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A. Limitations on Scope of Use
Use of the Innovation News Site is limited to submission of news releases for distribution via Innovation News Connect, retrieving RSS feeds, and the reading of releases, marketing and other materials.
You agree not to: (1) use the Innovation News Site for any other purposes, including, without limitation, to store, aggregate, reproduce or distribute information available on the Site in any manner or to compete directly or indirectly with Innovation News; (2) interfere with or disrupt the operation of Site or the networks or servers connected to the Site in any manner; (3) impersonate any person or entity or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; (4) upload, post or otherwise transmit any content that infringes the proprietary rights of any third party, or is otherwise unlawful or offensive; (5) harass or otherwise harm Innovation News or any other person or entity; or (6) engage in commercial activities of any kind without the prior written consent of Innovation News.
Any unauthorized use of the Innovation News Site by You may result in termination of all rights to use the Site and subject you to fines or penalties to the full extent provided by law. All submissions to Innovation News are governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the Innovation News Membership Terms and Conditions (the "Membership Terms and Conditions") signed by You or an agent of Your company. By submitting a press release for dissemination by Innovation News, You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in the Membership Terms and Conditions.
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C. Limitation of Liability
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D. Disclaimer of Liability for Third Party Content and Links
You agree that Innovation News is not responsible and will not be liable for any third-party content on the Site or any third-party content, products or services available on other Web sites accessed through links from the Site. Links to third-party sites are for Your convenience only, and their inclusion on the Innovation News Site does not imply any endorsement, guarantee, warranty or representation by Innovation News.
E. Proprietary Rights
The Innovation News Site and all materials on the Site, including, without limitation, the name "Innovation News" and all other trademarks, logos, images on the Site, are owned by Innovation News, its licensors, or other providers of such material, and are protected by United States and international copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as specifically permitted in this Agreement, the Innovation News Membership Agreement or by express written consent of Innovation News, You may not use the Site or the material on the Site in any other manner.
F. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Texas. Any dispute arising under or related in any way to these Terms of Use shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in Travis County, Texas. By using this site You expressly agree to the above choice of governing law and venue.
G. Rights Reserved / Change in Terms
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Innovation News reserves the right to make changes to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. All changes are effective immediately when they are posted. Your continued use of the Site after the date such changes become effective will constitute Your acceptance of the changes and Your agreement to be legally bound by any modifications or amendments to these Terms of Use. You are expected to check this page each time you access this site so You are aware of any changes, as they are binding on You.
H. Indemnification
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