Terms of Use for http://nsgs.seg.org
The Near-Surface Geophysics (NSG) Section welcomes all visitors to its website, nsgs.seg.org. The site was created for the purpose of promoting the science of near-surface geophysics and fostering the scientific interests of near-surface geophysicists.
This page contains the Terms of Use for anyone who is accessing the nsgs.seg.org website (hereinafter referred to as "you", "your", or "users"). By using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. The NSG Section may amend the Terms of Use at any time by updating this page.
Permissible Use of Website
Nsgs.seg.org is owned and operated by the NSG Section and is protected by copyright. You are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, retransmitting, or using in a commercial manner any of the information or materials provided on nsgs.seg.org without the prior written consent of the NSG Section. You are authorized to download a copy of information or materials provided on nsgs.seg.org for personal, non-commercial home use as long as you do not remove or obscure the copyright or other proprietary notice.
Third-Party Information
Nsgs.seg.org may provide hyperlinks to websites maintained by third parties. The NSG Section has no control over third-party websites and does not necessarily endorse the content of linked websites. In addition, the NSG Section may allow users to post information or otherwise use interactive services, such as online community message boards. The NSG Section does not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by users.
By posting information or otherwise using any interactive service that may be available to you through the NSG Section, you agree not to post or otherwise distribute any information, material, or software that:
- violates or infringes the rights of others;
- is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, obscene, profane, deceptive, fraudulent, an invasion or privacy, or otherwise violates any applicable law;
- contains unauthorized or unsolicited advertising; or
- contains a computer virus or other item of a destructive nature.
Although the NSG Section has no obligation to monitor information posted by users, the NSG Section reserves the right to remove any information or material posted by users at its sole discretion.
If you post information on nsgs.seg.org or otherwise use any interactive service that may be available to you through nsgs.seg.org or provide any feedback or other input to the NSG Section, you grant the NSG Section the right to copy, reproduce, use, disclose, exhibit, display, transform, create derivative works from, and distribute such information to others without limitation. Such information may be used by NSG Section for any purpose without compensation to the contributor.
Waiver of Warranties
The information and materials on nsgs.seg.org are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Information or materials on nsgs.seg.org or any linked website may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The NSG Section does not make any representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or appropriateness for a particular purpose of any information or materials provided on nsgs.seg.org or any linked website.
The NSG Section does not warrant or represent that nsgs.seg.org or any linked website will operate error-free or that such websites or their servers are free of computer viruses or other items of a destructive nature. You assume the risk in using nsgs.seg.org or any linked website.
Limitation of Liability
In no event will the NSG Section be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, special, or other consequential damages for any use of nsgs.seg.org or any linked website including, without limitation, any lost profits, business interruption, loss of programs or other data on your information handling system, or otherwise regardless of whether NSG Section is advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NSG Section, its affiliated entities, and directors, officers, employees and agents of the NSG Section and its affiliated entities from and against any and all liabilities and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, resulting from your use or misuse of nsgs.seg.org or your breach of any of the terms of these Terms of Use.
International Use
The NSG Section makes no representations or warranties that the information or materials on nsgs.seg.org are appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States. You assume the risk in accessing nsgs.seg.org from outside the United States and are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma without regard to the conflicts of law rules thereof. Any legal action, suit, or proceeding with respect to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and NSG Section with respect to your use of nsgs.seg.org.
Termination
The NSG Section reserves the right to terminate nsgs.seg.org or any of its services at any time. In addition, the NSG Section may terminate your right to access the NSG Section or any of its services for any violation of these Terms of Use or any applicable law at any time without notice.