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Terms of Use
Welcome to the Advanced Object Development
Solutions, Inc., AODS, Web site (the "Site"). By
using the Site, you agree to follow and be bound
by the following terms and conditions concerning
your use of the Site ("Terms of Use") and our
Privacy Policy. We may revise the Terms of
Use and Privacy Policy at any time without
notice to you.
Areas of the Site may have different terms of
use posted. If there is a conflict between the
Terms of Use and terms of use posted for a
specific area of the Site, the latter shall have
precedence with respect to your use of that area
of the Site.
1. Use of Web Site Information
You may download, view, copy and print documents
and graphics incorporated in these documents
(the "Documents") from the Site subject to the
following: (a) the Documents may be used solely
for personal, informational, non-commercial
purposes; and (b) the Documents may not be
modified or altered in any way. Except where
your use constitutes "fair use" under copyright
law, you may not otherwise use, download,
upload, copy, print, display, perform,
reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit or
distribute any information from this Web site in
whole or in part without the express
authorization of Advanced Object Development
Solutions.
2. Use of Software
Any use of software and accompanying
documentation you download from the Site is
subject to the terms of a software license
agreement between you and AODS. You must read
the license agreement and indicate your
agreement to its terms prior to installing or
using the software. All rights, title and
interest not expressly granted are reserved.
3. Passwords and Security
You are responsible for maintaining the
confidentiality of any password(s) you are given
to access the Site, and are fully responsible
for all activities that occur under your
password(s). You agree to notify AODS
immediately of any unauthorized use of your
password(s).
AODS is concerned about the security of personal
information we have collected from you and has
taken reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized
access to that information.
4. Termination of Use
You agree that AODS may, in its sole discretion,
at any time terminate your access to the Site
and any account(s) you may have in connection
with the Site. Access to the Site may be
monitored by AODS.
5. Third Party Web Sites, Content, Products and
Services
The Site provides links to Web sites and access
to content, products and services from third
parties, including users, advertisers,
affiliates and sponsors of the Site. You agree
that AODS is not responsible for the
availability of, and content provided on, third
party Web sites. You should refer to the
policies posted by other Web sites regarding
privacy and other topics before you use them.
You agree that AODS is not responsible for third
party content accessible through the Site,
including opinions, advice, statements and
advertisements, and understand that you bear all
risks associated with the use of such content.
If you choose to purchase any products or
services from a third party, your relationship
is directly with the third party. You agree that
AODS is not responsible for: (a) the quality of
third party products or services; and (b)
fulfilling any of the terms of your agreement
with the seller, including delivery of products
or services and warranty obligations related to
purchased products or services. You agree that
AODS is not responsible for any loss or damage
of any sort you may incur from dealing with any
third party.
6. Disclaimer
EXCEPT WHERE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE, THE
SITE, AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION,
SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE
SITE, ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS
AVAILABLE" BASIS. AODS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
AODS MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT: (A) THE SITE WILL
MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) THE SITE WILL BE
AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE,
OR ERROR-FREE BASIS; (C) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE OR ANY
SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE SITE WILL BE
ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; OR (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY
PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER
MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH
THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
ANY CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION OR SOFTWARE
DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE
OF THE SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND
RISK. AODS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA
THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY CONTENT,
MATERIALS, INFORMATION OR SOFTWARE.
AODS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES OR
UPDATES TO THE SITE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL AODS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
REVENUE, DATA OR USE, INCURRED BY YOU OR ANY
THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR
TORT, ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO, OR USE OF,
THE SITE.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
AODS, its officers, directors, employees and
agents from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, damages, losses or expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs,
arising out of or in any way connected with your
access to or use of the Site.
9. Business Relationship
AODS
makes no representations whatsoever about any other Web
site which you may access through this one. When
you access a non-AODS Web site, even one that
may contain the AODS-logo, please understand
that it is independent from AODS, and that AODS
has no control over the content on that Web
site. In addition, a link to a non-AODS Web site
does not mean that AODS endorses or accepts any
responsibility for the content, or the use, of
such Web site. It is up to you to take
precautions to ensure that whatever you select
for your use is free of such items as viruses,
worms, Trojan horses and other items of a
destructive nature.
IN NO EVENT WILL AODS BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR OTHER
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY USE OF THIS WEB
SITE, OR ON ANY OTHER HYPER LINKED WEB SITE,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR OTHER
DATA ON YOUR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM OR
OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE ARE EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY AODS ON AN "AS
IS" BASIS ONLY. AODS PROVIDES NO REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY AND
NONINFRINGEMENT.
AODS may at any time revise these terms by
updating this posting. By using this web site,
you agree to be bound by any such revisions and
should therefore periodically visit this page to
determine the then current terms to which you
are bound
10. Privacy Policy
AODS is concerned about your privacy and has
developed a policy to address privacy concerns.
You can find the current privacy policy at
www.aods.coml/privacy.html.
11. Note About Children
Minors are not eligible to use the Site, and we
ask that they do not submit any personal
information to us.
12. Export Restrictions/Legal Compliance
You may not access, download, use or export the
Site, or the content, software, products or
services provided on the Site in violation of
U.S. export laws or regulations, or in violation
of any other applicable laws or regulations. You
agree to comply with all export laws and
restrictions and regulations of any United
States or foreign agency or authority, and not
to directly or indirectly provide or otherwise
make available the services and products of AODS
in violation of any such restrictions, laws or
regulations, or without all necessary approvals,
including, without limitation, for the
development, design, manufacture or production
of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons of
mass destruction. As applicable, you shall
obtain and bear all expenses relating to any
necessary licenses and/or exemptions with
respect to your own use of the services of AODS
outside the U.S. Neither the services of AODS
nor the underlying information or technology may
be downloaded or otherwise provided or made
available, either directly or indirectly, (i)
into Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea,
Sudan, Syria or any other country subject to
U.S. trade sanctions, to individuals or entities
controlled by such countries, or to nationals or
residents of such countries other than nationals
who are lawfully admitted permanent residents of
countries not subject to such sanctions; or (ii)
to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list
of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked
Persons or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table
of Denial Orders. By agreeing to these Terms and
Conditions of Use, you agree to the foregoing
and represents and warrants that you are not
located in, under the control of, or a national
or resident of any such country or on any such
list.
13. Applicable Laws
All matters relating to your access to, and use
of, the Site shall be governed by U.S. federal
law or the laws of the State of Georgia. Any
legal action or proceeding relating to your
access to, or use of, the Site shall be
instituted in a state or federal court in
Gwinnett County, Georgia. You and AODS agree to
submit to the jurisdiction of, and agree that
venue is proper in, these courts in any such
legal action or proceeding.
14. Copyright/Trademark Information
Copyright © 1997-2004, Advanced Object
Development Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
AODS, Advanced Object Development Solutions, is
a registered trademark of Advanced Object
Development Solutions, Inc. Other names
appearing on the Site may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms
of Use, please contact AODS at
trademark@aods.com. If you have any other
questions regarding the Site, please contact
AODS at
http://www.aods.com/contacts.html.
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