Terms & Conditions   (as of April 1, 2004) PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE. By using the US Internet Industry Association (USIIA) Web site, you acknowledge and confirm your consent to these terms and conditions of use. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions of use you must not use this Web site. The USIIA Web site (hereinafter "Web site") is owned and operated by USIIA. We at USIIA welcome you to browse the Web site, with the understanding that your access to, and use of, the Web site is subject to the specific terms and conditions set forth herein and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. By accessing and browsing the Web site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, all of the terms and conditions set forth herein. If you are using the Web site within a company, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of the company and you acknowledge that the rights to use the Web site which are granted to you and the company under this agreement are expressly conditioned upon acceptance by such authorized personnel of the company. USIIA retains the unconditional right to at any time and for any reason modify, delete or add to these terms and conditions of use, effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by any means, including but not limited to, posting on the Web site a revised version of these terms and conditions of use. If any such change is unacceptable to you, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Web site. You further agree to periodically review the terms and conditions that are set forth herein to be aware of any such additions or revisions. Your use of the Web site may also be subject to additional or different terms or conditions imposed by third party content providers in onnection with third party content, products or services accessible through the Web site. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS This Web site contains material that is protected, nationally and internationally, by applicable copyright and trademark laws. No material may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, downloaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way or decompiled, except that you may download one copy only of such material on any single computer for your personal or commercial use, provided you keep intact any and all copyright and other proprietary notices. Modification of the materials in any is strictly prohibited. The use of any such materials on any other Web site or networked computer environment is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of an authorized representative of USIIA. If you download any copyrighted or trademarked information, data or images, these materials are licensed to you by USIIA or by the applicable third party developer on a limited, non-exclusive basis. Neither they nor USIIA transfer any title or ownership interest in the materials to you. You own the medium on which the Software is recorded, but the third party or USIIA retain full and complete title and ownership to the intellectual property rights therein. You may not re-sell or distribute the material in any form or manner. JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES Unless otherwise specified herein, the materials on the Web site are presented solely for promotion and use in the United States, its territories, possessions and protectorates. USIIA controls and operates this Web site from 1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314 and makes no representations that the materials, products, services, information, data and images on the Web site are appropriate or available for use in other locations or jurisdictions. Individuals or entities choosing to access this Web site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, if and to the extent these laws are applicable. DISCLAIMER Your use and browsing of the Web site is entirely at your own risk. If you are dissatisfied with any of the products, services, materials or information contained or identified on the Web site, your sole and exclusive remedy with respect to USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, subsidiaries, chapters, affiliates and assign is to immediately discontinue accessing and using the Web site. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable federal, state or local law, USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, subsidiaries, chapters, affiliates and assigns and/or any other party involved in creating, producing, delivering or modifying the Web site are not liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or use of, the Web site or for your purchase or use of any third party products or services offered herein. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on the Web site is offered and provided to you "as is" without warranty, representation or condition of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but limited to, the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, subsidiaries, chapters, affiliates and assigns assume no responsibility, and shall not be liable for any damages to, or viruses or other harmful components that may infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing in the Web site or the server that makes it available, or your downloading of any materials, information or data from the Web site. USIIA is making available for your review and examination on the Web site materials, information, products and content supplied by third parties. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties are those of the respective authors or distributors and not of USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, subsidiaries, chapters, affiliates and assigns. Without restricting any of the foregoing limitations, conditions or disclaimers, neither USIIA nor any third party provider of information or products guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any materials, information, products, services or content provided on or through the Web site. USIIA reserves the right to at any time, without condition or restriction, change or discontinue any aspect or feature of the Web site, including without limitation content, hours of availability, and equipment required for access or use. THIRD PARTY SITES This Web site contains links and pointers to Internet Web sites maintained by third parties ("third party sites"). USIIA has not reviewed all of the third party Web sites that may be linked to this Web site nor has USIIA used all of the products or services offered by third parties on this or any other linked Web site. USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, subsidiaries, chapters, affiliates and assigns are not responsible or liable for the contents of or use of any products or services offered on this or any other third party Web site and make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the same. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY In no event shall USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, chapters, affiliates and assigns or its licensors, suppliers or any other party involved in the creation, production or delivery of the Web site be liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect, reliance, special or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your access to, or use of, or inability to use the Web site or the materials contained within the Web site, or this agreement,  including without limitation damages for harm to business, lost profits, lost savings or lost revenues, however such damages are caused, and whether based in contract, tort (including negligence) or any other theory of liability. The foregoing limitations shall apply whether or not USIIA, its affiliates, chapters, subsidiaries, assigns, licensors, suppliers or any other party involved in the creation, production, maintenance or delivery of the Web site have been advised of the possibility of such damages. USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, affiliates, chapters, subsidiaries, assigns, licensors, suppliers and all other parties involved with the creation, production or delivery of the Web site further shall not be responsible for any damage resulting from unauthorized access by third parties to other parties transmission facilities or premises, equipment or for unauthorized access to or alteration, theft, loss or destruction of network systems, applications, data files, programs, procedures or information through accident, fraudulent means or devices or any other method unless such damage is caused by an intentional act of USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, affiliates, chapters, subsidiaries, assigns, licensors, suppliers or third parties involved with the creation, production or delivery of the Web site. The limitations of liability set forth herein shall apply even if USIIA, its officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, affiliates, chapters, subsidiaries and assigns have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Applicable Federal, State or Local law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. However, in no event shall USIIA's total liability to you, if any, for all claims, damages, injuries, losses, and causes of action, whether in contract, tort (including without limitation negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing this Web site. In the event that you transmit, introduce, or otherwise cause any technical disruption of this USIIA Web site or the services transmitting the USIIA Web site to you, you agree to be responsible for any and all liabilities and costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from any and all claims brought by third parties based upon such technical disruptions. For purposes of this agreement, "technical disruption" means distribution of unsolicited advertising or chain letters, propagation of computer worms, viruses or other harmful code, and/or using the Web site to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the Web site. Furthermore, you are solely responsible for the content of any transmissions using the Web site and agree not to upload, post or otherwise make available on the Web site any material protected by a proprietary right of a third party without first obtaining the express written permission of the owner of such proprietary right. You shall be solely and completely liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any claim of infringement or violation of proprietary rights or any other harm arising from the uploading, posting or other submission of materials by you. MISCELLANEOUS This document entitled terms and conditions of use of the USIIA Web site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of VIRGINIA, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. If any provision of this agreement regarding terms and conditions of use shall be held unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this greement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This is the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and shall not be modified except in writing, signed by authorized representatives of both parties. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE FOREGOING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE OR ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PLEASE EXIT THE WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY. If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, please contact the following: Director of Member Service US Internet Industry Association info @ usiia.org

