Maritz may terminate this Terms of Use at any time in its sole discretion by disabling access to your Account or by providing notice to you. Upon any termination of this Terms of Use: (1) all rights granted to you under this Terms of Use will terminate; (2) you will immediately cease all use of and access to the Platform and all Content and Services; (3) you will cease use of and delete all Content you obtained prior to termination; and (4) Maritz may, in its sole discretion, disable your Account and delete any of Your Content. Maritz may, in its sole discretion, fulfil any Orders pending at the time of any termination of this Terms of Use or cancel any pending Orders and refund any pre-paid amounts. Sections 1 (Definitions), 6 (Your Content), 9 (Orders and Terms of Sale), 10 (Termination), 11 (Suspension), 12 (Platform Technology), 13 (Ownership), 14 (Maritz Marks), 15 (Representations and Warranties), 16 (Indemnity), 17 (Limitation on Liability), 18 (Data Privacy), 19 (Feedback), 20 (Claims of Infringement), 21 (Governing Law and Venue), 22 (Notices), 23 (International Access), 24 (Linked Sites), and 25 (Additional Terms) will survive any expiration or termination of this Terms of Use.
11. SUSPENSION. Without limiting Maritz’s right to terminate this Terms of Use, Maritz may also suspend your access to your Account, the Platform, any Content, or any Services, with or without notice to you, upon any actual, threatened, or suspected breach of this Terms of Use or applicable law or upon any other conduct deemed by Maritz, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate or detrimental to the Platform, Services, Maritz, or any other User or third party.
12. PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY. The Platform, and the databases, software, hardware and other technology used by or on behalf of Maritz to operate the Platform, and the structure, organization, and underlying data, information, and software code thereof (collectively, the "Technology"), constitute valuable trade secrets of Maritz. You will not, and will not permit any third party to: (1) access or attempt to access the Technology except as expressly provided in this Terms and Service; (2) use the Technology in any unlawful manner or in any other manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Technology; (3) use automated scripts to collect information from or otherwise interact with the Technology; (4) alter, modify, reproduce, create derivative works of the Technology; (5) distribute, sell, resell, lend, loan, lease, license, sublicense, or transfer any of your rights to access or use the Technology or otherwise make the Technology available to any third party; (6) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise attempt to derive the method of operation of the Technology; (7) attempt to circumvent or overcome any technological protection measures intended to restrict access to any portion of the Technology; (8) monitor the availability, performance, or functionality of the Technology; (9) interfere with the operation or hosting of the Technology; or (10) introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or other material into the Platform that is harmful to the Platform or Technology.
13. OWNERSHIP. The Technology, all additions, improvements, updates, and modifications thereto, and all intellectual and proprietary property rights, including all copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, patent rights, moral rights, and rights in data and databases ("IPR"), in and to the Technology are and will remain the sole and exclusive property of Maritz and its third party providers. You receive no ownership interest in or to the Technology and you are not granted any right or license to use the Technology itself, apart from your ability to access the Platform, Content, and Services under this Terms of Use.
14. MARITZ MARKS. The Maritz name and logo, and all names and logos displayed on the Platform, through the Services, or in any Content, are trademarks or service marks of Maritz and its subsidiaries, divisions, and third party providers. You are granted no right or license to use any such trademarks or service marks. Any use of such trademarks or service marks without Maritz’s express written consent is strictly prohibited.
15. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
15.1.Mutual. Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other party that: (a) it has the legal right and authority to enter into this Terms of Use; (b) this Terms of Use forms a binding legal obligation on behalf of such party; and (c) it has the legal right and authority to perform its obligations under this Terms of Use and to grant the rights and licenses described in this Terms of Use.
15.2. Compliance with Laws. You acknowledge that the Platform is a general purpose online service and is not specifically designed to facilitate compliance with any specific Law. You represent and warrant to Maritz that your use of and access to the Platform or any Content or Services, will comply with all applicable Laws and will not cause Maritz itself or any other third party to violate any applicable Laws. Maritz is not responsible for notifying you of any such Laws, enabling your compliance with any such Laws, or for your failure to comply with any such Laws.
15.3.No Warranties; Disclaimer. THE PLATFORM, CONTENT, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MARITZ AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS DO NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, ADEQUACY, OR CURRENCY OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY PRODUCT INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE PLATFORM. MARITZ DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY PRODUCTS OR ANY VIEWS OR OPINIONS THAT MAY BE EXPRESSED IN THE CONTENT OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED THROUGH THE PLATFORM. MARITZ AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY MARITZ, ITS EMPLOYEES, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL INCREASE THE SCOPE OF, OR CREATE ANY WARRANTIES IN ADDITION TO THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS TERMS OF USE. MARITZ AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT (a) THE PLATFORM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (b) THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (c) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE PLATFORM WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; (d) THE QUALITY OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE PLATFORM WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; (e) THE PLATFORM WILL NOT INCLUDE ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER ERRORS; OR (f) ANY ERRORS IN THE PLATFORM WILL BE CORRECTED. ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE PLATFORM IS OBTAINED AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.
