PRIVACY & TERMS OF USE
1. Your Acceptance
BY USING AND/OR VISITING THIS WEBSITE (collectively, including all
Content available through the thevirtualsportsacademy.com domain name,
the
"VSA Website", or "Website"), YOU SIGNIFY YOUR ASSENT TO BOTH THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (the "Terms of Service") AND THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF VITRUAL SPORTS ACADEMY'S PRIVACY NOTICE, WHICH ARE
PUBLISHED IN OUR PRIVACY POLICY, AND WHICH
ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. If you do not agree to any of
these terms, then please do not use the Virtual Sports Academy
Website.
2. Virtual Sports Academy Website
These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Virtual Sports
Academy
Website, including users who are also contributors of video content,
information, and other materials or services on the Website. The
Virtual
Sports Academy Website may contain links to third party websites that
are not owned or controlled by Virtual Sports Academy. Virtual Sports
Academy has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the
content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party
websites.
In
addition, Virtual Sports Academy will not and cannot censor or edit
the
content of any third-party site. By using the Website, you expressly
relieve Virtual Sports Academy from any and all liability arising from
your use of any third-party website. Accordingly, we encourage you
to be
aware when you leave the Virtual Sports Academy Website and to read
the
terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website that you
visit.
3. Website Access
A. Virtual Sports Academy hereby grants you permission to use the
Website as set forth in this Terms of Service, provided that:
(i) your
use of the Website as permitted is solely for your personal,
noncommercial use;
(ii) you will not copy or distribute any part of
the
Website in any medium without Virtual Sports Academy's prior written
authorization;
(iii) you will not alter or modify any part of the
Website other than as may be reasonably necessary to use the
Website for
its intended purpose; and
(iv) you will otherwise comply with the
terms
and conditions of these Terms of Service.
B. You agree not to use or launch any automated system, including
without limitation, "robots," "spiders," "offline readers," etc., that
accesses the Website in a manner that sends more request messages
to the
Virtual Sports Academy servers in a given period of time than a human
can reasonably produce in the same period by using a convention online
web browser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Virtual Sports Academy
grants the operators of public search engines permission to use
spiders
to copy materials from the site for the sole purpose of creating
publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches
or archives of such materials. Virtual Sports Academy reserves the
right
to revoke these exceptions either generally or in specific cases. You
agree not to collect or harvest any personally identifiable
information,
including account names, from the Website, nor to use the
communication
systems provided by the Website for any commercial solicitation
purposes. You agree not to solicit, for commercial purposes, any users
of the Website with respect to their User Submissions.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The content on the Virtual Sports Academy Website, except all User
Submissions (as defined below), including without limitation, the
text,
software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos,
interactive
features and the like ("Content") and the trademarks, service marks
and
logos contained therein ("Marks"), are owned by or licensed to Virtual
Sports Academy, subject to copyright and other intellectual property
rights under United States and foreign laws and international
conventions. Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your
information and personal use only and may not be used, copied,
reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold,
licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever
without the prior written consent of the respective owners. Virtual
Sports Academy reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the
Website and the Content.
You agree to not engage in the use,
copying, or
distribution of any of the Content other than expressly permitted
herein, including any use, copying, or distribution of User
Submissions
of third parties obtained through the Website for any commercial
purposes. If you download or print a copy of the Content for personal
use, you must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices
contained therein. You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise
interfere with security related features of the Virtual Sports Academy
Website or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any
Content or enforce limitations on use of the Virtual Sports Academy
Website or the Content therein.
5. User Submissions
A. The Virtual Sports Academy Website may now or in the future permit
the submission of videos or other communications submitted by you and
other users ("User Submissions") and the hosting, sharing, and/or
publishing of such User Submissions. You understand that whether or
not
such User Submissions are published, Virtual Sports Academy does not
guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any submissions.
