House Music Links, Inc. Terms of Use

House Music Links, Inc. ("HML") welcomes you. HML provides online services through our web sites HouseMusicLinks.com ("the HouseMusicLinks site"), MyHumor.com ("the MyHumor site"), and CrazyFunny.com ("the CrazyFunny site"), collectively known as "the HML Sites".

1. This Agreement

   This Terms of Use Agreement ("Agreement") sets forth the legally binding terms for your use of the HML Sites. By using the HML Sites, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, whether you are a "visitor", which means that you are simply viewing one of the HML Sites with an internet browser or other software, or you are a "member", meaning you have registered with HML for one or more of the HML Sites. The term "user" shall refer to both visitors and members. You are only authorized to use the HML Sites, whether such use is intentional or not, if you agree to abide by this Agreement, and all other applicable laws. Please read this agreement carefully and save it. If you do not agree with it, you should leave the HML Sites immediately, and discontinue use of the HML Sites. If you wish to become a member, communicate with other members, and make use of the HML Sites, you must read this Agreement, and indicate that you have read it and accepted its terms during the registration process.

2. Modification

   HML may modify this Agreement from time to time and such modification shall be effective upon posting on the HML Sites. You agree to be bound to any changes to this Agreement when you use the HML Sites after any such modification is posted. It is important that you review this Agreement regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes.

3. Description of Services

   HML provides users with access to a rich collection of resources, including various communications tools, forums, srch services and personalized content through its network of properties which may be accessed through any various medium or device now known or hereafter developed (the "Service"). You also understand and agree that the HML Sites may include certain communications from HML, such as service announcements, administrative messages and the HML Newsletter, and that these communications are considered part of HML membership and you will not be able to opt out of receiving them. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new features that augment or enhance the current Service, including the release of new HML properties, shall be subject to this Agreement. You understand and agree that the HML Sites is provided "AS-IS" and that HML assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any user communications or personalization settings. You are responsible for obtaining access to the HML Sites, and that access may involve third-party fees (such as Internet service provider or airtime charges). You are responsible for those fees. In addition, you must provide and are responsible for all equipment necessary to access the HML Sites.

4. HML's Trademarks, Copyrights, and other Intellectual Property Rights

   The HML Sites and any related software are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws and international treaties. Except as described in Section 23, all intellectual property rights such as but not limited to patents, trademarks or copyrights related to the HML Sites are the property of HML. You agree that your use of the HML Sites is through a limited nonexclusive license. HML is and remains the owner of all titles, rights, and interests in the HML Sites. You acknowledge and agree that you shall not modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software or any part thereof or otherwise attempt to derive source code or create derivative works there from. You acknowledge and agree that you are not allowed to remove, alter or destroy any proprietary, trademark or copyright markings or notices placed upon, contained within, or used in relation to the HML Sites.

5. Your Registration Obligations

   In consideration of your use of the HML Sites, you represent that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and are not a person barred from receiving services under the laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdiction. You also agree to: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the HML Sites's registration form (the "Registration Data") and (b) maintain and promptly update the Registration Data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or HML has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, HML has the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the HML Sites (or any portion thereof). HML is concerned about the safety and privacy of all its users, particularly children. You must be over thirteen years of age to register for HML's services. By using the HML Sites, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this Agreement and will abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

6. HML Privacy Policy

   Registration Data and certain other information about you is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the HML Sites, you are representing that you have read that Privacy Policy and that you have accepted its terms. You understand that through your use of the HML Sites you consent to the collection and use (as set forth in the Privacy Policy) of this information, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by HML, its affiliates and under certain circumstances, commercial partners. The HML Privacy Policy, as available at the HML Sites, is incorporated into this agreement by reference.

7. Member Account, Password and Security

   You will receive a password and account designation upon completing the HML Sites's registration process. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password and account and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to (a) immediately notify HML of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. HML cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this Section. HML may charge a fee for membership in or access to any of the HML sites as it deems appropriate. Such fee shall be non-refundable.

8. Bandwidth Limitations

   You understand that you will use only a reasonable amount of bandwidth, that is, that you are responsible for ensuring that the amount of data transmitted between third-parties and HML for the purposes of viewing content that you control will remain within a reasonable limit. HML will set that limit at its sole discretion. HML take any remedies to cure use of an unreasonable amount of bandwidth, including, but not limited to, removing access to content causing unreasonable bandwidth usage, either temporarily or permanently; temporarily or permanently suspending your member account; or terminating this agreement.

