Welcome to the Vendi Software, Inc. web site (the "Site") and Vendi (the
"Software"). This user agreement specifies the terms and conditions under which
R&A Consulting Services agrees to provide you with access to the Site and
it's Software. If you want to access the Site or Software to assist in your
business, hobby or collecting passtime then you must accept this user agreement
("Agreement") in its entirety, including all of its terms and conditions.
We may amend this Agreement at any time by posting the amended terms and
conditions on the Site. Unless otherwise indicated, all amended terms shall
automatically be effective fourteen (14) days after they are initially posted
on the Site, and your continued use of our Services indicates your acceptance
of the amended terms. You are responsible for reviewing and becoming familiar
with any changes. This agreement was last revised on May 1, 2004.
Vendi, in its sole discretion, may add, delete, or modify some or all of the
features of the Site or Services at any time with little or no notice being
given..
1. Eligibility; Registration.
1.1 Use of the Services is limited to parties that lawfully can
enter into and form contracts under applicable law. Without limiting the
foregoing, the Services are not available to minors without the consent of
their parent or guardian. Further, the Services are not available to parties
whose use of the Services has been suspended or terminated.
1.2 To use the Services, you must submit a complete
registration form on behalf of yourself or the corporation, partnership or
other legal entity that will be using the Services. By accepting this
Agreement, you represent that (a) you are eighteen (18) or older and, if
applicable, (b) you are authorized to sign for and bind the corporation,
partnership or other legal entity that will be using the Services. You shall
provide current, complete and accurate registration information (including
email address and credit card information), and then update the information as
required to keep the registration information current, complete and accurate.
2. Passwords and Security.
You shall at all times maintain the confidentiality of your user names and
passwords. Permitting use of the Services by a third party is prohibited
and is a violation of this Agreement. If there is a breach of security through
your account, you must immediately change your password and also
notify us. You will be liable for any unauthorized use of the Services
until you notify us of the security breach. All logins are monitored and any
subsequent breaches may result in your temporary or permenant suspension solely
at our discretion with little or no warning given.
3. User Conduct.
3.1 You agree to comply with all applicable laws, statutes,
ordinances and regulations related to use of the Site and Software. You may not
use our Software or Site to engage in any fraudulent activity or other illegal
activity, or to infringe the intellectual property rights of others. Any breach
will result in immediate and permenant suspension.
3.2 You agree that you will not use any device, hardware,
software, code, process or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with
the proper working of the Site or Software. You agree that you will not take
any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our
infrastructure or limits our ability to provide the Services. You agree that
you will not collect, copy, reproduce, alter, modify or publicly display any
content or information (except for Your Content) from the Site or Software
without the prior expressed written permission of Vendi or the appropriate
third party.
6. Vendi and Third-Party Intellectual Property.
6.1 Other than Your Content, all content included or available
on the Site, such as advertisements, text, graphics, logos, button icons,
images, audio clips and software, is the property of Vendi and/or third parties
and is protected by copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual and
proprietary rights. The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement and
assembly) of all content on the Site is the exclusive property of Vendi and/or
its licensors, suppliers and distributors and is protected by copyrights or
other intellectual and proprietary rights. All software used on the Site is the
property of Vendi and/or its software suppliers or distributors and is
protected by copyrights, patents or other intellectual and proprietary rights.
7. Suspension and Termination.
Without limiting other remedies, we may immediately issue a warning, temporarily
suspend, indefinitely suspend, or terminate your access to the Site and
Software if you breach any of the terms of this Agreement or if you take any
actions that, in our sole judgment, may cause legal liability for or claims
against you, our users, or us. In the event Vendi suspends or terminates your
access to the Site or Software, you acknowledge that you may be denied any
further access to Your Content.
8. Privacy.
Vendi is committed to protecting your privacy and we will never disclose your
personal information to anyone outside of the company.
9. Warranty Disclaimer.
THE SITE AND THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
Vendi AND OUR SUPPLIERS OR DISTRIBUTORS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. Vendi AND OUR SUPPLIERS OR
DISTRIBUTORS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
(A) THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;
(B) THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, WILL ALWAYS BE
AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE, UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR OPERATE WITHOUT ERROR;
(C) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE; AND
(D) ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN TORT, WHETHER OR NOT
ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF Vendi OR OUR SUPPLIERS OR DISTRIBUTORS.
Some states do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties, so the foregoing
disclaimer may not fully apply to you. You may also have other legal rights
which vary from state to state.
