The www.biolink.org website (the “Website”) is owned and operated by Biosciences Lebanese International Network (BIOLINK)(“We”, “Us” or “Our”). These terms of use (these “Terms of Use”) govern your access to and use of the Website. If you do not accept these Terms of Use or you do not meet or comply with their provisions, you may not use the Website. If you use the Website in any manner whatsoever, your use will be deemed to be acceptance of the Terms of Use.
Changes
We may, at any time, for any reason and without notice, make changes to these Terms of Use. Any modifications will take effect when posted to the Website. If you do not or cannot agree to the amended terms, your only option is to cease all use and access of the Website.
Local Compliance
If the Website or the Website Content (as defined below), including services described therein, is contrary to local laws or regulations, you are not authorized to access or use the Website. We make no representation that the content on the Website is appropriate pursuant to local laws or regulations. Those who choose to access this Website from locations other than the United States do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
“Website Content” means all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages or other material that are displayed, used, or otherwise incorporated into the Website.
License to Use
Subject to your continued compliance with these Terms of Use, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable and non-sublicensable license to access and use the Website Content for your personal, informational, non-commercial use.
You may not: (i) remove any trademarks, copyright notices, or any other notice contained in any Website Content; (ii) reproduce, download (other than page caching), modify, publish, distribute, transmit, disseminate, broadcast, transfer, license, sell, rent, lease, adapt, create derivative works based upon, publicly display or perform, or in any way exploit any Website Content; (iii) frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any Website Content; (iv) disassemble, decompile or reverse engineer any of the Website Content; (v) attempt to hack any portion of the Website, or to defeat or overcome any encryption technology or security measures implemented by Us; (vi) interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or the servers or networks connected to, or operated in connection with, the Website; or (vii) violate any applicable local, state, national or international law.
Intellectual Property
All Website Content is owned by Us and various third parties. Nothing contained on the Website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of the Website Content without the written permission of Us or such other party that may own the Website Content. All trademarks on the Website, including the Our logos, are owned exclusively by Us and various third parties.
Links
For your convenience, We may provide links to various other websites that may be of interest to you. However, We do not control or endorse such websites and We are not responsible for their content, nor is it responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements contained within such websites.
Donations
We are solely responsible for the spending of donations. Once paid by you, all donations become Our property. You will not hold us liable for donations spent contrary to your wishes. We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any donation for any reason. We may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any donation. We will contact you if all or any portion of your donation is cancelled or if additional information is required to accept your donation. All payment information provided must be truthful and accurate. Providing any untruthful or inaccurate payment information may constitute a breach of these Terms of Use. By confirming your donation at the end of the checkout process, you agree to pay as described. You shall pay on demand all of Our reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred by Us to collect any fees or charges due Us under these Terms of Use.
No Warranties
YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND RELATED TO THE WEBSITE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Governing Law, Forum
These Terms of Use shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its choice of law rules. Any lawsuit concerning these Terms of Use or the Website shall be brought only in the courts located in New York, New York, and you expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts, and waive all objections thereto.
Limitation of Liability
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnity
You SHALL defend, indemnify, and hold US, OUR past, present, and future officers, directors, MEMBERS, employees, agents, licensors, LICENSEES, MARKETING PARTNERS, and suppliers, TOGETHER WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE officers, directors, employees, AND agents, harmless from and against any DAMAGES, LOSSES, claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these Terms of Use.
Assignability; Severability
We may assign these Terms of Use to an affiliated company or, in the event of a merger or acquisition of Us or the sale of substantially all of Our assets related to the Website, to the surviving or successor entity. You may not assign these Terms of Use or the rights and obligations hereunder without Our prior written consent. If any provision of these Terms of Use shall be determined to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.
Termination
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Website (or any part thereof) without notice.