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These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for using the Science & Tech Website, located at scienceandtechdaily.com. By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use Science & Tech if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

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By using the Web site ("Site"), users (“You” and/or “Your”) agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, then you must not access or use the Site.

A. Limitations on Scope of Use

Use of the Science & Tech Site is limited to submission of news releases for distribution via Science & Tech Connect, retrieving RSS feeds, and the reading of releases, marketing and other materials.

You agree not to: (1) use the Science & Tech Site for any other purposes, including, without limitation, to store, aggregate, reproduce or distribute information available on the Site in any manner or to compete directly or indirectly with Science & Tech; (2) interfere with or disrupt the operation of Site or the networks or servers connected to the Site in any manner; (3) impersonate any person or entity or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; (4) upload, post or otherwise transmit any content that infringes the proprietary rights of any third party, or is otherwise unlawful or offensive; (5) harass or otherwise harm Science & Tech or any other person or entity; or (6) engage in commercial activities of any kind without the prior written consent of Science & Tech.

Any unauthorized use of the Science & Tech Site by You may result in termination of all rights to use the Site and subject you to fines or penalties to the full extent provided by law. All submissions to Science & Tech are governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the Science & Tech Membership Terms and Conditions (the "Membership Terms and Conditions") signed by You or an agent of Your company. By submitting a press release for dissemination by Science & Tech, You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in the Membership Terms and Conditions.

All scans of internet facing web sites are prohibited. In addition to posing risks to Science & Tech customers, the results often do not accurately reflect the security posture of Science & Tech.

B. Disclaimer of Warranties

You agree that Your use of the Site is entirely at Your own risk. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE SITE, ITS CONTENT AND THE MATERIALS ON THE SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. NEITHER Science & Tech NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH Science & Tech MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, Science & Tech DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVER THAT MAKES CONTENT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. Science & Tech does not make any representations or warranties that the Site or materials on the Site or products and services purchased at or through the Site will meet Your requirements or expectations, or that the operation of the Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.

C. Limitation of Liability

You agree that Science & Tech will not be liable for any improper or incorrect use of the Site or the materials on the Site, and Science & Tech assumes no responsibility for any user's activities on the Site or for the inaccuracy of any content on the Site. In no event will Science & Tech be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages, including, without limitation, procurement of substitute goods or services, loss of use, data or profits, or business interruption, arising in any way out of the use of (or inability to use) the Site or the materials on the Site or the inaccuracy of any content on the Site, however caused, under any theory of liability. This limitation of liability applies to any damages or injury under any cause of action, including, without limitation, those caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus or bug, communication line failure, theft, destruction or alteration of or unauthorized access to the Site or materials on the Site.

D. Disclaimer of Liability for Third Party Content and Links

You agree that Science & Tech is not responsible and will not be liable for any third-party content on the Site or any third-party content, products or services available on other Web sites accessed through links from the Site. Links to third-party sites are for Your convenience only, and their inclusion on the Science & Tech Site does not imply any endorsement, guarantee, warranty or representation by Science & Tech.

E. Proprietary Rights

The Science & Tech Site and all materials on the Site, including, without limitation, the name "Science & Tech" and all other trademarks, logos, images on the Site, are owned by Science & Tech, its licensors, or other providers of such material, and are protected by United States and international copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as specifically permitted in this Agreement, the Science & Tech Membership Agreement or by express written consent of Science & Tech, You may not use the Site or the material on the Site in any other manner.

F. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Texas. Any dispute arising under or related in any way to these Terms of Use shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in Travis County, Texas. By using this site You expressly agree to the above choice of governing law and venue.

G. Rights Reserved / Change in Terms

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Science & Tech reserves the right to make changes to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. All changes are effective immediately when they are posted. Your continued use of the Site after the date such changes become effective will constitute Your acceptance of the changes and Your agreement to be legally bound by any modifications or amendments to these Terms of Use. You are expected to check this page each time you access this site so You are aware of any changes, as they are binding on You.

H. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Science & Tech, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to Y our violations of these Terms of Use or Your use of the Site, including but not limited to, Your use of the Site’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use, or Your use of information obtained from the Site.