Latest revision as of 18:27, 18 July 2010

Expresso Beans POLICIES

We only have a few simple policies. By using this web site, you have accepted these policies. If you do not accept these policies, do not use this web site.

Privacy Is King

We will never sell or release your information period. Only under court order will we release your information. In fact, we do not ask for any information that we do not need to provide this service.

Members shall not publicly disclose or disseminate any other member's or non-member's personal information, including, but not limited to their legal name, residential and business phone numbers, cellular phone numbers, residential and business addresses, and e-mail addresses. Failure to comply with the above may result in a ban and/or suspension of a Member's account.

SPAM Is Forbidden

SPAM is prohibited throughout Expressobeans, including in the Forums, Private Messages, and the Wiki. Private Messages sent to members shall not include any type of propaganda or sale of merchandise, unless specifically asked for using the "In Search Of" feature or posted in the "Open Market" forum. Posts in the Forums shall not include any type of propaganda or sale of merchandise, unless specifically asked for using the "In Search Of" feature. Edits to the Wiki shall not include any type of propaganda or sale of merchandise. Artwork and art-related items may be posted for sale in the "Open Market" forum. Failure to comply with the above may result in a ban and/or suspension of a Member's account.

Adult and Mature Content Disclaimer

Please be aware that some artwork and/or content on Expressobeans.com may contain adult or mature subject matter. Where there is adult or mature subject matter, individuals who are less than 18 years of age are not permitted to access such content under the laws of any applicable jurisdiction, and shall not access such content.

Not Responsible for Bad Trades or Sales

Expresso Beans makes no representations or warranties as to the quality, truthfulness, or accuracy of any content posted by any EB Member on Expresso Beans or elsewhere. Expresso Beans shall not be liable for any losses or damages of any kind due to EB Member transactions.

Accuracy of Information

Only the Truth as we know it is shown here. Unfortunately it may not be the facts. We get our information from many sources. We make every attempt to get it right. We are not responsible for inaccurate data no matter how it affects you. We provide this service free of charge. If you see something wrong or incomplete and you know the truth, then tell us so we can get it right.

Warranty Disclaimer

All images, materials, and information on ExpressoBeans.com (EB) is provided on an "as is" "as available" "with all faults" basis without warranty of any kind either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. EB makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, currency, or reliability of any content available on or through this web site.

Limitation of Liability

Expressobeans.com (EB) and its affiliates specifically disclaim all liability, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, by statute or otherwise, for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or relating to access to or use of the web site, content, images, and/or material available through EB, even if EB has been advised of the possibility of such damages, including but not limited to reliance by any party on any content, material, or services obtained from EB and/or through the use of this web site, or damages related to mistakes or delays in transmission of information to the or from the user. EB's maximum liability to its members or any third parties (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, by statute or otherwise) shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars.

Indemnification

Members shall indemnify Expressobeans.com (EB), its respective officers, employees, independent contractors, Team Members, Global Moderators, and Administrators, against any third party claims arising out of your breach of this Member Agreement, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party. Members hereby agree to hold EB and its respective officers, employees, independent contractors, Team Members, Global Moderators, and Administrators, free from any and all liability, including but not limited to its or their own negligence, and do hereby forever for yourself, your heirs, executors and administrators, waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages which you may have or which may hereafter accrue to you arising out of or in connection with your participation in EB. Furthermore, you agree and acknowledge that in the event any claim for damages and/or injunctive relief (including, but not limited to claims for defamation, infringement, unlawful conduct, personal injury, property damage or wrongful death) shall be prosecuted against EB and/or its agents you shall indemnify and save harmless EB and/or its agents from any and all such claims or causes of action by whomever or wherever made or presented.

Cookies

We use cookies on this site to provide a better experience for all members. We use cookies to store search preferences and member information so that we can provide the services that keep our members coming back. Anyone can view this site without cookies but will not be able to enjoy member related privileges. We do not store passwords in cookies. In fact we do not ever keep passwords. We use an industry standard one-directional encryption on passwords and only store the encrypted string in a secure location.

Submission of Images or Information

Any person or entity that makes a submission of either an image or informational material to Expresso Beans.com is hereby granting a non-exclusive, perpetual, world-wide, royalty-free license, with the right to display, reproduce, and transmit, both publicly and privately, the image and/or material submitted within the confines of the Expresso Beans.com website. The Submitter agrees there shall be no recourse against Expresso Beans.com for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right which the Submitter may possess in the image or material. The Submitter also agrees to hold-harmless and indemnify Expresso Beans.com for any and all damage(s) which may occur as a result of the use of the image and/or material.

Expresso Beans Forum

Posts may be deleted or modified for any reason, including violation of this Member Policy.

No Discrimination

Discriminatory posts based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, mental disability, physical disability, or any other Protected Status harassment that is directed at a person or group of persons because of any characteristic protected by this Member Policy or any Local, State, or Federal law, shall not be permitted. Failure to comply with the above may result in a ban and/or suspension of a Member's account.

Personal Attacks

Do not make personal attacks or defamatory comments about anyone - artists, Expresso Beans members, vendors....ANYONE. The Expresso Beans Forums are not a place for flame wars or settling personal disputes. Do not post that so-and-so is a [insert pejorative here] or that so-and-so's artwork sucks. You are free to give your opinion, but there is an obvious line drawn between expressing your opinion constructively and just being rude.

Expresso Beans Volunteers/Board Members

Posts or content contributed by Expresso Beans Volunteers/Board Members on Expresso Beans or elsewhere do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Expresso Beans.com and shall not be held to limit the rights of Expresso Beans.com under the Fair Use Doctrine or any other federal, state, or local law which may be applicable.

Expresso Beans Forum Moderators

Expresso Beans Forum Moderators are volunteers who do their best to enforce Expresso Beans guidelines. Expresso Beans Members are required to follow the requests of the Expresso Beans Forum Moderators. Noncompliance with an Expresso Beans Forum Moderator request may result in ban and/or suspension of a Member's account.

Cancellation

Membership is a free service that may be given or taken away at anytime without any explanation.

We reserve the to right to change or amend our policies without notice - Any clause may be changed at any time without requirement of member notification. It is the member's responsibility to return to this page to read the latest policies. We agree to never decrease your privacy, period.

Survivability

If for any reason, a clause in this contract gets struck down in a court of law, all other clauses will remain in effect. It will not void the entire contract.

Availability

We make no commitment to keep the site available. We will do our best to provide uninterrupted service, but we do not promise any standard of availability.

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