16. INDEMNITY. You hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Maritz and its subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, service providers, contractors, assigns, users, clients, providers, licensees, and successors in interest ("Indemnified Parties") from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, fees, expenses and costs (including attorneys’ fees, court costs, damage awards, and settlement amounts) that result from any claim or allegation ("Claim") against any Indemnified Party arising in any manner from: (1) your access to or use of the Platform or any Content or Services; (2) Your Content, or any other information or data you Provide to Maritz; (3) your violation of applicable Laws; and (4) your breach of any provision of this Terms of Use. Maritz will use reasonable efforts to provide you with notice of any such claim or allegation, and Maritz will have the right to participate in the defense of any such claim at its expense.
17. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. MARITZ AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE), ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH OR OUT OF THE ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES, EVEN IF MARITZ AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS OF YOUR CONTENT, OPPORTUNITY, REVENUES, PROFITS OR REPUTATION, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE CONTENT, GOODS OR SERVICES. THE TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF MARITZ AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS TERMS OF USE, THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES, OR ANY PRODUCTS PROVIDED UNDER THIS TERMS OF USE OR THROUGH THE PLATFORM, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100, OR THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU RESULTING FROM ANY ORDERS MADE IN THE MONTH IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE ACT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY. YOU AGREE THAT MARITZ WOULD NOT ENTER INTO THIS TERMS OF USE WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS ON ITS LIABILITY. IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES IS NOT PERMITTED, THE LIABILITY OF MARITZ AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
18. DATA PRIVACY. You agree to comply with the Privacy Policy posted on the Platform (the "Privacy Policy"). You expressly consent to the use and disclosure of your personal information and other data and information as described in the Privacy Policy (http://www.maritz.com/privacy). Notwithstanding anything in the Privacy Policy, Maritz will have the right to collect, extract, compile, synthesize, and analyze non-personally identifiable data or information (data or information that does not identify an entity or natural person as the source thereof) resulting from your access to and use of the Platform or any Services or Content. To the extent any such non-personally identifiable data or information is collected or generated by Maritz, the data and information will be solely owned by Maritz and may be used by Maritz for any lawful business purpose without a duty of accounting to you, provided that the data and information is used only in an aggregated form, without directly identifying you or any other entity or natural person as the source thereof.
19. FEEDBACK. If you provide Maritz any feedback or suggestions regarding the Platform or any Content or Services ("Feedback"), you herby assign to Maritz all rights in the Feedback and agree that Maritz shall have the right to use such Feedback and related information in any manner it deems appropriate without a duty of accounting to you. Maritz will treat any Feedback you provide to Maritz as non-confidential and non-proprietary. You agree that you will not submit to Maritz any information or ideas that you consider to be confidential or proprietary.
20. CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT. Maritz respects your copyrights and other intellectual property rights and those of other third parties. If you believe in good faith that your copyrighted work has been reproduced on the Platform without your authorization in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may notify our designated copyright agent by mail to:
Attn: Jill Blood, Maritz Copyright Agent
Maritz Holdings LLC
1375 N. Highway Dr.
Fenton, MO 63099 USA
Email: compliance@maritz.com
Please provide the following information to the Maritz Copyright Agent: (1) the identity of the allegedly infringing work; (2) your name, address, daytime phone number, and email address, if available; (3) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the copyrighted work is not authorized by the owner, his or her agent, or the law; (4) 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; and (5) your electronic or physical signature. Maritz will take whatever action, in its sole discretion, it deems appropriate, including the removing the allegedly infringing work from the Platform.
21. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The interpretation of the rights and obligations of the parties under this Terms of Use, including, to the extent applicable, any negotiations, arbitrations or other proceedings hereunder, will be governed in all respects exclusively by the laws of the State of Missouri, U.S.A., as such laws apply to contracts between residents of Missouri without regard to conflict of laws provisions thereof. Each party will bring any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Terms of Use exclusively in a federal or state court in n St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., and you irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction and venue of any such courts in any such action or proceeding brought in such courts by Maritz.
22. NOTICES. Unless otherwise specified in this Terms of Use, any notices required or allowed under this Terms of Use will be provided to Maritz by postal mail to the address for Maritz listed on the Platform. Maritz may provide you with any notices required or allowed under this Terms of Use by sending you an email to any email address you provide to Maritz, provided that in the case of any notice applicable both to you and other Users of the Platform, Maritz may instead provide such notice by posting on the Platform. Notices provided to Maritz will be deemed given when actually received by Maritz. Notice provided to you will be deemed given 24 hours after posting to the Platform or sending via e-mail, unless (as to e-mail) the sending party is notified that the e-mail address is invalid.
23. INTERNATIONAL ACCESS. The Platform may be accessed from countries other than the U.S.A. The Platform may contain Maritz Offerings or references to Maritz Offerings that are not available outside of the U.S.A. Any such references do not imply that such products will be made available outside the U.S.A. If you access and use this Platform outside the U.S.A., you are responsible for complying with your local Laws in addition to any requirements outlined in this Terms of Use.
24. LINKED SITES. The Platform or any Content or Services may contain links to third-party Platforms or content that are not under the control of Maritz. If you access a third-party sites or content from the Platform or any Content Services, then you do so at your own risk and Maritz is not responsible for any content on any linked site. You may establish a link to the Platform, provided that the link does not state or imply any sponsorship or endorsement of your site by Maritz. You may not frame or otherwise incorporate into another site the Content or other materials on the Platform without Maritz’s prior written consent.
25. ADDITIONAL TERMS. Unless otherwise amended, this Terms of Use will exclusively govern your access to and use of the Platform or any Content or Services, and is the complete and exclusive understanding and agreement between the parties, and supersedes any oral or written proposal, agreement or other communication between the parties, regarding your access to and use of the Platform or any Content or Services. Except as expressly set forth in this Terms of Use, this Terms of Use may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by both parties. You agree as it relates to our remedy at law for any actual or threatened breach of this Terms of Use that Maritz shall be entitled to specific performance or injunctive relieve, or both, in addition to any damages that we may be legally entitled to recover. No right or remedy shall be exclusive of any other, whether at law or in equity. All waivers by Maritz under this Terms of Use must be in writing or later acknowledged by Maritz in writing. Any waiver or failure by Maritz to enforce any provision of this Terms of Use on one occasion will not be deemed a waiver by Maritz of any other provision or of such provision on any other occasion. If any provision of this Terms of Use is held to be unenforceable, that provision will be removed to the extent necessary to comply with the law, replaced by a provision that most closely approximates the original intent and economic effect of the original to the extent consistent with the law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force. The prevailing party in any lawsuit or proceeding arising from or related to this Terms of Use will be entitled to receive its costs, expert witness fees and reasonable attorneys’ fees, including costs and fees on appeal. You agree that each of Maritz’s service providers shall be considered a third party beneficiary of the above provisions, with all rights to enforce such provisions as if a service provider were a party to this Terms of Use. Neither this Terms of Use nor any rights or obligations of you hereunder may be assigned or transferred by you (in whole or in part and including by sale, merger, consolidation, or other operation of law) without the prior written approval of Maritz. Any assignment in violation of the foregoing will be null and void. Maritz may assign this Terms of Use to any party that assumes Maritz’s obligations hereunder. The parties hereto are independent parties, not agents, employees or employers of the other or joint venturers, and neither acquires hereunder any right or ability to bind or enter into any obligation on behalf of the other. Any reference herein to "including" will mean "including, without limitation."
ADDENDUM
Supplemental Terms for Apple
Notwithstanding anything set forth above, if you obtained a license to the Application through the Apple App Store, the following additional terms and conditions apply.
A. Acknowledgement: You acknowledge that this Terms of Use is between you and Maritz, not Apple, and Maritz, not Apple, is solely responsible for the Application and the content thereof.
B. Scope of License: For the avoidance of doubt, the license granted herein is solely for your use on any Apple-branded products that you own or control as permitted by this Terms of Use and the Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Agreement.
C. Maintenance and Support: You acknowledge that Apple will not have any obligation whatsoever to provide any maintenance or support with respect to the Application.
D. Warranty: You agree that Maritz shall be solely responsible for any product warranties, whether express or implied by law, to the extent not effectively disclaimed in this Terms of Use. In the event of any failure of the Application to conform to any applicable warranty, you have the right to notify Apple, and Apple shall refund the purchase price for the Application to you. You acknowledge that, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple has no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the Application, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty will be the sole responsibility of Maritz, to the extent applicable.
E. Product Claims: Both parties hereto agree that Maritz, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims made by you or any third party relating to the Application or your possession and/or use of the Application, including, but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that the Application fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement, and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation.
F. Intellectual Property Rights: Both parties hereto acknowledge that, in the event of any third party claim that the Application or your possession and use of the Application infringes such third party’s intellectual property rights, Maritz, not Apple, will solely be responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.
G. Legal Compliance: You represent and warrant that: (i) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and (ii) you are not listed on a U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
H. Developer Name and Address: Maritz’s contact information for any questions, complaints, or claims with respect to the Application is set forth in this Terms of Use.
I. Third Party Terms of Agreement: You must comply with all applicable third party terms of agreement when using the Application, e.g., you must not be in violation of your wireless data service when using the Application.
J. Third Party Beneficiary: Both parties acknowledge and agree that Apple and its subsidiaries are third party beneficiaries of this Terms of Use, and that, upon your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Terms of Use, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce this Terms of Use against you as a third party beneficiary hereof.
K. Apple Minimum Terms Control: You acknowledge and agree that if any of the terms and conditions of this Terms of Use are inconsistent or in conflict with Apple’s applicable Instructions for Minimum Terms for Developer’s End User License Agreement, the terms and conditions of Apple’s Instructions for Minimum Terms of Developer’s End User License Agreement shall apply.