Terms of Use
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Terms of Use
You may use our site for lawful purposes only. You may not use our site to post, transmit or otherwise distribute unlawful material. Examples of unlawful material include, without limitation, threats of physical harm, defamatory statements, pornographic material, and copyrighted, trademarked and other proprietary material used without proper authorization. You may not attempt to use or distribute tools designed for compromising security or take any action to compromise the security of this site. Examples of these tools include but are not limited to password guessing programs, cracking tools or network probing tools. You may not "flood" or disrupt our web site through any means or process.
Copyright Ownership and License
All content on Books & Chat, including posts, graphics, ideas, styles, etc. are © to their respective owners. Site layout and boards © to B&C. Big list of books, aka BLoB © to Dianne, aka Cats57, aka Fourcats57, mini-BLoBs © to Awillis and other respective posters. Absolutely nothing may be taken from this site without the express permission of Books & Chat and/or the individual owners of artwork and posts, and when allowed we must be given credit for anything used.
Advertising Policy
B&C does not accept or permit unsolicited or unauthorizeda dvertisements on its Web site, nor shall it be used to transmit commercial or personal advertisements or solicitations, or promotions without a commitment from the advertiser. Please contact us for more details.
Links to Other Sites
B&C Web site includes hyperlinks to sites maintained or controlled by others. B&C is not responsible for and does not routinely screen, approve or endorse the contents of or use of any of the products or services that may be offered at this or any other Web site. We advise you to review the individual privacy policies of the respective sites.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability
This site is provided by B&C on an "as is" basis. B&C makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the site or the information, content, or materials included on this site. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, B&C disclaims all warranties, express or implied. These services and information are provided without implied warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for use of a particular purpose, or noninfringement. B&C will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
Actions on Complaints
We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of this Agreement. If we become aware of possible violations, we may initiate an investigation that may include gathering information from you or any user involved and the complaining party, if any, and examination of other material. We may suspend the provision of our Services, temporarily or permanently remove the material involved from our servers, cancel posts, provide warnings to you, or suspend or terminate your access to the site. We will determine what action will be taken in response to a violation on a case-by-case basis, at our sole discretion. We will fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities in investigating suspected lawbreakers. Copyright violations should be reported to:
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Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold B&C, and their affiliates harmless from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, resulting from your violation of these terms, and to fully cooperate in the defense by B&C, and their affiliates against any such claims. Without limitation, you agree to defend us from an against any and all claims, actions or demands brought by or against us alleging with respect to you a) infringement or misappropriation of any intellectual property rights; b) defamation, libel, slander, obscenity, pornography or violation of the rights of privacy or publicity, or c) spamming or any other offensive, harassing or illegal conduct or violation of this Agreement. You agree to indemnify us from and against all damages, costs, and fees awarded in favor of third parties, and you will indemnify and hold us harmless against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses and costs (including reasonable attorneys fees) (collectively, "Losses") suffered by us which Losses result from or arise out of the above claims.
Choice of Law/Forum Selection
Sites are hosted on HostMonster computing resources located on Utah. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or any content posted to a site including copies and republication, whether based in contract, tort, statutory of other law, will be governed by the laws of the State of Utah, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. You further consent to the personal jurisdiction of and exclusive venue in the federal and state courts located in and serving Connecticut, as the legal forum for any such dispute.