Terms of Use

 

The following is a legal agreement between Bright Angle, LLC, a New York company with offices at 401 East 89th St NY, NY 10128 and the owner of blankyounote.com. (“Blank You Notes“, “BlankYouNote.com“, “we“, “us“, or “our”) and “you,” the user of this site.

 

By accessing, browsing and/or using this web site (“Site”), you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound to these terms of service (“Terms”) and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.  THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS IN ITS ENTIRETY.  If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.

 

Your Use of the Site

We hereby grant you a limited license to use the materials, features, and services provided by us on this Site (collectively the “Materials”) solely for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.  The design and layout of the Site are specifically excluded from the Materials.  No other use of the Site or Materials is authorized.  You agree that any copy of the Materials (or any portion of the Materials) that you make shall retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained herein or therein.  Framing of the Site or Site Materials or posting of Materials on other Web Sites is strictly prohibited.

 

The products, technology, and/or processes described and/or used on this Site may be the subject of intellectual property rights reserved by us or other third parties.  Except for the limited license granted above, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring to you in any manner,  whether by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license, title, or ownership of or to any intellectual property right of us or any third party.

 

Copyright Information

All of the Material available on the Site is copyright ©2005. Bright Angle, LLC, or used under license.  We currently utilizes copyrighted materials from various individuals and entities.  Copyright notices for such material are set forth wherever such licensed material appears on the BlankYouNote.com Site.

 

Trademarks

Blank You Notes is a registered service mark of Bright Angle, LLC.  The BlankYouNote.com logo is a service mark of Bright Angle, LLC.  All unauthorized use is prohibited.  Use of the BlankYouNote.com trademarks as meta-tags for search engines is strictly prohibited.

 

Acceptable Use Policy

BlankYouNote.com has adopted the following Acceptable Use Policy in order to assure that its electronic greetings are used in a lawful and appropriate manner.  BlankYouNote.com reserves the right to investigate reports of misuse of its service and to protect its property and assets.  The following conduct is prohibited on the service:

 

Violations of the BlankYouNote.com Acceptable Use Policy will not be tolerated and may result in the sender being blocked from sending additional notes on the service.  Blank You Notes RESERVES THE RIGHT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION TO DISCLOSE TO THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING NOTES RECIPIENTS, THEIR COUNSEL, AND/OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES, RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT A COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE SENDER NAME, ACCOUNT INFORMATION, MEMBER AND COOKIE NUMBERS, TRANSMISSION DATA, PAST AND SUBSEQUENT SERVICE USE, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED NECESSARY BY BlankYouNote.com TO ADDRESS PAST VIOLATIONS OF THE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AND TO PREVENT FUTURE VIOLATIONS.  THESE DISCLOSURES MAY BE MADE WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO YOU.  BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO SUCH DISCLOSURES.[I need to think about this one – not sure it’s necessary if it’s covered under the Privacy Policy – I don’t think you want to disclose personal information of any kind about someone just because of acceptable use violation – the other exceptions cover what’s necessary – stating that you’ll cut them off from using the site is enough I think.]

 

Spam

You may not use this Site to send Notes to mailing lists to which you do not have full rights or to send unsolicited bulk or commercial messages.  In addition, the use of automated scripting-type programs that automate the process of sending or viewing any of the Materials is strictly prohibited.  BlankYouNote.com reserves the right to limit, in its sole discretion and without prior notice to you, the number of Notes that you may send using the Site and/or the number of recipients to which you send such Notes. 

Links and Advertisements

We may feature on the Site, in newsletters, or in email communications to you links to third-party web sites.  These may appear in the form of text links, advertisements, banners, buttons, integrated gift services, digital cash, digital gift certificates, or otherwise.  THE GOODS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THESE LINKS ARE OFFERED BY INDEPENDENT COMPANIES, WHICH ARE NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH BlankYouNote.com, Blank You Notes, or Bright Angle, LLC.  WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE QUALITY, FITNESS, WORKMANSHIP, VALUE, APPROPRIATENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF THE MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE OR THE SOLVENCY OR FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF ANY ADVERTISER.  WE WILL NOT REIMBURSE OR INDEMNIFY YOU FOR ANY LOSSES YOU MAY INCUR AS A RESULT OF TRANSACTIONS WITH ANY BlankYouNote.com ADVERTISER OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDER.  USERS ARE ADVISED TO USE DISCRETION IN SELECTING COMPANIES TO DO BUSINESS WITH ONLINE.

 

There may be circumstances where access to this Site is provided by a link located at another Web site.  Neither we nor our affiliates makes any representations or give any warranties with respect to any information contained in or at these other sites and neither we nor our affiliates shall be liable for any damages or injury arising from the content of individuals, companies, or other similar entities, that provide a link to this Site.

 

Warranty Restriction; Limitation Of Liability

THE MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF ANY MATERIALS, INFORMATION, OR SERVICES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DATA, TEXT , IMAGES, SOUNDS, OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS (INCLUDING COLLECTIONS AND COMPLIATIONS OF THEM)) OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.  WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC NOTES SENT THROUGH THE SERVICE TO REACH THEIR INTENED RECIPIENT OR TO REACH SUCH RECIPIENTS ON THE DATE SENT BY THE SENDER.  THE MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON THE SITE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

 

NEITHER WE NOR ANY OF OUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, O RAFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,  INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY AND/OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS OR ATTORNEYS’ FEES) IN ANY WAY DUE TO , RESULTING FROM OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO, INABLITIY TO ACCESS, OR USE OF THE SITE, OR FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED AT THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE AGGREGATE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, INFRINGEMENT, STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION, AND ANY OTHER TORT, IN THE EVENT THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE FOR ANY REASON HELD UNENFORCEABLE OR INAPPLICABLE, YOU AGREE THAT WE AND OUR AFFILIATES’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ANY SUMS PAID BY YOU PURSUANT THIS AGREEMENT.

 

NEITHER WE NOR OUR AFFILIATES TAKES ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR ASSUMES ANY LIBILITY FOR ANY CONTENT UPLOADED OR OTHERWISE TRANSMITTED BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, OR FOR ANY MISTAKES, DEFAMATION, SLANDER, LIBEL, OMISSIONS, FALSEHOODS, OBSCENITY, PORNOGRAPHY, INDECENCY, LEWDNESS, HARASSMENT, THREATS, ABUSE, OR PROFANITY YOU MAY ENCOUNTER IN USING THE SITE.  YOU AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS US AND OUR AFFILIATES AND PARTIES WITH WHOM WE HAVE CONTRACTED FOR PURPOSES OF HOSTING OR MAINTAINING THIS SITE FROM ALL CLAIMS BASED UPON COMMUNICATIONS OR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE BY YOU ON THE SITE.

 

International Use

Neither we nor our affiliates makes any representation that Materials on this Site are appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited.  Those who choose to access this Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

 

Indemnification

 

You are solely responsible for your actions and communications undertaken or transmitted using this Site.  We reserve the right to review your transmissions in order to ensure compliance with these Terms.

 

You herby indemnify, defend and hold harmless BlankYouNote.com and its affiliates, and all officers, directors, owners, agents, content providers, licensors and licensees (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liability and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising out of any use of BlankYouNote.com or any breach by your of this Agreement.  You shall cooperate as fully as reasonably required in defense of any such claim.  BlankYouNote.com reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

 

Enforcement by BlankYouNote.com

In the event BlankYouNote.com determines, in its sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms, BlankYouNote.com shall have the right to immediately terminate your account (with or without refund), refuse membership, or block the sending or receipt of Notes from our Site, and/or pursue any other remedies available to it under applicable law.

 

Governing Law

This Agreement, and the respective rights and obligations of the parties hereto, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.  Any dispute arising between you and BlankYouNote.com will be submitted to binding arbitration in New York, New York In accordance with the American Arbitration Associations’ standard rules then in effect for arbitration of commercial disputes.

 

Updates to Terms

BlankYouNote.com shall have the right to revise these Terms at any time by updating this posting.  By using this Site, you agree to be bound by any such revisions and should therefore periodically visit this Site to determine the Then-current Terms to which you are bound.

 

Privacy Policy

The terms of the privacy policy can be found by clicking here.

 

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Notices

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent to BlankYouNote.com’s Designated Agent specified below.

 

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR NOTIFYING THE SERVICE PROVIDERS REFERECED BELOW THAT YOUR COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL MAY HAVE BEEN INFRINGED.  ALL OTHER INQUIRIES (e.g., REQUESTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR CUSTOMER SERVICE, REPORTS OF EMAIL ABUSE, AND PIRACY REPORTS) WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE THROUGH THIS PROCESS.

 

Written notification must be submitted to the following Designated Agent:

Name of Agent Designated to Receive Notification of Claimed Infringement:     Elizabeth Klemmer

 

Full Address of Designated Agent to Which Notification Should be Sent: Bright Angle, LLC

                                                                                                         568 Broadway 602

                                                                                                         New York, NY 10012

 

Telephone Number of Designated Agent:                                               (212) 410-1594

 

Facsimile Number of Designated Agent:                                                (212) 410-1594

 

Email address of Designated Agent:                                                     dmca@blankyounote.com

 

To be effective, pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512©(3)(A), the Notification must include the following: