PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.
Welcome to the College of Commercial Arbitrators (“CCA”) website (“Website”). This Website is maintained as a service to our Fellows and other interested users. By using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the Terms and Conditions of Use. (“Terms”). These Terms apply to everyone, including but not limited to users, visitors, and others who wish to access and use this Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Please review these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to all of the Terms, then you do not have our permission or the right to access or use this Website or its contents in any way. The terms “College of Commercial Arbitrators”, “CCA”, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the CCA and all of its affiliates, and “you” and “your” refers to you, as a user of this Website.
Agreement. These Terms, collectively with any amendments or modifications made to them, constitute this “Agreement” which specifies the terms and conditions for your access to and use of this Website. The CCA has the right to modify or update this Agreement at any time without providing notice, by posting the modified agreement on this Website. Any such modifications shall be effective immediately. Each use of this Website by you shall constitute and be deemed as your unconditional acceptance of this Agreement and acknowledgment of our Privacy Policy as described below.
Privacy. Your visit to this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy.
Ownership. All content included on this Website is and shall continue to be the property of CCA or our content suppliers and is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark and other proprietary rights. Any copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such content or any part of this Website is prohibited, except as expressly permitted in this Agreement. Under no circumstances will you acquire any ownership rights or other interest in any content by or through your use of this site.
Trademarks. “College of Commercial Arbitrators”, “CCA” and any related logos are the trademarks, service marks, and/or trade dress of the College of Commercial Arbitrators. Other product and company names mentioned on this Website may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Intended Audience. This Website is intended for adults interested in the field of commercial arbitration. This Website is not intended for any individual under the age of 21.
Website Use. We hereby grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license, without any right to sublicense, to use this Website solely for your own personal use and not for republication, distribution, assignment, sublicense, sale, preparation of derivative works, or other use. You agree not to copy materials, content or any other information on the Website, reverse engineer or break into the Website, or use materials, products or services in violation of any state or federal law.
Website Availability. The CCA will make reasonable efforts to keep the Website operational. However, certain technical difficulties, routine site maintenance/upgrades and any other events outside the control of the CCA may, from time to time, result in temporary interruptions to the Website. In addition, the CCA reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue (on a temporary or permanent basis) certain functions of the Website, with or without notice.
Third-Party Links. This Website may be linked to other sites on the World Wide Web that are not under the control of or maintained by the CCA. Such links do not constitute an endorsement by the CCA of any such sites. You acknowledge that the CCA is providing these links to you solely as a convenience to you. The CCA is not responsible for the content or links displayed on such sites to which you may be linked. The CCA does not endorse or make any representations about these websites, or any information, materials, or products found thereon. If you access any of the third-party websites linked on this Website, you do so at your own risk.
Third-Party Materials on the Website. This Website may contain materials submitted by third parties. Any such materials are provided solely as a convenience to you. The CCA has not tested or evaluated these materials and does not endorse or make any representations about these materials or your use thereof. If you use any of the third-party materials, you do so at your own risk.
Inaccuracies on the Website. Your use of the Website is at your own risk. The Website may include inaccuracies or errors that may affect the quality of the information provided on the Website and a possibility exists that unauthorized additions, deletions and alterations have been made to the Website by unauthorized third parties. The information has not been independently verified or authenticated in whole or in part by the CCA. Although the CCA attempts to ensure the integrity of the Website, it makes no guarantees whatsoever as to the completeness, correctness or accuracy of the Website. In the event that such an inaccuracy arises, please inform us so that it may be corrected.
Articles and Commentary. In addition, this Website may post articles and commentary containing information in the form of news and/or opinions that, unless otherwise stated therein, should not be construed as specific advice or instruction from or official expressions of the CCA. The CCA does not warrant, either expressly or by implication, the factual accuracy of the articles posted, nor does it adopt any statement as its own, or warrant any news or opinions offered by the author of said articles. Although the CCA believes all statements made in the articles to be reliable and accurate based upon representations made by the authors themselves, it cannot guarantee that such statements are reliable and accurate and the CCA accepts no fault or liability for any error or omission with respect to such articles.
Compliance with Laws. You agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding your use of this Website.
Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CCA and its officers, directors, shareholders, partners, employees, agents, attorneys, affiliates, successors and assigns from any liability, loss, claim and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not a lawsuit or other proceeding is filed, that in any way arises out of or relates to (a) your breach or violation of this Agreement or any applicable state or federal law or (b) your use of the Website.
Disclaimer
THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. YOU AGREE THAT USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE CCA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES, STATUTORY WARRANTIES, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF CONDUCT OR TRADE CUSTOM USAGE. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SITE MAY INVOLVE BUGS, ERRORS, PROBLEMS OR OTHER LIMITATIONS. THE CCA HAS NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION OR SERVICES ACCESSED THROUGH THE WEBSITE. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THE CCA THROUGH THE WEBSITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND.
Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING DAMAGES FROM LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS, LITIGATION, OR THE LIKE), SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO THE WEBSITE, YOUR WEBSITE USE, OR THE CONTENT OR MATERIALS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SITE AND/OR CONTENT IS TO CEASE ALL OF YOUR WEBSITE USE.
You may have additional rights under certain laws (including consumer laws) which do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, the exclusions or limitations in this Agreement that directly conflict with such laws may not apply to you.
Use of Information. We reserve the right, and you authorize us, to use and assign all information received by us from you in any manner consistent with our Privacy Policy.
Submissions. The CCA welcomes your comments regarding the Website and the CCA online services. If you send us any comments, suggestions, ideas, notes, drawings, marketing concepts or other information (collectively “Submissions”), the Submissions shall be deemed, and shall remain, the property of the CCA. You hereby assign to the CCA all now known or hereafter existing rights to the Submissions of every kind and nature, and agree that the CCA shall be entitled to unrestricted use of the Submissions for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, without compensation to the provider of the Submissions. To the extent this assignment may be ineffective, you hereby grant the CCA a royalty-free, nonexclusive, perpetual, unrestricted license, to reproduce, publish, transmit, perform, display, and otherwise use the Submission for any purpose whatsoever. No Submissions shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of the CCA. The CCA shall not be liable for any use or disclosure of any Submissions.
Applicable Law. The laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of laws provisions will govern this Agreement and any dispute that may arise between you and us or our affiliates.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
Assignment. The CCA has the right to assign or delegate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time.
Termination. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement and your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.
Contact Information
College of Commercial Arbitrators
P.O. Box 4646
Austin, TX 78765
(512) 372-8350
info@ccarbitrators.org