Dated: October 24, 2018
By using this website or any other website (“Websites”)
owned by The Vessel Foundation (“TVF”) you are accepting the practices
described in these terms of use (“Terms of Use”). We reserve the right
to modify or amend these terms from time to time without notice. Your
continued use of the Websites following the posting of changes to these
terms of use will mean you accept those changes.
This Terms
of Use describes the conditions under which users (“Users”) may use the
Websites. The Websites include, but are not limited to thevessel.world,
and reconcile.world
1. The Websites have been created by
TVF, a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt private foundation and Texas
non-profit corporation. The Websites and their contents, including,
without limitation, all text and images, are owned and/or licensed by
TVF. Reproduction, distribution, republication or retransmission of the
Websites material is prohibited unless the prior written permission of
TVF has been obtained. Linking to the Websites is permitted for
charitable and/or non-commercial purposes; however, TVF reserves the
right to prohibit linking to the Websites for any reason in its sole
discretion.
2. All trademarks, service marks and trade names
of TVF or its partners, vendors or licensors used herein (including, but
not limited to, the TVF name and the TVF logo) (collectively “Marks”)
are trademarks or registered trademarks of TVF or its partners, vendors
or licensors. You may not use, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post,
transmit, distribute or modify the Marks in any way, including in
advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on this
Website, without TVF’s prior written consent. The use of the Marks on
any other website or network computer environment is not allowed. TVF
prohibits the use of the Marks as a “hot” link on or to any other
website unless establishment of such a link is approved in advance.
3. No Warranty. The content on the Websites has been
prepared by TVF for general informational purposes only. While
reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the information in the
Websites is accurate, the information is not guaranteed to be correct,
complete or up-to-date. ALL WEBSITES INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON AN
“AS-IS WHERE-IS” BASIS. No warranty is made as to the accuracy of the
content on the Websites. TVF reserves the right to change Websites
content as needed, with retroactive effect as designated, to correct any
errors or other information that may have been posted.
4.
Nothing in the Websites (including links to other sites) should be
interpreted as promoting, referring, recommending, endorsing,
guaranteeing, or warranting, any particular organization, program,
service, product, entity or provider. All links or references to other
websites are provided as a convenience only. Users of the Websites
acknowledge that linked or referenced websites are not operated or
controlled by TVF and are governed by the terms of use and privacy
policies of the operators of such other websites. Any interactions a
User may have with any websites other than the Websites, including,
without limitation, uploading or otherwise disclosing personal
information to such other websites, is in the sole discretion and
control of the User. Linking to the Websites from other websites is
permitted for charitable and/or non-commercial purposes; however, TVF
reserves the right upon notice to prohibit linking to the Websites for
any reason in its sole discretion.
5. Framing Websites.
Running or displaying the Websites or any information or material
displayed on the Websites in frames or through similar means on another
website without our prior written permission is prohibited. Any
permitted links to the Websites must comply with all applicable laws,
rule and regulations.
6. Access and Interference. You agree
that you will not use any robot, spider, scraper or other automated
means to access the Websites for any purpose without our express written
permission. Additionally, you agree that you will not: (a) take any
action that, in our sole discretion, imposes, or may impose an
unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure; (b)
interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the
Websites or any activities conducted on the site; or (c) bypass any
measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Websites.
7. Security of Communications/Information. While TVF makes
reasonable efforts to secure communications over the Websites, which may
vary depending on the content of the information transmitted, TVF does
not provide secure transactions at all times. For example, grant
application information submitted by the User is transmitted through SSL
encrypted communication methods, while other transmissions like general
User email questions are not. TVF also makes reasonable efforts to
maintain security measures and tools to protect against the loss or
theft of information collected through the Websites. However, no
security measures can ensure complete privacy and confidentiality of
information, and TVF cannot guarantee, and makes no warranty regarding,
the security of any information transmitted or collected. Users agree
that excerpts from Post-trip Reports, Thank You letter/cards, and/or
User-generated newsletters sent to TVF may be used on the website(s)
and/or in communications that TVF periodically sends out. These excerpts
will protect the privacy of the User by using only initials or first
names.
8. User Actions and User-Provided Information. Users
agree that any information provided to TVF shall be accurate and
complete. Users agree not to provide information to TVF that relates to
any individuals (other than themselves) or entities without the
permission of the individual or entity referenced. Users agree not to
use the Websites in any manner that may be infringing, for a
commercial/advertising purpose, threatening, false, misleading,
libelous, defamatory, obscene, or give rise to any criminal or civil
liability. Users agree to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations relating to User’s use of the Websites.
9. No
Users Under 13. The Websites are intended for use by individuals who are
13 years old or older. The Websites are not directed at children, and
any individuals who are under 13 years of age should not use the
Websites.
10. User Feedback. TVF welcomes feedback about the
Websites from Users. Users acknowledge and agree that any feedback, or
any other information, provided shall become the sole property of TVF,
and TVF may use such feedback or information in any manner in its sole
discretion.
11. Users may receive TVF announcements via
email or other methods based on prior interactions Users may have had
with the Websites. To unsubscribe to such announcements, Users should
follow the “unsubscribe” instructions provided in the email sent, or
contact reinhardziegler@thevessel.world.
12. User Assumption
of Risk; Release and Indemnification. Users assume all risks related to
use of the Websites. Each User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold TVF
(including its affiliates, officers, directors, members, employees,
agents and representatives) harmless from and against any losses,
damages, liabilities or costs of any nature related in any manner to the
use of the Websites by such User. TVF shall not be liable to Users or
any other parties for any claims for damages, whether direct, indirect,
special, consequential, incidental or punitive, based on any cause of
action whatsoever relating to use of the Websites by any person or
entity.
13. Governing Law. These Terms of Use are governed
by the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, without
regard to choice of law provisions. The courts located in Dallas, Texas,
USA, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes relating to the
Websites.
14. These Terms of Use may be amended at any time
by TVF in its sole discretion. This Terms of Use constitutes the entire
agreement between TVF and the User relating to use of the Websites.
15Additional Assistance. If you do not understand any of the
Terms of Use or if you have any questions or comments, we invite you to
contact us at reinhardziegler@thevessel.world.
16.
Acceptance of Terms of Use. YOUR USE AND VIEWING OF THE WEBSITES
INDICATES YOUR AFFIRMATIVE AGREEMENT TO THIS TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE WEBSITES.