Website User Agreement
LAST MODIFIED: August 17, 2020
Welcome to Sustainable Jersey City‘s (“SJC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) website. Please read this Website User Agreement (this “Agreement”) carefully before using the Services (as defined below) of the www.sustainablejc.org website and other SJC-owned or controlled websites (collectively, the “Sites”). THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH THE LEGALLY BINDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITES AND THE RELATED SERVICES, CONTENT OFFERED OR ANY PURCHASES YOU MAKE VIA THE SITES (collectively, “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, (1) you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, and (2) you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and not prohibited by law from accessing or using the Services. THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AN ARBITRATION PROVISION CONTAINING A CLASS ACTION WAIVER.
SJC may update or revise this Agreement. You agree to review this Agreement periodically. Except as otherwise expressly stated by SJC, any use of the Services is subject to the version of this Agreement in effect at the time of use. Please note that SJC’s return policy, and the terms and conditions related to the availability of products and
authorized payment methods are not the subject of this Agreement but are instead set forth separately on SJC’s website.
PRIVACY
We have developed a Privacy Policy in order to inform you of our practices with respect to the collection, use, disclosure and protection of your information which is accessible at https://www.sustainablejc.org/privacy-policy-1. By using the Sites you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Unless otherwise noted, the products and Services on the Sites are intended for personal, non–commercial purposes only. You agree to use the Sites only for lawful, noncommercial purposes and in compliance with all international, federal, state and local laws.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Sites, and all of its contents, including without limitation, text, photographs, images, illustrations, graphics, video material, audio material, , software, logos, titles, characters, names, graphics and button icons, (collectively “Proprietary Material”), are or may be protected by copyright, trademark and other laws of the United States, as well as international conventions and the laws of other countries. The Proprietary Material is owned or controlled by SJC or by other parties that have provided rights thereto to SJC.
You may not, and agree that you will not, use, publish, reproduce, display, distribute, or modify the Proprietary Material or any portion thereof, for any purpose or by any means, method, or process. Modification of the materials appearing on the Sites or use of such materials for any other purpose is a violation of our copyright and other proprietary rights.
CLAIMS REGARDING COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent to SJC’s designated agent. ALL INQUIRIES NOT RELEVANT TO THIS PROVISION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. Our designated agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement is: Puglisi & Associates, 850 Library Avenue, Suite 204, Newark, Delaware 19711. Upon receipt of notices complying or substantially complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to any material claimed to be infringing or claimed to be the subject of infringing activity, and will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to any reference or link to material or activity that is claimed to be infringing. We will take reasonable steps to promptly notify the user that we have removed or disabled access to such material.
OTHER WEBSITES
The Sites may contain links to third party sites, such as those for our advertisers, sponsors or payment processors that are not owned or operated by SJC. We do not control, recommend or endorse and are not responsible for these sites or their content, products, services or privacy policies or practices. In no event shall we be liable, directly or indirectly, to you or any other person or entity for any loss or damage arising from or occasioned by the creation or use of the third party sites or the information or material accessed through these third party sites.
YOUR ACCOUNT
You may (but are not required to) create an account with SJC through the Sites (“Account”). You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account and the information in your Account, and, except as otherwise required by applicable law, you are solely responsible for all use of your Account, whether or not authorized by you. You agree to immediately notify SJC of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security related to your use of the Services.
USE OF SOFTWARE
We may make software available for you to download or use. Such software is subject to the following terms: The software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties and is owned by us or our suppliers. You may not: (i) copy, sell, redistribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer the software or any of the limited rights you receive hereunder; (ii) incorporate it or any portion of it into another product; (iii) reverse engineer, decipher, decompile, or disassemble the software or otherwise attempt to derive the source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of the software or any portion of the software, including without limitation any
application or widget (except where expressly permitted by law); (iv) export, re-export, transfer and/or release the software, related technology, or any product thereof, for any proscribed end-use, or to any proscribed country, entity or person (wherever located), without proper authorization from the U.S. and/or foreign government; (v) modify, translate, adapt, or create derivative works from the software or any portion of the software in any way or remove proprietary notices in the software. You agree to abide by all laws and regulations in effect regarding your use of the software. You may not authorize or assist any third party to do any of the things prohibited in this paragraph.
