Welcome
Welcome to BuffLink. BuffLink is an Internet-based service that aggregates legal information, resources, and commentary in an accessible online format. These Terms of Use apply to your access to and use of BuffLink’s website, resources, articles, and any other legal or other information we make available to you (the “Services”). By accessing or using BuffLink’s Services, you have agreed to these Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully. They contain obligations on your part and/or restrictions on your use of BuffLink. If you do not accept these Terms of Use, you must stop using BuffLink immediately.
Agreement to Terms
Utilizzando i Servizi di BuffLink, dichiari di aver letto, capito e accettato di essere vincolato da questi Termini di Servizio e dalla Privacy Policy di BuffLink. Se utilizzi i Servizi per conto di una società o altro ente, dichiari e garantisci di avere l’autorità legale per obbligare tale società o ente ai presenti Termini di Servizio. Se non accetti i presenti Termini di servizio, non hai alcun diritto né autorizzazione ad accedere o utilizzare i Servizi di BuffLink. BuffLink si riserva il diritto di modificare in qualsiasi momento senza preavviso i presenti Termini di Servizio. L’uso continuato dei Servizi, a seguito della modifica dei Termini di Servizio, costituisce l’accettazione dei Termini di Servizio modificati. Ti incoraggio a rivedere i presenti Termini di Servizio periodicamente per restare informato sulle eventuali modifiche agli stessi.
Eligibility and User Obligations
BuffLink’s Services are intended only for those age 18 or over or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater. You are required to represent and warrant to BuffLink that you satisfy this age requirement to use BuffLink’s Services. You agree to provide true, accurate and complete information during the registration and signup process to use newsletters and BuffLink’s Services. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and passwords and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account. Users are prohibited from using BuffLink’s Services in order to post or transmit any material that violates or otherwise has the effect of violating any law or regulation or these Terms of Use. They agree not to use BuffLink in any way that would disrupt, overload, or interfere with the operation of BuffLink and/or its content.
Content and Services Access
BuffLink provides open and unrestricted access to an extensive range of legal articles, resources, guides and updates. Users can access most of the content on BuffLink without registering. Users may further subscribe to the BuffLink newsletter. The Services, or any feature or part thereof, may be modified, suspended or discontinued by BuffLink at any time with or without notice. BuffLink may impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of all of the Services without notice or liability. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that their access to BuffLink is not restricted or blocked in any way and does not violate these Terms of Use.
Intellectual Property and Rights
All materials available through BuffLink, including, but not limited to, the articles, reference materials, guides, graphics, logos, the web page design and organization are the property of BuffLink or the content providers or authors. These materials may be copyrighted and are protected by the United States and international copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download and print materials through BuffLink only for your own personal non-commercial use, provided that you do keep and include all copyright and proprietary notices. BuffLink’s materials may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or re-used, in whole or in part for commercial purposes without BuffLink prior written permission. Unauthorized use of BuffLink intellectual property may result in legal proceedings.
Prohibited Conduct and User Content
You are responsible for your use of BuffLink’s Services and we will hold you to the following:
- You are not permitted to post, transmit or otherwise make available through the Services any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar or otherwise objectionable;
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation or the source of your affiliation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to BuffLink’s computer systems or networks or to electronic systems owned or controlled by other users;
- Engage in activities that may disrupt, damage, or interfere with BuffLink’s Internet-based business infrastructure, security or communications network;
- Use any automated system or software to extract data (“scraping”) from BuffLink without written permission;
- Reproduce, copy, duplicate, sell, resell, or exploit any part of the Services commercially without express written permission.
BuffLink may investigate and take any available legal action against anyone who violates these Terms, including removing any materials from the Services, suspending or terminating the violator’s ability to use the Services and reporting them to law enforcement authorities.
Newsletter Subscriptions
BuffLink provides a free sign-up for a newsletter which includes the latest articles, data and tools delivered to your mailbox. By signing up for the newsletter, you give BuffLink permission to send you such communications on a periodic basis. Subscribers can opt out of any future communications at any time by following the provided unsubscribe instruction in the email. BuffLink will not sell or rent your email address or any other personal information you provide in connection with subscription for the newsletters, unless expressly authorized by you in writing. All such information will be handled pursuant to BuffLink’s Privacy Policy.
Links to Third Parties and Resources
BuffLink may link to third-party sites, services, or resources (“Third-Party Resources”) not owned or controlled by BuffLink. Such links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes and BuffLink is not responsible for, and does not endorse, the content, privacy policies, or terms of use of any Third-Party Resource. Any access to a Third-Party Resource is at your own risk and you should review the applicable terms and policies applicable to such Third-Party Resource. BuffLink is not liable for any harm or loss of any sort incurred through your use of such Third-Party Resources.
Not Legal Advice
The information and material on BuffLink has been prepared by BuffLink solely for general informational purposes. BuffLink does not provide legal advice, legal representation or legal services. The content of BuffLink is not a substitute for professional legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information obtained through BuffLink without obtaining the advice of a qualified professional licensed in your jurisdiction. No attorney-client relationship is created between you and BuffLink or its contributors through your use of the Services. BuffLink and its contributors disclaim all liability with regard to actions taken or not taken on the basis of the content of this site.
Information Accuracy
BuffLink attempts to provide accurate, current and comprehensive information through content available on BuffLink. However, information related to legal matters is constantly changing. BuffLink does not guarantee the accuracy, correctness, completeness or timeliness of any of the content contributed. BuffLink, its contributors and third parties identified on this site make no express or implied representations or warranties regarding content found on BuffLink. You understand and agree that your use of the content found on BuffLink is at your own risk. Verify legal information before relying upon it to advise you about a legal issue.
User-Created Content
From time to time, BuffLink may permit users to submit comments, feedback or other content (“User-Generated Content”) through various communication channels. For any User-Generated Content that you submit, you grant BuffLink a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute and display such User-Generated Content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights in and to any such User-Generated Content you submit and – if not – that you have all rights necessary to grant BuffLink the license rights set forth above and that such User-Generated Content does not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party. BuffLink shall have no obligation to review, vet or monitor User-Generated Content. BuffLink may remove any User-Generated Content at any time at its sole discretion.
Privacy Notice
Your privacy is important to BuffLink. The use and disclosure of your personal information is subject to BuffLink’s Privacy Policy which is included as a part of these Terms of Use. By using BuffLink’s Services you acknowledge and agree to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as set forth in the Privacy Policy. BuffLink will take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information received from users. BuffLink applies industry-wide security safeguards to help prevent unauthorized access to user information.
Account Closure and Suspension
BuffLink, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms of Use, suspicion of fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity, or conduct that is harmful to BuffLink or any third party. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Services will immediately cease. BuffLink has no duty to support and/or retain data or content that resides in or is associated with your account following termination. You may discontinue using BuffLink at any time.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless
You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BuffLink, its founders, boosters, contributors and associated employees or affiliates from and against any claim, loss, liability, damages, cost or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services hereunder, your breach hereof of these Terms of Use, or your infringement of any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity. BuffLink shall have the right to assume defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you hereunder, and you agree to cooperate fully with BuffLink in asserting any available defenses.
Limitation of Damages
To the maximum extent allowed under applicable law, BuffLink, their founders, contributors, employees, agents, and affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use (or inability to access or use) the Services even if BuffLink has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to all claims based on warranty, contract (including fundamental breach), tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not that theory is common or statutory law, even if BuffLink has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In territories where the exclusion or limitation of certain damage is not allowed, BuffLink’s liability will be limited to the greatest degree permitted by applicable law.
No Warranties
BuffLink’s Services are provided on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis. BuffLink makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Services, or the information, content, materials, or products included therein. To the maximum extent permitted by law, BuffLink disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. BuffLink does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Term Changes
BuffLink may, in its sole discretion, change, modify, or revise these Terms of Use at any time. Whenever BuffLink makes a change to these Terms of Use, BuffLink will post those changes on the BuffLink website (and may also attempt to notify you of such changes). Your continued use of the Services after BuffLink posts any such changes constitutes your agreement with and acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for updates and information on changes.
Governing Law and Dispute Settlement
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, United States without giving effect to the conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of BuffLink’s Services shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts of competent jurisdiction in Denver, Colorado and you consent to the personal jurisdiction thereof and venue therein.
Severability and Waivers
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Use may be held by a court with competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the least extent possible necessary to render it enforceable or shall be “severed,” and the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use shall continue in full force and effect. Any failure by BuffLink to exercise or enforce any provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute or be deemed to be a waiver of BuffLink’s right to do so.
Full Agreement
These Terms of Use, along with BuffLink’s Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, are the entire agreement between you and BuffLink regarding your use of the Services. They replace all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications or understandings about your use of BuffLink.
Contact Details
The BuffLink is concerned with transparency and communication with users. If you have any questions or comments about these Terms of Use or BuffLink’s Services, you can reach us here:
| Mailing Address: | 600 17th St Ste 190, Denver CO 80202 |
| Telephone Number: | (720) 431-7999 |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://bufflink.com/ |
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Acknowledgment
In accepting or accessing BuffLink’s Services, you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. You also agree and acknowledge that the Terms of Use constitute a binding agreement between you and BuffLink. In addition, your continued use of the Services is viewed as acceptance of all terms and conditions stated herein.
Changes and Updates Notification
BuffLink is dedicated to full transparency on any changes made to the Terms of Use. Substantive changes to the Terms of Use will be separately provided either in a notice on the website and/or through an email message (for those that subscribe to newsletters). All users should take steps to familiarize themselves with this page so they are best apprised of their rights and responsibilities. Use of BuffLink after changes to the site have been made constitutes acceptance of these modifications.
User Suggestions and Feedback
BuffLink invites user comments, questions, and suggestions with respect to its Services and content. Although BuffLink welcomes such feedback, all submissions by a user through the website or otherwise shall be deemed to be the property of BuffLink. BuffLink shall be free to use such feedback in any manner it chooses, including in future modifications of the Services, publications, or any other media, without any obligation to the user. If you have suggestions for features or improvements we could make to BuffLink, let us know by sending us an email by way of our contact information.
Thank You For Using BuffLink
BuffLink is proud to serve a thriving community of legal practitioners, scholars, and students devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of the law. Thank you for making BuffLink a vital resource in exploring legal issues and the practice thereof. By reading our articles and guides, staying current on the latest cases and commentary, and subscribing to our newsletter, you are advancing our goal of furthering access to law by many.