Terms of Use

San Mateo County Interfaith Hospitality Network

1. Agreement to Terms San Mateo Interfaith Hospitality Network provides access and use of this site ("Site") subject to your agreement to the following "Terms of Use" (the "Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. The Terms, as well as the Site (and information contained within the Site) may be updated or revised from time to time without notice to you. You agree to periodically review these Terms, and your continued access to or use of the Site shall constitute your acceptance of the updated or revised Terms. 2. Use of Information and Services. Third parties may provide certain information displayed on the Site. Although SMCIHN believes that such information comes from trustworthy sources, the third-party information is not necessarily sponsored, endorsed, recommended, or licensed by SMCIHN. You should directly contact the third parties and/or their references for the most accurate information. 3. Site Conduct. When using the Site, you agree to abide by the following rules: (a) you may not post or transmit content (information, data, text, software, graphics, sound, photographs, video, messages, etc.) ("Content") that is unlawful, harassing, libelous, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, harmful, threatening, abusive, hateful, that violates the property rights of others (including without limitation infringing use of a copyright or trademark), that violates the privacy or publicity right of others, or are otherwise objectionable; (b) you may not interfere with other users' use of the Site; (c) you may not use the Site to conduct any activity that is illegal or that violates the rights of others; (d) you may not use the Site to advertise or sell products or services to others; (e) you may not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity; (f) you may not post or transmit Content that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, confidential information, etc.); (g) you may not post Content to the Site unless the Content is freely owned by you or used with the permission of all other persons with any rights in the Content; and (h) you may not use the Site to collect or store personal data about other users. 4. Internet Links. The Site may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other Internet sites. SMCIHN has no control over such sites; SMCIHN does not endorse, and is not responsible for, any such sites or the information, material, products or services contained on or accessible through those sites. You acknowledge that SMCIHN 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 upon any such information, material, products, or services. 5. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SMCIHN, its affiliates, governing board, officers, agents, employees, partners, and suppliers from any liability, loss, claim, demand, and expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) related to (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms. 6. Modifications to Site. SMCIHN reserves the right to, from time to time, discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the information, or other Content on the Site with or without notice. 7. Disclaimer of Warranty. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THIS SITE, AND ALL INFORMATION AND CONTENT ON THE SITE, IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SMCIHN DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS CONTAINED ON THE SITE. SMCIHN MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT: (a) THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE SITE WILL BE SATISFACTORY; (b) THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. 8. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL SMCIHN, GOVERNING BOARD, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS, DATA OR PROFITS, LITIGATION AND THE LIKE, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WITH RESPECT TO GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM SMCIHN THROUGH THE SITE, SMCIHN'S LIABILITY. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THESE TERMS OF USE AND THE SITE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED TO YOU ABSENT SUCH LIMITATIONS. If any jurisdictions do not allow the foregoing limitations of liability, the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. 9. Notices. Any notices to you by SMCIHN may be made by either e-mail or regular mail. 10. General Provisions. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SMCIHN and govern your use of the Site, superceding any prior agreements between you and SMCIHN regarding the Site. These Terms and the resolution of any dispute related to these Terms or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. SMCIHN's failure to insist upon strict enforcement of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms will be enforced in accordance with their terms. The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. Regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, you hereby waive your right to bring any claim against SMCIHN more than 1 year after such claim first arose. 11. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms will be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim will be arbitrated on an individual basis, and will not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. You consent to the arbitration being conducted in the county of San Mateo, California. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Either you or SMCIHN may seek any interim or preliminary equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in the county of San Mateo, California, necessary to protect the rights or property of you or SMCIHN pending the completion of arbitration.