Terms of Service

CENTER FOR LAW, BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR

NEUROLAW LIBRARY WEBSITE TERMS OF SERVICE

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS; GENERAL.

Welcome to the Center for Law, Brain and Behavior NeuroLaw Library!

Center for Law, Brain and Behavior NeuroLaw Library (“CLBB,” “we,” “us” or “our”) provides and makes available this website and its subdomains (the “Website”) for the convenience of visitors to our website. All use of the Website is subject to the terms and conditions contained in these Website Terms of Service (the “Agreement”). Please read this Agreement carefully. By accessing, browsing or otherwise using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you shall not, and are not permitted to, access, browse or use the Website.

Nothing on this Website should be construed as an offer to provide any products or services, or as granting any license or transfer of intellectual property. The material provided on this Website is protected by law, including, but not limited to, United States Copyright Law and international treaties. This Website is controlled and operated by CLBB in Massachusetts. CLBB makes no representation that materials in the Website are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access this Website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. Any claim relating to, and the use of, this Website and the materials contained therein shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, we reserve the right, in the event of a violation of this Agreement, to protect our rights, property and interests to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

2. USE OF THE WEBSITE.

Content. The structure, code and organization of this Website are proprietary to us. This Website contains material, including but not limited to software, text, graphics and images (collectively, the “Content”). We may own the Content or portions of the Content may be made available to us through arrangements that we have with one or more third parties. The Content is protected by United States and foreign intellectual property laws and international conventions. Except as stated herein, none of the material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of CLBB or the copyright owner. Permission is granted to display, copy, distribute and download the materials on this Site for educational use only, provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the materials. Unauthorized use of any Content may violate copyright, trademark or other laws. You have no rights in or to any Content, and you will not use, copy or display the Content except as permitted in this Agreement. The use or posting of any Content on any other website or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited. If you violate any part of this Agreement, your right to access and/or use any Content or the Website shall automatically terminate and you shall immediately destroy any copies you have made of any Content.

The trademarks, service marks, and logos (the 'Trademarks') used and displayed on this Website are registered and unregistered Trademarks of CLBB and others. Nothing on this Website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark displayed on the Website, without the written permission of the Trademark owner. CLBB aggressively enforces its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law. CLBB’s name or CLBB’s logo may not be used in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on this website, without prior, written permission. CLBB prohibits use of the CLBB logo as a hot link to the CLBB unless establishment of such a link is approved in advance by the CLBB in writing.

Third Party Links. The Website may contain links and/or references to third party websites and/or services (the “External Sites”). These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by us of the content on such External Sites. The content of such External Sites is developed and provided by others. You should contact the site administrator or Webmaster for those External Sites if you have any concerns regarding such links or any content located on such External Sites. We have not reviewed and are not responsible for the content of any External Site and do not make any representation regarding the content or accuracy of any materials on any such External Site. If you decide to access any External Site, you do so at your own risk.

User Communications. Our Website may allow you to upload or download certain Content from such devices and applications as we may from time to time make available. Our Services may also allow you to communicate with other users. You understand that we are not responsible for any such Content, including without limitation the content of your communications through any messaging, audio or video-conferencing or file-sharing tools that we may from time to time make available, or any content uploaded by another user. If you submit any information at this website, such information will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. The sender of any information to CLBB is solely responsible for its content, including without limitation its accuracy, truthfulness and non-infringement of any other person's legal rights. If you send us any information, you understand and agree that we can use that information for any purpose However, if you would like to report a concern about a communication, you may contact us at the contact information set forth on our Website from time to time.

3. CHANGES TO THE TERMS OF USE.

You understand and agree that we may change this Agreement at any time without prior notice. You may read a current, effective copy of this Agreement at any time by selecting the “Terms of Service” link on the Website. The revised terms and conditions will become effective at the time of posting. Any such change shall only apply to your use of the Website after the date of such change, unless you expressly accept retroactive application of such changes, via a click-through, signed agreement or otherwise. Any use of the Website after such date constitutes your acceptance of such revised terms and conditions. If any change to this Agreement is not acceptable to you, your sole remedy is to cease accessing, browsing or otherwise using the Website.

4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.

Disclaimer of Warranties. THE WEBSITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. CLBB, ITS AFFILIATES, THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “CLBB PARTIES“) MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS OR RELIABILITY, OR THAT CLBB WILL UPDATE SUCH CONTENT OR KEEP SUCH CONTENT CURRENT OR UP TO DATE. THE CLBB PARTIES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO LIABILITY FOR THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONVEYED TO YOU, FOR ERRORS, MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS THEREIN OR FOR ANY DELAYS OR INTERRUPTIONS OF THE DATA OR INFORMATION STREAM FROM WHATEVER CAUSE.

YOU AGREE THAT YOU USE THE WEBSITE AND THE CONTENT AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE CLBB PARTIES DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE WEBSITE, ITS SERVER, OR THE CONTENT ARE FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES OR SIMILAR CONTAMINATION OR DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. IF YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING OR REPLACING EQUIPMENT OR DATA, NO CLBB PARTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE COSTS. THE CLBB PARTIES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

CLBB AND ITS AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY YOU WILL NOT BE MISAPPROPRIATED, INTERCEPTED, DELETED, DESTROYED OR USED BY OTHERS.

Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY CLBB PARTY BE LIABLE TO YOU, ANY OTHER USER OF THIS WEBSITE, THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, MULTIPLE, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES, DIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF SUCH CLBB PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES. IF YOUR USE OF MATERIALS FROM THIS SITE RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION OF EQUIPMENT OR DATA, YOU ASSUME ANY COSTS THEREOF. THE CLBB PARTIES’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $1.00.

Certain States. Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. IN SUCH STATES, THE LIABILITY OF THE CLBB PARTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

5. INDEMNIFICATION.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the CLBB Parties from and against any claims, actions or demands, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising or resulting from your breach of this Agreement or your access to, use of or misuse of any Content or the Website. CLBB will provide notice to you of any such claim, suit, or proceeding. CLBB reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this section. In such case, you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests assisting Alethea’s defense of such matter.

6. TERMINATION.

Alethea reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate this Agreement and your access to all or any part of the Website or the Content at any time and for any reason without prior notice or liability. Alethea reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue all or any part of the Website or the Content at any time without prior notice or liability.

Sections 2 (Use of the Website), 3 (Limitation of Liability and Warranty), 4 (Indemnification), 5 (Termination), and 8 (General) shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

7. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS.

The Content is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS.” Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in applicable laws and regulations. Use of the Website or any Content by the Government constitutes acknowledgement of our proprietary rights in the Website and Content.

Version Date: May 10, 2024