Terms of service

We, the Operators of this Website, provide it as a public service to our users.

Please carefully review the following basic rules that govern your use of the Website. Your use of the Website constitutes your unconditional agreement to follow and be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use. If you (the “User”) do not agree, do not use the Website, provide any materials to it, or download any materials from it.

The Operators reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any such change constitutes acceptance of those changes. Please review these Terms regularly.

These Terms apply solely to the Website and do not extend to any third-party linked sites. These Terms and our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference) comprise the entire agreement ("Agreement") between you and the Operators.

Permitted and Prohibited Uses

Permitted Use:

  • Sharing and exchanging ideas with other Users.

Prohibited Uses:

  • Violating any local, state, national, or international law, including:

    • Antitrust regulations

    • Federal/state securities laws

    • SEC regulations

    • Export/re-export rules

  • Uploading infringing or proprietary materials.

  • Uploading harmful code (viruses, worms, etc.) or causing unreasonable traffic/load.

  • Communicating unlawful, abusive, harassing, vulgar, obscene, hateful, or otherwise objectionable material.

  • Compiling or using Users' personal information for:

    • Marketing/mailing lists

    • Unsolicited marketing

    • Third-party distribution for marketing

Violations will result in:

  • Suspension or termination of access

  • Revocation of membership without refund

  • Possible legal action and cooperation with authorities

User Submissions

  • Contributions are considered non-confidential.

  • All contributions are licensed under the MIT License.

  • If employed (e.g., by a company or university), obtain written permission before contributing.

User Discussion Lists and Forums

  • The Operators may monitor discussions but are not liable for the content.

  • Content may be edited or removed at the Operators' discretion.

Use of Personally Identifiable Information

  • Governed by the current Privacy Policy.

  • You must:

    • Provide accurate and complete registration info.

    • Maintain and update your account information.

    • Keep passwords confidential.

    • Notify the Operators of any unauthorized use or breach.

Operators are not responsible for:

  • Use/misuse of submitted information

  • Security breaches

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Operators and affiliates against any claims or liabilities arising from your use or misuse of the Website.

Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated. If dissatisfied, your sole remedy is to stop using the Website.

The Operators may terminate your access without notice if:

  • You violate any law or provision

  • Your actions harm the Operators or others

Warranty Disclaimer

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
THE OPERATORS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

  • NON-INFRINGEMENT

No guarantee is made that:

  • The Website will meet your requirements

  • Service will be uninterrupted or error-free

  • Results will be accurate or reliable

YOU DOWNLOAD CONTENT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The Operators are not responsible for any damage, data loss, or business interruption.

Liability Limitation

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE OPERATORS BE LIABLE FOR:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

  • LOSS OF PROFITS OR GOODWILL

  • LOSS OF DATA OR SYSTEM FAILURE

  • BREACHES OF SECURITY

Maximum cumulative liability:
$5.00 USD

These limitations are essential to the basis of the agreement.

General Provisions

  • Website is hosted in the U.S.; international users access at their own risk.

  • UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

  • Notices must be given in writing and will be deemed received based on the delivery method.

  • If any provision is unenforceable, others remain in force.

  • Jurisdiction: Courts of Belgium

  • Legal action must be initiated within 1 year of the issue arising.

  • This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements.

Links to Other Materials

The Website may include links to third-party sites. These are for convenience only. The Operators:

  • Do not control or endorse such sites

  • Are not responsible for their content or practices

Access linked sites at your own risk.

Notification of Possible Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on the Website infringes a copyright, please contact us immediately.

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