Our Terms of Use
Last Revised: 12/12/2024
Ownership of this Website and Your Acceptance of These Terms of Use
Interchanging World ("IW") owns and operates this website. These Terms of Use govern your use of any website owned by IW that displays a link to these Terms of Use (collectively, our “Sites”). By accessing and using our Sites, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you may not access or use our Sites.
Questions Concerning These Terms of Use
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at contact@interchangingworld.com, or send a letter to:
Interchanging World (IW) 1711 Amazing Way, Ste 213 B Ocoee, FL 34761United States
These Terms of Use May Change
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time and without prior notice by posting the revised version of these Terms of Use on our Sites. These changes will be effective as of the date we post the revised version on our Sites. Your use of our Sites following any such change constitutes your agreement to be bound by the revised Terms of Use.
To alert you to changes in these Terms of Use, we will provide a notice at the top of these Terms of Use for at least 30 days after the new effective date.
You may access the current version of these Terms of Use at any time by clicking on the link marked “Terms of Use” at the bottom of each page of our Sites.
Your Acceptance of Our Privacy Policy
By agreeing to these Terms of Use, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, which is expressly incorporated herein. Before using our Sites, please carefully review our Privacy Policy. All personal data provided to us as a result of your use of our Sites will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Additional Terms May Apply to You
If you are a student, partner, or collaborator with IW, you must comply with these Terms of Use and all other applicable policies when you use our Sites. In the event of a conflict between these Terms of Use and our other policies, the conflicting terms of these Terms of Use will govern your use of our Sites.
In addition, we may require you to follow additional rules, guidelines, or other conditions to sign up for certain features, password-protected areas of our Sites, or specific programs. In such cases, you may be asked to expressly consent to these additional terms, for example, by checking a box or clicking on a button marked “I agree.” This type of agreement is known as a “clickthrough” agreement. If any of the terms of a clickthrough agreement are different than the terms of these Terms of Use, the terms of the clickthrough agreement will supplement or amend these Terms of Use, but only with respect to the matters governed by the clickthrough agreement.
Ownership of Our Sites and Their Content
Our Sites, including all of the software and code comprising or used to operate our Sites, and all of the text, photographs, images, illustrations, graphics, sound recordings, video and audio-video clips, and other materials available on our Sites (collectively “Content”), are protected under applicable intellectual property and other laws, including without limitation the laws of the United States and other countries. All Content and intellectual property rights therein are the property of IW or are included with the permission of the rights owner and are protected pursuant to applicable copyright and trademark laws.
The presence of any Content on our Sites does not constitute a waiver of any right in such Content. You do not acquire ownership rights to any such Content viewed through our Sites. Except as otherwise provided herein, none of this Content may be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, modified, displayed, posted, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without our express prior written permission.
Permission is hereby granted to the extent necessary to lawfully access and use our Sites and to display, download, or print portions of our Sites on a temporary basis and for your personal, educational, noncommercial use only, provided that you (i) do not modify the Content; (ii) retain any and all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Content; and (iii) do not copy or post the Content on any network computer or broadcast the Content in any media.
Responsibility for User-Generated Content on IW Platforms
In these Terms of Use, "User-Generated Content" refers to all text, photographs, images, illustrations, graphics, sounds, videos, audio-video clips, and other content posted by you and others on or through Interchanging World's ("IW") platforms that does not constitute "Feedback" as defined below.
Your Responsibility for User-Generated Content
You are solely responsible for the User-Generated Content that you post on IW's platforms. Under no circumstances will IW be liable in any way for any User-Generated Content posted on its platforms. Such content may be displayed or accessed on IW's platforms at IW's sole discretion.
By posting User-Generated Content, you agree that:
- You are entirely responsible for all User-Generated Content that you upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make available through IW's platforms.
- You may be held personally liable for comments or content that are defamatory, obscene, libelous, or that violate these Terms of Use, confidentiality obligations, or the rights of others.
- If the User-Generated Content you submit is not your original work, it is your responsibility to obtain any necessary permissions before posting.
