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Algoma University Archive: Terms of Service

Welcome to the Algoma University Archive Web Site. By using this Web Site, you agree to be bound by all of the terms of this Agreement. Algoma University Archive reserves the right to change the terms of this Agreement or to modify any features of this Web Site at any time. By continuing to use this Web Site after the posting of notices regarding such changes, you agree to be bound by such changes.

This information is available "as is." We do not guarantee that access to this Web Site will be uninterrupted or error free. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Although we intend to take reasonable steps to prevent the introduction of viruses, worms, "Trojan horses" or other destructive materials, we do not guarantee or warrant that this Web Site or materials that may be downloaded do not contain such destructive features. We are not liable for any damages or harm attributable to such features.

Text and Image Use Guidelines

News Media

News media may use Algoma University Archive Homepage information (including, but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, video and audio content) in news reporting or documentaries.

The following credit line is requested: "The Shingwauk Project and Algoma University Archive"

For content that is credited to other authors, either by "[content] courtesy of ..." or similar wording and by links to the source pages, the following attribution is required:
"[content] courtesy of [author name], [affiliation]."

For content that is accompanied by "copyright (c)" or similar wording: all rights are reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. The principal authors should be contacted for written permission.

Education

The information [including, but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, video and audio content] on Algoma University Archive Homepage may be used in the preparation of course or instructional materials by teachers or students which are clearly not for profit. Express permission for such use is not required.

For content that is accompanied by "copyright (c)" or similar wording: all rights are reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. The principal authors should be contacted for written permission.

Personal

Individuals may use the information [including, but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, video and audio content] on Algoma University Archive Homepage for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Express permission for such use is not required. The following credit line is requested:

"The Shingwauk Project and Algoma University Archive" as well as a link to the The archive website:
http://archives.algomau.ca

For content that is accompanied by "copyright (c)" or similar wording: all rights are reserved.
Reproduction in any form is prohibited. The principal authors should be contacted for written permission.

Commercial

Permission to reproduce these materials [including, but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, video and audio content] for commercial purposes other than news reporting as described above must be requested in writing.
When submitting requests, please specify the requested images and describe the proposed use in detail.

For content that is accompanied by "copyright (c)" or similar wording: all rights are reserved.
Reproduction in any form is prohibited. The principal authors should be contacted for written permission.

Conduct

Registration and password

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, and you will be responsible for all usage of your user account and/or user name, whether authorized or not authorized by you. You agree to immediately notify the site editor of any unauthorized use of your user account, user name or password.

Your conduct

You agree that all information or data of any kind, whether text, software, code, music or sound, photographs or graphics, video or other materials ("content"), made available publicly or privately, will be under the sole responsibility of the person providing the said content, or of the person whose user account is used. You agree that this web site may expose you to content that may be objectionable or offensive. The site editor will not be responsible to you in any way for content displayed on this web site, nor for any error or omission.

By using this web site or any service provided, you explicitly agree that:

  1. you will not provide any content or conduct yourself in any way that may be construed as: unlawful; illegal; threatening; harmful; abusive; harassing; stalking; tortious; defamatory; libelous; vulgar; obscene; offensive; objectionable; pornographic; designed to interfere with or disrupt the operation of this web site or any service provided; infected with a virus or other destructive or deleterious programming routine; giving rise to civil or criminal liability; or in violation of an applicable local, national or international law;
  2. you will not impersonate or misrepresent your association with any person or entity; you will not forge or otherwise seek to conceal or misrepresent the origin of any content provided by you;
  3. you will not collect or harvest any information about other users;
  4. you will not provide, and you will not use this web site to provide, any content or service in any commercial manner, or in any manner that would involve junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of unauthorized advertising or commerce; you will not use this web site to promote or operate any service or content without the site editor's prior written consent;
  5. you will not provide any content that may give rise to the site editor being held civilly or criminally liable, or that may be considered a violation of any local, national or international law, including -- but not limited to -- laws relating to copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.

Third-party services

Goods and services of third parties may be advertised and/or may be made available on or through this web site. Representations made regarding products and services provided by third parties will be governed by the policies and representations made by these third parties. The site editor will not in any manner be liable for or responsible for any of your dealings or interaction with third parties.

The Site contains links to other World Wide Web ("Third Party") Sites. Where possible, we will make these links clear and we are not responsible for the availability or content of "Third Party Sites".

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the site editor and the site editor's representatives, subsidiaries, affiliates, related parties, officers, directors, employees, agents, independent contractors, advertisers, partners, and co-branders, from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, that may be filed by any third party, arising out of your conduct or connection with this web site or service, your provision of content, your violation of these Terms of use, or any other violation by you of the rights of another person or party.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS WEB SITE AND OF ANY SERVICES OR CONTENT PROVIDED (THE "SERVICE") IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS", AND THE SITE EDITOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
THE SITE EDITOR MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, THAT ANY PART OF THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, VIRUS-FREE, TIMELY, SECURE, ACCURATE, RELIABLE, OR OF ANY QUALITY, NOR IS IT WARRANTED EITHER IMPLICITLY OR EXPRESSLY THAT ANY CONTENT IS SAFE IN ANY MANNER FOR DOWNLOAD. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT NEITHER THE SITE EDITOR NOR ANY PARTICIPANT IN THE SERVICE PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF ANY KIND AND THAT ANY ADVICE OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION OBTAINED VIA THIS WEB SITE MAY BE USED SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND THAT THE SITE EDITOR WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN ANY WAY.
Some jurisdictions may not allow disclaimers of implied warranties, and certain statements in the above disclaimer may not apply to you as regards implied warranties; the other terms and conditions remain enforceable notwithstanding.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE SITE EDTIOR WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES; THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE SITE EDITOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM (I) THE USE OF SERVICES OR THE INABILITY TO USE SERVICES, (II) THE COST OF OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND/OR SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY TRANSACTION ENTERED INTO ON THROUGH SERVICES, (III) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA TRANSMISSIONS, (IV) STATEMENTS BY ANY THIRD PARTY OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY USING SERVICES, OR (V) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO SERVICES.
In some jurisdictions, it is not permitted to limit liability and, therefore, such limitations may not apply to you.

Applicable law

You agree that these Terms of use and any dispute arising out of your use of this web site or products or services provided will be governed by and construed in accordance with local laws applicable at the site editor's domicile, notwithstanding any differences between the said applicable legislation and legislation in force at your location. By registering for a user account on this web site, or by using this web site and the services it provides, you accept that jurisdiction is granted to the courts having jurisdiction over the site editor's domicile, and that any disputes will be heard by the said courts.