We may automatically check your version of the software and update it to improve its performance and capabilities. If you shut down the software during an automatic update or otherwise interfere with the installation of the update, the software may be damaged and/or cease to operate.
USER CONTENT
You and other users of the Sites may have an opportunity to post certain ideas, concepts, information, data, text, photographs, graphics, video, messages, comments on our products, advertising and other promotional materials or events, facts, advice, and other materials (collectively, “User Content”). Subject to our Privacy Policy, which is accessible at https://www.sustainablejc.org/privacy-policy-1, all User Content that you post on the Sites will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary to you and may be viewed by you and/or other users of the Sites.
By submitting, sending, posting, uploading, or otherwise providing information, material, or any other communication to us including User Content, whether solicited or unsolicited, you grant us and our designees the royalty-free, fully paid, unrestricted, right and license to use, copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, improve, distribute, commercialize, perform, or display such User Content (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed for any purpose, including without limitation, advertising and promotional purposes, reproduction, transmission, publication, broadcast and posting without any further consent by you or notice, credit and/or compensation to you or any third parties.
We and our affiliates are not responsible for any user’s misuse or misappropriation of any User Content you post on the Sites. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personally identifiable data, if any, included in User Content shall be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
NO ENDORSEMENT
We do not control the User Content posted on the Sites and, as such, we make no representations or warranties regarding User Content or its truthfulness, accuracy, reliability, integrity or quality. We do not determine whether User Content violates the rights of others, and we have no control over whether User Content is of a nature that you or other users may find offensive. You acknowledge and agree that the information and views expressed by you and other users in User Content appearing on the Sites do not necessarily reflect our views or those of our content providers, advertiser, sponsors, affiliated or related entities, and we do not support or endorse any User Content or any other content posted by you or any other user on or otherwise accessible through the Sites. We do not assume, and expressly disclaim, any obligation or liability with respect to User Content and no confidential or fiduciary understanding or relationship is established by our receipt or acceptance of any such materials.
REVIEW OF SUBMISSIONS
We have no obligation to verify the identity of any users when they are connected to the Sites or to supervise the User Content that has been provided by users. You acknowledge that we may or may not prescreen, monitor, review, edit or delete the User Content posted by you and other users on the Sites. We and our designees retain the right to modify, move, refuse, block or remove any User Content, in whole or in part, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice. We and our designees also reserve the right to access, read, preserve, and disclose any information as we reasonably believe is necessary to (i) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, (ii) enforce this Agreement, including investigation of potential violations hereof, (iii) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, (iv) respond to user support requests, or (v) protect our rights, property or safety, as well as users of the Sites and the public. In any case, we are not responsible or liable for damages of any kind arising from any failure, non-failure, or delay in removing such User Content even when we are advised of the possibility of such damages.
USER CONDUCT
By posting User Content in or otherwise using any communications service or other interactive service that may be available to you on or through the Sites, you agree that you are the sole responsible person and/or entity from which such User Content originated. Moreover, you agree not to access or use the Sites for any purpose that is prohibited by this Agreement.
By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree not to (and shall not permit any third party to) use the Sites to: (a) upload, post, e-mail, or otherwise transmit any User Content that is inaccurate, unlawful, harmful, threatening, embarrassing, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, offensive, profane, libelous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or contains or depicts nudity or explicit or graphic descriptions or accounts of sexual or violent acts (including without limitation, sexual language of a violent or threatening nature directed at another individual or group of individuals), or is otherwise inappropriate as determined by us in our sole discretion; (b) upload, post, e-mail, or otherwise transmit any User Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity or other intellectual or proprietary right of any party; (c) obtain unauthorized access to any system, data, password or other information; (d) interfere with or disrupt the Sites or servers or networks linked to the Sites, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks linked to the Sites; (e) upload, post, e-mail, or otherwise transmit any material, or take any other actions with respect to your use of the Sites, that would constitute, or would otherwise encourage, criminal conduct or conduct that could give rise to civil liability; (f) promote commercial purposes, including without limitation, submitting any material to solicit funds or to promote, advertise or solicit the sale of any goods or services; (g) impersonate any other person or entity, including by providing any false personal information to us (including a false user name) or creating any account for anyone other than yourself; (h) submit any person’s identification documents or sensitive financial information; or (i) breach the Privacy Policy.
