Agreement
This Agreement describes the terms governing your use of the CDS online services provided to you on this website, including content, updates and new releases, (collectively, the "Services"). It includes by reference:
- CDS's Privacy Statement provided to you in the Services available on the website or provided to you otherwise.
- Additional Terms and Conditions, which may include those from third parties.
- Any terms provided separately to you for the Services, including product or program terms, ordering, activation, payment terms, etc.
Your Rights to Use the Services
The Services are protected by copyright, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You are only granted the right to use the Services and only for the purposes described by CDS. CDS reserves all other rights in the Services. Until termination of this Agreement and as long as you meet any applicable payment obligations and comply with this Agreement, CDS grants to you a personal, limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable right and license to use the Services.
You agree not to use, nor permit any third party to use, the Services or content in a manner that violates any applicable law, regulation or this Agreement. You agree you will not:
- Provide access to or give any part of the Services to any third party.
- Reproduce, modify, copy, deconstruct, sell, trade or resell the Services.
- Make the Services available on any file-sharing or application hosting service.
Payment
For Services offered on a payment or subscription basis, the following terms apply, unless CDS notifies you otherwise in writing. This Agreement also incorporates by reference and includes program ordering and payment terms provided to you on the website for the Services:
- Payments will be billed to you in U.S. dollars, and your account will be debited when you subscribe and provide your payment information, unless stated otherwise in the program ordering or payment terms on the website for the Services.
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You must pay with one of the following:
- A valid credit card acceptable to CDS;
- A valid debit card acceptable to CDS;
- Sufficient funds in a checking or savings account to cover an electronic debit of the payment due; or
- By another payment option CDS provides to you in writing.
- If your payment and registration information is not accurate, current, and complete and you do not notify us promptly when such information changes, we may suspend or terminate your account and refuse any use of the Services.
- If you do not notify us of updates to your payment method (e.g., credit card expiration date), to avoid interruption of your service, we may participate in programs supported by your card provider (e.g., updater services, recurring billing programs, etc.) to try to update your payment information, and you authorize us to continue billing your account with the updated information that we obtain.
- CDS will automatically renew your monthly or annual Services at the current rates, unless the Services are cancelled or terminated under this Agreement.
- Additional cancellation or renewal terms may be provided to you on the website for the Services.
Internet Access, Additional Software and Mobile Devices
Use of these Services require Internet access and/or additional software, and may be available through compatible mobile devices. You agree that you are solely responsible for these requirements, including any applicable changes, updates and fees as well as the terms of your agreement with your mobile device and telecommunications provider.
CDS makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express, statutory or implied as to:
- the availability of telecommunication services from your provider and access to the services at any time or from any location;
- any loss, damage, or other security intrusion of the telecommunication services; and
- any disclosure of information to third parties or failure to transmit any data, communications or settings connected with the services.
Your Personal Information
You can view CDS's Privacy Statement provided with the Services and on the website for the Services. You agree to the applicable CDS Privacy Statement, and changes published by CDS. You agree that CDS may use and maintain your data according to the CDS Privacy Statement, as part of the Services. You also give CDS permission to aggregate your non-personally identifiable data which you enter or upload with that of other users of the Services. For example, this means that CDS may use that aggregated data to improve services, design promotions, or provide ways for you to compare business practices with other users.
Content
You are responsible for your content. You are responsible for all materials ("Content") uploaded, posted or stored through your use of the Services. Archive your Content frequently. You are responsible for any lost or unrecoverable Content. You must provide all required and appropriate warnings, information and disclosures. CDS is not responsible for the Content or data you submit through the Services.
You agree not to use, nor permit any third party to use, the Services to upload, post, distribute, link to, publish, reproduce, engage in or transmit any of the following, including but not limited to:
- Illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, profane, threatening, abusive, hateful, harassing, offensive, inappropriate or objectionable information or communications of any kind, including without limitation conduct that would encourage "flaming" others, or criminal or civil liability under any local, state, federal or foreign law;
- Content that would impersonate someone else or falsely represent your identity or qualifications, or that constitutes a breach of any individual's privacy;
- Except as permitted by CDS in writing, investment opportunities, solicitations, chain letters, pyramid schemes, other unsolicited commercial communication or engage in spamming or flooding;
- Virus, Trojan horse, worm or other disruptive or harmful software or data; and
- Any information, software or Content which is not legally yours and without permission from the copyright owner or intellectual property rights owner.
Community forums. The Services may include a community forum or other social features to exchange Content and information with other users of the Services and the public. Please use respect when you interact with other users. Do not reveal information that you do not want to make public. Users may post hypertext links to content of third parties for which CDS is not responsible.
CDS may freely use feedback you provide. You agree that CDS may use your feedback, suggestions, or ideas in any way, including in future modifications of the Services, other products or services, advertising or marketing materials. You grant CDS a perpetual, worldwide, fully transferable, sublicensable, non-revocable, fully paid-up, royalty free license to use the feedback you provide to CDS in any way.
CDS may monitor your Content. CDS may, but has no obligation to, monitor content on the Services. We may disclose any information necessary to satisfy our legal obligations, protect CDS or its customers, or operate the Services properly. CDS, in its sole discretion, may refuse to post, remove, or refuse to remove, any Content, in whole or in part, alleged to be unacceptable, undesirable, inappropriate, or in violation of this Agreement.
Additional Terms
CDS does not give professional advice. Unless specifically included with the Services, CDS is not in the business of providing legal, financial, accounting, tax, health care, real estate or other professional services or advice. Consult the services of a competent professional when you need this type of assistance.
