Guidelines
AGREEEMENT TO TERMS
This is Future plc's (also known as "Future") website. You agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") and any additional terms and conditions contained on, in, or accessible through a Future Site when using this website, any other websites run by Future and its group companies (the "Future Sites"), along with all associated servers ("Servers") and all of the functions on or in or available from this Website or any other Future Site or the Servers (including, without limitation, all chat forums, bulletin boards, or other forms of communication).
CONTENT
With the exception of the Content (as defined in paragraph 3), all other information, data, text, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video messages, and other materials, and the arrangement and selection thereof, as well as all source code, software compilations, and other material (collectively, "material"), are owned by or licensed to Future or its group companies. All privileges are maintained. The trademarks, service marks, and logos (collectively, "trade marks") contained on or in this website, any other Future site, or server are registered, owned, or licensed to Future or its group companies. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, you have no right, interest, or title in or to the material. Without the prior written consent of Future or the relevant group company, you do not have the right to use, copy, edit, vary, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, store, transmit, commercially exploit, or disseminate the trademarks unless otherwise expressly stated. For personal use, you may print or download excerpts of the material, but only if you clearly credit Future or its group companies as the owner or licensee of the material on each copy. No part of the content may be used for public or commercial purposes. No part of the material may be reproduced, altered, changed, published, displayed, distributed, stored, transmitted, commercially exploited, or disseminated in any way without Future's prior written consent, unless it is specifically stated otherwise or as required to view, print, or download extracts for personal use.
PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND DOWNLOADS FROM THIRD PARTIES
This website, along with any future sites or servers, may include links to third-party websites (referred to as "third-party websites") or showcase goods and services provided by third parties. Future has no control over or influence over any third-party website or related products or services. Unless specified otherwise, Future disclaims all liability and disapproves of any third-party website, its contents, or its availability as products or services. Regarding any products or services, Future disclaims all liability for any contract or understanding you make with a third party via a third-party website. Although we strive to publish unbiased editorials, Future would like to make the following disclosures: (i) we occasionally accept free products from marketers, which we may review or discuss in our editorials; (ii) we may run advertisements on our sites about some of those products or companies that sell them (and other products sold by such companies) for which we may receive compensation; (iii) we may sell these products within our stores; and (iv) we may use affiliate links to goods and services for which we may occasionally receive compensation. Future participates in several affiliate marketing schemes. As an example, we take part in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which is an affiliate advertising scheme created to enable websites to get advertising revenue by promoting and linking to Amazon.com.
DOWNLOADS
With regard to any downloads that you access on or through a Future Site ("Download"), you understand and agree that: (i) you have a license to use the download; (ii) you are not allowed to alter, copy, use for commercial purposes, resell, or use the download in any way that is against the law in the applicable jurisdiction. You do not own any intellectual property rights to the download. This is to draw your attention to Section 7 of these terms and conditions, which you should review thoroughly before starting any downloads.
THE CONDUCT OF MEMBER
You agree that when using the Website or any other Future Site or Server you will not: (a) Upload, post or otherwise transmit Content which violates the rights (including, without limitation, the intellectual property rights) of a third party or which is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, argumentative, flaming, hateful, offensive (whether in relation to sex, race, religion or otherwise) harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, indecent, libellous, invasive of another’s privacy or contains any illegal content; (b) Harvest Content or IP addresses or upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content which contains software viruses or any other files or programs that may interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of this Website or any other Future Site or Server or any networks connected to this Website or any other Future Site or Server or another’s computer, or that contains any chain letters, pyramidselling schemes, bulk mail, junk mail or similar; or (c) Upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content for any commercial or business purpose including (without limitation) any Content which contains any advertising or promotional materials; or (d) Restrict or in any way inhibit any person from using this Website or any other Future Site or Server; (e) Upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content which is unnecessary and/or repetitive including any Content which repeats that previously uploaded, posted or transmitted by you or another visitor, unless absolutely necessary; or (f) Upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content to a part of this Website or any other Future Site or Server which is irrelevant to the subject matter or the Content; or (g) Upload, post or otherwise transmit any Content to this Website or any Future Site or Server using an email address provided by a free account service such as hotmail; or (h) Register yourself as a member of this Website or the forum provided through this Website or any Future Site, or to receive any newsletter or other service under more than one user name and/or user account number without the consent of the Website editor or the forum moderator; or (i) Use this Website or any other Future Site or Server in a manner that is inconsistent with these Terms and Conditions and/or any relevant laws and regulations in force from time to time; or (j) Breach the terms of any suspension or ban or seek alternative access. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for maintaining a secure password for the purpose of gaining access to the member sections of this website or any other future site or server. In the event that you use this website, any other Future site, or server in any way that is not in compliance with these terms and conditions, you agree to fully indemnify Future and its group companies against any loss, damage, costs, or expenses that they may incur.
