Terms of Use
THIS SERVICE IS FOR ADULTS ONLY (YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD).
Welcome to the HottyMatcher.com (the "Site"). PLEASE READ THESE
TERMS OF USE (the "Terms") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE OR ANY SERVICES OR
APPLICATIONS RELATED TO THIS SITE. This site is subject to the the Terms, which
may be updated by us from time to time without notice to you. In addition, you
shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to the Site which
may be posted from time to time. All such guidelines or rules are hereby
incorporated by reference into these Terms.
1. Registration
In consideration of your use of the Site, you agree to provide true, accurate
and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Site registration or
ordering process, provided that in connection with registration, you do not need
to, and should not, use your full or true name for your username/screen name. In addition,
you agree to update that information in order to maintain its truth, accuracy
and completeness. We may deny you access to the Site or reject your order in the
event that your information is untrue, inaccurate or incomplete. Unless you
cannot remember your username and/or password, you may only register once for
use of the Site.
2. Limited License To Site
You are granted the limited right to view and use the Site only for the purposes
of viewing, searching, or playing content such as films or videos, placing product orders or
for accessing additional information and services. We reserve the right to suspend or deny,
in its sole discretion, your access to all or any portion of the Site.
If you violate these Terms, we may terminate or cancel your access rights to the
Site immediately without notice. We may also block your use of the Site. We
reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Site or any part
thereof and you agree that we shall not be liable to you or to any third party
for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site or any part
thereof. This license is limited to personal and non-commercial uses by you. Any
rights not expressly granted to you herein are reserved to us. No portion of
this Site is targeted to children. The Site is for Adults only (you must be at least 18 years old)
Unless you have received specific
written permission from us, you may not (a) "frame" or otherwise impose
editorial comment, commercial material or any information or content on, or in
proximity to, content displayed on the Site or (b) alter or modify any content
on the Site. Without limiting other restrictions, you agree not to reproduce,
transmit, sell, or otherwise exploit the Site for any commercial purpose. Please
be aware that we have created or may create in the future certain areas on the
Site that contain adult or mature content.
The Site may allow users to upload, post, and/or distribute user submitted
content, and use of the Site for this purpose is subject to the following
conditions:
You understand that all user feedback, data, comments, suggestions, information,
text, data, software, sounds, photographs, audio, audiovisual, video, artwork,
graphics, messages, profiles, and other materials of any nature ("Materials") that are
transmitted to or via the Site are the sole responsibility of the person from
which the Materials originated. This means you, and not us, are entirely
responsible for the Materials you transmit through the Site. Further, you
understand that by using the Site you may be exposed to Materials that are
offensive, objectionable or indecent.
You shall not create a user name or screen name or upload to, distribute through
or otherwise publish through the Site any Materials which are libelous,
defamatory, obscene, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights,
harmful of minors in any way, abusive, illegal or harassing, or contain
expressions of hatred, bigotry, racism or pornography, or are otherwise
objectionable, or that would constitute or encourage a criminal offense, violate
the rights of any party or violate any law or that you do not have a right to
make available under contractual or fiduciary relationships.
Your Materials, user name and/or screen name will not disparage in any manner
HottyMatcher.com, its owners, advertisers, products, or services and sites.
Your Materials shall not infringe the copyright, trademark, publicity/privacy
right or other intellectual property right of any third party.
You shall not upload to, distribute through or otherwise publish through the
Site any Materials that are directly or indirectly commercial in nature or
contain any solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising or solicitation for
goods or Site. You specifically acknowledge that soliciting other users to join
or become users or members of any commercial online web site or other
organization is expressly prohibited.
You shall not upload to, distribute through or otherwise publish through the
Site any Materials that contain viruses or any other computer code, corrupt
files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality or
disrupt any software, hardware, telecommunications, networks, servers or other
equipment.
You shall not act in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability to
interact with the Site.
You shall not collect or store personal data about other users.
You acknowledge that we do not pre-screen any Materials posted by you or other
users, but that we and our designees shall have the right (but not the
obligation) in our sole discretion to refuse or remove any Materials. Without
limiting any of our rights, we and our designees shall have the right to remove
any Materials that violate the Terms or are otherwise objectionable, as well as
terminate your access to the Site. You agree that we have no liability or
responsibility for the storage or deletion of any Materials that you or any
other persons submit or post. We reserve the right to change these general
practices and limits at any time in our sole discretion. Unless you enter into a
separate agreement with us, such as through the Contest, we do not claim
ownership in Materials you submit, however, by submitting Materials in any form
to us, in addition to other provisions of the Terms, you automatically grant
HottyMatcher.com, and its successors, assigns, and licensees and parent,
subsidiary and other affiliated entities, an exclusive, fully-paid, world-wide,
royalty-free license to publicly display, publicly perform, distribute, and
reproduce the Materials in any manner and in any medium, including, without
limitation, through physical copies such as still photos, videos, and CDs, by
television by any means, on or via the Internet, including, without limitation,
the World Wide Web, and any other two-way transmission control protocol /
internet protocol (TCP/IP) based distribution network or similar networks or
technologies now known or hereafter to become known, including, but not limited
to, delivery via such a network to personal computers, hand-held devices, and
television set-top boxes through telephone or cable lines, or wirelessly through
broadband, satellite, cellular or terrestrial broadcast networks and other
similar networks or technologies whether now existing or hereafter developed.
