THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN LEGAL OBLIGATIONS.
PLEASE READ
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE DIGITALBOARD
WEBSITE.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to DigitalBoard.ca, DigitalBoard.org or myDigitalBoard.com
website, known as a DigitalBoard Site in this document. By using
a DigitalBoard Site, or any of the products or services (collectively
the "Services")
available on a DigitalBoard Site, you agree, without limitation
or qualification, to be bound by these terms and conditions and
such other additional
or alternative terms, conditions, rules and policies which are
displayed or to which you may be directed in connection with
any particular DigitalBoard Site or Service, all as may be modified
by DigitalBoard from time to time in its sole discretion (collectively
the "Terms
and Conditions"). If you do not agree with these Terms and
Conditions, you may not use a DigitalBoard Site or any of the
Services on a DigitalBoard Site.
Please note that we reserve the right, at our discretion, to change,
modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms and Conditions at
any time. Please check periodically for changes. Your continued
use of a DigitalBoard Site following the posting of any changes to these
Terms and Conditions will mean you accept those changes.
PRIVACY
For information on how user information is collected, used and
disclosed by DigitalBoard in connection with your use of a DigitalBoard Site and
any of the Services, please consult our Privacy Policy.
REGISTRATION, ACCOUNTS and PASSWORDS
Certain of the Services and related features made available on
a DigitalBoard Site may require registration or subscription. Should you
choose to register or subscribe for any such Services or related
features, you agree to provide accurate and current information
about yourself as required by the relevant registration or subscription
process, and to promptly update such information as necessary
to ensure that it is kept accurate and complete. You agree to
be responsible for: (a) maintaining the confidentiality of any
passwords or other account identifiers which you choose or are
assigned as a result of any registration or subscription on a
DigitalBoard Site, and (b) all activities that occur under such password
or account. Further, you agree to notify DigitalBoard of any unauthorized
use of your password or account. DigitalBoard shall not be responsible
or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or
damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection
with, your failure to comply with this Section.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS
All material, information and content (collectively "Content")
available on a DigitalBoard Site, including the manner in which
such Content is presented, and the Services are Copyright 2005
Thunder Bay Information Technology Solutions., its affiliates and/or
licensors. All rights reserved. Such Content is protected by Canadian
and
worldwide
copyright
laws
and
treaty provisions. DigitalBoard grants you a limited non-exclusive,
non-transferable license to use and display on your computer or
other electronic
access device, the Content and Services for your own personal and
non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify the Content
and that you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
Except as provided herein, you agree not to reproduce, make derivative
works of, retransmit, distribute, sell, publish, communicate, broadcast
or otherwise make available any of the Content obtained through
a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services, including without limitation,
by caching, framing or similar means, without the prior written
consent of the respective copyright owner of such Content.
USER CONDUCT
In consideration of the availability, and your use, of a DigitalBoard Site
or any of the Services, you agree to comply with all applicable
laws and these Terms and Conditions when using such DigitalBoard Site
or Service. You acknowledge that DigitalBoard may investigate any violations
of law and may cooperate with law enforcement authorities in
prosecuting users in this regard. Additionally, you agree not
to:
RESPONSIBILITY FOR MINORS
In cases where you have authorized a minor to use a DigitalBoard Site or
any of the Services, you recognize that you are fully responsible
for: (i) the online conduct of such minor; (ii) controlling the
minor's access to and use of a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services;
and (iii) the consequences of any misuse by the minor. You acknowledge
that some of the areas of a DigitalBoard Site may contain material that
is inappropriate for minors.
FORUMS AND CONTENT SUBMISSIONS
By uploading materials to any chat board or forum available on
a DigitalBoard Site (collectively "Forums") or otherwise submitting
any materials to us through any other content generating or submitting
Service on a DigitalBoard Site, you automatically grant (or warrant that
the owner of such materials expressly grants) DigitalBoard a world-wide,
perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable and nonexclusive right and
license to use, copy, adapt, transmit, communicate, publicly
display and perform, distribute and create compilations and derivative
works from such submitted materials, for the limited purposes
of publishing and promoting such materials in connection with
the Forum or other Service through which the materials were submitted
or generated, and for all promotions thereof. Such license shall
apply with respect to any form, media, or technology now known
or later developed. In addition, you warrant that all "moral
rights" in such materials have been waived.
