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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THIS SITE CAREFULLY.
By using this or any Site (as defined below), you are deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions of use. We reserve the right to modify them at any time. You should check these terms and conditions periodically for changes. By using this, or any Site, after we post any changes to these terms and conditions, you agree to accept those changes, whether or not you have reviewed them. If at any time you choose not to accept these terms and conditions of use please do not use this, or any Site.
For online safety tips, please review the section listed below.
Site Introduction
YSN.com is an online environment providing tools, resources and networking to promote the success of professional individuals across the globe. YSN.com encourages its members to discover who they are, build their professional identity and achieve success in their careers. At YSN.com, we are dedicated to providing a comfortable environment for our members to network with other like-minded, ambitious individuals. We exist to help people pursuing success in the real world, regardless of what stage they're at and how they personally define success.
Scope of Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions apply to your use of all of the sites and services owned or operated by YS Interactive Corp. and affiliated companies, (collectively "we," "us," or "our"), including ysn.com, and any other site that we may own or operate in the future (collectively, the "Sites"). Unless we say otherwise, all references to the Sites in these terms and conditions include all such sites. These terms and conditions do not apply to your use of unaffiliated sites to which any of the Sites only links.
Restrictions on Use of Materials
The contents of our Sites are protected by copyright and trademark laws, and are the property of their owners. Unless we say otherwise, you may access the materials located within the Sites only for your personal use. Where YS Interactive Corp. explicitly permits, you may download one copy of posted materials on a single computer for personal, non-commercial home use only, so long as you neither change nor delete any author attribution, trademark, legend or copyright notice, nor forward, retransmit or distribute any such material to any third party. When you download copyrighted material you do not obtain any ownership rights in that material.
You may not modify, copy, publish, display, transmit, distribute, adapt or in any way exploit the content of the Sites. Only if you obtain prior written consent from us -- and from all other entities with an interest in the relevant intellectual property -- may you publish, display or commercially exploit any content from the Sites. To seek our permission, you may write to YS Interactive Corp., Attention: Intellectual Property, 4712 Admiralty Way #530, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. If permission is granted by us and by all other entities with an interest in the relevant intellectual property, you may not change or delete any author attribution, trademark, legend or copyright notice.
You must abide by all additional copyright notices or other restrictions contained in any of the Sites.
Links
These terms and conditions apply only to the Sites, and not to the sites of any other companies or organizations, including those to which any of the Sites may link. We are not responsible for the availability of any other site to which any Site links. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the contents, advertising, products or other materials made available through any other site. Under no circumstances will we be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused to you in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any content, goods or services available on any other site. You should direct any concerns to that site's administrator or webmaster.
Other sites may link to any of the Sites only through a plain-text link or logo supplied by the Sites. Written permission must be granted by us for any other type of link to the Sites. To seek our permission, you may write to YS Interactive Corp., Attention: Affiliate Links, 4712 Admiralty Way #530, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. We reserve the right, however, to rescind any permission granted by us to link through a plain-text link or any other type of link, and to require termination of any such link to any of the Sites, at our sole discretion at any time.
Submissions
We welcome your comments about any of the Sites. However, unless a site has set up a specific submissions policy, we will not review or consider any unsolicited creative submissions. We hope you will understand that this policy is intended to avoid the possibility of future misunderstandings in the event that projects developed by our professional staff might seem to others to be similar to their own creative work. Accordingly, we must ask that you not send us any original creative ideas, suggestions or materials except as specifically directed on the Site. If, despite our request, you send us any creative idea, suggestion or material ("Submission"), you agree that it shall become our property. No Submission will be subject to any obligation of confidence by us, and we will not be liable for any use or disclosure of any Submission. We will exclusively own all known or later-existing rights to the Submission worldwide, and will be entitled to the unrestricted use of the Submission for any purpose, without compensation to the provider of the Submission.
If you are submitting something to a Site that has set up a submissions policy, please consult that Site for its specific requirements.
Private Account Information
Upon registering with the Site you will be asked to choose a username and confidential password. It is the responsibility of each user to maintain the confidentiality of their account access information. Passwords can be changed by the user at any time using the Account Settings area of the Site. Site users have the ability to remove themselves from the Site at any time as well, via the Account Settings area of the Site. We reserve the right to change any Account information for privacy or other reason with sufficient notice to the member in question.
