TERMS OF USE
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
“The Staples Center” SITE. By using the “Staples Center”
website, you signify your agreement to these terms of use. If you do
not agree to these terms of use, please do not use the “Staples
Center” website. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change,
modify, add, or remove portions of these terms at any time. Please check
these terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of this “Staples
Center” website following the posting of changes to these terms
will mean you accept those changes.
1. Ownership
2. Limited License; Restrictions
3. Forums and Public Communication
4. Disclaimer
5. Limitation of Liability
6. Indemnification
7. Links from this site
8. Termination
9. General Provisions
10. Amending the Terms and Conditions of Use
11. Governing Law
12. Miscellaneous
1. Ownership
All of the content of this website (which includes
without limitation all graphics, text, images, photographs, illustrations,
and the design, selection and arrangement thereof) is protected by copyright
and/or trademark and/or other proprietary intellectual property rights
owned by all licensed to “the Staples Center”.
2. Limited License; Restrictions
You are granted a limited license to download
the materials contained on this website to a single personal computer,
and to print a hard copy of the materials contained on this website,
solely for personal, non-commercial use, and provided all copyright,
trade mark and other proprietary notices are left intact. In all cases
“the Staples Center” must be acknowledged as the source
of the material. Use of the materials contained on this website on any
other Internet site is strictly prohibited. The grant of this limited
license is conditional upon your agreement to and compliance with all
these terms of use. Any other use of any of the materials on this website
including reproduction (for any purposes other than those noted above),
modification, distribution, or republication, without the prior written
permission of “the Staples Center” is strictly prohibited,
and is a violation of “the Staples Center” proprietary rights.
If you download any software from this website, the software, including
any images or files incorporated in or generated by the software, and
data accompanying the software (collectively, the “Software”)
are subject to the limited license set out above. “the Staples
Center” and/or its suppliers (as the case may be) retain all right,
title, interest and intellectual property rights in and to the Software.
You may not distribute, sell, or transmit the Software and you are not
permitted to alter, modify or adapt the Software, including but not
limited to translating, decompiling, reverse engineering, disassembling,
or creating derivative works of it.
3. Forums and Public Communication
"Forum" means a chat area, message
board, or e-mail function offered as part of “the Staples Center”
website. If you participate in any Forum within a “Staples Center”
website, you must not:
• defame, abuse, harass or threaten others;
• make any bigoted, hateful, or racially offensive statements;
• advocate illegal activity or discuss illegal activities with
the intent to commit them;
• post or distribute any material that infringes and/or violates
any right of a third party or any law;
• post or distribute any vulgar, obscene, discourteous, or indecent
language or images;
• advertise or sell to or solicit others;
• use the Forum for commercial purposes of any kind;
• post or distribute any software or other materials that contain
a virus or other harmful component; or
• post material or make statements that do not generally pertain
to the designated topic or theme of any chat room or bulletin board.
It is our policy to respect the privacy of all customers. The Staples
Center may use the consumer information we collect in variety of ways,
subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy (Make this a direct link
to the Privacy Policy).
We reserve the right to remove or edit content from any Forum at any
time and for any reason.
By uploading materials to any Forum or submitting any materials to us,
you automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such materials
expressly granted) us a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive
right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate,
publicly perform and display, create derivative works from and distribute
such materials or incorporate such materials into any form, medium,
or technology now known or later developed throughout the universe.
In addition, you warrant that all so-called "moral rights"
in those materials have been waived.
When participating in a Forum, never assume that people are who they
say they are, know what they say they know, or are affiliated with whom
they say they are affiliated with in any chat room, message board, or
other user-generated content area. Information obtained in a Forum may
not be reliable, and it is not a good idea to trade or make any investment
decisions based solely or largely on information you cannot confirm.
We cannot be responsible for the content or accuracy of any information,
and shall not be responsible for any trading or investment decisions
made based on such information.
4. Disclaimer
THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENTS ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT
ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
“STAPLES CENTER” DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BY WAY OF EXAMPLE BUT NOT LIMITATION, AS TO FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS.
IN ADDITION, “ENTITY NAME” DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT
THAT THE INFORMATION AND/OR FACILITIES ON OR ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS WEBSITE
ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR CURRENT, OR THAT THIS WEBSITE WILL BE FREE
OF DEFECTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL
ELEMENTS. THE USER OF THIS WEBSITE ASSUMES ALL COSTS ARISING AS A RESULT
OF THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE.