When participating in a Forum, never assume that people are who
they say they are, know what they say they know, or are affiliated
with whom they say they are affiliated. DigitalBoard cannot be responsible
for the content or accuracy of any information, and will not be
responsible for any reliance or decisions made based on such information.
When using a Forum, you may not post, transmit, link to, or otherwise
distribute any information, materials or content that do not generally
pertain to the designated topic or theme of the particular Forum.
Use of a Forum for commercial purposes of any kind is strictly
prohibited. Please note that DigitalBoard reserves the right to refuse to
post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in
part, that, in its sole discretion, are unacceptable, undesirable,
or in violation of these Terms and Conditions.
DISCLAIMER
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT: (A) A DIGITALBOARD SITE
AND ANY OF THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS
AVAILABLE" BASIS AND THAT DIGITALBOARD MAKES NO WARRANTIES,
REPRESENTATIONS OR CONDITIONS (as used in this section "WARRANTIES")
OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT AND THAT ANY SUCH WARRANTIES ARE
HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, AND (B) DIGITALBOARD SPECIFICALLY
MAKES NO WARRANTIES THAT A DIGITALBOARD SITE OR ANY OF THE SERVICES,
INCLUDING
ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OBTAINED FROM
OR THROUGH THE USE OF A DIGITALBOARD SITE OR ANY OF THE SERVICES,
WILL BE PROVIDED ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE
BASIS OR THAT SUCH SERVICES OR THE RESULTS DERIVED THEREFROM
WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.
MONITORING
You acknowledge that DigitalBoard has no obligation to monitor a DigitalBoard Site
or any content accessible through a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services.
However, you agree that DigitalBoard has the right to monitor a DigitalBoard Site
electronically from time to time and to disclose any information
as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or other governmental
request, to operate a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services properly,
or to protect itself or its users in accordance with the Privacy
Policy.
MODIFICATIONS
DigitalBoard reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to add to, remove,
modify or otherwise change any part of these Terms and Conditions,
in whole or in part, at any time. Except as otherwise expressly
contemplated herein, changes will be effective when notice of
such change is posted on a DigitalBoard Site. Please check these Terms
and Conditions regularly for updates by checking the date of "Last
Update" at the top of this document. If any change is not
acceptable to you, you must discontinue your use of a DigitalBoard Site
and any of the Services immediately. Your continued use of a
DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services after any such changes are posted
will constitute acceptance of those changes. Further, DigitalBoard reserves
the right to change, modify, suspend or discontinue any aspect
of a DigitalBoard Site, Services or Content from time to time without
notice or liability and for any reason whatsoever.
CONTENT LINKED TO A DIGITALBOARD SITE
Please exercise discretion while browsing the Internet. Please
note that certain links on a DigitalBoard Site may take you to
other websites. DigitalBoard provides these links only as a convenience
and not as an
endorsement by DigitalBoard. These linked sites are not necessarily
under the control of DigitalBoard. If you decide to visit any
linked site, you
do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take
all protective measures to guard against viruses and other destructive
elements. DigitalBoard is not responsible for the content of
any such linked sites or any other web page which is not part
of a DigitalBoard
Site and under DigitalBoard's control. Unless otherwise expressly
provided, DigitalBoard makes no representation or warranty regarding,
and does
not endorse, any linked site or the information, products or
services appearing thereon. Accordingly, you agree that DigitalBoard
will not be responsible or liable in any way for the accuracy,
relevancy,
copyright compliance, legality, or decency of material contained
in any site linked from a DigitalBoard Site.
DEALINGS WITH THIRD PARTIES
You acknowledge and agree that your correspondence or business
dealings with any third parties, including any merchants or advertisers,
found on, or through, a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services, including
payment for and delivery of related goods and services, and all
other terms, conditions, representations and warranties related
to such dealings, are solely as between you and such third parties.
DigitalBoard assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any charges you
or any user of your account incurs when making purchases or other
transactions in this manner. Further, the responsibility for
ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in connection with
any such transactions shall be your's alone. You agree that DigitalBoard
shall not be responsible or liable in any way for any loss or
damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection
with, any such dealings or transactions.