Violation of any of the foregoing may result in immediate termination of your license to access or use the Sites, and may subject you to state and federal penalties and other legal consequences. We reserve the right, but shall have no obligation, to investigate your use of the Sites in order to (1) determine whether a violation of this Agreement has occurred or (2) comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.
DISCLAIMER
VISITORS TO THE SITES AGREE THAT THEIR USE OF, AND RELIANCE ON ANY ADVICE OR INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH, THE SITES IS AT THEIR OWN SOLE RISK. THE SITES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” SJC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION: (i) ANY WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT OF THE SITES; AND (ii) ANY WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE: (1) THAT ANY PORTION OF THE SITES WILL BE FREE OF INFECTION BY VIRUSES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES, OR ANYTHING ELSE MANIFESTING CONTAMINATING OR DESTRUCTIVE PROPERTIES; OR (2) THAT ACCESS TO THE SITES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
INDEMNIFICATION
By using the Sites, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold SJC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors and suppliers harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising in any way from or in connection with your use of the Sites or any goods and services available on or through the Sites, or any violation by you of this Agreement, our Privacy Policy or any other policy posted on the Sites applicable to your use of the Sites. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to assist and cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
SJC IS NOT LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE AVAILABILITY, USE, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITES OR ANY CONTENT OR OTHER MATERIALS ON, ACCESSED THROUGH OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE SITES. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE CLAIMS OR FOR DISPUTES AGAINST US OR ANY OF OUR AFFILIATES IS TO DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE SITES. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO EXCLUDE OR LIMIT YOUR LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF ANY INDEMNITY GIVEN BY YOU UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions, or portions thereof, of this Agreement is found to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed omitted.
ARBITRATION
Any and all controversies, disputes, demands, counts, claims, or causes of action (including the interpretation and scope of this clause, and the arbitrability of the controversy, dispute, demand, count, claim, or cause of action) between you and SJC or its successors or assigns shall exclusively be settled through binding and confidential arbitration.
Arbitration shall be subject to the Federal Arbitration Act and not any state arbitration law. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing, the arbitration will be conducted before one arbitrator and will be governed by the American Arbitration Association’s (“AAA”) Commercial Arbitration Rules and, if the arbitrator deems them applicable, the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively, the “Rules and Procedures”).
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you and SJC must abide by the following rules: (1) ANY CLAIMS BROUGHT BY YOU OR SJC MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE PARTY’S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING; (2) THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S CLAIMS, MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING, AND MAY NOT AWARD CLASS-WIDE RELIEF; (3) the arbitration shall be confidential, and neither you nor we may disclose the existence, content or results of any arbitration, except as may be required by law or for purposes of enforcement of the arbitration award; (4) the arbitrator may award any individual relief or individual remedies that are permitted by applicable law; and (5) each side pays its own attorneys’ fees and expenses unless there is a statutory provision that requires the prevailing party to be paid its fees and litigation expenses, and, in such instance, the fees and costs awarded shall be determined by the applicable law.
GOVERNING LAW
We control and operate the Sites from our offices in the State of New Jersey, United States of America. We do not represent that materials on the Sites are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Persons who choose to access the Sites from other locations do so on their own initiative, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
You agree that the laws of the State of New Jersey, excluding its conflict of laws rules, and this Agreement, our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on the Sites applicable to your use of the Sites shall govern your use of the Sites. You expressly agree that exclusive venue for any claim or dispute with us (or any of our affiliates) or relating in any way to your use of the Sites shall be in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, and you further agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction of arbitrators or the courts in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, in connection with any such dispute and including any claim involving SJC, our employees, contractors, officers, directors, and suppliers.
This Agreement is the entire agreement between you and SJC with respect to the Sites, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals (whether oral, written or electronic) between you and SJC with respect to those matters. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of this Agreement, and neither party has any authority of any kind to bind the other in any respect.