Provisions For Privacy and E-Commerce

USIIA supports the initiative for industry self-regulation with respect to privacy. Any and  all information collected at this site will be kept strictly confidential and will not be sold, reused, rented, loaned, or otherwise disclosed except in the provision of benefits to members of the Association.   A more detailed explanation about how we use personal information is provided below.

Collection of personal information:

• No information is requested or will be collected at this web site other than that pertaining to a fulfillment of requests for USIIA goods and services or membership in the Association.

• Membership information for both new and renewal memberships will be used only for purposes of providing information and benefits to USIIA members. This may, on occasion, necessitate the provision of personal information, including name, address, telephone numbers and e-mail address, to other members of the Association or to vendors providing tangible benefits to USIIA members.

• Members of the Association may remove their names from any mailing list or record of the Association simply by making the request of the Director of Member Services for USIIA. However, doing so may eliminate some of the benefits of membership. We encourage members to discuss their privacy requirements prior to requesting the termination of benefits.

Resale or disclosure of information to third parties:

• The Association does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease any personal information, including membership forms or email lists.  USIIA does make mailing addresses and/or email addresses available to vendors who are providing benefits to Association members.

Use of cookies:

• We do not use cookies on this site, but do in general support the use of cookies as a means to enhance your browsing experience. We do not support the use of cookies for undisclosed collection of personal information.

Consumer Information:

On September 21, 1996, California adopted an amendment to Section 17538 of the California Business and Professions Code, relating to sales. The bill requires that online services engaged in the sale of products and services make available information about themselves, their policies, and methods of resolving consumer disputes.

USIIA believes that no single state or nation has legal authority over global online and Internet services located in other states or nations. But USIIA is a staunch supporter of consumer protection laws, and therefore provides the following information in the spirit of the California law.

US Internet Industry Association
Box 212
5810 Kingstowne Center Drive, Suite 120
Alexandria, VA 22315-5711
Phone: 703-924-0006

Fax: 703-924-4203

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• Orders for merchandise made through this site will be processed and the materials shipped within five working days. While not guaranteed, the norm is for all transactions to be processed and confirmed via e-mail within 24 hours.

• No other products or services will be substituted, though the benefits offered to members will change as providers of those services to the Association alter their offers. For example, a magazine publisher may revoke an offer of free subscriptions for USIIA members.

• USIIA makes no provision for refunds for any products or services. In the event that a tangible product is damaged in shipment, USIIA will provide an undamaged replacement.

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