TERMS OF USE FOR RUMORMILL.COM
UPDATED DECEMBER 28, 2010
Welcome to RumorMill.com ("THE WEBSITE"). Use of this website is subject to the terms and conditions delineated herein, and said terms and conditions may be modified at any time, without prior notice to the user. It is your responsibility to check for modifications to the Terms of Use. By utilizing this website, you agree to the Terms of Use; if you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you may not use this website.
APPLICABLE WEBSITES
These Terms of Use apply to the following domain names, severally and collectively: rumormill.com; additional domains may be added to this section, and domains may be removed from inclusion, from time to time.
These domain names (“THE DOMAINS”) are currently hosted collectively on the same server, which server is provided by a third party not affiliated with THE WEBSITE. THE DOMAINS are owned by THE WEBSITE or corporations with an interest in THE WEBSITE, and the developer of THE WEBSITE is Rodan Media Group Corporation ("RODAN").
USE OF CONTENT
You may view, download, and print contents from THE DOMAINS subject to the following conditions: (1) the content may be used only for information or entertainment purposes; and (2) the content may not be modified or altered in any way. You may not redistribute, prepare derivative works, or otherwise use the content other than as explicitly permitted herein.
You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information, including but not limited to images, text, page layout, forms or video feeds, of THE WEBSITE, or any other logo as may be provided by our advertising partners, information sharing partners, or THE DOMAINS, themselves, without the express written consent of THE WEBSITE. You may not use any logos or other proprietary graphic or trademark as part of a link without express written permission.
You do not acquire any ownership rights to any content on THE DOMAINS. Any unauthorized use terminates the permission or license granted by these Terms of Use.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE DOMAINS
Business transactions, regardless of remuneration therefore, may be conducted on THE DOMAINS, and in order to consummate these business transactions, it is necessary to send email communications to users who are transacting said business. Persons or entities that do not wish to be contacted by THE DOMAINS in order to consummate any such business, through THE DOMAINS, may not use THE DOMAINS for this purpose.
THE WEBSITE may offer, from time to time, compensation packages or specific remuneration for contributions made by registered users of THE DOMAINS or THE WEBSITE. Any such compensation will be made subject to the terms specifically delineated for each, individual transaction, and will be applicable to that specific transaction. Unless specific terms of compensation are made, in writing, and agreed by and between the respective parties, whether representing THE DOMAINS, THE WEBSITE, any registered user or other content contributor, no such compensatory agreement shall be construed.
Any compensation made shall be in United States Dollars (USD).
PROVIDING CONTENT
Unless otherwise expressed herein, users who may provide content to THE WEBSITE or THE DOMAINS do so under the CONTRIBUTOR CODE OF CONDUCT ("THE CODE"), as found at http://rumormill.com/legal.stuff/contributor.conduct.php. It is your responsibility to adhere to the terms of THE CODE and to check for updates, as they may be posted from time to time.
TRADE DRESS AND SERVICE MARKS
The appearance of this site constitutes Trade Dress under U.S. Trademark Law, which trade dress is not required to be service or trade marked with the United States Patent and Trade Office ("USPTO") but may be asserted by the owners of THE DOMAINS. The appearance of the sites on THE DOMAINS, the colors and appearance of tables and text, the graphics and the overall schema of THE DOMAINS is designed to provide a certain "feel" to users. This constitutes Trade Dress and may not be duplicated without infringing upon the rights of THE WEBSITE.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
THE DOMAINS and the content within THE DOMAINS, including but not limited to all programming code, databases, content structure, data structure, and the data, are the property of THE WEBSITE or its partners and suppliers and are protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. The compilation, organization and display of the content as well as all software and inventions used on and in connection with THE DOMAINS are the exclusive property of THE WEBSITE. THE WEBSITE reserves all rights of THE DOMAINS and their content not specifically granted by any agreements with THE WEBSITE or in these Terms of Use.
COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS
THE WEBSITE respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please follow our Notice and Procedures for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement below.
NOTICE AND PROCEDURES FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT
If you believe that you hold a claim of copyright infringement against THE WEBSITE, submit notice of your claim to the following Registered Agent:
Service Provider: Rodan Media Group Corporation.
Registered Agent: Law Offices of Donnie Goodwin, P.A.
Address Where Notification Should Be Sent:
RumorMill.com
% Rodan Media Group Corp.
P.O. Box 30136
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303
USA
Service Process should NOT be sent to this address.
Telephone Number: 1.954.561.0600
Facsimile Number: 1.954.333.6345
E-Mail: rodan@rodanmedia.net
To be effective, the notification of your claim of copyright infringement should be written and should include the following:
A statement that you are the owner of the exclusive right you claim has been infringed, or a statement that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that has allegedly been infringed.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate.
Your signature. (The signature may be either physical or electronic.)
The identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. (If you claim that multiple copyrighted works have been infringed you can submit one notification with a list of the allegedly infringed works.)
Identification of the material that you claim to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit THE WEBSITE to locate the material.
Information reasonably sufficient to permit THE WEBSITE to contact you, including your address, telephone number, fax number and, if available, an electronic mail address. You can provide contact information for the owner of the exclusive right that you claim has been infringed if you are not the owner, but rather authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
A statement you have 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.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION
THE DOMAINS may provide hyperlinks to third party websites or access to third party content, which content may also be embedded on THE DOMAINS. THE WEBSITE does not control, endorse, or guarantee content found on such sites. You agree that THE WEBSITE is not responsible for any content, associated links, resources, or services associated with a third-party website. You further agree that THE WEBSITE shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind associated with your use of third-party content. Links and access to these sites are provided for your convenience only, and same may be modified at any time, without prior notice.
DISCLAIMER
ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND VIDEO PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE WEBSITE, ITS SUPPLIERS, VENDORS AND THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF INFORMATION ACCURACY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE WEBSITE DOES NOT OFFER ANY WARRANTY AGAINST DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE DOMAINS AND THE CONTENT PROVIDED THEREON.
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE DOMAINS, THE CONTENT THEREON AND FOR ANY LOSS THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR USE AND APPLICATION OF SAME. THE WEBSITE DOES NOT WARRANT THE CONTENT OF THE DOMAINS, OR ANY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED ON THE DOMAINS, WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
THE WEBSITE, NONE OF ITS SUPPLIERS, THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION PROVIDERS, ADVERTISERS, VENDORS, AND LICENSORS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE WEBSITE OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS, THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION PROVIDERS, ADVERTISERS, VENDORS, AND LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
INDEMNITY
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless THE WEBSITE, RODAN, owners, officers, employees, attorneys, and agents ("INDEMNITIES") against all claims, expenses, liabilities, losses, costs, and damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, that the INDEMNITIES may incur (a) in connection with your use of THE DOMAINS or any hyperlinked website or (b) resulting from content you supply.
APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE
All matters relating to your access to and use of THE DOMAINS shall be governed by U.S. federal law or the laws of the State of Florida without regard to any conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of THE DOMAINS shall be instituted in the 17th Judicial Circuit, in and for Broward County, Florida, or the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida OR the 19th Judicial Circuit, in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, or the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
If there is a determination that any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable, that determination will not affect the rest of the Terms of Use, and the Terms of Use shall be deemed amended to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact the duly appointed registered agent of THE WEBSITE at drg@rodanmedia.net.
Mailing Address for Service Process ONLY:
Rodan Media Group Corporation
% Law Offices Donnie Goodwin
Suite 404
200 SE 6th ST
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
USA
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