ZetaBoards

These terms were last modified on October 15th, 2007.

Contact Information

You may obtain a written copy of the Terms of Service by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to:

ZetaBoards
TOS Copy
P.O. Box 1763
Bowie, MD 20717-1763

Definitions:

User

A registered or unregistered person accessing a page on ZetaBoards.

Member

A registered person on ZetaBoards.

Account

A set of data tied to a username created after a user has registered on a board.

Content

Posts, messages, links, email, uploaded files, usernames, or any other user created data.

Service

A message board (forum) provided by ZetaBoards.

Owner Account

The original member account available when a board is first registered.

All references to "owner", "board owner", "you", or "your" refer to the person who accepts these Terms of Service.

1 Accepting the Terms of Service:

By creating a board or using an Owner Account, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions as well as the Terms of Use at all times and to any changes made to these terms thereafter.

2 The Service:

ZetaBoards is provided as-is with no guarantees for fitness for a particular use, usability, or availability. Boards are never deleted for inactivity. There are no limits on the quantity of posts or members. You agree that ZetaBoards may add or change service limitations at any time, with or without notice. You may not modify and/or remove any copyright notices or labels on the Service.

3 Content:

Your board must be in English. If you wish to have posts on your board a board in a language other than English, you must purchase ad removal. ZetaBoards does not guarantee that Content will be protected from loss, deletion, removal, or damage. Backups are the responsibility of the board owner.

3.1 Prohibited Content:

A board may not contain posts, uploads, links to, or send via email any Content that contains, promotes, gives instruction about, or provides prohibited Content. As the creator of a board, you are responsible for ensuring that no prohibited Content exists on your board and that no part of your board violates the Terms of Service. Prohibited Content includes any Content that breaks any local, state, county, national or international law. Prohibited Content also includes:

1. Content that infringes upon any rights (including, but not limited to, copyrights and trademarks)
2. Abusive, threatening, defamatory, racist, or obscene Content
3. Viruses or any other harmful computer software
4. False information or libel
5. Spam, chain letters, or pyramid schemes
6. Gambling or Illicit drugs
7. Terrorism
8. Hacking or cheating for internet/online games
9. Warez, Roms, CD-Keys, Cracks, Passwords, or Serial Numbers
10. Pornography, nudity, or sexual material of any kind
11. Excessive profanity
12. Content that is invasive of privacy or impersonation of any person/entity
13. Hacking materials or information.

Repeat copyright infringers will have access to ZetaBoards terminated.

3.2 Limited Content:

1. Prohibited Content may not be transmitted to an ZetaBoards server
2. The format, quantity, and size of uploaded files and posts may be limited.

3.3 Content Screening:

ZetaBoards does not preview any Content transmitted but reserves the right to check any board for prohibited content. ZetaBoards has the right to access any board and its related Content and delete, edit, or restrict access to any Content. You agree that ZetaBoards may disclose any Content to:

1. Fulfill what is required by law or is needed to comply with legal processes
2. To prove a violation of these terms
3. To protect the rights (including copyrights), property, or personal safety of anyone

You understand and agree that any Content posted on ZetaBoards is the responsibility of the person who posted the Content and the board creator. You agree that ZetaBoards is not responsible for and does not control or endorse Content posted to the Service or available through the Service. You agree that you will bear any and all risk of reliance on the accuracy, validity or legitimacy of Content viewed on ZetaBoards. ZetaBoards is not responsible for any problems that may occur from reading, distributing, acting on, or using Content posted on ZetaBoards.

3.4 Rights to Posted Content:

Any content uploaded or posted to ZetaBoards may be displayed on a board by ZetaBoards. You grant ZetaBoards the right to display and store the Content you provide.

3.5 Advertising Content:

You may not place the following forms of advertising on your board unless you have purchased ad removal and are actively using it for all user groups:

1. Content-targeted Advertising
2. Advertising that mimics or copies the look of AdSense advertising
3. Pop-ups for downloads or that interfere with navigation of the board

Any other type of advertising is allowed.