10. General Release.
10.1 BECAUSE VENDI AND OUR SUPPLIERS OR DISTRIBUTORS ARE
NOT INVOLVED IN DEALINGS BETWEEN OUR USERS OR BETWEEN OUR USERS AND MARKETPLACE
USERS, IF A DISPUTE ARISES BETWEEN YOU AND ANOTHER PARTY, YOU RELEASE Vendi
(AND ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS) FROM CLAIMS, DEMANDS
AND DAMAGES (ACTUAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL) 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. FURTHER, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHTS YOU
MAY HAVE.
10.2 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT VENDI IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF MARKETPLACES, AND DOES NOT ENDORSE AND IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY SERVICES, CONTENT, ADVERTISING, PRODUCTS OR
OTHER MATERIALS ON OR AVAILABLE FROM SUCH MARKETPLACES. YOU AGREE THAT Vendi
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY DAMAGE OR
LOSS CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR
RELIANCE ON ANY SUCH SERVICES, CONTENT, ADVERTISING, PRODUCTS OR OTHER
MATERIALS.
10.3 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT Vendi DOES NOT CONTROL AND
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OTHER USERS WHICH IS MADE
AVAILABLE ON THE SITE. YOU MAY FIND OTHER USER'S INFORMATION TO BE OFFENSIVE,
HARMFUL, INACCURATE OR DECEPTIVE. YOU AGREE THAT Vendi SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
OR LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO
BE CAUSED BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY SUCH
INFORMATION.
11. Limitation of Liability.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL Vendi OR OUR SUPPLIERS AND/OR DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, CONTENT, FILES, PROFIT OR GOODWILL, OR THE
COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES), ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE SITE, THE SERVICES, THE SOFTWARE THE
INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES OR THOSE RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS OR SERVICES
PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH
THE SERVICES. THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF Vendi AND OUR SUPPLIERS OR
DISTRIBUTORS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
SOFTWARE. Some states do not allow the limitation of liability, so the
foregoing limitation may not apply to you.
12. Indemnity.
You hereby agree to, at your own expense, indemnity, defend and hold Vendi and
our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees
harmless from and against any loss, cost, damages, liability, or expense
arising out of or relating to (a) a third-party claim, action or allegation of
infringement, misuse or misappropriation based on information, data, files or
other content submitted by you to the Site; (b) any fraud, manipulation, or
other breach of this Agreement by you; (c) any third-party claim, action or
allegation brought against Vendi arising out of or relating to a dispute with
you over the terms and conditions of an agreement or related to the purchase or
sale of any goods or services; (d) your violation of any law or the rights of a
third party; or (e) your use, or Vendi provision, of the Services or use of
your account by any third party. Vendi will have the right to participate in
its defense and hire counsel of its choice, at your expense. You will not
settle any action or claims on Vendi behalf without the prior written consent
of Vendi.
13. Notices.
Vendi shall provide notice to you via email to the email address you provide in
your registration information. Such notice shall be deemed given 24 hours after
it is sent, or earlier if actually received by you earlier. Alternatively,
Vendi may choose to provide notice to you via certified or registered mail to
the mailing address you provide in your registration information. In such case,
notice shall be deemed given 3 days after the date of mailing. You shall
provide notice to Vendi via email, or a copy sent
via certified or registered mail to R&A Consulting Services, 1558 Forrest
Trail Circle, Suite 1A, Toms River, NJ 08753, Attn: Customer Service.
14. Termination.
Not withstanding the notice provisions above, you may terminate this Agreement
at any time by sending an email. Vendi, in its
sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement or suspend or terminate your
access to the Site or the Services immediately without notice for any reason
including, without limitation, for your infringement of the intellectual
property rights of others. All provisions of this Agreement that by their
nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without
limitation, provisions related to intellectual property, warranty disclaimers,
general releases, limitations of liability, indemnity and the general
provisions.
15. General.
This Agreement is not assignable, transferable or sublicensable by you without
Vendi's prior written consent, and any such conveyance shall be null and void.
Vendi may assign this Agreement in whole or in part. This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of
California without regard to conflicts of laws provisions thereof. The sole
jurisdiction and venue for actions related to the subject matter hereof shall
be the California State and U.S. federal courts having within their
jurisdiction the location of Vendi's principal place of business. In any action
or proceeding to enforce rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party will
be entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees. If any provision of this
Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid
or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum
extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force
and effect and enforceable. Headings are for reference purposes only and in no
way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such section.
Our failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive our
right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. This Agreement
sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between us with respect to
the subject matter hereof. You agree and acknowledge that you are not entering
into this agreement in reliance on any statements or representations other than
those set forth herein. Should any term or condition be in conflict between
this Agreement and any document incorporated by reference into this Agreement,
the terms of this Agreement shall control.