Terms of Service

PLEASE READ. YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY.

This Website (the "Website") is owned and operated by North Summit Networks, LLC, or one of its subsidiary companies within the United States (collectively, "North Summit Networks, LLC"). These terms of service (the "Terms of Service") apply to and govern your use, and any use by another person, of your User Account, as well as your use of this Website and the Services (as defined herein). Your use of this Website and/or any Service signifies your agreement to be bound by these Terms of Service and North Summit Networks, LLC's Privacy Policy (the "Privacy Policy"), which is hereby incorporated by this reference.

For purposes of these Terms of Service, the following defined terms shall have these meanings:

  • (A) "Service(s)" shall mean any and all services on, or provided by, this Website, whether or not such services are also provided or delivered by other means or media, such as software or wireless devices;
  • (B) "Website" shall mean this Website;
  • (C) "Website Content" shall mean any and all human readable patent audio and/or visual elements of this Website, created or owned by North Summit Networks, LLC, or third parties, including, without limitation, any text, graphics, images, illustrations, photographs, animations, video, audio or audiovisual works (including, for example, without limitation, movie trailers or episodic works), designs, logos, information, and other content made available through this Website;
  • (D) "Website Code" means any and all underlying elements of this Website, including without limitation, source code, script, object code, software, computer programs, and other sets of statements and instructions contained in the underlying Website;
  • (E) "User Account" means any account created by you, through a registration process for the purpose of accessing or using certain Services.

LICENSE TO USE THIS WEBSITE

North Summit Networks, LLC grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right and license to access, use and privately display this Website and the Website Content as described herein for your personal use only, by way of one (1) computer connected to this Website over the Internet, provided that you comply fully with these Terms of Service.

You may "cache" pages of this Website for the sole purpose of increasing the speed and efficiency at which you access this Website.

Any other copy or use of a portion of this Website is not authorized, will be a violation of these Terms of Service, and will constitute a copyright violation.

You shall not interfere, or attempt to interfere, with the operation of this Website in any way through any means or device, including, but not limited to, spamming, hacking, uploading computer viruses or time bombs, or any other means expressly prohibited by any provision of these Terms of Service or by law.

CHANGES TO WEBSITE AND/OR TERMS OF SERVICE

North Summit Networks, LLC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove any portion of this Website, Website Content, these Terms of Service, and/or the Privacy Policy, in whole or in part, at any time.

Changes to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy will be effective when posted.

You agree to review these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy periodically to become aware of any changes.

Your use of this Website after any changes to these Terms of Service and/or Privacy Policy are posted will be considered acceptance of those changes and will constitute your agreement to be bound thereby.

CHANGES IN WEBSITE OWNERSHIP

You will be deemed to have consented to the disclosure to, and use by, a subsequent owner or operator of this Website, of any information about you contained in the applicable North Summit Networks, LLC database, to the extent North Summit Networks, LLC assigns its rights and obligations regarding such information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of the assets related to this particular Website to a subsequent owner or operator.

In the event of such a merger, acquisition, or sale, your continued use of this Website signifies your agreement to be bound by these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of this Website's subsequent owner or operator.

OWNERSHIP OF TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

This Website, Website Content, Website Code, and all copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names and all other intellectual property or property rights therein are proprietary to North Summit Networks, LLC and are owned by North Summit Networks, LLC and/or its licensors and content providers, and are protected by applicable domestic and international copyright laws.

Unless expressly permitted in writing by North Summit Networks, LLC, you shall not copy, capture, reproduce, perform, transfer, sell, license, modify, manipulate, create derivative works from or based upon, republish, upload, edit, post, transmit, publicly display, frame, link, distribute, or exploit in whole or in part this Website, Website Content or Website Code, or otherwise use this Website, Website Content or Website Code on any other website, other networked computer environment, or in any medium now known or hereafter developed (each, an "Unauthorized Use").

Any Unauthorized Use constitutes an infringement of the copyrights and other proprietary rights of North Summit Networks, LLC and/or its licensors and content providers and constitutes a violation of these Terms of Service.

Any violation of copyright laws may be subject to severe civil and criminal penalties.

SOFTWARE

From time to time, and at its sole discretion, North Summit Networks, LLC may make available to users certain software that may be accessible or downloaded from this Website.

In the event that you access or download software from this Website, the software, including any files, images incorporated in or generated by the software, and data accompanying the software (collectively, the "Software") are licensed to you by North Summit Networks, LLC or a North Summit Networks, LLC-approved third party software provider ("Third Party Provider").

North Summit Networks, LLC does not transfer title to the Software to you.

