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SolutiaNet, Inc.
("SolutiaNet") provides its service to you subject to
the following Terms of Service ("TOS") and SolutiaNet’s
Privacy Policy for its software. In addition, when using
specific SolutiaNet services, you will be subject to any
guidelines or rules applicable to these services, which SolutiaNet
may communicate to you or post from time to time. These guidelines
or rules and SolutiaNet's Privacy Policy shall be deemed part of
the TOS.
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Description
of the services
SolutiaNet
currently provides users with online business
applications (the "
Services"). Unless
explicitly stated otherwise, any new features that
augment or enhance the current Services, including any
new Services, will be subject to the TOS.
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What
you must do to use the services
In order to use the Services, you must obtain access to
the World Wide Web, either directly or through devices
that access Web-based content, and pay any service fees
associated with such access. You must provide all
equipment necessary to make such connection to the World
Wide Web, including a computer and modem or other access
device.
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Your
registration information must be accurate, current and
complete
In consideration of your use of the Services, you agree
to: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete
information about yourself as prompted by the
registration form of the Services (such information
being the "User Registration Data") and (b)
maintain and promptly update the User Registration Data
to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you
provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not
current or incomplete, or SolutiaNet has reasonable
grounds to believe that such information is untrue,
inaccurate, not current or incomplete, SolutiaNet has
the right to suspend or terminate your account and to
refuse any and all current or future use of the Services
(or any portion thereof).
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Your
obligation to pay fees
You
agree to pay all subscription, license, service and use
fees, if any, SolutiaNet charges you for the Services.
You agree to pay all costs (including attorney's fees),
if any, incurred by SolutiaNet in collecting overdue
fees from you, and to pay a late charge on any overdue
fees at a rate equal to the lesser of 1.5% per month or
the maximum rate allowed under applicable law. You also
agree to pay all foreign, federal, state and local taxes
applicable to your access, use or receipt of the
Services.
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Access,
passwords and security
You may designate up to the number of users under your
account, which corresponds to the level of Services you
are receiving from SolutiaNet, and you may provide and
assign access and passwords to such users. You will be
responsible for the confidentiality and use of your
access number(s), password(s), and account number(s).
You will be responsible for all electronic
communications, including account registration and other
account holder information, e-mail and financial, and
other data ("Electronic Communications")
entered through or under your access number(s),
password(s) or account number(s). SolutiaNet will act as
though any Electronic Communications it receives under
your access number(s), password(s) or account number(s)
will have been sent by you. You agree immediately to
notify SolutiaNet if you become aware of any loss or
theft or unauthorized use of any of your access number(s),
password(s) and/or account number(s).
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The
way we handle electronic communication between you and
SolutiaNet
The Services allow you to send Electronic Communications
directly to SolutiaNet and interact within applicable
areas of the Services. Electronic Communications include
your business's financial and business data that you
send through the Services (the "Data"). You
acknowledge and agree to the following with respect to
use of Electronic Communications through the Services:
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SolutiaNet
shall be entitled, but is not obligated, to review or
retain your Electronic Communications for your
compliance with the TOS and the security of the
Services. SolutiaNet may also review or retain
Electronic Communications (other than Data) for other
reasons that SolutiaNet believes in good faith will
improve the quality of the Services;
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SolutiaNet
may disclose Electronic Communications if required to
by law or in the good-faith belief that such
disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (i) comply with
legal process; (ii) enforce the TOS; (iii) respond to
claims that any Electronic Communications violate the
rights of third parties; or (iv) protect the rights,
property, or personal safety of SolutiaNet, its users
or others;
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You
will not use any Electronic Communication for any
purpose that is unlawful, abusive, harassing,
libelous, defamatory, obscene or threatening;
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You
will not upload, post, reproduce or distribute any
information, software or other material protected by
copyright or any other intellectual property right (as
well as rights of publicity and privacy) without first
obtaining the permission of the owner of such rights;
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You
will not in any way express or imply that any opinions
contained in your Electronic Communications are
endorsed by SolutiaNet;
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You
agree to provide SolutiaNet with your e-mail address,
promptly provide SolutiaNet with any changes to your
e-mail address and accept Electronic Communications
from SolutiaNet at the e-mail address you specify;
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You
agree that SolutiaNet may provide notices, statements
and other communications to you solely through e-mail,
posting on the Services or other electronic
transmission; and
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You
understand that the technical processing and
transmission of the Services, including your
Electronic Communications, may involve (i)
transmissions over various networks; and (ii) changes
to conform and adapt to technical requirements of
connecting networks or devices.
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Security
of data transmission
You
agree to use software produced by third parties,
including, but not limited to, "browser"
software that supports a data security protocol
compatible with the protocol used by SolutiaNet. Until
notified otherwise by SolutiaNet, you agree to use
software that supports the Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
protocol or other protocols accepted by SolutiaNet and
to follow the logon procedures for Services that
support such protocols. You acknowledge that SolutiaNet
is not responsible for notifying you of any upgrades,
fixes or enhancements to any such software or for any
compromise of data transmitted across computer networks
or telecommunications facilities, including, but not
limited to, the Internet. You acknowledge that it is
possible that Electronic Communications may be accessed
by unauthorized third parties when communicated between
you and SolutiaNet using the Internet, other network
communications facilities, telephone or any other
electronic means.