You obtain no rights in any form, media, or technology incorporating the
Materials.
3. Private Policy
Information that you submit is subject to our Privacy Policy. For more
information, see our full privacy policy at
http://HottyMatcher.com/privacy_policy.php . Your use of the Site is your
consent to the Privacy Policy.
4. Password And Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of YOUR password and
account, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your
password or account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use
of your password or account or any other breach of security. You acknowledge,
consent and agree that we may access, preserve, and disclose your account
information and Material if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief
that such access preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a)
comply with legal process; (b) enforce these Terms; (c) respond to claims that
any Materials violates the rights of third-parties; (d) respond to your requests
for customer service; or (e) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of
us, our users and the public. You understand that the technical processing and
transmission involved in interacting with the Site, including the transmission
of Materials, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b)
changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or
devices. You understand that the Site may include security components that
permit digital materials to be protected, and use of these materials is subject
to usage rules set by us and/or content providers who provide content to the
Site. You may not attempt to override or circumvent any of the usage rules
embedded into the Site.
5. Contests And Rating Content
From time to time, we may conduct contests or sponser events in which we may award various prizes.
You agree that if you participate in any contest, you will abide by all the
rules and be subject to all the terms and conditions of such contest, in
addition to these Terms. You agree that you shall only rate each individual
instance of content on our Site, such as videos, articles, still pictures, flash
animation, and joke only once.
6. International Use
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all
local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Materials. Specifically, you
agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical
data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside.
7. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold us, HottyMatcher.com, affiliates, officers,
agents, partners and employees harmless from any claim or demand, including
reasonable attorneys fees, arising out of your content and materials, your use
of the Site, your violation of these Terms or your violation of any third
party's rights including such party's copyrights and trademarks.
8. Disclaimer Of Warranties EXCEPT IF EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN A WRITTEN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND US, THE SITE AND RELATED APPLICATIONS, MATERIALS AND
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND WITH ALL
RISKS. WE HEREBY DISCLAIM TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW (A) ALL
WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; AVAILABILITY
OF THE SITE; LACK OF VIRUSES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES, OR OTHER CODE THAT MANIFESTS
CONTAMINATING OR DESTRUCTIVE PROPERTIES; ACCURACY, comPLETENESS, RELIABILITY,
TIMELINESS, CURRENCY, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE; AND (B) ANY
DUTIES OF REASONABLE CARE, WORKMANLIKE EFFORT OR LACK OF NEGLIGENCE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SITE, APPLICATIONS, OR RELATED INFORMATION. THE ENTIRE RISK
AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SITE, APPLICATIONS, AND RELATED INFORMATION IS BORNE BY YOU. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, WE DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE OR QUIET ENJOYMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE,
APPLICATIONS, AND RELATED INFORMATION.
9. Assumption And Risks
YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS THAT THE SITE, APPLICATIONS, AND RELATED INFORMATION ARE
SUITABLE OR ACCURATE FOR YOUR NEEDS AND WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR
ERROR-FREE. ANY APPLICATIONS DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE
ARE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
DAMAGE TO YOUR comPUTER OR LOSS OF DATA. BY VIEWING THIS SITE, READING comMENTS
BY OTHER USERS OR ACCESSING APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES RELATED TO THIS SITE YOU
MAY BE EXPOSED TO RUDE, CRUDE, INDECENT, OR OTHER OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE OR
REFERENCES. YOU AGREE THAT WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF
ANY SORT RELATING TO YOUR DEALINGS WITH ANY THIRD PARTY ADVERTISER OR CONTENT
PROVIDER ON THE SITE.
