Copyright Notice and Terms of Service
All of the information, content, services and software (including source and object codes) on ComicsPage.com (collectively, the "Content") is owned by Tribune Media Services, Inc. ("TMS"), and its affiliated companies, licensors and suppliers. TMS is a trademark of Tribune Company. TMS actively protects its rights to the Content and its trademarks to the fullest extent of the law.
You should assume that everything you see or read on ComicsPage.com is copyrighted unless otherwise noted and that no such material may be used except as provided in these Terms of Service. The Content is intended solely for the personal use of users of ComicsPage.com (the "Service"). While you may interact with or download a single copy of any portion of the Content for your personal, non-commercial entertainment, information or use, you may not otherwise reproduce, sell, publish, distribute, modify, display, share, repost, revise, edit, amend, distort or otherwise use any portion of the Content in any way or for any other purpose without the written consent of TMS. Requests regarding use of the Content for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial use should be directed to info@comicspage.com. TMS neither warrants nor represents that use of any Content, when authorized, will not infringe rights of third parties.
While TMS uses reasonable efforts to include accurate and up to date information, TMS makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy and assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the Content. In some cases, Content available on the Service, or information you provide while on the Service, may be provided and/or hosted by third parties. While TMS encourages such third parties to abide by these Terms of Service and TMS's privacy policy, TMS has no responsibility for actions of third parties.
The Content includes certain trademarks and service marks owned by TMS and its affiliated companies, and certain logotypes, as well as trademarks owned by other information providers. You agree not to copy, use or otherwise infringe upon these trademarks or service marks. You further agree that you will not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from any copies of the Content.
TMS reserves the right to reject or terminate any links to the Content at any time for any reason. TMS has not reviewed all of the sites linked to the Service and is not responsible for the content of any off-site pages or links to any other sites.
Interactive Areas
The Service's forums, bulletin boards, chat rooms, and other interactive areas are provided to give users an interesting and stimulating forum to express their opinions and share their ideas and information. TMS does not endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or information posted on these forums [message boards/ bulletin boards/chat rooms, etc.]. Please use your best judgment and be respectful of other individuals using these forums. Do not use vulgar, abusive or hateful language. You may not use the Service's bulletin boards for advertising or promotional materials or other forms of solicitation. Uploading copyrighted or other proprietary material of any kind on the Service without the express permission of the owner of that material is prohibited and may result in civil and/or criminal liability. TMS will terminate the rights of users who repeatedly uploads material they know to be infringing. If you are aware of any infringing material placed by any third party on the Service, please contact info@comicspage.com.
Given the nature of the Service and the volume of messages and postings, TMS cannot and does not monitor all of the material posted or transmitted by users and third party information providers. You agree the Service will not be liable for such third party content. TMS reserves the right to delete, move or edit any communications that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be: violative of this agreement; harmful to individuals or communities; obscene; defamatory; in violation of TMS's or any third party's rights; or otherwise unacceptable for any reason. TMS will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities and any legal proceeding requiring TMS to disclose the identity of anyone posting any information or materials.
User Content
By placing material on or communicating with TMS or ComicsPage.com, including submitting any materials to us for consideration and/or communication on any ComicsPage bulletin board, you hereby grant TMS, its affiliates and related entities a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, copy, modify, display, distribute and reproduce all such materials in any form, media, software or technology of any kind now existing or developed in the future. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless TMS and each of its affiliates and related entities, against any claims or costs, including attorneys fees, arising from the use or distribution of those materials. You grant TMS and its affiliates and related entities the right to use you name in connection with the reproduction or distribution of such material. TMS also reserves the right to use any material, information, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in any communication you send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to developing, manufacturing and marketing products using such information. TMS shall not be responsible for the similarity of any of its content or programming in any media to materials or ideas transmitted to the Service.
TMS retains exclusive ownership of all material and information regarding users of the Service, including demographic information, information about personal preferences and any other information provided by users. No third party may use such material without TMS's specific prior written consent.
General Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. NEITHER TMS, NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED OR RELATED COMPANIES, OR ANY OF ITS OR THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTENT PROVIDERS OR LICENSORS, MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE SERVICE, THE CONTENT, ANY ADVERTISING MATERIAL, ITS DECISIONS ON WHETHER TO PUBLISH ANY CONTENT, AND/OR THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SERVICE. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND TMS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTIES AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.
TMS assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for, any damages to, or viruses that may infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing in, the Service or your downloading of any materials, data, text, images, video, or audio from the Service.
IN NO EVENT SHALL TMS, ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTENT PROVIDERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL TMS, ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTENT PROVIDERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT FOR DIRECT DAMAGES: (a) IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIMED INJURY OR DAMAGE, OR (b) FOR ANY CLAIM, ALLEGATION OR INJURY RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO (1) YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (2) ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR DEFECTS IN THE CONTENT; (3) ANY INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS IN TRANSMISSION OR COMPUTER VIRUSES.
Miscellaneous: TMS reserves the right in its discretion to change these Terms of Service at any time and to notify users of any such changes by changing this portion of the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of any amended Terms of Service shall constitute your agreement to be bound by any such changes. TMS may modify, suspend, discontinue or restrict the use of any portion of the Service, including the availability of any portion of the Content at any time, without notice or liability. TMS may deny access to any person or user at any time for any reason. In addition, TMS may at any time transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Tribune Company affiliate, subsidiary or business unit, or any of their affiliated companies or divisions. These Terms of Service will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. You hereby agree that any cause of action you may have with respect to the Service must be filed in the federal or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, within one year after the cause of action arises.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS STATED ABOVE OR ANY CHANGES THE SERVICE MAKES IN THESE TERMS, PLEASE EXIT THE SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
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