B. You shall be solely responsible for your own User Submissions
and the
consequences of posting or publishing them. In connection with User
Submissions, you affirm, represent, and/or warrant that:
(i) you
own or
have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use
and authorize Virtual Sports Academy to use all patent, trademark,
trade
secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to any and all
User
Submissions to enable inclusion and use of the User Submissions in the
manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms of Service; and
(ii)
you have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and
every identifiable individual person in the User Submission to use the
name or likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person
to enable inclusion and use of the User Submissions in the manner
contemplated by the Website and these Terms of Service. For
clarity, you
retain all of your ownership rights in your User Submissions. However,
by submitting the User Submissions to Virtual Sports Academy, you
hereby
grant Virtual Sports Academy a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free,
sublicenseable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute,
prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Submissions
in connection with the Virtual Sports Academy Website and Virtual
Sports
Academy's (and its successor's) business, including without limitation
for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Virtual Sports
Academy Website (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats
and
through any media channels. You also hereby grant each user of the
Virtual Sports Academy Website a non-exclusive license to access your
User Submissions through the Website, and to use, reproduce,
distribute,
prepare derivative works of, display and perform such User Submissions
as permitted through the functionality of the Website and under these
Terms of Service. The foregoing license granted by you terminates once
you remove or delete a User Submission from the Virtual Sports Academy
Website.
C. In connection with User Submissions, you further agree that you
will
not:
(i) submit material that is copyrighted, protected by trade
secret
or otherwise subject to third party proprietary rights, including
privacy and publicity rights, unless you are the owner of such
rights or
have permission from their rightful owner to post the material and to
grant Virtual Sports Academy all of the license rights granted herein;
(ii) publish falsehoods or misrepresentations that could damage
Virtual
Sports Academy or any third party;
(iii) submit material that is
unlawful, obscene, defamatory, libelous, threatening, pornographic,
harassing, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, or encourages
conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to
civil
liability, violate any law, or is otherwise inappropriate;
(iv) post
advertisements or solicitations of business:
(v) impersonate another
person. Virtual Sports Academy does not endorse any User Submission or
any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and Virtual
Sports Academy expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection
with User Submissions. Virtual Sports Academy does not permit
copyright
infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights
on its Website, and Virtual Sports Academy will remove all Content and
User Submissions if properly notified that such Content or User
Submission infringes on another's intellectual property rights.
Virtual
Sports Academy reserves the right to remove Content and User
Submissions
without prior notice. Virtual Sports Academy will also terminate a
User's access to its Website, if they are determined to be a repeat
infringer. A repeat infringer is a User who has been notified of
infringing activity more than twice and/or has had a User Submission
removed from the Website more than twice. Virtual Sports Academy also
reserves the right to decide whether Content or a User Submission is
appropriate and complies with these Terms of Service for violations
other than copyright infringement and violations of intellectual
property law, such as, but not limited to, pornography, obscene or
defamatory material, or excessive length. Virtual Sports Academy may
remove such User Submissions and/or terminate a User's access for
uploading such material in violation of these Terms of Service at any
time, without prior notice and at its sole discretion.
D. In particular, if you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and
believe that any User Submission or other content infringes upon your
copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital
Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") by providing our Copyright Agent
with
the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for
further
detail):
(i) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to
act on
behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
(ii) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been
infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online
site are
covered by a single notification, a representative list of such
works at
that site;
(iii) Identification of the material that is claimed to be
infringing or
to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or
access to which is to be disabled and information reasonably
sufficient
to permit the service provider to locate the material;
(iv) Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service
provider to
contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if
available, an
electronic mail;
(v) A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the
material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the
copyright
owner, its agent, or the law; and
(vi) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate,
and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf
of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Virtual Sports Academy's designated Copyright Agent to receive
notifications of claimed infringement is: Will Jones, 4662 S. Zenobia
Street, Denver, CO 80236, email us, telephone: 303/730-7327. For clarity, only DMCA notices should go
to the
Copyright Agent; any other feedback, comments, requests for technical
support, and other communications should be directed to Virtual Sports
Academy customer service through our CONTACT PAGE. You acknowledge that if you fail to comply
with all
of the requirements of this Section 5(D), your DMCA notice may not be
valid.