SUBSCRIPTION/FEE BASED SERVICES
Certain of the Services made available on a DigitalBoard Site may be offered
by DigitalBoard on a payment basis (a "Pay Service"). Pay Services
may be offered by DigitalBoard on a prepaid usage basis or on a periodic
subscription ("Subscription") basis. Should you choose
to purchase a Pay Service, you will be required to register as
described above, and you will be assigned an account for such
Pay Service (the "Pay Service Account") based on the
information you provide as part of the registration process.
You agree to pay all the fees applicable for such Pay Service
you incur through your Pay Service Account, including any fees
associated with the use of such Pay Service together with all
applicable taxes (the "Fees"). Unless otherwise indicated
on the relevant Pay Service description page (the "Pay Service
Description"), the Fees for a Pay Service purchased through
your Pay Service Account are chargeable immediately (and at the
beginning of each renewal period for periodic Subscription Pay
Services) to the credit card you designated for the particular
Pay Service Account or through such other billing process as
applicable. All Fees are non-refundable. DigitalBoard reserves
the right to change the amount of, or basis for determining,
any Fees for
a Pay Service, and to institute new Fees or terms at any time
effective upon notice to you, which notice may for certainty
include the posting of any such changes on the relevant pages
related to the use of the Pay Service. You may terminate your
subscription at any time, which termination will only be effective
at the end of your subscription
period.
By registering for a Pay Service, you warrant that: (a) you are
of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside,
(b) all information you submit is true and correct (including without
limitation all credit card information), and (c) you are the cardholder
of the credit card you designated for your Pay Service Account.
In consideration of the availability, and your use, of a Pay Service,
you acknowledge and agree: (a) to these Terms and Conditions, including
without limitation the disclaimers, limitation of liability and
provisions related to prohibited conduct set out herein as well
as any terms and conditions which may be set out in the relevant
Pay Service Description, (b) that you are solely responsible for
all acts or omissions that occur through your Pay Service Account,
(c) that the Pay Service is for your personal, non-commercial use
and you agree not to resell, distribute, transfer, share or otherwise
use any Pay Service, including any coupons or credits related to
same for any commercial purposes whatsoever, (d) that DigitalBoard reserves
the right to specify an expiry date for the use of any coupons
or credits purchased in connection with any Pay Service, and (e)
that DigitalBoard reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Pay Service
Account and your use of a Pay Service at any time, including without
limitation, where DigitalBoard has determined, in its sole discretion, that
your use of the Pay Service is, or was, in breach of these Terms
and Conditions. Any such termination by DigitalBoard shall be in addition
to and without prejudice to such rights and remedies as may be
available to DigitalBoard, including injunction and other equitable remedies.
Your ability to use the Pay Service is also subject to any limits
established by DigitalBoard or by your credit card issuer. If Fees cannot
be charged to your credit card or your charge is returned for any
reason, including chargeback, DigitalBoard reserves the right to either
suspend or terminate your Pay Service Account and your access to
the Pay Service.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each of DigitalBoard, its
affiliates and licensors and each of their respective officers,
directors, employees and agents, including all third parties
mentioned on a DigitalBoard Site, from and against any and all claims,
actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal
and accounting fees, resulting from or related to: (a) your breach
of any of these Terms and Conditions; (b) your access to or use
of a DigitalBoard Site, Services or Content; or (c) your use or reliance
on, or publication, communication or distribution of anything
on or from a DigitalBoard Site or through any of the Services. You shall
use your best efforts to cooperate with us in the defense of
any claim. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume
the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject
to indemnification by you.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL DIGITALBOARD,
INCLUDING ITS AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, AND ANY DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
SAVINGS, GOODWILL OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
DIGITALBOARD HAD BEEN ADVISED OF OR COULD HAVE FORESEEN THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (A) THE
USE, INABILITY TO USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY OF THE SERVICES OF
A DIGITALBOARD SITE, OR (B) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR MODIFICATION
TO ANY OF YOUR CONTENT OR TRANSMISSIONS, OR (C) ANY OTHER MATTER
RELATING TO A DIGITALBOARD SITE OR ANY OF THE SERVICES.