Photos
It is the policy of the Sites not to allow images containing nudity, sexually suggestive content, violent or threatening depictions, obscene gestures or other potentially offensive subject matter as determined by the Sites. We retain the right to remove photos or other images that we, in our sole discretion, consider to be in violation of these terms or otherwise unacceptable. We also reserve the right to remove materials for any reason without warning or notification. The Sites assume no responsibility for monitoring the Sites for inappropriate content or conduct or providing advanced screening of member submitted content including but not limited to photos.
Forums
A "forum" means any message board, chat room, group, user review forum, user submitted content exchange or other interactive service appearing on any of the Sites and includes both public boards and private areas. You must register in accordance with instructions that you will find on the Sites in order to contribute to any forum. You may not post on any forum, or send to any other forum user or our employee, any material that is abusive, vulgar, threatening, harassing, libelous, defamatory, obscene, invades a person's privacy, violates any intellectual or other property rights, or that would otherwise violate any law. You may not use any forum in a commercial manner. You may not post material that solicits funds, or that advertises or solicits goods or services.
You may not post material known to be false. You may not post messages that contain stock touts. You may not post or transmit any information, software or other material that contains a virus or other harmful component.
We are not responsible for, nor do we endorse any material appearing in any forum on the Sites, except for material signed by one of our identified representatives. We are not responsible for screening material posted by users for libel, obscenity, invasion of privacy, copyright or trademark infringement, accuracy, or for any other reason. We retain, however, the right to modify or remove messages or other material that we, in our sole discretion, consider infringing, offensive, abusive, defamatory, obscene, stale, or otherwise unacceptable. We also reserve the right to edit or remove materials for any other reason. Whether or not we modify or remove such material, users remain solely responsible for the content of their messages or postings. All material posted on the Sites is subject to modification or removal without notice.
We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate the registration of any forum user who violates any of these terms and conditions of use, any of the member guidelines or for any other behavior that we in our sole discretion believe is inappropriate.
Proprietary Rights in Content
We shall own all tangible and intangible rights, copyrights, moral rights, trademark, trade secret rights, patents, industrial property rights, and all other intellectual property and proprietary rights of every kind in and to all User Generated Content (as defined below) and we may use such User Generated Content for our own business purposes.
We recognize that you retain all right, title and interest in your User Supplied Content (as defined below) and all intellectual property rights therein unless expressly agreed otherwise by you pursuant to these terms and conditions. We will not claim any ownership rights in User Supplied Content unless it has provided reasonable notice to you prior to collecting such User Supplied Content, and any ownership rights or licenses will be limited to those consistent with the shared objectives of these terms and conditions. In connection with User Supplied Content, by posting on the Sites, you grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted or will grant) us and/or relevant affiliated companies a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, nonexclusive right and license to use, copy, distribute, and display, in any format, on the Sites your questions, comments, and postings (including any text, files, images, photos, video, sounds, musical works, works of authorship, or any other materials), in their original or edited form, on any other page within our Sites, in television programs, books, articles, commentaries, or in any other medium now known or later developed. You also represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content you have posted and that the public posting and use of such content by us will not infringe the rights of any third party. Additionally, you warrant that any "moral rights" in posted materials have been waived.
“User Generated Content” means all information or other materials collected or created on the Sites by you, but not including all information uploaded directly onto the Sites by you. “User Supplied Content” means all information or other materials created by and uploaded directly onto the Sites by you.
You are not entitled to any compensation for any materials you may post on the Sites.
Site Communications
Throughout your membership to the Site, we may find it necessary to contact you by email. By agreeing to these terms, you agree to receive emails which are specific to your account and membership to the Site. This includes but is not limited to newsletters, welcome emails, site notifications and feedback requests as determined necessary by the Site, for the duration of your membership to the Site. You may remove yourself from the Sites and/ or from site alerts through the link on the site Account Settings page. You can remove yourself from the newsletter by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the publication.