- General
practices regarding use of the services
You acknowledge that SolutiaNet may establish general
practices and limits concerning use of the Services. You
acknowledge that SolutiaNet reserves the right to
disable accounts that are inactive for an extended
period of time. You further acknowledge that SolutiaNet
reserves the right to change these general practices and
limits at any time, upon notice as provided in Section
20 below.
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Security
and storage of data
The
security of your Data may be maintained through the use
of data encryption, data security protocols, passwords
and other methods which SolutiaNet may employ, or which
SolutiaNet may suggest or require that you employ. You
agree that SolutiaNet has no responsibility or liability
either for the deletion or failure to store any Data
transmitted by you or anyone else to the Services or the
operation, or failure, or weakness, of any data
encryption, data security protocols, passwords or other
security methods employed by SolutiaNet.
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SolutiaNet’s
proprietary rights
You acknowledge and agree that the Services and any
necessary software used in connection with the Services
("Software") contain proprietary and
confidential information that is protected by applicable
intellectual property and other laws. You further
acknowledge and agree that content contained in
information presented to you through the Services is
protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks,
patents or other proprietary rights and laws. You agree
not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or
create derivative works based on the Services or the
Software, in whole or in part. You agree not to
reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for
any commercial purposes, any portion of the Services,
use of the Services, or access to the Services. If you
are a consultant or professional service provider, you
may procure and maintain the Services for your clients
by obtaining and maintaining from SolutiaNet a separate
account for each of them.
SolutiaNet grants you a non-transferable, non-exclusive
and terminable right and license to use its Software;
provided that you do not (and do not allow any third
party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work of,
reverse engineer, reverse assemble, disassemble, or
decompile the Software or any part thereof or otherwise
attempt to discover any source code, or sell, assign,
sublicense, grant a security interest in or otherwise
transfer any right in or to the Software. You agree not
to modify the Software in any manner or form, or to use
modified versions of the Software, including (without
limitation) for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized
access to the Services. You agree not to access the
Services by any means other than through the interfaces
that are provided by SolutiaNet for use in accessing the
Services.
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Trademark
information
"SolutiaNet,"
the SolutiaNet logo, and other SolutiaNet business
trademarks, service marks, logos and product and service
names are marks of SolutiaNet (the "SolutiaNet
Marks"). Other
trademarks, service marks, logos and product and service
names displayed on SolutiaNet web site are marks of
their respective owners. You agree not to display or use
the SolutiaNet Marks in any manner without the owner's
express prior written permission.
- Disclaimer
of warranties
- You
expressly understand and agree that:
- Your
use of the Services are at your sole risk.
The Services are provided on an “as is” and
“as available” basis.
SolutiaNet expressly disclaims all warranties
of any kind, whether express or implied, including,
but not limited to implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and
non-infringement.
- SolutiaNet
makes no warranty that (i) the Services will meet your
requirements, (ii) the Services will be uninterrupted,
timely, secure, or error-free, (iii) the results that
may be obtained from the use of the Services will be
accurate or reliable, or (iv) any errors in the
Software or Services will be corrected.
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advice or information, whether oral or written,
obtained by you from SolutiaNet, or through or from
the Services shall create any warranty not expressly
stated in the TOS.
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financial, legal or tax advice or counsel is given, or
shall be deemed to have been given, by the Services.
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these TOS, nor any documentation furnished under them,
are intended to express or imply any warranty that the
Software provided by SolutiaNet will provide
uninterrupted, timely or error-free service.
The security mechanism incorporated in the
Software has inherent limitations and you must
determine that the Software adequately meets your
requirements. You
acknowledge and agree that any material and/or data
downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of
the Services is done at your own discretion and risk.
SolutiaNet and its subsidiaries, affiliates,
officers, directors, shareholders, employees and
agents, shall not be liable, under any circumstances
or legal theories whatsoever, for any loss of
business, profits or goodwill, loss of use or data,
interruption of business, or for any indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages of any
character, even if SolutiaNet is aware of the risk of
such damages, that result in any way from your use or
inability to use the Services or the Software, or that
result from errors, defects, omissions, delays in
operations or transmission, or any other failure of
performance of the Services or the Software.
SolutiaNet’s liability to you shall not, for
any reason, exceed the aggregate payments actually
made by you to SolutiaNet over the course of the
existing term.
- You
agree not to resell or assign or otherwise transfer
your rights or obligations under these TOS without the
express prior written authorization of SolutiaNet.
- Neither
SolutiaNet, nor you shall be liable to the other for
any delay or failure in performance under these TOS
resulting directly or indirectly from force majeure
events.
- Limitation
of liability
In no event will SolutiaNet be liable to you or any
anyone else for any consequential, incidental, special
or indirect damages (including but not limited to loss
of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible
items) even if SolutiaNet has been advised of the
possibility of such damages or losses.
You agree that the liability of SolutiaNet
arising out of any kind of legal claim (whether in
contract, tort or otherwise) in any way connected with
the Services will not exceed the amount you paid for the
Services. SolutiaNet
shall not be liable for any loss resulting from a cause
over which SolutiaNet does not have direct control,
including but not limited to failure of electronic or
mechanical equipment or communication lines; telephone
or other interconnect problems; bugs, errors,
configuration problems or incompatibility of computer
hardware or software; failure or unavailability of
Internet access; problems with Internet service
providers or other equipment or services relating to
your computer; problems with intermediate computer or
communications networks or facilities; problems with
data transmission facilities or your telephone or
telephone service; or unauthorized access, theft,
operator errors, severe weather, earthquakes or labor
disputes. SolutiaNet is not responsible for any damage
to your computer, software, modem, telephone or other
property resulting from your use of the Services. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain
warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability
for incidental or consequential damages.
Accordingly, some of the above limitations may
not apply to you.
- Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold SolutiaNet
harmless from and against any and all claims, losses,
liability costs and expenses (including but not limited
to attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of the
TOS, state or federal laws or regulations, or any third
party's rights, including but not limited to
infringement of any copyright, violation of any
proprietary right and invasion of any privacy rights.
This obligation will survive the termination of the
Services.
- Modifications
to or discontinuation of the Services
SolutiaNet reserves the right at any time and from time
to time to modify, temporarily or permanently, the
Services (or any part thereof) upon notice to you.
SolutiaNet also reserves the right at any time to
discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services
(or any part thereof) to any accounts not in good
standing upon notice to you. You agree that SolutiaNet
shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any
modification, suspension or discontinuance of the
Services.
- Termination
of the Services
You agree that SolutiaNet, in its sole discretion, may
terminate your password, account (or any part thereof)
or use of the Services, and remove and discard any
Electronic Communications within the Services, for lack
of use or if SolutiaNet believes that you have violated
or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of
these TOS. SolutiaNet
may also in its sole discretion and at any time
discontinue providing the Services, or any part thereof.
You agree that any termination of your access to the
Services under any provision of these TOS may be
effected upon notice to you, and acknowledge and agree
that thereafter SolutiaNet may immediately deactivate or
delete your account and all related information and
files in your account and/or bar any further access to
such files, the Services; however, in the event that
your Services with SolutiaNet terminates, SolutiaNet
will use commercially reasonable efforts to return your
Data to you electronically, in an appropriate format
selected by SolutiaNet, as promptly as is reasonably
possible after such termination, provided you have
complied with the TOS and have paid in full all amounts
owed to SolutiaNet.
Further, you agree that SolutiaNet shall not be
liable to you or any third party for any termination of
your access to the Services; provided, however, that if
the termination is unrelated to your acts or omissions
SolutiaNet will refund the pro rata portion of any fee
that may have been paid by you for the portion of the
Services not furnished to you as of the date of such
termination.
- Links
The
Services may provide, or third parties may provide,
links to other World Wide Web sites or resources.
Because SolutiaNet has no control over such sites and
resources, you acknowledge and agree that SolutiaNet is
not responsible for the availability of such external
sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not
responsible or liable for any content, advertising,
products, or other materials on or available from such
sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree
that SolutiaNet shall not be responsible or liable,
directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or
alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or
reliance on any such content, goods or services
available on or through any such site or resource.
- Notices
Notices to you from SolutiaNet may be made by either
e-mail or regular mail. SolutiaNet may provide notices
of changes to the TOS, modification or termination of
the Services or other matters by e-mail to you or by
displaying notices or links to notices to you on the
Services.
- Modifications
SolutiaNet may modify the TOS upon notice to you. If
SolutiaNet sends you notice, via e-mail, posting on the
Services or otherwise, of a modification, you confirm
your acceptance of the modification by not closing
and/or by continuing to use the Services.
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General
provisions
The TOS constitute the entire agreement between you and
SolutiaNet and govern your use of the Services,
superseding any prior agreements between you and
SolutiaNet with respect to the subject matter contained
in the TOS. The TOS may only be modified or amended as
set forth above in Section 19 or otherwise in a writing
signed by SolutiaNet and you. The TOS and the
relationship between you and SolutiaNet shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Georgia without
regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and
SolutiaNet agree to submit to the personal and exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts located within the county of
Fulton, Georgia. The failure of SolutiaNet to exercise
or enforce any right or provision of the TOS shall not
constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any
provision of the TOS is found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless
agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to
the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision,
and the other provisions of the TOS shall remain in full
force and effect. You agree that regardless of any
statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of
action arising out of or related to use of the Services
or the TOS must be filed within one (1) year after such
claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. The
Section titles in the TOS are for convenience only and
have no legal or contractual effect.
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