4 Enforcement of Terms of Service:

ZetaBoards has the right to access any area of any board. ZetaBoards may edit, delete, or restrict access to any Content/account/board or services as enforcement Terms of Service.

5 Termination of the Service:

You agree that ZetaBoards may delete your board or your account on any ZetaBoards board. ZetaBoards may ban your email address, username, IP Address or remove/change any Content from any board or from your account without notice or compensation. Your account or board may be deleted for any violation of the ZetaBoards Terms of Service or for any reason deemed necessary. ZetaBoards may not explain why your account/board/Content was deleted or edited.

6 Disclaimer of Warranties:

You agree and understand that:

1. Your use of any ZetaBoards service is at your own risk. ZetaBoards is provided as-is. ZetaBoards disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose
2. ZetaBoards makes no warranty that:
   1. The Service will fit your needs and requirements
   2. The Service will be secure, error-free or uninterrupted
   3. The information acquired by using ZetaBoards will be accurate
3. Any Content obtained through the use of ZetaBoards is used solely at your own risk and only you will be responsible for any damage that results from obtaining, following, or using any Content.

7 Limitation of Liability:

You understand and agree that ZetaBoards will not be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, resulting from use and/or inability to use the Service.

8 Exclusions And Limitations:

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or liability for damages so some of Section seven (7) may not apply to you. However, you use ZetaBoards' Service at your own risk.

9 Legal Disputes:

These Terms of Service and your account with ZetaBoards will be over-seen by the laws of The United States of America. You agree that these Terms of Service are under the jurisdiction of the State of Maryland. You agree any legal filings or lawsuits must be filed in the State of Maryland.

10 Modification of the Terms of Service:

ZetaBoards reserves the right to change these terms at any time. All changes will be effective at the time they are posted. Your continued use of ZetaBoards will constitute your acceptance of any modifications made.

11 Enforcing the Terms of Service:

ZetaBoards' failure to enforce any part of these Terms of Service will not be seen as a waiver of any term or condition for any user.

12 Prohibited Behavior:

• You may not remove/hide/alter any advertising on ZetaBoards.
• You may not change/move the relative location of advertising on ZetaBoards.
• You must pick a secure password and take reasonable measures to protect your account.
• Your board can not contain harmful or disruptive html/javascript.
• You may not send spam messages promoting your board.
• Test boards must be set so they are not displayed in the directory.
• Excessive hotlinking by sites not located on an ZetaBoards server of images hosted by ZetaBoards is prohibited.
• Your board may not hotlink images from other websites without proper permission.
• Attempting a chargeback or disputing a payment for which your board has received and/or used the service may result board closure.

12.1 COPPA Requirements:

You are required to protect the privacy of users under 13 years old. There are three types of registration for users under 13. You may select the type that fits you community and needs best, but you must enforce rules related to the registration type you select. You may not suggest or encourage users to lie about their age to bypass any COPPA registration/profile restrictions. You must remove any personally identifiable information from posted Content if the user has not filed a form. If you request personally identifiable information on your baord, you must specifically state it excludes users under 13 years old. If you become aware of a user under 13 years old that has not entered an accurate birthday, you must have them update their birthday in their profile. You are required to delete any users who mention that they are under 13 years old if you have opted to ban user under 13 years old from registering.

13 Resale of the Service:

You agree not to sell any part of the Service or access to the Service.

14 Board Ownership:

The user that registers a board is considered the owner of the board. Ownership can be transfered to another user by providing the login information to the Owner Account. When the login information is given to another user you must provide a link to these Terms of Service. Only the Owner Account is considered the owner of a board with full privileges.

You agree to indemnify and hold ZetaBoards and its subsidiaries, affiliates, volunteers, and employees harmless from any demand made by anyone due to the Content you post to the Service, your use of the Service, or your violation of any law or these Terms of Service. Any claim arising out of or related to use of the Service or the Terms of Service must be filed within one (1) year after the cause arose or be forever barred.

Notice: These Terms of Service were written for zetaboards.com's use only. Any unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole constitutes a violation of copyright law. Any violators may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.