- IW does not control the User-Generated Content posted on its platforms and cannot guarantee the truthfulness, integrity, suitability, or quality of such content. By accessing IW's platforms, you acknowledge that you may encounter User-Generated Content that you consider objectionable. IW is not responsible for any User-Generated Content, including but not limited to errors or omissions, nor for any loss or damage incurred as a result of its use.
- The communications posted on IW's platforms reflect the personal opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily represent the views of IW or its affiliates.
Ownership and Licensing of User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of the copyright in any original User-Generated Content you post, with the exception of “Feedback” (defined below). However, by uploading, posting, or transmitting User-Generated Content on IW's platforms, you grant IW and its affiliates a non-exclusive, fully paid, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable license (with the right to sublicense) to use, copy, modify, distribute, publicly display and perform, publish, transmit, remove, retain, repurpose, and commercialize such User-Generated Content in any media or communication format, without restriction, notification, or compensation to you. For this reason, do not submit content that you do not wish to license to IW.
For details on how IW may use specific types of User-Generated Content, please review our Privacy Policy.
Monitoring and Removal of User-Generated Content
IW reserves the right, but does not assume the obligation, to monitor all User-Generated Content. IW may remove any User-Generated Content at its sole discretion, without notice, and for any reason, including compliance with applicable laws or these Terms of Use. IW also reserves the right to disclose User-Generated Content and the identity of its poster to comply with legal requirements, investigate violations, or protect IW's rights.
Restrictions on User-Generated Content
You agree not to post, upload, transmit, or make available any User-Generated Content that:
- Is unlawful, harmful, hateful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, profane, pornographic, racially disparaging, or invasive of another's privacy;
- Promotes illegal activity or violates local, national, or international laws;
- Is false, misleading, or fraudulent;
- Violates the rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, or privacy rights;
- Includes the image, name, or likeness of someone without their consent (unless they are a minor for whom you are the parent or guardian);
- Contains software viruses or malicious code;
- Solicits personal or private information or requests money, goods, or services for private gain;
- Contains advertising, promotions, or marketing content, or serves a commercial purpose;
- Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity.
By posting User-Generated Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights to the content and have the right to grant IW the license described in these Terms of Use.
- Your User-Generated Content is accurate and lawful.
- You are at least 18 years old and have read and understood these Terms of Use.
- You are responsible for User-Generated Content submitted through your account, including unauthorized submissions.
Feedback
"Feedback" refers to any suggestions, ideas, or recommendations you provide to IW about improving its platforms or services. Unlike User-Generated Content, all Feedback becomes the exclusive property of IW. By submitting Feedback, you assign all rights, title, and interest in it to IW, including copyrights and intellectual property rights, without compensation. Please refrain from submitting Feedback that you do not wish to assign to IW.
Content Removal
If you believe content on IW's platforms violates your rights or is otherwise inappropriate, you may flag it or contact us directly. While IW is not obligated to remove content based on such requests, it will review and address them as necessary under applicable laws and policies.
For copyright-related issues, please refer to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). IW will promptly remove or disable access to content that infringes copyrights upon receiving proper notice.
To submit a DMCA notice, include:
- Your signature (physical or electronic);
- A description of the copyrighted work and its location on IW's platforms;
- Your contact information;
- A statement of good faith that the use is unauthorized;
- A declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Your statement may be e-mailed to contact@interchangingworld.com or mailed to the following address:
Interchanging World (IW) 1711 Amazing Way, Ste 213 B Ocoee, FL 34761United States
Trademarks
The Interchanging World (IW) names and logos, all product and service names, all page headers, all custom graphics, all button icons, and all trademarks, service marks, and logos appearing on our Sites, unless otherwise noted, are trademarks (whether registered or not), service marks, and/or trade dress of Interchanging World (the “IW Marks”). All other trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks, and/or trade dress mentioned, displayed, cited, or otherwise indicated on our Sites are the property of their respective owners. You are not authorized to display or use the IW Marks in any manner without our prior written permission. You are not authorized to display or use trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks, and/or trade dress of other owners featured on our Sites without the prior written permission of such owners. The use or misuse of the IW Marks or other trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks, and/or trade dress or any other materials contained herein, except as permitted, is expressly prohibited. In particular, you may not use any trademark displayed on our Sites as a “hot” link without the prior written approval of the trademark owner.
