Terms & Conditions
Welcome to this Web Site (the “Web Site”), which is owned and operated by Authus, Inc. (“AUTHUS”). Use of this Web Site is subject to the following terms and conditions ("Terms"). AUTHUS may revise these Terms from time to time by updating this posting without prior notice, with the revised Terms taking effect for all Users as of the date stated on the posting. Consequently, Users should consult the Terms regularly.
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Web Site. Users expressly acknowledge that they are aware of these Terms and have had access to the same upon entering the Web Site. Consequently, by using the Web Site, Users signify their assent and agreement to these Terms. If User does not agree to these Terms, then User is not authorized to continue consultation and access of the Web Site.
1. Use of Materials on this Web Site
AUTHUS has created this Web Site to provide information about its company and products for Users' personal use. Users may download one computer copy or print one copy of the material on this Web Site for their own non-commercial, educational, private or domestic use only, provided that proprietary notices, in particular intellectual property notices such as copyright©, trademark™, registered trademark®, are preserved in tact and are neither modified, nor deleted nor changed. Unless otherwise stated, Users should assume that everything they see or read on the Web Site (such as images, photographs, including any person represented in the photographs, illustrations, icons, texts, video clips, written and other materials) ("AUTHUS 's Material") are protected by legislation such as copyright, designs and trademark legislation and under international treaty provisions and national laws worldwide.
Users are not authorized to sell, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, publicly perform, report or otherwise prepare derivative or second hand works based on or use any AUTHUS Material in any way for any public or commercial purpose.
Furthermore, AUTHUS 's Material may not be displayed or communicated on any other web site, in a networked computer environment or other digital support for any purpose whatsoever.
Users may not frame or utilize framing techniques to incorporate any AUTHUS Material without express written consent of AUTHUS.
Users may not employ meta tags or other forms of “hidden text” or code that incorporates AUTHUS trademarks or other AUTHUS Materials without the express written consent of AUTHUS.
AUTHUS does not authorize linking to its Web Site from a third party web site without its prior written authorization.
You may not use any AUTHUS Materials, logo, trademark or other proprietary materials as part of a link or claim without express written permission from AUTHUS. Any use of these materials on any other web site or networked environment without prior express written permission is prohibited.
In the event of breach of any of these Terms, Users' permission to use AUTHUS 's Material will automatically terminate and any copies made of AUTHUS 's Material must be immediately destroyed. Any unauthorized use of AUTHUS 's Material may infringe copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and communications regulations and statutes.
AUTHUS reserves the right to seek all remedies at law and in equity for violations of these Terms, including suspending or blocking your access to the Web Site.
2. Intellectual Property
The AUTHUS name and AUTHUS seals, logos, CLICK TO KNOW, AUTHUS design, and sound marks are trademarks of
• Trademark Notice In general, all trademarks, logos and service marks, including but not limited to AUTHUS, the AUTHUS design seal, the A design, CLICK TO KNOW, the AUTHUS design, and the AUTHUS Sound (collectively the "Trademarks") which appear on this Web Site are registered and unregistered AUTHUS trademarks or are licensed for use by AUTHUS by third parties. Other trademarks are proprietary marks and are registered to their respective owners. Nothing contained on the Web Site should be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on this Web Site without the written permission of AUTHUS or such third party who owns the trademark. Misuse of any trademark displayed on the Web Site, or any other content on the Web Site, except as provided herein, is strictly prohibited.
• Copyright Notice
All contents of this Web Site are either Copyright ©2008 AUTHUS or are licensed for use by AUTHUS. All rights reserved. Please refer to the section of these Terms on Use of Materials on this Web Site above.
AUTHUS respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please forward your complaint materials to:
Authus, Inc.
Attn: Copyright Complaints
645 Fifth Avenue,
5th Floor
New York,
NY 10022
info@authus.com
+1 (646) 701 - 1009
To be effective, the notification must be a written communication that includes the following:
* A physical or electronic signature of person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
* Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;
* Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
* Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, including an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted;
* A statement that the complaining party has a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
* A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. We reserve the right to terminate access to our sites of any User who infringes the proprietary rights of any third party.
3. Users' Submissions
Users should not submit confidential or proprietary information to AUTHUS through the Web Site. Any unsolicited communication or material Users transmit to AUTHUS via the Web Site or by electronic mail or otherwise, excluding personally identifiable data about themselves, including, but not limited to, any data, questions or answers, comments, suggestions, or the like will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary by AUTHUS. By sending communications to AUTHUS, Users automatically grant AUTHUS a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform, and display such communication(s) alone, or as a part of other works in any form, media, or technology whether now known of hereafter developed and to sublicense such rights to anyone.
