AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OUR SERVICES
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3. USER REPRESENTATIONS
4. USER REGISTRATION
5. PRODUCTS
6. PURCHASES AND PAYMENT
7. RETURN POLICY
8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
9. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
10. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE
11. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS
12. SOCIAL MEDIA
13. ADVERTISERS
14. SERVICES MANAGEMENT
15. PRIVACY POLICY
16. TERM AND TERMINATION
17. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
18. GOVERNING LAW
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
20. CORRECTIONS
21. DISCLAIMER
22. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
23. INDEMNIFICATION
24. USER DATA
25. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
26. SMS TEXT MESSAGING
27. MISCELLANEOUS
28. CONTACT US
1. OUR SERVICES
The information provided through our Services is not intended for distribution or use by anyone in jurisdictions where such actions would be illegal or require us to register in that area. Therefore, individuals accessing the Services from other locations do so at their own risk and are responsible for complying with any applicable local laws.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Our intellectual property
We own or hold licenses for all intellectual property rights related to our Services. This encompasses all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photos, and graphics (referred to collectively as “Content”), as well as trademarks, service marks, and logos (referred to collectively as “Marks”). These Content and Marks are protected by copyright, trademark laws, and other intellectual property and unfair competition laws, both domestically and internationally. They are made available through our Services “AS IS” exclusively for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purposes.
Your use of our Services
As long as you comply with these Legal Terms, including the “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES” section, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Access the Services
- Download or print copies of any content you’ve been authorized to access
This license is for personal, non-commercial use or internal business purposes only. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, publicly display, encode, translate, transmit, distribute, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any part of the Services, Content, or Marks for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. If we do grant permission for any additional use, you must credit us as the owners or licensors and retain all copyright or proprietary notices.
We retain all rights not expressly granted to you regarding the Services, Content, and Marks. Any violation of these intellectual property rights will be considered a serious breach of our Legal Terms and will result in the immediate termination of your right to use our Service
Your submissions and contributions
Please review this section and the “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES” section thoroughly to understand (a) the rights you grant us and (b) your responsibilities when posting or uploading content through our Services.
Submissions: When you send us any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information about the Services (“Submissions”), you agree to transfer all intellectual property rights in these Submissions to us. We will own the Submissions and may use them for any lawful purpose, including commercial use, without any obligation to acknowledge or compensate you.
Contributions: By posting Contributions on our Services, you grant us a broad, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, broadcast, and otherwise exploit your Contributions (including your image, name, and voice) for any purpose, including commercial and advertising. This license also includes the right to use your name, company name, trademarks, and personal images. Contributions may consist of text, videos, audio, photos, music, graphics, comments, reviews, and personal information. Publicly posted submissions will also be deemed Contributions.
You are responsible for what you post or upload: You are responsible for the content you post or upload. By submitting or posting Contributions, you:
- Confirm that you have read and agree to our “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES” and will not post content that is illegal, hateful, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise unacceptable.
- Waive any moral rights to such Submissions or Contributions where permitted by law
- Warrant that your Submissions and Contributions are original or that you possess the necessary rights and licenses to grant us the rights outlined above.
- Warrant that your Submissions and Contributions are not confidential.
You are solely responsible for your Submissions and Contributions and agree to indemnify us for any losses arising from breaches of these terms, third-party rights, or applicable laws.
We reserve the right to remove or edit your Content at our discretion and may suspend or disable your account and report you to authorities if necessary.
3. USER REPRESENTATIONS
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that: (1) All registration information you provide is true, accurate, current, and complete: (2) You will keep this information accurate and promptly update it as needed; (3) You have the legal capacity to agree to these Legal Terms and will comply with them; (4) You are not a minor in your jurisdiction, or if you are, you have obtained parental permission to use the Services; (5) You will not access the Services through automated or non-human means, such as bots or scripts; (6) You will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purposes; (7) Your use of the Services will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
If you provide any information that is false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and deny any current or future use of the Services (or any part of them).
4. USER REGISTRATION
You may need to register to use the Services. You agree to keep your password confidential and are responsible for all activity associated with your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change any username you choose if we determine, at our sole discretion, that it is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
5. PRODUCTS
We aim to present the colors, features, specifications, and details of products on our Services as accurately as possible. However, we do not guarantee that these descriptions will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Your electronic display may not perfectly reflect the actual colors and details of the products. All products are subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee that any item will remain in stock. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time and for any reason. Prices are also subject to change.
