Terms of Use

These terms were last modified on 11/4/2009

Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy carefully before using this website. By accessing this web site (other than to read this agreement for the first time), you are agreeing to be bound by these web site terms and conditions of use, privacy policy, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

Definitions

"metropolis3.com" is the interactive Internet destination operated by Metropolis3, LLC (Metropolis3 Worldwide), consisting of information services and content provided by Metropolis3 Worldwide, associates of Metropolis3 Worldwide, and other third parties. "User" means each person who establishes or accesses a connection ("Account") for access to and use of metropolis3.com.

Use License

(A) The right to use metropolis3.com is personal to each single user and is not transferable to any other person or entity. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information and software) on metropolis3.com for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not: (i) modify or copy the materials; (ii) use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); (iii) attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on metropolis3.com; (iv) remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or (v) transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server; (vi) and user acknowledges that it does not acquire any ownership rights by downloading copyrighted material.

(B) This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by metropolis3.com at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

(C) Metropolis3 Worldwide shall have the right at any time to updated, edit, or discontinue any feature or function of metropolis3.com – including but not limited to content, navigation, interfaces, hours of availability, and equipment required to access or use. However, Metropolis3 Worldwide does not make any commitment to update the materials.

(D) User shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all equipment of any kind, that is needed to access and use metropolis3.com. Furthermore, user shall be responsible for all charges (when applicable) related to equipment, access, and use of metropolis3.com.

Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability

(A) metropolis3.com is provided on an “as is” basis. Metropolis3 Worldwide does not provide warranties of any kind and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. User expressly aggress that use of metropolis3.com is at user’s sole risk. Metropolis3 Worldwide, its associates nor any of their employees, agents, third-party suppliers, or licensors warrant that metropolis3.com be uninterrupted or error free nor do they make any warranty regarding the accuracy and reliability of any information including but not limited to content, images, third-party website links, service, timeliness, functionality and likely results of any information provided.

(B) metropolis3.com offers information designed for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to convey advice. User should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional information and/or advice provided by Metropolis3 Worldwide Partners and Associates. Use of the information provided on metropolis3.com is solely at users own risk.

(C) Metropolis3 Worldwide, nor its associates, shall be liable regardless of cause or duration, for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, other defects in, timeliness, or authenticity of the information contained within or linked to from metropolis3.com. Additionally, there are no warranties as to the results obtained from the use of information provided on or linked to from metropolis3.com. Furthermore, Metropolis3 Worldwide nor its associates shall be liable regardless of cause or duration, for any delay or interruption in the transmission of metropolis3.com to user. None of the forgoing parties shall be liable for any third-party claims or loses of any nature, including but not limited to loss of data, lost profits, punitive or consequential damages as a result, even if Metropolis3 Worldwide or a Metropolis3 Worldwide authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage..

Participation Disclaimer

User shall use metropolis3.com for lawful purposes only. Metropolis3 Worldwide does not and cannot review all communications and materials created by and/or posted to metropolis3.com by users accessing the site and is not in any manner responsible for the content of these communications and materials. You acknowledge that by providing you with the ability to view and distribute user-generated content on the site, metropolis3.com is merely acting as a passive conduit for such distribution and is not undertaking any obligation or liability relating to any contents or activities on the site. However, Metropolis3 Worldwide reserves the right to block or remove communications or materials that it determines to be (a) abusive, defamatory, or obscene, (b) fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading, (c) in violation of a copyright, trademark or; other intellectual property right of another or (d) offensive or otherwise unacceptable to Metropolis3 Worldwide in its sole discretion.

Third Party Content and Links

(A) Metropolis3 Worldwide is not the publisher or distributor of content supplied by third parties. Metropolis3 Worldwide has no editorial control over third party content and their respective publishers and/or distributors. Metropolis3 Worldwide has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Metropolis3 Worldwide of the site. All opinions, advice, statements, services, advertisements, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties are those of the respective author(s) or distributor(s) and not of Metropolis3 Worldwide. Metropolis3 Worldwide does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any third party content, nor its merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own risk

(B) Under no circumstances will Metropolis3 Worldwide be liable for any loss or damage caused by a user's reliance on information obtained through metropolis3.com. It is the responsibility of user to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or perceived advice or other content available through or linked to from within metropolis3.com. Please seek the advice of Metropolis3 Worldwide experts, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information, opinion, advice or perceived advice or other content.

Copyrights and Trademarks

(A) The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. Metropolis3 Worldwide and DigitalBeyond and each of their logos are trademarks of Metropolis3, LLC (Metropolis3 Worldwide). All third party trademarks appearing on or linked to from within metropolis3.com are the property of their respective owners.

(B) Metropolis3 Worldwide respects the rights of all copyright and trademark holders and in this regard, if you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright or trademark infringement, please contact Metropolis3 Worldwide at action.needed@metropolis3.com.

Notices

Metropolis3 Worldwide shall have the right at any time to make changes to the materials contained on its web site without notice. All changes, modifications, additions or deletions shall be effective immediately. Any use of metropolis3.com by user following changes, modifications, additions or deletions shall be deemed to constitute acceptance by user.

Terms of Use Modifications and Notices

Metropolis3.com may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms and conditions of use.

Termination

Either Metropolis3 Worldwide or user may terminate this agreement at any time. Without limiting the foregoing, Metropolis3 Worldwide shall have the right to immediately terminate user's account in the event of any conduct by user which Metropolis3 Worldwide, in its sole discretion, considers to be unacceptable, or in the event of any breach by user of this agreement. The full provisions of this agreement shall survive termination of this agreement by either party.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Metropolis3 Worldwide, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors and suppliers from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from use of metropolis3.com or any violation of these terms and conditions or any activity related to your account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the site using your Internet account.

Governing Law

This Agreement and any operating rules for metropolis3.com established by Metropolis3 Worldwide constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all previous written or oral agreements between the parties with respect to such subject matter. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. The section headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be given any legal import.

About Metropolis3 Worldwide

Metropolis3 Worldwide is an Internet, interactive and digital media consulting and management firm employing knowledge, experience and insights to solve business process, operational, marketing, and competitive problems. Learn more about solutions that turn your prospects into customers, grow your return on investment and deliver measurable returns to shareholders.
 

Areas of Expertise

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