Website Terms of Use

Acceptance of the Terms of Use

National Model United Nations, Inc. (“NMUN” or “we”) operates http://www.nmun.org, (the “Site”). By accessing the Site, you accept without limitation or qualification and agree to be bound and abide by the following terms and conditions (collectively, these “Terms of Use”). If you do not want to agree to these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy, you should leave the Site immediately.

Changes to the Terms of Use

We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. You should check this page periodically to take notice of any changes that we have made, as they are binding on you. All material changes will apply prospectively only. Any changes to the dispute resolution procedures set forth below in Governing Law and Jurisdiction shall not apply to any disputes for which the parties had actual notice as of the date the change was posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to any and all changes.

Protection of Privacy

NMUN is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to the Site. All information gathered from you in connection with your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at: http://www.nmun.org/privacy.html.

Accessing the Site and Account Security

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Site, and any service or material we provide on the Site, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if all or any part of the Site is unavailable at any time, for any reason, or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict user access to some parts of the Site, or the entire Site.

All Content is Protected by Copyright Laws

Images, text, software, documentation, electronic text and image files, audio and video files and clips, and other materials on the Site are protected by copyright laws and may be covered by other restrictions as well. NMUN retains all rights it may hold, including copyright, in data, image, text, and any other information contained in these files. Copyrights and other proprietary rights in the material on the Site may also subsist in individuals and entities other than, and in addition to, NMUN. NMUN expressly prohibits the copying of any protected materials on the Site, unless otherwise expressly permitted in these Terms of Use, or in connection with your bona fide participation in NMUN sponsored events (including classroom, preparatory, and campus promotional use in connection therewith), such participation having been confirmed in writing by NMUN. Such rights shall terminate upon the conclusion of the registered program.

Trademarks

The names, titles, trademarks, service marks, and logos that appear on the Site are owned by NMUN, unless otherwise stated in these Terms of Use. You may not use such marks without our prior, written permission. NMUN does not claim any ownership rights in the terms “UN” or “United Nations.”

The trademarks of third parties, including but not limited to the United Nations, may also appear on the Site from time to time. NMUN does not own these third party trademarks. You may not use these trademarks without prior, written permission of their respective owners. You acknowledge and agree that nothing on the Site grants, expressly or impliedly, by estoppel or otherwise, any right or license to use any of our marks, nor may anything on the Site be construed to mean that we have authority to grant any right or license on behalf of any third party trademark owner.

Intellectual Property Rights

You are permitted to use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, including for the purposes of storing copies of such materials temporarily in RAM, to store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes, to download a copy for your personal, non-commercial use, or to print a reasonable number of pages of the Site for personal, non-commercial use.

You must not copy, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store or transmit any of the material on the Site for commercial purposes. You must not modify copies of any materials from this site or delete or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this site. You must not reproduce, sell, or exploit for any commercial purposes any part of the Site, access to the Site, or use of the Site or any services or materials available through the Site.

Prohibited Uses

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Site:

  • In any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations.
  • For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information, or otherwise.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate NMUN or a representative of NMUN, or another user, person, or entity (including, but not limited to, the use of email addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm NMUN or users of the Site or expose them to liability.

Additionally, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Site.
  • Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process or means to access the Site for any purpose, including to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site.
  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site or to engage in any other unauthorized purpose without NMUN’s prior written consent.
  • Use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site.
  • Introduce any malware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to the Site.
  • Attack the Site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of- service attack.
  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site.

Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

We have the right to:

  • Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Site.
  • Terminate your access to all or part of the Site for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.

Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity of anyone posting any materials on or through the Site. YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS NMUN FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY NMUN DURING OR AS A RESULT OF ITS INVESTIGATIONS AND FROM ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER NMUN OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.

However, we do not undertake to review all material before it is posted on the Site, and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted. Accordingly, we assume no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party. We have no liability or responsibility to anyone for performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this paragraph.

Reliance on Information Posted

The information presented on or through the Site is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Site, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.

Changes to the Site

We may update the Site from time to time, but its content is not necessarily complete or up-to-date. Any of the material on the Site may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such material. We may change the Site at any time with or without notice. We may suspend access to the Site, or close it indefinitely.

Linking

You may only link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is non- competitive, fair, and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

If the Site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes links contained in advertisements, including banner advertisements and sponsored links. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third party websites linked to the Site, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

Tax Deductibility

NMUN has received exemption with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization that qualifies as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time. NMUN does not make any representation regarding the exemption status of any organization whose website may be accessed through the Site. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for determining the proper tax treatment for any donation you make to NMUN or any other organization in connection with the Site. NMUN has not and will not provide any tax or legal advice to you in connection with any donation you might make. If you donate to NMUN or any other organization through the Site or any site to which the Site links, you should consult with your own accountants, tax advisors, and legal advisors.

Disclaimer of Warranties

You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Site will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to the Site for any reconstruction of any lost data. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE LINKED TO IT.

YOUR USE OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE, ITS CONTENT AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER NMUN NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH NMUN MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER NMUN NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH NMUN REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS OR THAT THE SITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

NMUN HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL NMUN, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS/LICENSEES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless NMUN, its affiliates and licensors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Site, including, without limitation, any use of the Site’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use or your use of any information obtained from the Site.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of, or related to, them, their subject matter or their formation (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, without giving effect to any choice of law principles that would require the application of the laws of a different state or country.

Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Use or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms of Use in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You hereby waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts, and agree to submit to jurisdiction and venue in New York County, New York.

Waiver and Severability

No waiver of these Terms of Use by NMUN shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition, and any failure of NMUN to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed to be, or becomes, invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable under applicable laws, then it will be deleted with respect to the applicable jurisdiction(s) to which such law pertains and the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use shall not be impaired or affected in any way.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy and any other agreements referenced therein constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and NMUN with respect to the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the Site.

Your Comments and Concerns

All feedback, comments, requests for technical support and other communications relating to the Site should be directed to: info@nmun.org.

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