E. You understand that when using the Virtual Sports Academy Website,
you will be exposed to User Submissions from a variety of sources, and
that Virtual Sports Academy is not responsible for the accuracy,
usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of or relating to
such User Submissions. You further understand and acknowledge that you
may be exposed to User Submissions that are inaccurate, offensive,
indecent, or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do
waive,
any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against
Virtual Sports Academy with respect thereto, and agree to indemnify
and
hold Virtual Sports Academy, its Owners/Operators, affiliates, and/or
licensors, harmless to the fullest extent allowed by law regarding all
matters related to your use of the site.
F. Virtual Sports Academy permits you to link to materials on the
Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. In addition,
Virtual
Sports Academy provides an "Embeddable Player" feature, which you may
incorporate into your own personal, non-commercial websites for use in
accessing the materials on the Website, provided that you include a
prominent link back to the Virtual Sports Academy website on the pages
containing the Embeddable Player. Virtual Sports Academy reserves the
right to discontinue any aspect of the Virtual Sports Academy
Website at
any time.
6. Warranty Disclaimer
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY WEBSITE SHALL BE
AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VIRTUAL
SPORTS ACADEMY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS
DISCLAIM
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE AND
YOUR USE THEREOF. VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS SITE'S
CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE AND ASSUMES NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR
INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
OF ANY
NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR
WEBSITE,
(III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/
OR ANY
AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED
THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM
OUR WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH
MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY,
AND/OR
(V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONSIN ANY CONTENT OR FOR 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 VIRTUAL SPORTS
ACADEMY
WEBSITE. VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE,
GUARANTEE, OR
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED
BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY WEBSITE OR ANY
HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING,
AND
VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY
PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A
PRODUCT OR
SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR
BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT,
(II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,
RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL
PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV)
ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE,
(IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE
TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR
(V) ANY
ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY
KIND
INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED,
TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE VIRTUAL SPORTS
ACADEMY
WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY, AND WHETHER ORNOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE
FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.
YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR USER SUBMISSIONS OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL
CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM
THE
FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.
The Website is controlled and offered by Virtual Sports Academy
from its
facilities in the United States of America. Virtual Sports Academy
makes
no representations that the Virtual Sports Academy Website is
appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who
access or
use the Virtual Sports Academy Website from other jurisdictions do
so at
their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.
8. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Virtual Sports
Academy,
its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees and agents,
from
and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses,
liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to
attorney's fees) arising from:
(i) your use of and access to the
Virtual
Sports Academy Website;
(ii) your violation of any term of these Terms
of Service;
(iii) your violation of any third party right, including
without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or
(iv)
any claim that one of your User Submissions caused damage to a third
party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these
Terms of Service and your use of the Virtual Sports Academy Website.
9. Ability to Accept Terms of Service
You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an
emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and
are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions,
obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set
forth in
these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of
Service.
10. Assignment
These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder,
may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by
Virtual Sports Academy without restriction.
11. General
You agree that:
(i) the Virtual Sports Academy Website shall be deemed
solely based in Colorado; and
(ii) the Virtual Sports Academy Website
shall be deemed a passive website that does not give rise to personal
jurisdiction over Virtual Sports Academy, either specific or
general, in
jurisdictions other than Colorado. These Terms of Service shall be
governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Colorado,
without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or
dispute
between you and Virtual Sports Academy that arises in whole or in part
from the Virtual Sports Academy Website shall be decided
exclusively by
a court of competent jurisdiction located in Denver County, Colorado.
These Terms of Service, together with the PRIVACY POLICY, and any other legal
notices published by Virtual Sports Academy on the Website, shall
constitute the entire agreement between you and Virtual Sports Academy
concerning the Virtual Sports Academy Website. If any provision of
these
Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction,
the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in
full force and effect. No waiver of any term of this these Terms of
Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or
any other term, and Virtual Sports Academy's failure to assert any
right
or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a
waiver
of such right or provision. Virtual Sports Academy reserves the
right to
amend these Terms of Service at any time and without notice, and it is
your responsibility to review these Terms of Service for any changes.
Your use of the Virtual Sports Academy Website following any amendment
of these Terms of Service will signify your assent to and
acceptance of
its revised terms. YOU AND VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE
OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE VIRTUAL SPORTS ACADEMY
WEBSITE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION
ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED. (REV 1/07) |