The following End User License Agreement applies to your use of the site
including any related applications and services if you (or your organization)
do not have a valid non-expired written agreement ("Agreement") directly with
LexisNexis. If you (or your organization)
have an Agreement with LexisNexis the terms and conditions of that Agreement
shall control over the terms of this End User License Agreement.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: READ
CAREFULLY
– This End User
License Agreement ("EULA") is a binding contract between you as an individual
user and on behalf of the law enforcement agency you represent (collectively "User(s)")
and LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions Inc. for the site, services, and applications
accessed through the site (collectively "Services") on behalf of itself and its
affiliates ("LN"). As used herein, the
term "User" shall only include those individuals and entities permitted in
Section 1 hereunder who are permitted to use the Services pursuant to this
EULA.
BY
CLICKING THE BOX LABELED "I ACCEPT", OR BY USING THESE SERVICES, USER ACCEPTS
AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA AND/OR
YOU WARRANT THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO BIND USER AND ACT ON USER’S BEHALF WITH
RESPECT TO THIS EULA
. If User does not agree to the terms of this
EULA, User may not use the Services. LN
reserves all rights not expressly granted to User in this EULA. Note that this EULA may be amended or
modified by LN at any time without advanced notice.
1.
Scope
. Subject to the
terms and conditions of this EULA, User desires to use and/or order the
Services from LN. Some Services may include
the ability to upload, capture, distribute, and/or display Reports.As used within this EULA, a "Report" shall
mean a law enforcement report related to vehicle accidents, citations, and
incidents. "Reports" shall also include
any associated or supplemental information provided with the Report including Agency
name, images and upload date, as applicable.
2.
Authorized User(s).
Only the following User(s) are
permitted to access and use the Services: law enforcement entities and their
designated personnel acting in their official capacity that have read and agree
to the terms of this EULA.
3.
Grant and Scope of
License.
2.
3.
a.
License Grant and License Restrictions
.By accepting this EULA and paying any
applicable Fees, LN hereby grants to User a restricted, limited, revocable
license to use the Services only as set forth in this EULA, and for no other
purposes, subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth below:
(i)
User
shall not use the Services for marketing purposes, resell, or broker the
Services to any third-party or otherwise use the Services for any personal
(non-law enforcement) purposes; and
(ii)
User
shall not access or use Services from outside the United States without LN’s
prior written approval; and
(iii)
User
shall not use the Services to create a competing product or provide data
processing services to third parties; and
(iv)
User’s
use of the Services hereunder will not knowingly violate any agreements to
which User is bound; and
(v)
User
shall not harvest, post, transmit, copy, modify, create derivative works from,
tamper, distribute the Services; or in any way circumvent the navigational
structure of the Services, including to upload or transmit through the any
computer viruses, Trojan horses, worms or anything else designed to interfere
with, interrupt or disrupt the normal operating procedures of Services; and
(vi)
User
may not use the Services to
store or
transmit infringing, libelous, or otherwise unlawful or tortuous material, or
to store or transmit material in violation of third-party privacy rights or
otherwise infringe on the rights of others; and
(vii)
User
shall not reveal any links, user accounts, or passwords for the Services to any
third parties (third parties shall not include User’s employees who have a need
to know such information); and
(viii)
User
shall not permit any third party (third parties shall not include User’s
employees who have a need to know such information) to view or use the
Services, even if such third party is under contract to provide services to
User; and
(ix)
User
shall comply with all laws, regulations, and rules which govern the use of the
Services.
b.
Other
Restrictions
. In
addition LN may, at any time, impose restrictions and/or prohibitions on User’s
use of the Services.
c.
Violation
of License Terms and / or Restrictions
.User agrees that, if LN determines or
reasonably suspects that: (i) User is violating any license terms,
restrictions, or other material provision of the Agreement; or (ii) User has
experienced a Security Event (as herein defined), LN may, at its sole option,
take immediate action up to and including, without further obligation or
liability of any kind, terminating User’s account and the license to use the
Services.
4.
User Responsibilities.