Prohibited Activity
The following is a partial list of activities that are prohibited on the Sites. The Sites reserve the right to remove any user (and report such user to law enforcement authorities, as appropriate), without prior notice or warning, as a result of any violation of this or any other activity not listed here, as determined by Site representatives.
General Online Safety Tips
We do our best to maintain a comfortable and trusted environment on the Sites, however we do not perform criminal or other background checks on members prior to granting membership. While we are actively monitoring activity and content, your safety is ultimately in your hands. Here are some general online safety tips to help make your use of the Site the safest possible:
Termination/Removal
The Site reserves the right, at any time, without prior notice, to terminate the membership, member account and/or member access to the Site for any reason as determined by the Site. This includes suspension, removal or deletion of user submitted portfolios, content, or other posted material as determined by Site administrators.
Copyright Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others, and require that the people who use the Sites do the same. You may not post, modify, distribute, or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information belonging to others without obtaining the prior written consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.
In appropriate circumstances, we may, in our sole discretion, terminate the registration of any forum user who engages in any activity which may infringe on the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights.
The designated agent to receive notification of claimed infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act is YS Interactive Corp, Attention: Legal, 4712 Admiralty Way, #530, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.
Disclaimers
THE SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS ON THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS WARRANT THAT ANY FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SITES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITES OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SERVICES, PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS IN THIS SITE IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. YOU (AND NOT WE OR ANY OF OUR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION TO YOUR SYSTEM.
APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IN SUCH EVENT, THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
We do not endorse, warrant or guarantee any third party products or services offered on the Sites. We are not a party to, and do not monitor, any transaction between users and third party providers of products or services.
Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE, WILL WE OR ANY OF OUR LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE MATERIALS ON THE SITES, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THE SITES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU BY US OR ANY OF OUR LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SITES.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold us, and our respective officers, agents, partners and employees, harmless from any loss, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Sites in violation of this Agreement and/or arising from a breach of this Agreement and/or any breach of your representations and warranties set forth herein and/or if any content that you post on the Sites causes us to be liable to another.
No Personal Advice
The information contained in or made available through the Sites (including but not limited to information contained on message boards, in text files, or in chats) cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, or legal matters. For example, you should regularly consult a doctor in all matters relating to physical or mental health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. We and our licensors or suppliers make no representations or warranties concerning any treatment, action, or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within or through the Sites. Neither we nor our partners, or any of their affiliates, will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
Parental Permission
The Sites are not directed to children under the age of 13 and we will not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. We do not conduct background checks or verify personal information of any users prior to their membership on the Site. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EXPLORATION OF THE INTERNET AND ANY ONLINE SERVICES AND USE THEIR BROWSER'S PARENTAL CONTROLS TO LIMIT THE AREAS OF THE INTERNET TO WHICH THEIR CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS.
We may, at our sole discretion, require users under 18 to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian to view certain content, and we may limit access to certain content to users above a specified age. You agree to abide by any such restrictions, and not to help anyone avoid these restrictions.
Privacy Policy
By using the Sites, you consent to our providing your personal information including but not limited to your name, address and telephone number, for our business purpose, to our affiliates and business partners which may be added hereafter, and acknowledge that you are not entitled to any compensation and claim for the provision of personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and security and have explained in detail the steps we take to do so. We urge you to read our Privacy Policy.
Jurisdictional Issues
We control and operate this site from our offices in the United States of America. We do not represent that materials on the site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Persons who choose to access this site from other locations do so on their own initiative, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
Miscellaneous
We reserve the right to charge fees, surcharges and/or membership fees for all or any of the services on the Sites currently provided for free at any time upon seven (7) days' prior written notice to you.
These terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any action at law or in equity that arises out of or relates to these terms or your use of the Sites will be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association and will be arbitrated in Los Angeles. If any of these terms and conditions are found unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable from the remaining terms and conditions, and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. This is the entire agreement between you and us relating to the subject matter it contains. This agreement may be modified only by our posting of changes to these terms and conditions, or by a writing signed by both parties. Any inquiries concerning these terms and conditions of use should be directed to contactus@ysn.com.
(Effective Date: These Terms and Conditions of Use were modified on January 1, 2008).
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