10. No Incidental, Consequential Or Certain Other Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR
AFFILIATES OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU AND/OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS,
LOSS OF PRIVACY OR FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
DUTY OF GOOD FAITH, LACK OF NEGLIGENCE OR OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT) OR ANY OTHER
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER THAT ARISE OUT OF OR ARE
RELATED TO THE SITE, APPLICATIONS OR RELATED INFORMATION, OR TO ANY BREACH OF
THESE TERMS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND
EVEN IN THE EVENT OF FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR STRICT OR PRODUCT
LIABILITY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
11. Limitation Of Liability And Exclusive Remedy
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS BY US OR ANY OF
OUR AFFILIATES OR AGENTS SHALL BE, AT OUR OPTION, (1) SUBSTITUTION OR
REPLACEMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE APPLICATION OR PRODUCT THAT GIVES RISE TO
DAMAGES INCURRED BY YOU IN REASONABLE RELIANCE ON US; OR (2) REFUND OF THE
AMOUNT THAT YOU PAID TO US. YOU AGREE THAT THE DAMAGE EXCLUSIONS IN THESE TERMS
SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
12. Links; Advertisers
The Site may contain links to third party sites that are not under our control and
we not responsible for any content on any linked site. If you access a third
party site from the Site, then you do so at your own risk. We provide links only
as a convenience and the inclusion of the link does not imply that we endorse or
accept any responsibility for the content on those third party sites.
Additionally, your dealings with or participation in promotions of advertisers
found on the Site, including payment and delivery of goods, and any other terms
(such as warranties) are solely between you and such advertisers. You agree that
we shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of any sort relating to your
dealings with such advertisers.
13. General Practices Regarding Use And Storage
You acknowledge that we may establish general practices and limits concerning
use of the Service, including without limitation the maximum number of days that
Materials will be retained by the Site, the maximum number of Materials that may
be sent from or received by an account, the maximum size of any Materials, the
maximum disk space that will be allotted to you, and the maximum number of times
(and the maximum duration for which) you may access the Site in a given period
of time. You acknowledge that we reserve the right to log off accounts that are
inactive for an extended period of time.
14. Our Proprietary Rights
You acknowledge and agree that the Site and any necessary software used in
connection with the Service ("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 sponsor
advertisements or information presented to you through the Site or advertisers
is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other
proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by us or
advertisers, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or
create derivative works based on the Site or the Software, in whole or in part.
We grant you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to
use the object code of its Software on a single computer; provided that you do
not (and do not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work
of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover any
source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in or otherwise
transfer any right in 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 Site.
15. No Third Party Beneficaiaries
You agree that, except as otherwise expressly provided in these Terms, there
shall be no third party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
16. Notice And Amendments
We may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to these
Terms, by either e-mail, regular mail, or postings on the Site. Any use of the
Site or order by you after such updating shall be deemed to constitute
acceptance of such amendments, modifications, or new conditions. If you do not
want to be bound by an amendment, you will need to terminate your registration,
if any, and refrain from using the Site. Except as expressly stated otherwise,
any notices required or allowed under these Terms shall be given to us by e-mail
to: support@HottyMatcher.com.
or as to a successor address that we make available on the Site or through other
reasonable manner. With respect to our notices to you, we may provide notice of
amendments by posting them in the Site and you agree to check for changes.
Instead or in addition, we may give notice by sending email to the email address
you provide during registration.
17. Procedure For Making Claims of Copyright Or Interllectual Property
Infringement
We respect the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the
same. We may, in appropriate circumstances and at its discretion, disable and/or
terminate the accounts of users who may be repeat infringers. If you believe
that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement,
or your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, please
provide us with the following information:
an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of
the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest;
a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you
claim has been infringed;
a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on
the site;
your address, telephone number, and email address;
a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is
not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in
your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property
owner or authorized to act on the copyright or intellectual property owner's
behalf.
Notice of claims of copyright or other intellectual property infringement can be
delivered by e-mail to support@HottyMatcher.com
18. General Information
Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us
and govern your use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements. You also may
be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use or
purchase certain other services, affiliate services, third-party content or
third-party software. Resolution of Disputes. You agree that any controversy
arising out of or in connection with our relationship, or a dispute with
reference to these Terms, their validity or effect will be governed by the laws
of the state of Maryland. Any controversy arising out of or in connection with
use of the Site or these Terms, their validity or effect, will be conclusively
determined by arbitration in the City of Baltimore in accordance with the
rules of the American Arbitration Association; provided, however, that such
arbitration will be held before a single arbitrator selected by the parties,
which arbitrator must be well acquainted with the digital entertainment Internet
industry. You agree that any proceeding that you may choose to bring against us
will be initiated within six (6) months after the alleged date of the event
bringing rise to such dispute. You waive any and all rights and benefits which
you or we might otherwise have or be entitled to litigate any such dispute in
court, because it is your intention to arbitrate all such disputes according to
the provisions hereof. The arbitrator's decision will be controlled by these
Terms. Any such decision and accompanying award will provide for each party,
respectively, to bear its own costs of arbitration and attorneys� fees. The
pendency of an arbitration, the proceedings, any evidence or other material, and
any award shall be maintained and remain confidential, except that an award may
be confirmed by a court of competent jurisdiction if it has not been fully
satisfied within 14 days of its issuance. Waiver and Severability of Terms. Our
failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not
constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms
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 these
Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
19. Violations
Please report any violations of these Terms to us at
support@HottyMatcher.com.