9. Member Conduct

   You understand that all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages or other materials ("content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such content originated. This means that you, and not HML, are entirely responsible for all content that you upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available via the HML Sites. HML does not control the content posted via the HML Sites and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such content. You understand that by using the HML Sites, you may be exposed to content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under no circumstances will HML be liable in any way for any content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via the HML Sites. You agree to not use the HML Sites to:

   1. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
   2. harm minors in any way;
   3. impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a HML official, forum leader, guide or host, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
   4. forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any content transmitted through the HML Sites;
   5. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that you do not have a right to make available under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
   6. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights of any party;
   7. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation, except in those areas (such as shopping) that are designated for such purpose;
   8. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment;
   9. disrupt the normal flow of dialogue, cause a screen to "scroll" faster than other users of the HML Sites are able to type, or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability to engage in real time exchanges;
   10. interfere with or disrupt the HML Sites or servers or networks connected to the HML Sites, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the HML Sites;
   11. intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, including, but not limited to, regulations promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, any rules of any national or other securities exchange, including, without limitation, the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ, and any regulations having the force of law;
   12. provide material support or resources (or to conceal or disguise the nature, location, source, or ownership of material support or resources) to any organization(s) designated by the United States government as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act;
   13. "stalk" or otherwise harass another; and/or
   14. collect or store personal data about other users in connection with the prohibited conduct and activities set forth in paragraphs a through m above.

   You acknowledge that HML may or may not pre-screen content, but that HML and its designees shall have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to pre-screen, refuse, or move any content that is available via the HML Sites. You acknowledge that the determination regarding any content (and in particular whether such content violates any of the foregoing restrictions) shall be made exclusively by HML, in its sole discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, HML and its designees shall have the right to remove any content that violates the TOS or is otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content. In this regard, you acknowledge that you may not rely on any content created by HML or submitted to HML, including without limitation information in HML Message Boards and in all other parts of the HML Sites. You acknowledge, consent and agree that HML may access, preserve and disclose your account information and content if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

   1. comply with legal process;
   2. enforce the Agreement;
   3. respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties;
   4. respond to your requests for customer service;
   5. protect the rights, property or personal safety of HML, its users and the public.

You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the HML Sites, including your content, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. You understand that the HML Sites and software embodied within the HML Sites may include security components that permit digital materials to be protected, and that use of these materials is subject to usage rules set by HML and/or content providers who provide content to the HML Sites. You may not attempt to override or circumvent any of the usage rules embedded into the HML Sites. Any unauthorized reproduction, publication, further distribution or public exhibition of the materials provided on the HML Sites, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

10. Special Admonitions for International Use

    Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all rules regarding online conduct specific to any geographic location in which you use the HML Sites. You also agree to comply with any applicable United States export rules that may govern the geographic location in which you use the HML Sites.

11. Indemnity

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HML and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, partners, licensors and licensees from any claim or demand, including attorney's fees and costs, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the HML Sites, your connection with the HML Sites, or your violation of this Agreement.

12. No Resale of Service

    You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell, or exploit for any commercial purpose, any portion of the HML Sites, use of the HML Sites, or access to the HML Sites.

13. General Practices Regarding Use and Service

    You agree that HML may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the HML Sites, including without limitation

14. Modifications to Service

    HML reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the HML Sites (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that HML shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the HML Sites.

15. Termination

    You agree that HML may, under certain circumstances and without prior notice and at HML's sole discretion, immediately terminate your HML account, any associated email address, and access to the HML Sites. Cause for such termination shall include, but not be limited to:

    1. breaches or violations of the TOS or other incorporated agreements or guidelines
    2. requests by law enforcement or other government agencies
    3. a request by you (self-initiated account deletions)
    4. discontinuance or material modification to the HML Sites (or any part thereof)
    5. unexpected technical or security issues or problems
    6. extended periods of inactivity
    7. engagement by you in fraudulent or illegal activities, or
    8. nonpayment of any fees owed by you in connection with the HML Sites.

    Termination of your membership includes:

    1. removal of access to all offerings within the HML Sites, including but not limited to HML Mail, Groups, Messenger, Chat, Domains, Personals, Auctions, Message Boards, Greetings, Alerts and Games
    2. deletion of your password and all related information, files and content associated with or inside your account (or any part thereof)
    3. barring of further use of the HML Sites.

    Further, you agree that all terminations for cause shall be made in HML's sole discretion and that HML shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account, any associated email address, or access to the HML Sites.

16. Dealings with Advertisers

    Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers found on or through the HML Sites, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser. You agree that HML shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on the HML Sites.

17. Links

    The HML Sites or third parties may provide links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Because HML has no control over such sites and resources, you agree that HML is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and you agree that HML does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such other sites or resources. You further agree that HML shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services associated with any such site or resource.