You own the medium on which the Software is recorded, but North Summit Networks, LLC and/or the Third Party Provider retain full and complete title to their respective Software, and all intellectual property rights therein.

You may not redistribute, sell, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form.

Furthermore, your use of any Software of a Third Party Provider shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by such Third Party Provider and any applicable license agreement for its Software.

Software from this Website is further subject to United States export controls.

SUBMISSIONS

North Summit Networks, LLC is pleased to hear from its customers and welcomes your comments regarding North Summit Networks, LLC products and services, including this Website.

Unfortunately, however, North Summit Networks, LLC's long-standing company policy does not allow it to accept or consider creative ideas (including stories, character ideas, screenplays, and original artwork, etc.), suggestions, or materials other than those it has specifically requested.

If you send or post materials (collectively, the "Submissions"), the Submissions shall be deemed, and shall remain, the exclusive property of North Summit Networks, LLC.

None of the Submissions shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of North Summit Networks, LLC, and North Summit Networks, LLC shall not be liable for any use or disclosure of any Submissions.

Without limitation, North Summit Networks, LLC shall exclusively own the copyright and all now known or hereafter existing rights to the Submissions of every kind and nature, in perpetuity, throughout the universe.

You agree to indemnify North Summit Networks, LLC for any and all claims, damages, losses, and causes of action arising as a result of your Submissions or your failure to comply with these Terms of Service.

North Summit Networks, LLC reserves the right to delete, move, or edit Submissions that it, in its sole discretion, deems to be abusive, defamatory, obscene, or in violation of any law.

NORTH SUMMIT NETWORKS, LLC SERVICES AND RULES FOR USE

As a convenience to its visitors, North Summit Networks, LLC may provide, from time to time and at its sole discretion, one or more Services, such as chat areas, message boards, email functions, instant messaging service, voice-mail, file communities, polls, surveys, and other services.

These Services are provided by North Summit Networks, LLC subject to these Terms of Service, the Guidelines set forth below, the Privacy Policy, and other rules that may be published from time to time.

North Summit Networks, LLC currently provides the Services free of charge to users who agree to abide by the Rules.

North Summit Networks, LLC reserves the right to change the nature of this relationship at any time.

GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE SERVICES

You are responsible for all activities conducted by you, and/or any other user of your User Account and of the Services.

Violations may result in North Summit Networks, LLC terminating or suspending your User Account and/or access to North Summit Networks, LLC Services.

You agree not to:

  • Harass or threaten another user
  • Post unlawful or harmful content
  • Disrupt chat rooms or communication tools
  • Impersonate a North Summit Networks, LLC representative
  • Post unsolicited advertising
  • Violate any law while using the Services
  • Infringe intellectual property rights

Any content you upload constitutes a Submission under these Terms.

LINKED WEBSITES

North Summit Networks, LLC Websites may link to non-North Summit Networks, LLC websites.

North Summit Networks, LLC does not endorse or sponsor those websites and is not responsible for their content.

North Summit Networks, LLC denies all liability associated with your use of those websites.

NON-UNITED STATES RESIDENTS

North Summit Networks, LLC makes no representation that the Website Content or services are appropriate for use outside the United States.

Those who access the Website from outside the United States do so at their own risk and must comply with local laws.

JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES

This Website is controlled and operated by North Summit Networks, LLC from its offices within the State of California, United States.

Use of this Website constitutes consent to jurisdiction in courts located in California for disputes related to these Terms of Service.

TERMINATION

You agree that North Summit Networks, LLC may terminate your password, User Account, or access to Services at its sole discretion.

North Summit Networks, LLC may also remove any Submissions or discontinue Services at any time.

North Summit Networks, LLC shall not be liable for any termination of access or deletion of User Account information.

DISCLAIMER

THIS WEBSITE, CONTENT, CODE, SERVICES, AND SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."

NORTH SUMMIT NETWORKS, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THIS WEBSITE AND ANY ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE OR SERVICES.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NORTH SUMMIT NETWORKS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR SERVICES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL NORTH SUMMIT NETWORKS, LLC TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

If you believe any Website Content infringes your copyright, please send the following information to the North Summit Networks, LLC Copyright Agent:

  • Your contact information
  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • URL of the alleged infringing material
  • Statement of good faith belief of infringement
  • Signature of copyright owner or agent
  • Statement under penalty of perjury

This notice allows North Summit Networks, LLC to maintain protections under copyright law.

GOVERNING LAW; ARBITRATION

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Arbitration proceedings will remain confidential.

Both parties waive the right to a jury trial.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid and enforceable.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

You agree to comply with all applicable laws and export regulations related to the Website, Website Content, and Software.

Last Modified: March 30, 2024