Anything Users transmit may be used by AUTHUS and its affiliated companies for any purpose, including but not limited to reproduction, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast and posting, or developing, manufacturing and marketing products using such information.
Any content submitted to AUTHUS may not contain software viruses, mass mailings, spam, chain letters, phishing attacks or other forms of marketing, advertising, or malware. Users may not use a false email address or identity, or impersonate another person or entity, or otherwise provide incorrect information as to the origin of the communications.
Personally identifiable information Users submit to AUTHUS for the purpose of receiving services from AUTHUS will be handled in accordance with the AUTHUS Privacy Policy (below).
4. Privacy Policy Authus, Inc. (“Authus”) has adopted this Privacy Policy in order to inform you of its policies with respect to information collected from this website. Your use of this website constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and your consent to the practices it describes.
General Information
When you visit the Authus website, certain anonymous information about your visit is automatically logged, which may include information about the type of browser you use, the server name and IP address through which you access the internet, the date and time you access the site, the pages you access while at the Authus website, and the internet address of the website, if any, from which you linked directly to the Authus site.
Personally Identifiable Information
Personally Identifiable Information is any information that concerns you individually and would permit someone to contact you, for example, your name, address, telephone/fax number, email address or any information you submitted to Authus that identifies you individually.
Authus will not collect any personally identifiable information about you unless you specifically provide it to Authus. Therefore, if you do not want Authus to obtain any personally identifiable information about you, do not submit it.
You can visit and browse the Authus website without revealing personally identifiable information about yourself. Authus may however collect personally identifiable information provided by you from through the Authus website by methods such as through email and other voluntary communications.You may also choose to communicate with Authus through email, via our website, by telephone, in writing, or though other means. We similarly collect the information in these communications, and such information may be personally identifiable.
Use of Personally Identifiable Information by Authus
By providing Authus with personally identifiable information, you agree that Authus may use the personally identifiable information primarily for such purposes as:
* helping to establish and verify the identity of users;
* opening, maintaining, administering and servicing users' accounts;
* processing, servicing or enforcing transactions and sending related communications; * providing services and support to users;
* improving the website, including tailoring it to users' preferences;
* providing users with service updates and offers and other information about Authus;
* responding to your questions inquiries, comments and instructions;
* maintaining the security and integrity of its systems.
Authus uses the anonymous browsing information collected automatically by its servers primarily to help it administer and improve its website. Authus may also use aggregated anonymous information to provide information about its website to advertisers, potential business partners and other unaffiliated entities. Again, this information is not personally identifiable.
Disclosure of Information
Authus does not provide your personally identifiable information to unaffiliated third parties. Personally identifiable information provided by you will be made accessible to duly authorized Authus personnel and occasionally to persons or companies, including unaffiliated companies, who carry out internal operations in relation to our business. All such persons are subject to confidentiality agreements and the respect of your privacy. Authus may also disclose personally identifiable information about you in connection with legal requirements, such as in response to an authorized subpoena, governmental request or investigation, or as otherwise permitted by law.
Children's Privacy
This website is directed toward and designed for use by persons aged 13 or older. Authus does not solicit or knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If Authus discovers that it has received personally identifiable information from an individual who indicates that he or she is, or whom Authus otherwise has reason to believe is, under the age of 13, Authus will delete such information from its systems. Additionally, a child's parent or legal guardian may request that the child's information be corrected or deleted from Authus's files.
"Cookies"
Authus may place a "cookie" on your computer in order to allow you to use the website and to personalize your experience. A "cookie" is a small piece of data that can be sent by a web server to your computer, which then may be stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Cookies allow Authus to recognize your computer while you are on its website and help customize your online experience and make it more convenient for you.
Most web browser applications (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator) have features that can notify you when you receive a cookie or prevent cookies from being sent. If you disable cookies, however, you may not be able to use certain personalized functions of this website.
Security
Authus maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to help guard personally identifiable information. Authus restricts authorized access to your personal information to those persons who have a legitimate purpose to know that information to provide products or services to you and those persons you have authorized to have access to such information.
Choice/Opt-Out
In order to provide service to you, Authus may send you communications related to your queries, comments, account, and/or general administration of its website. From time to time, Authus and its affiliates may also wish to send you other messages or updates about Authus, its affiliates, or their promotions and other activities. If you do not wish to receive these communications from Authus and its affiliates, please contact Authus to be removed from such communications.
