Silver Bits Terms of Service

Last updated: February 14, 2010

This Policy applies to all of the products, services, and websites such as Causemunity that are offered by Silver Bits LLC(collectively, Silver Bits' "services"). By using Silver Bits services, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the "Terms of Service").

Silver Bits reserves the right to update and change the Terms of Service from time to time without notice. Any new features that augment or enhance the current Silver Bits services, including the release of new tools and resources, shall be subject to the Terms of Service. Continued use of Silver Bits services after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes. Please review the Terms of Service from time to time so that you will be apprised of any changes.

Account Terms

  • You understand that all messages, images, photos, video, text, files, sounds, or other materials ("Content") posted on, transmitted through, or linked from Silver Bits services, are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such Content originated. You are entirely responsible for each individual item of Content that you send or otherwise make available via Silver Bits services. You understand that Silver Bits does not control, and is not responsible for Content made available through Silver Bits services, and that by using Silver Bits services, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise objectionable. Furthermore, Silver Bits services and Content available through Silver Bits services may contain links to other websites, which are completely independent of Silver Bits. Silver Bits makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or authenticity of the information contained in any such site. Your linking to any other web sites is at your own risk. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any Content, that you may not rely on said Content, and that under no circumstances will Silver Bits be liable in any way for any Content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content sent or otherwise made available via Silver Bits services. You acknowledge that Silver Bits does not pre-screen or approve Content, but that Silver Bits shall have the right (but not the obligation) in its sole discretion to refuse, delete or move any Content that is available via Silver Bits services, for violating the letter or spirit of the Terms of Service or for any other reason.
  • You may not interfere with the security of, or otherwise abuse Silver Bits services or any system resources, services or networks connected to or accessible through Silver Bits services. You may only use Silver Bits services for lawful purposes.
  • You must be 13 years or older to use Silver Bits services.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password.
  • You must be a human. The use of Silver Bits services by automated methods such as "robots" is not permitted.
  • Silver Bits services and Content available through Silver Bits services may contain features and functionalities that may link you or provide you with access to third party content which is completely independent of Silver Bits, including directories, servers, web sites, networks, systems, products or services, information and databases, applications, software, programs, and the Internet as a whole. Your interactions with organizations and/or individuals found on or through Silver Bits services, including payment and delivery of services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such organizations and/or individuals. You should make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any online or offline transaction with any of these third parties. You agree that Silver Bits shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings. If there is a dispute between participants on this site, or between users and any third party, you understand and agree that Silver Bits is under no obligation to become involved. In the event that you have a dispute with one or more other users, you hereby release Silver Bits, its officers, employees, agents and successors in rights from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind or nature, known or unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to such disputes and / or our service. If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which says: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which, if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor."
  • You agree not to send or otherwise make available content:
    • that is pornographic;
    • that is false, misleading, deceptive, misinformative, deceitful, or constitutes "bait and switch";
    • that harasses, degrades, intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, or disability;
    • that impersonates any person or entity;
    • that violates federal, state, or local equal employment opportunity laws, including but not limited to, stating in any advertisement for employment a preference or requirement based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability;
    • that constitutes or contains "spam" or unsolicited commercial advertisement;
    • that is harassing, unlawful, threatening, abusive, harmful, defamatory, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, or is harmful to minors in any way.

Intellectual Property Policy

Silver Bits will respond to notices of alleged infringement, subject to the procedures outlined in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). For more information on DMCA, please visit the U.S. Copyright Office Web Site. To file a notice of infringement with us, send us an email at support@causemunity.org. Please note that you will be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) if you materially misrepresent that a product or activity is infringing your copyrights.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Silver Bits disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, reliability, or operability or availability of information or material displayed in the Silver Bits services results. Silver Bits disclaims any responsibility for the deletion, failure to store, misdelivery, or untimely delivery of any information or material. Silver Bits disclaims any responsibility for any harm resulting from downloading or accessing any information or material on the Internet through the Silver Bits services.

The Silver Bits services, and all materials, information, products and services included in the Silver Bits services are provided "as is," with no warranties whatsoever. Silver Bits and its licensors expressly disclaim to the fullest extent permitted by law all express, implied, and statutory warranties, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of proprietary rights. Silver Bits and its licensors disclaim any warranties regarding the security, reliability, timeliness, and performance of the Silver Bits services. Silver Bits and its licensors disclaim, any warranties for any information or advice obtained through the Silver Bits services. Silver Bits and its licensors disclaim any warranties for services or goods received through or advertised on the Silver Bits services or received through any links provided by the Silver Bits services, as well as for any information or advice received through any links provided in the Silver Bits services.

You understand and agree that you download or otherwise obtain material or data through the use of the Silver Bits services at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damages to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material or data.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Silver Bits, its officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, directors, officers, agents, service providers, suppliers and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post or make available through Silver Bits services, your use of the Silver Bits services, your violation of the Terms of Service, your breach of any of the representations and warranties herein, or your violation of any rights of another.

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall Silver Bits or its licensors be liable to any user on account of that user's use or misuse of or reliance on the Silver Bits services. Arising from any claim relating to this agreement or the subject matter hereof such limitation of liability shall apply to prevent recovery of direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, and punitive damages whether such claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, (even if Silver Bits or its licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages). Such limitation of liability shall apply whether the damages arise from use or misuse of and reliance on the Silver Bits services, from inability to use the Silver Bits services, or from the interruption, suspension, or termination of the Silver Bits services (including such damages incurred by third parties). This limitation shall also apply with respect to damages incurred by reason of other services or goods received through or advertised on the Silver Bits services or received through any links provided in the Silver Bits services, as well as by reason of any information or advice received through or advertised on the Silver Bits services or received through any links provided in the Silver Bits services. This limitation shall also apply, without limitation, to the costs of procurement of substitute goods or services, lost profits, or lost data. Such limitation shall further apply with respect to the performance or non-performance of the Silver Bits services or any information or merchandise that appears on, or is linked or related in any way to, the Silver Bits services. Such limitation shall apply notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy and to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Without limiting the foregoing, under no circumstances shall Silver Bits or its licensors be held liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting directly or indirectly from acts of nature, forces, or causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, Internet failures, computer equipment failures, telecommunication equipment failures, other equipment failures, electrical power failures, strikes, labor disputes, riots, insurrections, civil disturbances, shortages of labor or materials, fires, floods, storms, explosions, acts of God, war, governmental actions, orders of domestic or foreign courts or tribunals, non-performance of third parties, or loss of or fluctuations in heat, light, or air conditioning.

Miscellaneous Provisions

The Terms of Service will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to its conflict of law provisions or your actual state or country of residence. Silver Bits makes no representation that materials or services at Silver Bits services are appropriate or available for use outside the United States, and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal or prohibited. You may not use or export or re-export the materials or services at Silver Bits services or any copy or adaptation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations including without limitation U.S. export laws and regulations. If you choose to access Silver Bits services from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.