Terms & Conditions of Use
for WIPF Connect
Welcome to WIPF Connect, a platform designed to
bring together a community of intellectual property (IP) and legal
professionals and experts from around the world. By using this platform, you
agree to comply with the following terms and conditions of use:
- Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using WIPF Connect, you agree to
these Terms & Conditions, as well as any additional guidelines, policies,
or terms that may apply to specific services or features. If you do not agree
to these terms, please do not use the platform.
- Eligibility
To use WIPF Connect, you must be at least 18 years
of age and have the legal capacity to enter into agreements. By accessing or
using the platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility
requirements.
- Registration
To become a member of WIPF Connect, you must
register for an account and provide accurate and complete information about
yourself. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of
your account and password and for any activity that occurs under your account.
You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or
password.
- Content
By using WIPF Connect, you agree not to upload,
post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing,
defamatory, obscene, vulgar, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or
racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable. You also agree not to upload,
post, or transmit any content that infringes any intellectual property rights,
including copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.
- User Conduct
You agree to use WIPF Connect in a manner that is
consistent with these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws and
regulations. You also agree not to:
- Impersonate another person or entity;
- Harass, stalk, or threaten any other user;
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the
platform;
- Engage in any activity that could harm or damage the
reputation or integrity of WIPF Connect or its members.
- Privacy
WIPF Connect respects your privacy and is committed
to protecting your personal information. By using the platform, you agree to
the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described
in our Privacy Policy.
- Intellectual Property
WIPF Connect and its content, including but not
limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are protected by
copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. You may not
copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or create
derivative works from any content on the platform without our prior written
consent.
- Disclaimer of Warranties
WIPF Connect is provided on an "as is"
and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations,
either express or implied, regarding the platform or its content, including but
not limited to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the
information provided. We do not guarantee that the platform will be error-free
or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected.
- Limitation of Liability
In no event shall WIPF Connect or its affiliates,
licensors, or service providers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,
special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use
of the platform, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits,
goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised
of the possibility of such damages.
- Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold WIPF Connect, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys.