TERMS OF USE

Please read this Terms of Use carefully before using this Website. By using this Website, you signify your agreement to be bound by FAIR Institute’s Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not access this Website.

You hereby affirm your acceptance of this Terms of Use and recognize that all the terms and conditions stipulated hereunder, as well as our Privacy Policy, are applicable to your usage and access of the Website. You commit to abiding by these Terms of Use and adhering to any relevant laws and regulations while utilizing or accessing the Website.

References to Website in these Terms of Use include the accessibility, form and content contained in the Website unless otherwise stated in these Terms of Use.

Our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time and you agree that we may update the content, form and nature of the Website, including these Terms of Use at any time, without notice to you.

General Information

The Website provides information about recent cyber breaches, hacks, and related cybersecurity incidents. The information presented is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, professional, or expert advice, and you should not rely on it as such. Cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field, and the information on this Website may become outdated or inaccurate over time.

You also acknowledge that, because of the worldwide nature of the Internet, information may be transferred to countries outside of the country you are in. Such information transfers may be subject to the export and import laws of the United States and other countries. You agree to comply with these export and import laws. You further agree that you will not engage in any activities related to this Website that are contrary to applicable laws or regulations.

Proprietary Rights

The exclusive ownership rights, including all rights, titles, and interests in this website and its content, belong to FAIR Institute, unless stated otherwise. Unless specifically mentioned, this website is intended for your personal and non-commercial use, permitting you to print, copy, and download information or sections solely for personal use. You are not allowed to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, frame, create derivative works from, transfer, or otherwise utilize, whether wholly or partially, any information, software, products, or services obtained from this website for commercial or public purposes, except as expressly provided herein, without prior written consent from FAIR Institute. If you choose to copy or download information or software from this website, you agree not to remove or obscure any copyright or other notices or legends present in such information.

FAIR Institute, the FAIR Institute logo, and other FAIR Institute trademarks and service marks available on this Website are the property of FAIR Institute. Any other company names, third-party products, or services referenced herein may be the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. The use of any of these marks for any purpose, including but not limited to using them as metatags on other web pages or sites on the World Wide Web, is strictly prohibited without written permission from FAIR Institute or the relevant third party that may own the marks.

Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites or content that is not under our control. These links are provided only as a convenience. The inclusion of any link is not and does not imply an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, approval, investigation, verification or monitoring by FAIR Institute of any information contained in any third party website. In no event shall FAIR Institute be responsible for the information contained on that site or your use of or inability to use such site. You should also be aware that the terms and conditions of such a website and the website's Privacy Policy may be different from those applicable to your use of this Website.

Disclaimer

The information available on this Website is provided on an "AS IS," "WHERE IS" and "WHERE AVAILABLE" basis. You must exercise care and your own discretion when you use the Website. We expressly disclaim any warranties or representations (express or implied) in respect of suitability, the accuracy, availability, completeness or currency, accessibility, reliability, performance, safety, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, quality or operability of the Website, its content, or any third party link. We do not guarantee the Website, or any third party link is secure or free from computer viruses or security risks. You must independently verify and evaluate the accuracy, completeness or currency and security of the content on the Website and any third party link.

Neither FAIR Institute nor any of its affiliates, directors, officers or employees, is responsible to you or anyone else for business loss (including loss of profits, revenue contracts, data, goodwill or wasted expenditure) suffered or any other indirect or consequential loss that is not reasonably foreseeable to both you and us in connection with the use of the Website or any third party link. FAIR Institute excludes, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any loss which arises, or may arise as a result of the use of the Website or any third party link.

You may only use the Website for a lawful purpose.

You indemnify us against any loss which arises or may arise as a result of your breach of these Terms of Use & Privacy Policy.

No Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or other losses arising from the use or inability to use the Website.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflicts of laws provisions.

Complaints

If you identify any accessibility or content issues, or you want to contact us with any complaint, concerns or feedback, please reach out to us at memberservices@fairinstitute.org