18. Disclaimer of Warranties

    THIS SECTION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY

    You understand and expressly agree that:

    1. Your use of the HML Sites is at your sole risk. The HML Sites are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. HML and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensees disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express of implied, including, but not limited to, an implied warranty of merchantability, any express or implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and any implied or express warranty of non-infringement.
    2. HML and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors and licensees make no warranty that
       1. The HML Sites will meet your requirements;
       2. Access to the HML Sites will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free
       3. The results that may be obtained from use of the HML Sites will be accurate or reliable
       4. The quality of any products, services, information or other material you may purchase or obtain through the HML Sites will meet your expectations; or
       5. That any errors in any software related to the HML Sites will be corrected.
    3. Any material you download or otherwise obtain through use of the HML Sites you access at your sole risk. You agree that you shall be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of or accessing of any such material.
    4. No communication between HML and you, or through or from the HML Sites shall create any warranty not expressly created in this Agreement.
19. Limitation of Liability

    THIS SECTION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY

    You expressly understand and agree that HML and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, partners, and licensors shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, loss of use, loss of data or other intangible losses, even if HML has been advised of the possibility of such damages, resulting from:

    1. The use or the inability to use the HML Sites;
    2. The cost of procurement of substitute goods or services resulting from any goods, data, information or services purchased or obtained or messages received or transactions entered into through or from the HML Sites;
    3. Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data;
    4. Any postings or transmissions made by you, the user;
    5. Statements or conduct of any third party on the HML Sites; or
    6. Any other matter relating to the HML Sites.
20. Exclusions and Limitations

    THIS SECTION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY

    Some Jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations of Sections 18 and 19 may not apply to you.

21. No Third Party Beneficiaries

    You agree that, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, there shall be no third-party beneficiaries to this agreement.

22. Notices

    HML may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to this Agreement, at HML's sole discretion, in any manner HML decides, including, but not limited to, posting to one of the HML Sites, email or regular mail.

23. Content Submitted or Made Available for Inclusion in the HML Sites

    If user submits or posts any content, user acknowledges that it owns the copyright rights to such content and user alone shall defend and be responsible for any proceeding regarding the ownership or intellectual property rights of such content. HML does not claim ownership, or any right in, content you submit or make available for inclusion on the HML Sites. However, with respect to such content, you grant HML the following worldwide, royalty-free and non-exclusive license or licenses, as applicable:

    1. With respect to photos, graphics, audio or video you submit or make available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the HML Sites, the license to use distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform and publicly display such content on the HML Sites solely for the purpose for which such content was submitted or made available. This license exists only for as long as you elect to continue to include such content on the HML Sites, and will terminate at the time you remove, or HML removes such content from the HML Sites.
    2. With respect all other content, the perpetual, irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, distribute, reproduce, modfy, adapt, publish, ranslate, publicly perform and publicly display such content and to incorporate such content into other works in any format or medium now known or later developed.

    For the purposes of this section, "publicly accessible" areas of the HML Sites are those areas of the HML Sites that HML, at its sole discretion, intends to be viewable to visitors as well as to members.

24. Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright, Trademark, or other Intellectual Property Infringement
25. Entire Agreement

    This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and HML and governs your use of the HML Sites, superseding any prior agreements between you and HML with respect to the HML Sites. No agreement other than this shall govern your use of the HML Sites, unless it is incorporated herein. The HML privacy policy is incorporated herein in http://www.HouseMusicLinks.com/privacy.html. There shall be no modification or amendment to this agreement except in writing at the sole discretion of HML. You agree that posting of a modification or amendment to this agreement to any of the HML Sites named in this agreement shall constitute acceptable notice such modification or amendment.

26. Choice of Law, Forum and Venue

    The Agreement, and the relationship between you and HML shall be governed by the laws of the Florida without regard to its Conflict of Laws provisions, and without regard to your domicile or physical location. You and HML agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of Miami, Florida either in the State or Federal courts with jurisdiction thereof. You and HML agree that proper venue for any claims arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be county of Dade, Miami Florida.

27. Severability and Waiver

    The failure of HML to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, you and HML nonetheless agree that the court should endeavor to give full effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and you and HML agree that other provisions of the Agreement remain in full effect.

28. Non-Transferrability and No Right of Survivorship

    You agree that your right to access the HML Sites through a membership is non-transferable and any rights to your membership or contents within your account terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate, your account may be terminated and all contents permanently deleted.

29. Claim Time Limitation

    You agree that regardless of any law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the HML services, or this Agreement must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arises or be forever barred.

30. Section Headers Non-binding

    The section headers are a convenience only and have no legal effect.