6. PURCHASES AND PAYMENT
We accept the following forms of payment:
– Visa
– American Express
– PayPal
– Mastercard
You agree to provide up-to-date, complete, and accurate information for all transactions made through the Services. You also agree to promptly update your account and payment details, including your email address, payment method, and card expiration date, to ensure smooth transaction processing and communication. Sales tax will be applied as required, and we may adjust prices at any time. All payments must be made in US dollars
You agree to pay all applicable charges at the prevailing prices, including any shipping fees. By placing an order, you authorize us to charge your selected payment method for these amounts. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors, even if payment has already been processed.
We may refuse any order at our discretion and reserve the right to limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, household, or order. This includes orders from the same customer account, payment method, or billing and shipping address. We may also restrict orders that appear to be made by dealers, resellers, or distributors.
7. RETURN POLICY
Before making any purchases, please review our Return Policy available on the Services.
8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You may only use the Services for their intended purpose as provided by us and not for any commercial activities unless explicitly authorized. As a user, you agree not to:
- Data Extraction: Systematically extract data or content to create collections, databases, or directories without our written permission.
- Deception: Deceive, defraud, or mislead us or other users to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords.
- Security Interference: Bypass, disable, or interfere with the security features of the Services, including those that restrict content usage or enforce service limitations.
- Reputation Damage: Disparage, damage, or harm our reputation or the Services.
- Harassment: Use information from the Services to harass, abuse, or harm others.
- Support Misuse: Misuse our support services or make false reports of abuse or misconduct.
- Legal Violations: Use the Services in violation of applicable laws or regulations.
- Unauthorized Framing/Linking: Engage in unauthorized framing or linking to the Services.
- Harmful Materials: Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, or harmful materials, including excessive capital letters and spamming, that disrupt the Services.
- Automated Systems: Use automated systems like scripts, data mining tools, or robots to interact with the Services.
- Copyright Infringement: Remove copyright or proprietary rights notices from any content.
- Impersonation: Impersonate another user or use someone else’s username.
- Passive Information Collection: Upload or transmit materials that passively collect information, such as gifs, web bugs, or cookies.
- Service Disruption: Interfere with or create undue burden on the Services or connected networks.
- Harassment of Employees: Harass or threaten our employees or agents.
- Access Restriction Bypass: Attempt to bypass access restrictions or preventive measures.
- Software Tampering: Copy, adapt, or reverse-engineer any software related to the Services.
- Unauthorized Automation: Use or distribute unauthorized automated systems or scripts to access the Services.
- Buying Agents: Use buying or purchasing agents for transactions on the Services.
- Email Harvesting: Collect usernames or email addresses for unsolicited emails or create accounts using automated methods or false pretenses.
- Competition: Compete with us or use the Services and content for revenue-generating purposes.
- Unauthorized Advertising: Advertise or offer goods and services for sale on the Services.
- Profile Transfer: Sell or transfer your profile to others.
By following these guidelines, you help ensure a safe and respectful environment for all users of the Services. Violations of these terms may lead to the suspension or termination of your account and access to our Services.
9. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
The Services may allow you to participate in activities such as chatting, contributing to blogs, message boards, online forums, and other features, involving various types of content and materials like text, videos, audio, photos, graphics, comments, and personal information (collectively referred to as “Contributions”). As these Contributions may be visible to other users and potentially third-party sites, they should be regarded as non-confidential and non-proprietary.
By creating or sharing Contributions, you represent and warrant that:
- Non-Infringement: Your Contributions do not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or moral rights.
- Ownership and Permissions: You either own the Contributions or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions for us and other users to use them as outlined in the Services and these Legal Terms.
- Consent from Individuals: You have secured written consent from any identifiable individuals in your Contributions to use their name or likeness.
- Accuracy: Your Contributions are accurate and not misleading.
- No Unsolicited Ads: Your Contributions do not include unsolicited ads, promotional content, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, or other forms of solicitation.
- Objectionable Content: Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, violent, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable as determined by us.
- Respectful Behavior: Your Contributions do not mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone.
- Non-Violent: Your Contributions do not harass, threaten, or promote violence against any person or group.
- Legal Compliance: Your Contributions comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
- Privacy and Publicity: Your Contributions do not infringe on anyone’s privacy or publicity rights.
- No Illegal Content: Your Contributions do not contain illegal content or harm minors.
- No Offensive Comments: Your Contributions do not contain offensive comments related to race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Adherence to Legal Terms: Your Contributions do not violate these Legal Terms or any applicable laws or regulations.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in the termination or suspension of your access to the Services.
10. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE
By posting Contributions to any part of the Services or linking your account to social networking accounts, you automatically grant us, and confirm that you have the right to grant us, a broad, unrestricted, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide license. This license allows us to host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, publish, broadcast, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute your Contributions (including your image and voice) for any purpose, including commercial and advertising. We may also create derivative works from or incorporate your Contributions into other works and grant sublicenses for these uses. This license applies to all current and future media formats and technologies and includes our use of your name, company name, franchise name, and any trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and images you provide. You waive any moral rights in your Contributions and confirm that no moral rights have been asserted.
While you retain full ownership of your Contributions and associated intellectual property rights, we are not responsible for any statements or representations made in your Contributions. You are solely accountable for your Contributions and agree to indemnify us against any legal claims related to them.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to edit, redact, or modify Contributions, re-categorize them, or pre-screen and delete them at any time and for any reason, without notice. We are not obligated to monitor Contributions.
11. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS
We may provide sections on the Services for leaving reviews or ratings. When posting a review, you must adhere to the following guidelines: (1) ensure you have direct experience with the individual or entity being reviewed; (2) avoid using offensive profanity, abusive language, or hate speech; (3) refrain from including discriminatory remarks based on religion, race, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability; (4) do not reference illegal activities; (5) avoid posting negative reviews if you are affiliated with competitors; (6) do not make judgments about the legality of conduct; (7) do not include false or misleading statements; (8) do not organize campaigns to encourage others to post reviews, whether positive or negative.
We reserve the right to accept, reject, or remove reviews at our discretion and are not obligated to screen or delete reviews, even if they are objectionable or inaccurate. Reviews do not reflect our views or those of our affiliates or partners, and we are not liable for any claims, liabilities, or losses related to reviews. By posting a review, you grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully-paid, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, modify, reproduce, translate, transmit, display, and distribute all content related to the review.
12. SOCIAL MEDIA
As part of the Services, you may link your account to third-party service accounts (“Third-Party Accounts”) by either: (1) entering your Third-Party Account login details through the Services, or (2) granting us access to your Third-Party Account as allowed by the terms governing your use of each Third-Party Account. You confirm that you have the right to share your Third-Party Account login information with us and/or grant us access to your Third-Party Account without violating any terms or incurring additional fees or usage restrictions imposed by the third-party provider.
By linking your Third-Party Accounts, you acknowledge that:
- Access and Display: We may access, display, and store (if applicable) any content from your Third-Party Account (the “Social Network Content”) on the Services, including friend lists.
- Information Exchange: We may exchange additional information with your Third-Party Account as indicated when you link the accounts. Depending on your Third-Party Accounts and their privacy settings, personal information from these accounts may be visible on the Services.
Please be aware that if a Third-Party Account or its service becomes unavailable or access is terminated by the provider, Social Network Content may no longer be accessible on the Services.
You can disconnect your account from Third-Party Accounts at any time. Your relationship with third-party service providers is governed solely by your agreements with them. We do not review Social Network Content for accuracy, legality, or non-infringement and are not responsible for it.
Access to Contacts: You agree that we may access your email address book associated with a Third-Party Account and your mobile device’s contacts list to identify and notify you of contacts who also use the Services. You can deactivate this connection by contacting us directly or through your account settings. We will make efforts to delete any information obtained from the Third-Party Account from our servers, except for the username and profile picture linked to your account.
13. ADVERTISERS
We provide space on the Services for advertisers to display their ads and other information, such as sidebar or banner advertisements. We only offer the space for these ads and do not have any other relationship with the advertisers.
14. SERVICES MANAGEMENT
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to: (1) monitor the Services for violations of these Legal Terms; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone who, at our sole discretion, violates the law or these Legal Terms, including reporting such users to law enforcement authorities; (3) refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (where technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof; (4) remove or disable files and content that are excessively large or burdensome to our systems, without notice or liability; (5) manage the Services in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to ensure the proper functioning of the Services.
15. PRIVACY POLICY
We prioritize data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is integrated into these Legal Terms. If you access the Services from a region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from those applicable, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
16. TERM AND TERMINATION
These Legal Terms remain in effect for as long as you use the Services. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and without notice or liability, to deny access to or use of the Services (including blocking IP addresses) to any individual for any reason or no reason, including violations of these Legal Terms or applicable laws. We may terminate your use of the Services, remove your account, and delete any posted content at any time without prior warning.
If your account is terminated or suspended, you are prohibited from registering or creating a new account under your name, a false name, or on behalf of any third party. We also reserve the right to pursue appropriate legal action, including civil, criminal, and injunctive remedies.
17. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove content from the Services at any time and for any reason, at our sole discretion and without notice. We are not obligated to update any information on the Services. Additionally, we may modify or discontinue all or part of the Services without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modifications, price changes, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Services.
We cannot guarantee that the Services will always be available. Hardware, software, or other issues, as well as maintenance, may cause interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Services at any time and for any reason without notice. You agree that we are not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Services during any downtime or discontinuation. Nothing in these Legal Terms requires us to maintain or support the Services or to provide any corrections, updates, or releases.
18. GOVERNING LAW
These Legal Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Shane E Coston LLC. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts to resolve any disputes arising in connection with these Legal Terms.
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Binding Arbitration
Any dispute arising from or related to these Legal Terms, including questions regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be resolved through arbitration by the International Commercial Arbitration Court under the European Arbitration Chamber (Brussels, Avenue Louise, 146) according to its Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be in the designated location, and the proceedings will be conducted in the agreed language. The governing law of these Legal Terms will be the substantive law specified.
Restrictions
Arbitration will be limited to disputes between the parties individually. To the fullest extent allowed by law: (a) no arbitration will be combined with other proceedings; (b) disputes cannot be arbitrated on a class-action basis or use class action procedures; and (c) disputes cannot be brought in a representative capacity on behalf of the public or others.
Exceptions to Arbitration
The following disputes are not subject to arbitration: (a) disputes related to intellectual property rights; (b) disputes concerning theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use; and (c) claims for injunctive relief. If any part of this provision is deemed illegal or unenforceable, that part will be decided by a competent court as specified above, and the parties agree to submit to the court’s jurisdiction.
20. CORRECTIONS
The Services may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including those related to descriptions, pricing, availability, and other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to update or change the information on the Services at any time without prior notice.
21. DISCLAIMER
The Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. You agree to use the Services at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content on the Services or any linked websites or mobile applications and will not be liable for:
- Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in the content.
- Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Services.
- Unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and any personal or financial information stored therein.
- Interruptions or disruptions in service transmissions to or from the Services.
- Bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or similar issues transmitted through the Services by third parties.
- Errors or omissions in content or materials, or any loss or damage resulting from the use of content provided through the Services.
We do not warrant or endorse any products or services advertised or offered by third parties through the Services or linked sites and are not responsible for any transactions between you and third-party providers. Please exercise caution and use your best judgment when making any purchases or transactions.
22. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
23. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, harmless from any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising from: (1) your Contributions; (2) your use of the Services; (3) your breach of these Legal Terms; (4) any violation of your representations and warranties in these Legal Terms; (5) your infringement of a third party’s rights, including intellectual property rights; or (6) any harmful acts toward other users of the Services with whom you connected via the Services. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume exclusive control of the defense of any matter for which you are obligated to indemnify us. You agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any claims, actions, or proceedings subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of them.
24. USER DATA
We will retain data that you transmit to the Services for the purpose of managing their performance, as well as data related to your usage. Although we perform regular backups, you are solely responsible for any data you transmit or that pertains to your activities on the Services. We are not liable for any loss or corruption of this data, and you waive any right to make a claim against us for such loss or corruption.
25. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
By visiting the Services, sending us emails, or completing online forms, you engage in electronic communications. You consent to receive communications electronically and agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, whether via email or through the Services, meet any legal requirements for written communication. YOU CONSENT TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AS WELL AS THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND TRANSACTION RECORDS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. You waive any rights or requirements under statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction that require an original signature, non-electronic record retention, or payments and credits by means other than electronic.
26. SMS TEXT MESSAGING
Opting Out
If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages from us, reply to the text with “STOP.” You may receive a confirmation SMS acknowledging your opt-out request.
Message and Data Rates
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. These rates are set by your mobile carrier and depend on your mobile plan.
Support
For questions or assistance regarding our SMS communications, please contact us at support@helutee.com.
27. MISCELLANEOUS
These Legal Terms, together with any policies or operating rules related to the Services, represent the complete agreement between you and us. Failure to enforce any part of these Legal Terms does not waive our right to enforce it in the future. We may transfer our rights and obligations to others at any time. We are not responsible for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act resulting from circumstances beyond our control. If any provision is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable, it will be removed, and the remaining provisions will still apply. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship is created by these Legal Terms. These Terms will not be construed against us due to our drafting of them. You waive any defenses related to the electronic format and lack of physical signatures.
28. CONTACT US
To address any complaints about the Services or to obtain more information regarding their use, please contact us.