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By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Global Digital Heritage reserves the right to modify, update, or replace any part of these Terms of Use at any time by posting revised Terms on the site. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Permitted Use and User Obligations
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. You must not:
- Use the site to transmit harmful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing content.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the site.
- Use the site in any way that could harm Global Digital Heritage or its users.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content, materials, and resources available on or through the website (including text, images, logos, audio, video, and software) are the property of Global Digital Heritage or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. You may access, view, and print copies of the content solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, modification, or public display, without prior written permission of Global Digital Heritage, is strictly prohibited.
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Third-Party Links and Content
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Disclaimers of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Global Digital Heritage provides the website and all content “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, or non-infringement. Global Digital Heritage does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Global Digital Heritage, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use or inability to use the website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain liabilities; in such cases, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Global Digital Heritage and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your violation of these Terms of Use.
- Your use of the website.
- Your uploading or submission of content that infringes rights or violates laws.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [County, State] for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website.
(Optional: Prior to initiating litigation, parties agree to attempt mediation or arbitration in accordance with rules to be agreed, to the extent permitted by applicable law.)
Termination of Access
Global Digital Heritage reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the website or any part thereof at any time, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the organization.
Changes to the Terms
Global Digital Heritage may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Revised Terms will be effective immediately upon posting, unless otherwise indicated. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Continued use after any changes indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at gdh@globaldigitalheritage.org