Website Terms of Use

OMTimes.com is an equal opportunity website. This means that you are free to make your own observations and form your own opinions. If you chose to interact, do so with respect for others and the website’s policies. If you don’t agree with this Terms of Use policy, please do not use the website.

OMTimes Website Terms of Use

OMTimes.com and OMTimes Magazine are equal opportunity websites.  This means that you are free to make your own observations, and form your own opinions.

If you choose to interact, do so with respect for others and the websites’ policies.

If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please do not use the websites. 

 

Terms of Use:

1.  By Using and/or Visiting These Websites  (collectively, including all content available through the OMTimes.com Magazine website and its sub-domains (community.omtimes.com, astrology.omtimes.com, dating.omtimes.com. espanol.omtimes.com, portugues.omtimes.com, (the “Websites”), you signify your acceptance and assent to both the Terms and Conditions (the “Terms of Service”) and the Terms and Conditions of the Privacy Notice, incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to any of these terms, please do not use the Websites.

 

2.  The Websites

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Websites including users who are also contributors of content, information, and other materials or services on the Websites. The Websites may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by the Websites or its parent corporation, OMTimes Media, Inc. (“OMTimes”).

OMTimes has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, practices or privacy policies of any third-party websites. In addition, OMTimes will not and cannot censor or edit the contents of any third-party websites.

By using the Websites, you expressly relieve OMTimes from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party websites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Websites, and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website you visit.

3.  Website Access:  OMTimes hereby grants you permission to use the Website as set forth in these Terms of Service provided that:

i)  your use of the Websites as permitted is solely for your personal, non-commercial    use;

ii)  you will not copy or distribute any part of the Websites in any medium without prior written authorization from OMTimes, unless permission is expressly stated as part of the document, in which case proper credit must be given.

The exception is individual writings by members on their personal pages, blogs and discussions, in which case permission must be granted by the member;

iii)  you will not alter or modify any part of the Websites other than as may be reasonably necessary to use the Websites for their intended purpose;

iv)  you will otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service.

 

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on the Websites, including without limitation, the text, videos, graphics, software, scripts, photos, sounds, music, interactive features and the like (the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein (the “Marks”), are owned by or licensed to “Om-Times”, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions.

The exception to this is individual content posted by members on their personal pages or shared by them in blogs and group discussions.

These remain the personal property of the individuals. Content on the Websites is provided to you “as is” for your information and personal use and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without prior written consent of the respective owners, unless permission is expressly stated as part of the document, in which case proper credit must be given.

OMTimes reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Websites and their Content. You agree to not engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any of the Content other than expressly permitted herein, including any use, copying, or distribution of content of third parties obtained through the Websites for any commercial purposes.

If you download or print a copy of the Content for personal use, you must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained therein.

You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Websites or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Websites or the Content therein.

See the Copyrights and Credits notice, incorporated herein by reference.

 

5. Warranty Disclaimer

You agree that your use of the Websites shall be at your sole risk.

To the fullest extent permissible by law, OMTimes, its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, in connection with the Websites and your use thereof.

OMTimes makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the Websites’ Content or the content of any sites linked to the Websites and assume no liability or responsibility for any:

i)  errors, mistakes or inaccuracies of content;

ii)  personal injury or property damage, or any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to or use of the Websites;

iii)  any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored therein;

iv)  any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Websites;

v)  any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through the Websites by content from any third-party;

vi)  and/or any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Websites; whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the company is advised of the possibility of such damages..

OMTimes does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third-party through the Websites or any hyper linked websites or any third-party websites featured in any banner or other advertising, and OMTimes will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services.

As with the purchase of a product or service through any medium or in any environment, you should use your best judgment and exercise caution where appropriate.

 

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall OMTimes, its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees and agents be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages resulting from any:

i)  errors, mistakes or inaccuracies of content;

ii)  personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to or use of the Websites;

iii)  any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored therein;

iv)  any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Websites;

v)  any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or the like, which may be transmitted to or through the Websites by content from any third-party;

vi)  and/or any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Websites; whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the company is advised of the possibility of such damages.

The forgoing Limitation of Liability shall apply to the fullest extent permissible by Law in the applicable jurisdiction.

You specifically acknowledge that “Om Times” shall not be liable for user submissions or the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third-party and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with you.

The Websites are controlled and offered by OMTimes and its facilities in the United States of America.

OMTimes makes no representations that the Websites are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the Websites from other jurisdictions do so of their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.

 

7. Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless OMTimes, its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from:

i)  your use of, and access to, the Websites;

ii)  your violation of any term within these Terms of Service;

iii)  your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right;

iv)  or any claim that one of your User Submissions caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the Websites.

 

8. Ability to Accept Terms of Service

You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service.

In any case, you affirm that you are over the age of 18, as the Websites are not intended for children under 18.

 

9. Assignment

These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by OMTimes without restriction.

 

10. General

You agree that:

i)  the Websites shall be deemed solely based in North Carolina;

ii)  and the Websites shall be deemed passive websites that do not give rise to personal jurisdiction over OMTimes, either specific or general, in jurisdictions other than North Carolina.

These Terms of Service shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the North Carolina, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and OMTimes Media, Inc. that arises in whole or in part from the Websites shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in North Carolina.

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Notice and any other legal notices published by OMTimes on the Websites, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and OMTimes concerning the Websites. If any provision of these Terms of Service are deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in full force and effect.

No waiver of any term of this these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and OMTimes’ failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. OMTimes Magazine reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time and without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service for any changes.  Your use of the Websites following any amendment of these Terms of Service will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms.

You and OMTimes Magazine agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to the Websites must commence within one(1) year after the cause of action accrues, otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

 

11.  Privacy Policy

OMTimes Magazine is highly sensitive to the privacy interests of consumers, and believes that the protection of those interests is one of its most significant responsibilities.

In acknowledgment of its obligations, OMTimes Magazine has adopted the following Privacy Policy, applicable to information about consumers that it acquires in the course of its business:

i)  Acquisition of Information

We do not acquire any more information about consumers than is required by law or is otherwise necessary to provide a high level of service efficiently and securely.

ii)  Our Staff and Privacy

We train all of our staff about the importance of privacy. We give access to information about consumers only to those employees who require it to perform their jobs.

iii)  Security Measures

We make access to privacy-sensitive information subject to rigorous procedural and technological controls, consistent with legal requirements and the demands of customer service.

iv)  Disclosure to Third Parties

We will provide individually-identifiable information about consumers to third parties only if we are compelled to do so by order of a duly-empowered governmental authority, we have the express permission of the consumer, or it is necessary to process transactions and provide our services.

v)  Privacy and Our Business Partners

When we make our technology or services available to business partners, we will not share with them any more consumer information than is necessary and we will make every reasonable effort to assure, by contract or otherwise, that they use our technology and services in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy.

 

12.  Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please read our Copyright and Reprint Policy for more information.

 

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:

inquiry@omtimes.com

 

Or write to:

OMTimes Media, Inc.

PO Box 1333

Oil City, PA 16301 USA

 

OMTimes™ is a Trademark of OMTimes Media, Inc. and is an outreach of Humanity Healing International

©2009-2020 OMTimes Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved

 

Thank You!

Your understanding and full cooperation are greatly appreciated!

Last Update: 12 March 2020

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