We explicitly disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy, content,
or availability of information found on sites that link to or from “the
Staples Center” website. We cannot ensure that you will be satisfied
with any products or services that you purchase from a third-party site
that links to or from any “Staples Center” website or third-party
content on our sites. We do not endorse any of the merchandise, nor
have we taken any steps to confirm the accuracy or reliability of, any
of the information contained in such third-party sites or content. We
do not make any representations or warranties as to the security of
any information (including, without limitation, credit card and other
personal information) you might be requested to give any third-party,
and you hereby irrevocably waive any claim against us with respect to
such sites and third-party content. We strongly encourage you to make
whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding
with any online or offline transaction with any of these third parties.
5. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAWS, NEITHER “THE STAPLES CENTER” NOR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS,
EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LOSS OR DAMAGES (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT AND WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE
OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF, OR INABILITY
TO USE, THE MATERIALS IN AND/OR FACILITIES OR SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH
THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
LOSS OR DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME, PROFIT OR OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES (EVEN IF “THE
STAPLES CENTER” HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS
OR DAMAGES, OR SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES WERE REASONABLY FORESEEABLE). IF
THIS CLAUSE IS UNENFORCEABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN ANY JURISDICTION
DUE TO RELEVANT LAWS, THEN IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY TO
YOU OF “THE STAPLES CENTER” OR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES,
AFFLIATES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CLAIMS
(WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE),
OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THIS
WEBSITE. NOTHING IN THIS CLAUSE SHALL LIMIT OR EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY
FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE.
6. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
“the Staples Center” and its directors, officers, employees
and agents from and against all liabilities, claims, damages, costs
and expenses, including attorneys’ fees arising out of: your use
of the website; any material you post, upload, e-mail or otherwise transmit
using the site; or your violation, breach or alleged violation or breach
of these Terms of Use.
7. Links from this site
This website contains links to other Internet
sites on the World Wide Web. We provide such links for your convenience
only, and we are not responsible for the content in any site linked
to or from this website. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
as to the accuracy, legality, reliability or validity of any content
on any other such site, and that such sites will be free of viruses
or other harmful elements.
8. Termination
These terms are effective until terminated by
either party. You may terminate these terms at any time by discontinuing
use of “the Staples Center” website and destroying all materials
obtained from any and all such sites and all related documentation and
all copies and installations thereof, whether made under these terms
or otherwise. Your access to “the Staples Center” website
may be terminated immediately without notice from us if in our sole
discretion you fail to comply with any term or provision of these terms.
Upon termination, you must cease use of the “Staples Center”
website and destroy all materials obtained from such site and all copies
thereof, whether made under these terms or otherwise.
9. General Provisions
These terms 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. You agree that any action
at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these terms shall
be filed only in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles
County, California, and you hereby consent and submit to the personal
jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating any such
action. If any provision of these terms shall be unlawful, void, or
for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable
from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability
of any remaining provisions. This is the entire agreement between us
relating to the subject matter herein and shall not be modified except
in writing, signed by both parties.
10. Amending the Terms and
Conditions of Use
We may add to, change or remove any part of
these Terms of Use at any time, without notice. Any changes to these
Terms of Use or any terms shown on this website apply as soon as they
are shown. By continuing to use this website after any changes are posted,
you are indicating your acceptance of those changes. It is therefore
your responsibility to check these Terms of Use each time you use this
website, so that you can take note of any amendments we may make. We
may add, change, discontinue, remove or suspend any other content displayed
on this website, including features and specifications of products and
services described or depicted on the website, temporarily or permanently,
at any time, without notice and without liability.
11. Governing Law
Those who choose to access this website do so
at their own risk and on their own initiative and are responsible for
compliance with all applicable local laws. These terms shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the California State Laws. Any dispute
under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the courts of California (subject to appeal) and, by using this website,
you hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such courts for such purposes
and waive any and all objections as to jurisdiction or venue in such
courts.
12. Miscellaneous
Any waiver of any provision of these terms must
be in writing signed by “the Staples Center” to be valid.
A waiver of any provision hereunder shall not operate as a waiver of
any other provision, or a continuing waiver of the same provision in
the future. If any court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision
of these terms to be void or unenforceable for any reason then such
provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the court’s finding
without affecting the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
These terms represent the entire understanding and agreement between
the parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersede any
and all prior statements, understandings or agreements whether oral
or written, and shall not be modified except in writing, signed by you
and “the Staples Center”.