UPCOMING PRIVACY AGENDA
In compliance with the terms of its privacy policy, Future will use any information you give it on or through this website, any other Future site, or any server. This privacy statement is incorporated into these terms and conditions, and by using this website or any other future site or server, you agree that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by its terms.
NOTICE/LIABILITY
You use this website, any other future site, the server and its facilities, third-party websites, links to third-party websites, and any material and content at your own risk. All of these are provided "as is" and "as available." As far as the law goes, Future is not responsible for any damage or injury caused by this website, any other Future site or server, third-party websites, links to third-party websites, material or content; and (b) any implied warranties, terms and conditions that might apply to this website, any other Future site or server, third-party websites, links to third-party websites, material or content, whether they are stated or not. Future disclaims all liability regarding the continuous, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation of this website, any other Future site or server, and/or any websites owned by third parties. Future will not be liable, in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), under statute or otherwise, as a result of or in connection with this Website, any other Future Site or Server, any Third Party Websites, links to Third Party Websites, the Material, Content, Downloads, or any products or services offered on or through this Website or any other Future Site or Server or Third Party Website, whether by Future or on its behalf, for any: (a) economic loss (including, without limitation, loss of revenues, profits, contracts, business or anticipated savings); (b) loss of goodwill or reputation; or (c) special, indirect, or consequential loss. If Future is liable to you directly or indirectly in relation to this Website, any other Future Site or Server, any Third Party Websites, links to Third Party Websites, the Material, Content, Downloads, or any products or services offered on or through this Website or any other Future Site or Server or Third Party Website, that liability (howsoever arising) shall be limited to the sums paid by you in consideration for Future granting you membership to this Website or any other Future site. Nothing in these terms and conditions should be interpreted as reducing or eliminating Future's or its group companies' liability for any personal injury or death brought on by their negligence, or for any other liability that cannot be waived under English law. From its offices in the UK, Future plc is in charge of managing and running this website. The future does not guarantee that the content on this website is suitable or that it can be used in other countries. If someone chooses to access this website or any future site from another location, they do so voluntarily and are in charge of adhering to local laws, if and to the extent that local laws apply. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of implied warranties or the limitation of a consumer's applicable statutory rights, you might not be fully covered by all of the exclusions and limitations in this section.
Downloads: Without limiting the aforementioned, you specifically agree that Future, its officers, subsidiaries, employees, and/or affiliates will not be held responsible in any way for the functionality of any software that you buy and/or download through the Future Sites or by following a link from them ("Download"). You explicitly acknowledge and agree that using any download is at your own risk and that you are solely responsible for ensuring satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort. Insofar as applicable law permits, downloads are offered "as is" and without warranty of any kind. Future and the companies in its group hereby disclaim all express, implied, and statutory warranties and conditions with regard to the download, including (without limitation) implied warranties and/or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, quiet enjoyment, and non-infringement of third-party rights. Future disclaims all liability for interfering with your enjoyment of the download, for the functions contained in the download being safe, secure, and free of viruses or errors, or for the correction of any defects found in the download. You bear full responsibility for any necessary servicing, repair, or correction should the download turn out to be defective.
NOT A SUGGESTION OR A CALL TO INVEST
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as an invitation to invest in Future plc shares or other securities or as a recommendation to do so. Neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities is made. When contemplating an investment, it is advisable to conduct a self-evaluation and seek suitable independent professional guidance.
RESTRICTION OF ACCESS
Future retains the right, at its sole discretion, to bar you from accessing this website, any other Future site or server, or any portion thereof, without prior notice or explanation. This includes, but is not limited to, noncompliance with any of the terms and conditions outlined in clause 5 (Member Conduct) or other sections. Specifically, in the event that you submit content related to a discussion topic and Future exercises its right to lock that topic to prevent further discussion, Future may deny you access to this website or any other Future site or server.
NETWORK COMPETITIONS
You agree to abide by the following rules if you participate in any competition run on or through this website, any other Future site or server, or through any other competition: the Online Competition Rules, any additional rules Future may from time to time specify (the "Competition Rules"), and Future's decisions, which are final in all matters pertaining to the Competition. Future retains the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to disqualify any participant and/or winner in compliance with the competition rules.
ALL IN ALL
These Terms and Conditions (as amended from time to time) constitute the entire agreement between you and Future regarding your use of this Website or any other Future Site or Server, and they supersede any prior arrangement, agreement, undertaking, or proposal between you and Future regarding such matters. Future reserves the right to update these terms and conditions from time to time. If it does, the updated version will take effect immediately upon uploading to this website. Any additional modifications to these terms and conditions must be in writing and signed by a Future representative in order to be valid. English law will govern the interpretation of these terms and conditions, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts for the benefit of Future. Any provision(s) of these Terms and Conditions that are found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction will be interpreted to the greatest extent possible in order to reflect the intentions of the parties, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Unless specifically stated otherwise, nothing in the Terms and Conditions shall create any rights or benefits in favor of any person other than you, Future, and its group of companies, whether under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 or otherwise. Future's failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.