You expressly acknowledge that DigitalBoard has entered into this agreement,
and has and will make a DigitalBoard Site, Content and Services available
to you in reliance upon the limitations and exclusions of liability
and the disclaimers set forth herein, and that the same form an
essential basis of the bargain between you and DigitalBoard. You expressly
agree that the limitations and exclusions of liability and the
disclaimers set forth herein will survive, and continue to apply
in the case of, a fundamental breach or breaches, the failure of
essential purpose of contract, the failure of any exclusive remedy
or termination of this agreement.
GOVERNING LAW/JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
All DigitalBoard Sites and Services are controlled, operated and administered
by DigitalBoard from its offices within Canada. DigitalBoard makes no representation
or warranty that a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services are appropriate
or available for use at any locations outside Canada. If you
access a DigitalBoard Site from outside Canada, you are responsible for
compliance with all applicable laws. You may not export any of
the Content accessible through a DigitalBoard Site in violation of applicable
export laws and regulations. These Terms and Conditions shall
be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws in force in
the Province of Ontario, Canada, without reference to its conflict
of laws principles. Subject to the Arbitration and Actions paragraph
below, each party hereby agrees to submit to the jurisdiction
of the courts of the Province of Ontario and to waive any objections
based upon venue. The United Nations Convention on Contracts
for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms
and Conditions.
TERMINATION
You acknowledge and agree that DigitalBoard, in its sole and absolute discretion,
may, without notice to you, suspend or terminate your account
or your use of, or access to, a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services,
and remove and discard any information or content related to
a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services (and your use thereof), for
any reason, including where DigitalBoard believes that you have violated
any of these Terms and Conditions. You further agree that DigitalBoard
shall not be liable to you or to any other person as a result
of any such suspension or termination. If you are dissatisfied
with a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services or with any terms, conditions,
rules, policies, guidelines, or practices of DigitalBoard in operating
a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services, your sole and exclusive remedy
is to discontinue using a DigitalBoard Site or any of the Services.
SUBMISSION OF IDEAS AND/OR SUGGESTIONS
DigitalBoard is always improving its websites and Services and
developing new features. If you have ideas and/or suggestions
regarding
improvements or additions, we would like to hear them - but any
submission will be subject to these Terms and Conditions. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY DISCLOSURE OF ANY IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION
OR RELATED MATERIAL TO DIGITALBOARD BE SUBJECT TO ANY OBLIGATION
OF CONFIDENTIALITY OR EXPECTATION OF COMPENSATION. BY SUBMITTING
THE IDEA AND/OR
SUGGESTION OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL TO DIGITALBOARD, YOU ARE WAIVING
ANY AND ALL RIGHTS THAT YOU MAY HAVE IN THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION
OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL AND ARE REPRESENTING AND WARRANTING TO
DIGITALBOARD THAT THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL
ARE
WHOLLY ORIGINAL WITH YOU, THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS ANY RIGHTS IN
THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION OR ANY RELATED MATERIAL AND THAT DigitalBoard
IS FREE TO IMPLEMENT THE IDEA AND/OR SUGGESTION AND TO USE THE
RELATED MATERIAL IF IT SO DESIRES, AS PROVIDED OR AS MODIFIED
BY DIGITALBOARD, WITHOUT OBTAINING PERMISSION OR LICENSE FROM
ANY THIRD PARTY.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This agreement is personal to you, and you may not assign your
rights or obligations to anyone. These Terms and Conditions constitute
the entire agreement between DigitalBoard and you pertaining
to your use of a DigitalBoard Site, Services and Content and
supercede any prior agreements
between you and DigitalBoard with respect to the subject matter
hereof. DigitalBoard's failure to insist upon or enforce strict
performance of
any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not
constitute or be construed as a waiver of any right or provision.
If any of the provisions (or parts thereof) contained in these
Terms and Conditions are determined to be void, invalid or otherwise
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination
shall not affect the remaining provisions (or parts thereof)
contained herein. No changes to these Terms and Conditions shall
be made except by a revised posting on this page or except as
otherwise expressly contemplated herein.