Your Obligations
In consideration of your use of our Sites, you agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself.
Your account, including your username and password, is personal to you and may not be used by anyone else. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and username and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or username by you or by anyone else using your username and password, whether or not authorized by you. You agree to change your password immediately if you believe your password may have been compromised or used without authorization. You also agree to immediately inform us of any apparent breaches of security, such as loss, theft, or unauthorized disclosure or use of your username or password. Until we are notified, you will remain liable for any unauthorized use of your account.
You agree to use our Sites in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You agree not to upload or transmit through our Sites any computer viruses, trojan horses, worms, or any other malicious code designed to interfere with, interrupt, or disrupt the normal operation of a computer. Any unauthorized modification, tampering, or interference with the availability of or access to our Sites is strictly prohibited. We reserve all rights and remedies available to us.
You agree to indemnify, release, and hold harmless Interchanging World, its officers, directors, agents, representatives, and employees from any claim, liability, loss, expense, or demand, including legal fees, related to your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your access or use of our Sites (including any information, materials, products, or services available through our Sites).
DISCLAIMERS
INTERCHANGING WORLD (“IW”) PROVIDES ITS SITES AND THEIR CONTENT ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IW, ITS AFFILIATES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY STATUTE, CUSTOM, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, IW, ITS AFFILIATES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND LICENSORS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES:
- (A) REGARDING THE SECURITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE CONTENT OR SERVICES AVAILABLE ON OUR SITES OR ANY LINKED SITES;
- (B) THAT OUR SITES WILL BE FREE FROM ERRORS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS (SUCH AS VIRUSES OR MALWARE);
- (C) THAT ANY TRANSMISSIONS SENT TO OR FROM OUR SITES WILL BE SECURE OR UNINTERRUPTED; OR
- (D) THAT ANY CONTENT, INCLUDING USER-GENERATED CONTENT, REFLECTS THE OPINIONS, ADVICE, OR STATEMENTS OF IW.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE CONTENT ON OUR SITES, NOR DO WE ENDORSE ANY OPINION, ADVICE, COMMENT, OR STATEMENT MADE BY USERS OF OUR SITES. USER-GENERATED CONTENT DOES NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF IW, AND WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING ITS ACCURACY OR LEGALITY.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICABLE LAWS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THESE DISCLAIMERS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, IW, INCLUDING ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND LICENSORS, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OUR SITES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES; LOSS OF DATA; LOSS OF INCOME OR PROFIT; LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY; CLAIMS FROM THIRD PARTIES; OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY USER-GENERATED CONTENT POSTED ON OR THROUGH OUR SITES. WHILE WE ENFORCE STRICT POLICIES REGARDING USER-GENERATED CONTENT, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT SUCH CONTENT WILL NOT BE OFFENSIVE, INAPPROPRIATE, OBJECTIONABLE, OR ILLEGAL. YOUR USE OF OUR SITES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES TO PROTECT YOUR DATA AND DEVICES AGAINST POTENTIAL LOSSES, INCLUDING BACKUPS AND VIRUS CHECKING.
IF ANY PART OF THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS FOUND TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, IW'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00).
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS MAY VARY BASED ON JURISDICTION. THESE TERMS DO NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE LEGALLY LIMITED OR EXCLUDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING LIABILITY FOR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Sites may include links to websites operated by third parties. Interchanging World (IW) is not responsible for the content, products, services, or practices of these third-party websites, and their inclusion does not signify endorsement. Accessing these links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and policies of these third-party sites before use.
Modification and Discontinuation
Interchanging World reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of its Sites, services, or content at any time, with or without prior notice. IW will not be liable to you or any third party for any changes, interruptions, or discontinuations.
Interpretation
The term "including" as used in these Terms of Use means "including, but not limited to."
Waiver
The failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights. Any waiver must be explicitly stated in writing to be considered valid.
Severability
If any provision within these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain in effect and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, excluding its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, Florida.
Entire Agreement
These Terms (along with our Privacy Policy and any click-through agreements on our Sites) constitute the entire understanding and agreement between you and Interchanging World regarding your use of our Sites. They supersede all prior communications, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral, written, or electronic, between you and IW concerning the subject matter.
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