We may tell you about other CDS services. You may be offered other services, products, or promotions by CDS ("CDS Services"). Additional terms and conditions and fees may apply. With some CDS Services you may upload or enter data from your account(s) such as names, addresses and phone numbers, purchases, etc., to the Internet. You grant CDS permission to use information about your business and experience to help us to provide the CDS Services to you and to enhance the Services. You grant CDS permission to combine your business data, if any, with that of others in a way that does not identify you or any individual personally. You also grant CDS permission to share or publish summary results relating to research data and to distribute or license such data to third parties.
We may tell you about third party products or services. Subject to the CDS Privacy Statement, CDS may offer products and services on behalf of third parties who are not affiliated with CDS ("Third Party Products") or the Services may contain links to third party websites ("Third Party Sites").You agree that CDS can use your contact information, including name and address, for the purpose of offering these products to you in accordance with your stated CDS contact preferences. If you decide to use any Third Party Products or access any Third Party Sites, you are responsible for reviewing the third party's separate product terms, website terms and privacy policies, and paying any fees, if any, associated with the Third Party Products or Third Party Sites. You agree that the third parties, and not CDS, are responsible for their product's performance and the content on their websites. CDS is not affiliated with these Third Party Products or Third Party Sites and has no liability for them. CDS reserves the right to terminate access to any interoperability between the CDS Services and Third Party Products without refunds or credits to you.
Communications. CDS may be required by law to send you communications about the Services or Third Party Products. You agree that CDS may send these communications to you via email or by posting them on our websites
You will manage your passwords and accept updates. You are responsible for securely managing your password(s) for the Services and to contact CDS if you become aware of any unauthorized access to your account. The Services may periodically be updated with tools, utilities, improvements, third party applications, or general updates to improve the Services. You agree to receive these updates.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Your use of the services, software, and content is entirely at your own risk. Except as described in this agreement, the services are provided "as is." to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CDS, its affiliates, and its third party providers, licensors, distributors or suppliers (collectively,"suppliers") disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty that the services are fit for a particular purpose, title, merchantability, data loss, non-interference with or non-infringement of any intellectual property rights, or the accuracy, reliability, quality or content in or linked to the services. CDS and its affiliates and suppliers do not warrant that the services are secure, free from bugs, viruses, interruption, errors, theft or destruction. If the exclusions for implied warranties do not apply to you, any implied warranties are limited to 60 days from the date of purchase or delivery of the services, whichever is sooner.
CDS, its affiliates and suppliers disclaim any representations or warranties that your use of the services will satisfy or ensure compliance with any legal obligations or laws or regulations.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnity
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the entire liability of CDS, its affiliates and suppliers for all claims relating to this agreement shall be limited to the amount you paid for the services during the twelve (12) months prior to such claim. Subject to applicable law, CDS, its affiliates and suppliers are not liable for any of the following: (a) indirect, special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages; (b) damages relating to failures of telecommunications, the internet, electronic communications, corruption, security, loss or theft of data, viruses, spyware, loss of business, revenue, profits or investment, or use of software or hardware that does not meet CDS systems requirements. The above limitations apply even if CDS and its affiliates and suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This agreement sets forth the entire liability of CDS, its affiliates and your exclusive remedy with respect to the services and its use.
You agree to indemnify and hold CDS and its Affiliates and Suppliers harmless from any and all claims, liability and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of your use of the Services or breach of this Agreement (collectively referred to as "Claims"). CDS reserves the right, in its sole discretion and at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any Claims. You agree to reasonably cooperate as requested by CDS in the defense of any Claims.
Changes
We reserve the right to change this Agreement at any time, and the changes will be effective when posted through the Services, on our website for the Services or when we notify you by other means. We may also change or discontinue the Services, in whole or in part. Your continued use of the Services indicates your agreement to the changes.
Termination
CDS may immediately, in its sole discretion and without notice terminate this Agreement or suspend the Services if you fail to comply with this Agreement or if you no longer agree to receive electronic communications. Upon termination you must immediately stop using the Services and any outstanding payments will become due. Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect CDS's rights to any payments due to it. CDS may terminate a free account at any time. Sections 2.2, 3 through 14 will survive and remain in effect even if the Agreement is terminated.
Export Restrictions
You acknowledge that the Services, including the mobile application, and the underlying software may include U.S. technical data subject to restrictions under export control laws and regulations administered by the United States government. You agree that you will comply with these laws and regulations, and will not export or re-export any part of the Services, in violation of these laws and regulations, directly or indirectly.
Governing Law
California state law governs this Agreement without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of state courts in Los Angeles County, California U.S.A. or federal court for the Southern District of California. CDS does not represent that the Services are appropriate or available for use in all countries. You are accessing the Services on your own initiative and you are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws.
General
This Agreement is the entire agreement between you and CDS and replaces all prior understandings, communications and agreements, oral or written, regarding its subject matter. If any court of law, having the jurisdiction, rules that any part of this Agreement is invalid, that section will be removed without affecting the remainder of the Agreement. The remaining terms will be valid and enforceable. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this Agreement. You cannot assign or transfer ownership of this Agreement to anyone without written approval of CDS. However, CDS may assign or transfer it without your consent to (a) an affiliate, (b) a company through a sale of assets by CDS or (c) a successor by merger. Any assignment in violation of this Section shall be void. If you want to request a transfer of this Agreement, contact CDS via email to: legal@cdssm.com.
