CT CORPORATION SYSTEM
CTPROCOMPLY.COM USER AGREEMENT
1. License
A. Under this agreement between the User and CTProComply, "User" shall mean the
person or entity who uses or is authorized by such person or entity to use
CTPROCOMPLY.COM, so long as such user agrees to be bound to the terms and
conditions hereof.
B. CT hereby grants to User a limited, nonexclusive right and license to use
CTPROCOMPLY.COM on any computer controlled by User. CTPROCOMPLY.COM allows the
User (1) to place orders for CTProComply to perform services ("CTProComply
Services"), (2) to add and store information into their on-line CTPROCOMPLY.COM
account and (3) to access information provided locally or through use of on-line
connections ("Information"). User may not use or offer use of CTPROCOMPLY.COM
for service bureau, time-sharing, or other similar services. CT reserves all
rights not expressly granted to User.
C. User acknowledges that the Information includes valuable and proprietary
property of CTProComply or third parties who have contributed to
CTPROCOMPLY.COM. The Information is licensed by CTProComply to User for User's
personal use in conducting its own internal business affairs, and, if
applicable, for providing legal or other professional services to third parties.
Consistent with the foregoing limitation, User may copy, print, and use portions
of Information. If User wishes to use the Information in a manner not expressly
permitted by this Agreement, User may request permission from CTProComply by
giving to CTProComply a written description of the intended use and such other
information as CTProComply may request. Permission may only be granted in
writing by CTProComply.
D. CTProComply shall have no obligation to support prior versions of the Software
beyond the date set forth within the new version Release Instructions.
2. Charges and Taxes — User shall be responsible for any charges
for CTProComply Services incurred through use of any USER I.D. assigned to User
and any password User adopts, unless such charges result from CTProComply's
error. In addition, User shall be solely liable for any state or local sales,
use or other taxes of a similar nature, if any, that may be due on account of
User's use of the Software or for CTProComply Services. All invoices shall be
payable in accordance with CTProComply's standard order, billing, and collection
policies.
3. Termination — The User may terminate the license granted
under this Agreement at any time by sending written notification to CTProComply
and by ceasing to use CTPROCOMPLY.COM. CTProComply may terminate the license
granted under this Agreement in the event that User fails to cure a material
breach of the Agreement within 30 days of written notice thereof. Upon
termination of this Agreement, User shall no longer be permitted to use
CTPROCOMPLY.COM. Termination for any reason shall not affect CTProComply's
entitlement to any undisputed sums due for CTProComply Services performed prior
to such termination.
4. Warranties and Indemnities by CTProComply — CTProComply
represents and warrants that CTProComply has title or the right to grant User
the rights granted hereunder and that providing CTPROCOMPLY.COM does not violate
any patents, copyrights or other rights of third parties. CTProComply shall
defend, indemnify and hold harmless User from and against any and all claims,
actions, causes of action, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from the breach of such representations and
warranties.
5. Indemnity of User — Except as provided in the foregoing
section captioned Warranties and Indemnities by CTProComply, User shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless CTProComply from and against any and all third party
claims, actions, causes of action, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from User's use of
CTPROCOMPLY.COM. The foregoing indemnity shall not apply in the event of
CTProComply's negligence or willful misconduct.
6. Indemnification — In the event of any claim for indemnity
under this Agreement, the indemnified party must promptly notify the other
("indemnifying party") in writing of the claim. Thereafter the indemnifying
party shall have sole control of the defense and all related settlement
negotiations.
7. Title/Copyright — CTPROCOMPLY.COM is the valuable,
confidential, copyrighted and trade secret property of CTProComply. CTProComply
owns all right, title and interest in and to CTPROCOMPLY.COM, including without
limitation, all current and future enhancements, modifications, revisions, new
releases and updates thereof and any derivative works based thereon and all
documentation thereto, and all copyrights, trade secrets and patents, if any,
therein.
8. Assignment — CTPROCOMPLY.COM may not be temporarily or
permanently transferred or assigned to anyone without the prior written consent
of CTProComply. Any CTProComply-authorized transferee of CTPROCOMPLY.COM must
first agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
9. User's Responsibility
A. User understands and agrees that all decisions, reports, requests for
CTProComply Services, or other results prepared by or on behalf of User using
CTPROCOMPLY.COM are made solely by User and that use of CTPROCOMPLY.COM does not
relieve User of responsibility, including those to any third party, for the
content, accuracy, and review thereof.
B. CTPROCOMPLY IS NOT ENGAGED IN RENDERING LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.
IF LEGAL OR OTHER EXPERT ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, THE SERVICES OF A COMPETENT
PROFESSIONAL PERSON SHOULD BE SOUGHT.
10. Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability
A. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO
CTPROCOMPLY.COM, CTPROCOMPLY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ORAL OR
WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY.
B. CTPROCOMPLY IS NOT AN INSURER WITH RESPECT TO USER'S USE OF CTPROCOMPLY.COM
AND THEREFORE CTPROCOMPLY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR
LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION,
AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE CTPROCOMPLY.COM,
EVEN IF CTPROCOMPLY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
C. EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF CTPROCOMPLY'S PROVEN NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT,
IN EITHER OF WHICH EVENTS CTPROCOMPLY'S LIABILITY (IN THE AGGREGATE) SHALL NOT
EXCEED $50,000, CTPROCOMPLY'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND USER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
DAMAGES DUE TO PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF CTPROCOMPLY, REGARDLESS OF THE
FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, SHALL BE LIMITED TO EITHER (1)
CTPROCOMPLY'S RE-PERFORMANCE OF THE CTPROCOMPLY SERVICE INVOLVED, OR (2) REFUND
OF THE CHARGE SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO SUCH CTPROCOMPLY SERVICE.
D. IT IS CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO RETRIEVE ANY AND ALL ELECTRONICALLY
DELIVERED PROCESS DOCUMENTS FOR WHICH CTPROCOMPLY SENDS NOTICE. CTPROCOMPLY IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CUSTOMER'S FAILURE TO ACCESS THE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT OR TO
SEND A HARD COPY OF THE DOCUMENT.
11. General
A. Performance of either party shall be excused during a period of delay or
interruption due to causes beyond either's reasonable control.
B. This Agreement shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in
the County of New York, State of New York. The rights and obligations under this
Agreement shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts or
the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded,
but such rights and obligations will instead be governed by the laws of the
State of New York. The exclusive jurisdictions for any legal proceeding
regarding this Agreement shall be the Courts of New York County, State of New
York, or the Courts of the User's County, and the parties hereto expressly
submit to the jurisdiction of said courts. User and CTProComply specifically
consent to extra-territorial service of process. This Agreement shall be
interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York
(without regard to conflict of law principles).
C. No action arising under this Agreement may be brought more than two years
after the cause of action has accrued.
D. Should any provision of this Agreement be held to be void, invalid,
unenforceable or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity and
enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be
affected thereby. Failure of either party to enforce any provision of this
Agreement shall not constitute nor be construed as a waiver of such provision
nor of the right to enforce such provision.
THE PARTIES HERETO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND AND
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN. THE PARTIES FURTHER
AGREE THAT IT SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND
ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO RELATIVE TO THE SUBJECT
MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Your right to privacy is a concern to us. At CTProComply we are helping you
maintain control over your personal data while fostering the growth of a more
interactive environment.
SUBSCRIPTION AND REGISTRATION
In a few areas on our Web site, we ask you to provide information that will
enable us to enhance your visit or follow-up with you after your visit.
We request information from you when you:
- Register for CTProComply
- Submit feedback on our site
In each of the instances above, we ask for your name, e-mail address, and other
appropriate personal information that would be needed to register for or
subscribe to these services or offers.
The information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to
support your customer relationship with CTProComply. When you provide your
personal information such as name, address, phone number, and company name,
CTProComply will not give or sell this information to any outside company for
any use.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT PROCESSING
CTProComply takes technical and administrative steps to protect against
unauthorized access and disclosure of individually identifiable information.
CTProComply employees who handle confidential or proprietary information must
treat it confidentially and may not disclose it to unauthorized third parties.
CTProComply employees are responsible for the internal security of the
information. We do not share your electronic payment information with anyone
else. Employees who violate CTProComply's privacy policies are subject to a
range of performance improvement actions, up to and including termination of
employment.
We provide security to protect information furnished by customers. We use
VeriSign, a leading provider of internet protection services, to secure every
transaction. Specifically, when you provide electronic payment information, such
as credit and debit card numbers, we use industry standard secure socket layer
(SSL) encryption to protect it. We also encrypt your electronic payment number
and information when we process your transaction.
CTProComply ("CT"), a Wolters Kluwer Company, materials are designed to provide
accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter
covered. Material is made available with the understanding that CT, or any of
its subsidiaries, affiliates, or divisions is not engaged in rendering legal,
accounting or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert
assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should
be sought.
Any link to a third party product, service, or page is provided for convenience
and CT assumes no liability or responsibility for the contents thereof.
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HOWEVER, CT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THEIR ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. MATERIALS ARE
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ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. CT ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE
FROM ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE MATERIALS, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR
OTHERWISE. CUSTOMERS OF CT, OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OR DIVISIONS
ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR AND ASSUME ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH
MAINTAINING SECURITY OF ANY PASSWORD SELECTED BY THE CUSTOMER FOR USE OF ANY OF
THE SELECTED SERVICES AVAILABLE HEREIN.
You are permitted the limited right to print materials for your personal and
non-commercial use only. While no fee is required in consideration of this
permission, CT requires that the following statement be included in any
production of this material:
© 2011, CT Corporation System. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.
Except as expressly permitted by CT as set forth above, no part of the materials
available may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, reduced to any
electronic medium or machine-readable form, or re-transmitted, in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of CT. Any other reproduction in any
form without the prior written consent of CT is prohibited. Written consent may
be obtained from CT through:
CTProComply Marketing Department
111 Eighth Ave, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Each request should include:
- The source of the CTProComply material being requested
- Reason for reprinting (i.e., meeting, class, etc.)
- Number of copies that will be made
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their respective owners.