User represents and warrants that User: (i) has the right to provide
Reports to LN to distribute and use as permitted hereunder; and (ii) has the
right to use the Services, in all manners and purposes for which it uses or
accesses the Services, and subject to all applicable laws and regulations.User shall be liable for its agency’s breach
of this EULA as if such breach had been committed by User. User agrees that it
will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portions of the Services,
other accounts, computer systems or networks connected to any of LN’s equipment
and/or servers through hacking, password mining or other means.User agrees that it will not obtain or
attempt to obtain, materials or information through any means not intentionally
made available through this Services.
5.
Retention / Distribution
.
For all Services provided hereunder that involve Reports provided to LN
by Agency, LN will maintain a copy of such Report for a period of no less than
seven (7) years from the date of the Report.
LN will distribute Reports and/or specific data extracted from the
Report to individuals or legal entities ("Authorized Requestors") and other
authorized law enforcement entities ("Agency Requestors") in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations. In addition, LN
may disclose User data, including Reports, if required to do so by law or in
the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably
necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce this EULA; (c) respond
to claims that any of the Services violates the rights of third-parties; or (d)
protect the rights, property, or personal safety of LN, other Services users,
or the public.
6.
Fees.
a.
LN Fees.Any fees due to LN for Services hereunder
shall be set forth in writing and LN
shall issue an invoice for such fees.
Invoices shall be paid in full by User within thirty (30) days from
invoice date.
Where permitted by law, LN will charge a
convenience fee for each Report provided to an Authorized Requestor
("Convenience Fee") which shall be retained by LN.The Convenience Fee shall be established by
LN at its discretion, but in no event shall exceed the amount a LN may legally
charge an Authorized Requestor.
b.
Agency
Fees.
Certain Services may generate a fee to be paid to the law
enforcement agency generating the Report ("Agency Fee") or other agency designated
party. All Reports requested via the
Services by Agency Requestors shall be provided free of charge.Unless otherwise agreed by the parties in
writing, LN shall collect an Agency Fee on behalf of the agency for any Reports
provided to Authorized Requestors.
For clarity, if a fee is not charged to an Authorized Requestor for the
Report, no Agency Fee shall be collected or paid to the agency.In connection with this Section, on a monthly
basis, LN will electronically transfer to agency’s designated account, the
total amount of applicable User Fees collected by LN during the previous
month. LN will provide a monthly report
to User identifying the number of Reports provided on its behalf.
c.
Change in Agency Fees.LN sets the Agency Fee according to the
amount specified by the agency in writing, or if no writing exists, the
historical amount in LN’s file for the agency.
If no historical amount is on file, LN will attempt to contact agency to
determine the appropriate fee. Agency Fees
may be changed anytime by providing written notice to LN at the address
provided in the Notice section of this EULA.
User may also contact customer services with any questions.
7.
Third Party Sites
.
The Services may have links to websites hosted by other parties
("Third-Party Sites"), or such Third-Party Sites may have links to
the Services. These links are offered as a convenience and for informational
purposes only, not as referrals or endorsements by LN of the Third-Party Sites.
Third-Party Sites are maintained by their respective organizations, and those
organizations are solely responsible for the content of their own websites. LN
does not verify or make any warranty or representation about the content, accuracy,
opinions expressed, warranties, products or services, intellectual property
compliance, or links of such Third-Party Sites. User should read the privacy
policies and terms of use agreements of all Third-Party Sites.
8.
Applicable Laws.
Each party shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to its performance
hereunder, including:
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
6.
7.
8.
a.
Driver’s
Privacy Protection Act
. User
acknowledges that certain Services provided under this EULA may include the
provision of certain personal information from a motor vehicle record obtained
by LN from state Departments of Motor Vehicles as those terms are defined by
the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2721 et seq., ("DPPA")
and its state analogues ("DMV Data"), and that User is required to comply with
the DPPA or state analogues, as applicable.
User agrees that it may be required to certify its permissible use of
DPPA or DMV Data at the time it requests information in connection with certain
Services and will recertify upon request by LN.
b.
Fair
Credit Reporting Act
. The
Services provided pursuant to this EULA are not provided by "consumer reporting
agencies" as that term is defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. §
1681, et seq.) ("FCRA") and do not constitute "consumer reports" as that term
is defined in the FCRA. User certifies
that it will not use any of the information it receives through the Services in
whole or in part as a factor in determining eligibility for credit, insurance,
or employment (including hiring, termination, and promotion decisions) or for
any other eligibility purpose that would qualify the information as a consumer
report, or for commercial solicitation purposes (which use is strictly prohibited).
c.
Protected
Health Information
. User
will not provide LN with any Protected Health Information (as that term is
defined in 45 C.F.R. Sec. 160.103) or with Electronic Health Records or Patient
Health Records (as those terms are defined in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 17921(5), and 42
U.S.C. Sec. 17921(11), respectively) or with information from such records
without the execution of a separate agreement between the Parties.
d.
Social
Security Numbers.
Social Security Numbers may be available
hereunder as part of Reports and/or related data provided from certain
states. However, User acknowledges that LN
will not provide Social Security Numbers to User.User also agrees not to provide Social
Security Number to LN. Should User
require Social Security Numbers in connection with its legal and permitted use
of the Services hereunder, User should contact LN User Service at
1-866-215-2771 for assistance.
e.
Privacy
Principles
. User shall comply with the "LN Data Privacy Principles"
available at
http://www.lexisnexis.com/privacy/data-privacy-principles.aspx
, as
updated from time to time.
9.
Confidential Information.
"Confidential
Information" means all non-public information provided by one party ("Discloser")
to the other party ("Recipient"), hereunder including without limitation the
Services including technical documentation, applications, configurations,
pricing, computer programs, algorithms, know-how, processes, databases,
systems, inventions (whether patentable or not) Trade Secretes (as defined by
law) and other information (oral or written).
Confidential Information does not
include Reports
, or information that was, at the time of the disclosure:
(a) or becomes (through no improper action or inaction by the Recipient)
generally known to the public; (b) lawfully disclosed to Recipient by a
third-party and received in good faith and without any duty of confidentiality
by the Recipient or the third-party; (c) in Recipient’s possession or known to
it prior to receipt from Discloser; or (d) independently developed by
Recipient; provided in each case that such forgoing information was not
delivered to or obtained by Recipient as a result of any breach of this EULA.In addition, LN Confidential Information also
includes product and order information, order inquiry information, product
development plans including prototypes and all feedback related thereto,
forecasts, the Services and any data
related thereto, including any improvements, modifications, or
enhancements.
10.
Treatment of Confidential
Information.
Recipient agrees to: (a) protect the
Confidential Information with the same degree of care it uses to protect its
own confidential information of a similar nature, but not less than a
reasonable standard of care; (b) not use Discloser’s Confidential Information
other than as necessary to perform its obligations or as permitted under this
EULA; (c) only disclose Confidential Information to any of its employees or
agents who have a need to know, and are under obligations of confidentiality
(either as a condition of employment or in a written agreement)no less restrictive than the requirements set
forth hereunder; and (d) not remove or destroy any proprietary or confidential
legends or markings placed upon or contained within any Confidential
Information. Recipient may disclose Confidential Information solely to the
extent required by subpoena, court order or other governmental authority,
provided that the Recipient shall give the Discloser prompt written notice of
such subpoena, court order or other governmental authority so as to allow the
Discloser to have an opportunity to obtain a protective order to prohibit or
limit such disclosure at its sole cost and expense. Confidential Information
disclosed pursuant to subpoena, court order or other governmental authority
shall otherwise remain subject to the terms applicable to Confidential
Information. Each party’s obligations
hereunder shall continue for the term of this EULA and for a period of five (5)
years after termination of this EULA, provided however, that with respect to
Trade Secrets, each party’s obligations shall continue for so long as such
Confidential Information continues to constitute a Trade Secret.Unless otherwise specified herein, upon the
written request of Discloser, Recipient shall return or destroy (and certify
such destruction in a signed writing) Confidential Information of Discloser,
including copies thereof, unless retention of such information is required by
law, regulation, court order, or other similar mandate.In the event of a breach or a threatened
breach of the confidentiality or privacy provisions of this EULA, the
non-breaching party may have no adequate remedy in monetary damages and,
accordingly, may seek an injunction against the breaching party.
11.
Term,
Termination, Payment, and Account Inactivation.
This EULA shall become effective upon
the earlier of User’s acceptance of this EULA or LN’s grant of access to the Services.User shall be responsible for all fees
associated with accessing the Services. LN
may terminate this EULA and/or all access to the Services immediately and
without notice: (i) for User’s non-payment; (ii) if LN has a reasonable basis
to believe that User or any of its employees or agents have used or will use
the Services in violation of the terms of this EULA or have committed or will
commit hostile network attacks or other improper activities; or (iii) changes
in LN policy, modification of third-party agreements, a modification in
industry standards, a Security Event (defined below), a change in law or
regulation, or the interpretation thereof.
Either party may terminate this EULA at any time, with or without cause,
upon prior written notice to the other party. Upon termination, User shall
immediately cease using the Services and shall dispose of all copies of any documentation
and any other materials received from LN by either returning same to LN or
erasing, purging or destroying same. Upon termination of this EULA, each party
shall be liable for payment to the other party of all amounts due and payable
for Services provided through the effective date of such termination.LN shall not be obligated to delete from its
databases (or from other storage media) and/or return to User, Reports already
provided to LN by User, and shall be permitted to continue to maintain and
distribute the Reports already in its possession to Authorized Requestors in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
12.
Proprietary Rights.
The Services are
licensed not sold to User pursuant to the terms of this EULA.This EULA does not transfer ownership of the Services,
documentation or any copy thereof, or any other intellectual property rights of
LN. LN shall retain all right, title and
interest in and to the Services, the documentation and any copies thereof
furnished to User or otherwise made by User hereunder, and all intellectual
property embodied therein, including all rights and benefits afforded under
United States copyright, patent, or trade secret law and international
treaties. User shall use the Services consistently with LN’s right, title and
interest therein, shall promptly notify LN of any threatened or actual
infringement thereof, and shall cooperate without charge (provided that LN will
reimburse out of pocket expenses) in LN’s efforts to protect its rights
therein. User shall not remove or
obscure any trademarks, copyright notices or other notices contained on
materials accessed through the Services.
Each party retains all right, title, and
interest under applicable contractual, copyright and related laws to their
respective Confidential Information including the right to use such information
for all purposes permissible by applicable laws, rules, and regulations.For LN Confidential Information, User shall
use such information consistent with such right, title and interest and notify
LN of any threatened or actual infringement thereof.
13.
Security.
User acknowledges that the information
available through the Services may include personally identifiable information
and it is User’s obligation to keep all such accessed information confidential
and secure. Accordingly, User on behalf
of itself and any of its employees (as applicable) shall (a) restrict access to
Services to those employees who have a need to know as part of their official
duties; (b) ensure that User nor its employees shall (i) obtain and/or use any
information from the Services for personal reasons, or (ii) transfer any
information received through the Services to any party except as permitted
hereunder; (c) keep all user identification numbers, and related passwords, or
other security measures (collectively, "User IDs") confidential and prohibit
the sharing of User IDs; (d) immediately deactivate the User ID of any employee
who no longer has a need to know, or for terminated employees on or prior to
the date of termination; (e) in addition to any obligations hereunder, take all
commercially reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to, or use of,
the Services or data received therefrom, whether the same is in electronic form
or hard copy, by any person or entity; (f) maintain and enforce data destruction
procedures to protect the security and confidentiality of all information
obtained through Services as it is being disposed; (g) purge all information
received through the Services within ninety (90) days of initial receipt;
provided that User may extend such period if and solely to the extent such
information is retained thereafter in archival form to provide documentary
support required for User’s legal or regulatory compliance efforts; (h) be
capable of receiving the Services where the same are provided utilizing "secure
socket layer," or such other means of secure transmission as is deemed
reasonable by LN; (i) not access and/or use the Services via mechanical,
programmatic, robotic, scripted or other automated search means, other than
through batch or machine-to-machine applications approved by LN; (j) take all
steps to protect their networks and computer environments, or those used to
access the Services, from compromise; (k) on at least a quarterly basis, review
searches performed by its User IDs to ensure that such searches were performed
for a legitimate business purpose and in compliance with all terms and
conditions herein; and (l) maintain policies and procedures to prevent
unauthorized use of User IDs and the Services.
14.
Security Event.
In the
event User learns or has reason to believe that User IDs, the Services, or any
information related thereto have been misused, disclosed, or accessed in an
unauthorized manner or by an unauthorized person or contrary to any terms of
this EULA (a "User Security Event") User shall provide immediate written notice
to the Information Security and Compliance Organization at 1000 Alderman Drive,
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005; or via email to (security.investigations@lexisnexisrisk.com);
or by phone at (1-888-872-5375) with a written notification to follow within
twenty four (24) hours. Additionally
User shall promptly investigate the situation and obtain written consent from
LN prior to disclosing LN or the Services to any third party in connection with
the User Security Event. If required by
law, or in LN’s discretion, User shall notify the individuals whose information
was disclosed that a User Security Event has occurred and be responsible for
all legal and regulatory obligations including any associated costs which may
arise in connection with the User Security Event.To the extent permitted by law, User shall
remain solely liable for all costs and claims that may arise from the User
Security Event, including, but not limited to: litigation (including attorney’s
fees); reimbursement sought by individuals (including costs for credit
monitoring and other losses alleged to be in connection with such User Security
Event) and provide all proposed third party notification materials to LN for
review and approval prior to distribution.
In the event of a User Security Event, LN may, in its sole discretion,
take immediate action, including suspension or termination of User’s account,
without further obligation or liability of any kind.
15.
Inspection;
Records.
User
understands and agrees that in order to ensure compliance with applicable law
and LN policies, LN may conduct periodic audits of User activity and may
contact User to provide documentation regarding usage and executed searches. LN
also investigates reports of abuse or misuse by User, and User agrees to
cooperate fully with any and all audits and/or investigations. When necessary
in LN’s determination, subject to reasonable advance notification, User agrees
to permit LN to enter the premises of User and/or its agents for LN to inspect
records, reports and the use of the Services(s) during regular business hours
to verify compliance with the terms of this EULA. User agrees to permit LN to
review User’s account(s), links and passwords to verify compliance with the
terms of this EULA. Violations discovered in any review by LN will be subject
to immediate action including, but not limited to, immediate suspension of
User’s access to data and/or termination of this EULA. If LN determines that
User is in violation of the terms of this EULA, User shall reimburse LN for all
costs incurred in connection with the inspection(s). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, LN shall (i) retain all other remedies available to it under this
EULA, or at law or in equity, and (ii) be permitted at any time to review by
remote access User’s accounts, links and passwords to verify compliance with
the terms of this EULA.
16.
Downtimes.
User acknowledges and
agrees that from time to time access to the Services may be unavailable or
inoperable for various reasons, including but not limited to periodic
maintenance procedures or repairs which LN may undertake from time to time,
equipment malfunctions, or other causes beyond the control of LN or which are
not reasonably foreseeable by LN, including but not limited to interruption or
failure of telecommunication or digital
transmission links, network congestion, or other failures (collectively
"Downtimes"). Downtimes may also result from suspension by LN, in its sole
discretion and without notice, of access to data files and/or the Services due
to actual or suspected hostile network attacks or other improper activities.
17.
Performance
. LN will use commercially reasonable
efforts to deliver the Services requested by User subject to the terms of this
EULA. User understands that User may be
restricted from accessing certain Services which may be otherwise available. LN
reserves the right to add materials and features to, and to discontinue
offering any of the materials and features that are currently a part of the
Services. Due to the nature of public
record information, the public records and commercially available data sources
used in the Services may contain errors.
Source data is sometimes reported or entered inaccurately, processed
poorly or incorrectly, and is generally not free from defect.The Services are not the source of data, nor
are they a comprehensive compilation of the data.Before relying on any data, it should be
independently verified.
18.
Disclaimer
of Warranty.
TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LN AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS AND RELEVANT
DATA SUPPLIERS DO NOT MAKE AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY (WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, OR
THE CORRECTNESS, COMPLETENESS OR CURRENTNESS OF ANY DATA OR RESULTS, WITH
RESPECT TO THE SERVICES OR DOCUMENTATION, ALL OF WHICH ARE BEING PROVIDED ON AN
"AS IS" BASIS. ANY STATEMENTS
REGARDING THE MADE BY A DISTRIBUTOR OR OTHER THIRD PARTY ARE NOT WARRANTIES AND
CANNOT BE RELIED UPON BY USER. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE SERVICES
REMAINS WITH THE USER.
19.
Limitation of Liability.
User agrees that LN's aggregate liability for
any and all losses or injuries arising out of any act or omission of LN in
connection with anything to be done or furnished under this EULA, regardless of
the cause of the loss or injury, and regardless of the nature of the legal or
equitable right claimed to have been violated, shall never exceed One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00); and User covenants and promises that it will not sue LN for
an amount greater than such sum even if User and/or third-parties were advised
of the possibility of such damages and that it will not seek punitive damages
in any suit against LN. IN NO EVENT
SHALL LN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, HOWEVER ARISING, INCURRED BY USER FROM RECEIPT OR USE OF INFORMATION
DELIVERED HEREUNDER OR THE UNAVAILABILITY THEREOF.
20.
Indemnification.
To the extent
permitted by law,
User
hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LN, its
affiliates, its subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, representatives, data
suppliers, and distributors from and against any and all costs, claims,
demands, damages, losses, and liabilities (including attorneys' fees and costs)
arising from or in any way related to (a) use of Services and any information
received by User furnished by or through LN; (b) breach of any terms,
conditions, representations or certifications in this EULA; and (c) any
Security Event.
21.
Arbitration
. Other
than claims and controversies involving any (i) violation of any of the proprietary
rights of LN, including claims in equity or law to protect the intellectually
property rights of LNs or any of its third party providers, or (ii) failure to
comply with restrictions on use of the Services herein; any controversy, claim
or counterclaim, arising out of or in connection with this EULA will be
resolved by binding arbitration under this Section and the then-current
American Arbitration Association ("AAA") Commercial Rules, WITH THE EXCEPTION
THAT ANY ARBITRATION WILL BE CONDUCTED AND RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY
AND NOT ON A CLASS-WIDE, MULTIPLE PLAINTIFF OR SIMILAR BASIS. In the event any
court, arbitrator or panel of arbitrators rules that the foregoing limitation
is invalid, then, arbitration shall not be available and is expressly precluded
as a method of conducting and resolving disputes arising under this EULA. The
duty to arbitrate will extend to any employee, officer, agent or affiliate of
either party. The arbitration will be
conducted by a sole arbitrator who is knowledgeable with respect to the
electronic information services industry and is an attorney.The arbitrator’s award will be final and
binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.The arbitrator will not have the power to
award punitive or exemplary damages, or any damages excluded by, or in excess
of, any damage limitations expressed in this EULA.Each party will bear its own attorneys’ fees
and other costs associated with the arbitration, except that the fees assessed
by the AAA for the services of the arbitrator will be divided equally by the
parties. If court proceedings to stay
litigation or compel arbitration are necessary, the party who unsuccessfully
opposes such proceedings will pay all associated costs, expenses and attorneys’
fees which are reasonably incurred by the other party.Issues of arbitrability will be determined in
accordance and solely with the federal substantive and procedural laws relating
to arbitration; in all other respects, the arbitrator will be obligated to
apply and follow the substantive law of the state as specified in this EULA.
22.
Employee Training.
User shall train new employees prior to
allowing access to Services on all User’s obligations under this EULA.User shall conduct a similar review of its
obligations under this EULA with existing employees who have access to Services
no less than annually. User shall keep
records of such training.
23.
Promotional Release.
User shall not name LN or refer to the
use of the Services or other LN products or services in any publication, news
release, advertisement, or promotional or marketing materials without LN’s prior
written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.LN may disclose to third parties that LN
provides Services to User. LN may also
use User’s name or related information to the extent necessary to provide the
relevant Services hereunder.
24.
Commercial Items and Export
Restrictions
.THE APPLICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS IS EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED. User acknowledges that the Services are of U.S. origin and subject to
U.S. export jurisdiction. Any export and/or use of Services outside of the
United States of America, and compliance with corresponding laws, Nation State
regulations, taxes, and tariffs, are the sole responsibility of the User. User
acknowledges that LN is subject to economic sanctions laws, including but not
limited to those enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of
Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"), the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Accordingly, User shall comply with all economic sanctions laws of the United
States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. User shall not provide
access to the Services to any individuals identified on OFAC’s list of
Specially Designated Nationals ("SDN List"), the UK’s HM Treasury’s
Consolidated List of Sanctions Targets, or the EU’s Consolidated List of
Persons, Groups, and Entities Subject to EU Financial Sanctions. User shall not
take any action which would place LN in a position of non-compliance with any
such economic sanctions laws.
25.
Assignment.
Neither this EULA nor the license
granted herein may be assigned, transferred or conveyed by User, in whole or in
part by User, without the prior written consent of LN. An assignment includes
without limitation the dissolution, merger, consolidation, reorganization, sale
or other transfer of assets, properties, or controlling interest of twenty
percent (20%) or more of User. Any
assignment by User without the prior written consent of LN shall be void.
26.
Survival.
Those provisions of
this EULA that by their terms, nature or sense survive any termination or
expiration of this EULA shall so survive in accordance with their terms,
including but not limited to provisions related to intellectual property
ownership and proprietary rights, limitations of liability, payment for product
or services, disclaimer of warranties, and nondisclosure of confidential
information.
27.
Governing Law
. The
laws of the State of Georgia, excluding its conflicts of law rules, govern this
EULA and User’s use of any materials, reports, or the Service. User’s use of any
materials or reports provided by the Service may also be subject to other
local, state, national, or international laws.
28.
Affiliates and Share Facilities
.User understands and agrees that certain
Services furnished under this EULA may actually be provided by one or more of
LN’s affiliates. LN may utilize facilities located outside the United States to
provide support or the Services under this EULA, and if such centers are
utilized they shall be under the control of LN and subject to all LN policies
that govern data access, protection and transport in the United States.
29.
Additional Terms
. This
EULA is the entire agreement between User and LN relating to the Services and
supersedes all prior EULAs or agreements and all other prior or contemporaneous
oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to
the Services. This EULA including those terms and conditions posted on web
pages specifically set forth herein or contained with any software provided
under this EULA, as may be updated from time to time.Any additional terms or conditions contained
in purchase orders or other forms are expressly rejected by LN and shall not be
binding. Acceptance or non-rejection of
purchase orders or other forms containing such terms; LN’s continuation of
providing Products or Services; or any other inaction by LN shall not
constitute LN’s consent to or acceptance of any additional or different terms
from that stated in this EULA. This EULA
may not be modified by User without a written amendment signed by both Parties.
30.
Miscellaneous.
This EULA applies to updates,
supplements, modifications, enhancements, or service components of the Services
that LN may provide or make available to User after the date User obtains the
initial copy of the Services, unless they are accompanied by separate terms.LN reserves the right to discontinue providing
the Services at any time. Neither party will be liable for any delay or failure
to perform its obligations hereunder due to causes beyond its reasonable
control, including force majeure event or acts of God or public enemy.The failure or delay by either party in
exercising any right, power or remedy under this EULA shall not operate as a
waiver of any such right, power or remedy. If any provision of this EULA shall
be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such provision
shall be changed and interpreted so as to best accomplish the objectives of the
original provision to the fullest extent allowed by law, and the remaining
provisions of this EULA shall remain in full force and effect. The headings in
this EULA are inserted for reference and convenience only and shall not enter
into the interpretation hereof.
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