Data Quality/Access
Authus allows you to change, update, or delete the personal information you provide to Authus. If you would like to change, update, or delete your personal information, please contact Authus to have your details changed.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Authus reserves the right to modify or supplement this policy at any time.
Contacting Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the information practices of Authus or your dealings with Authus, please contact:
Authus, Inc.
Attn: Data Protection
645 Fifth Avenue,
5th Floor
New York,
NY 10022
info@authus.com
+1 (646) 701 - 1009
5. Links
Links to other web sites operated by third parties not affiliated to AUTHUS may be indicated on the Web Site. The inclusion of any link to such third party sites does not imply endorsement by AUTHUS of those sites. AUTHUS has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Web Site and is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any off-site pages or any other sites linked to this Web Site. Linking to any other off-site pages or third sites is at Users' own risk.
6. Disclaimer
The information on the Web Site is intended for general information purposes only. AUTHUS tries to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete. However, AUTHUS does not warrant or represent that AUTHUS's Material is accurate, error-free or reliable or that use of AUTHUS 's Material will not infringe rights of third parties. Use of the Web Site is at Users' risk.
AUTHUS does not warrant that the functional and/or technical aspects of the Web Site or AUTHUS 's Material will be error free or that this Web Site, AUTHUS 's Material or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. If use of this Web Site, or AUTHUS's Material results in the need for servicing or replacing property, material, equipment or data, AUTHUS is not responsible for those costs.
Without limiting the foregoing, everything on the Web Site is provided to Users "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REASONABLE CARE AND SKILL, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. AUTHUS and its suppliers make no warranties about the AUTHUS Material, software text, downloads, graphics, and links, or about results to be obtained from using the Web Site.
Please note that some jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, consequently some of the above exclusions may not apply. However, in no event shall AUTHUS’s aggregate liability to a User or any third party for damages, losses, and/or causes of action exceed the amount paid by the User, if any, for accessing this Web Site or $100, whichever is lesser. Users agree to bring any and all actions within one year from the date the cause of action arises or such action will be barred.
In the event a User has a dispute with AUTHUS, the User releases AUTHUS and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims, demands, and all damages of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.
7. Termination
Users agree that AUTHUS may terminate Users' access to and use of the Web Site if AUTHUS reasonably believes that Users have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of this Agreement, or violated the rights of AUTHUS or any third party, or for any reason with or without notice to User. Users agree that AUTHUS may modify or discontinue this Web Site, with or without notice to them. Users agree that AUTHUS will not be liable to them or any third party as a result of such modification or discontinuation. The provisions entitled "Disclaimer," "Limitation of Liability," and "General Provisions" will survive termination of these Terms.
AUTHUS reserves the right to seek all remedies at law and in equity for violations of these Terms, including suspending or blocking a User’s access to the Web Site.
8. Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances whatsoever shall AUTHUS be liable for any loss arising out of or in connection with the use of information available from this Web Site whether direct or indirect including, without limitation, any liability relating to any loss of use, interruption of business, lost profits or lost data, or incidental, special or consequential damages of any kind regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, even if AUTHUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Because some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not be operable. However, in no event shall AUTHUS’s aggregate liability to a User or any third party for damages, losses, and/or causes of action exceed the amount paid by the User, if any, for accessing this Web Site or $100, whichever is lesser. Users agree to bring any and all actions within one year from the date the cause of action arises or such action will be barred.
In the event a User has a dispute with AUTHUS, the User releases AUTHUS and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims, demands, and all damages of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.
9. General Provisions
Unless otherwise specified, the information and materials in the site are presented solely for the purpose of promoting the products and services of AUTHUS. AUTHUS makes no representation that AUTHUS 's Material is appropriate or available for use in every country of the world. Users use this Web Site at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws, keeping in mind that access to AUTHUS 's Material may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. Our services are available in many parts of the world. However, this Web Site may describe services that are not available worldwide. Any cause of action a User may have with respect to this Web Site must be commenced within one years after the claim or cause of action arises. These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with U.S. federal law and the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. All disputes will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the State of New York. The waiver by AUTHUS of a breach of any provision of these Terms will not operate to be interpreted as a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
10. Further Information If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us by sending an email to info@authus.com, calling our offices at +1 (646) 701 - 1009, or writing to use at AUTHUS, Inc., 645 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York NY 10022.
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