Terms of Use
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ACCESSING AND/OR USING ANY PART OF THIS SITE.
Welcome to the website www.apostalusa.com , including its subdomains, content, and trademarks, collectively referred to as the "Site." Before using this website, please carefully review these Terms of Use to understand your legal rights and obligations with Apostalusa.com (referred to as the "company," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing and using the Site, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, which is available via the provided link. By agreeing to these provisions, you waive any right to enforce the use of a physical (non-electronic) signature, the physical delivery of documents, or the retention of non-electronic records, to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree to be bound by these conditions, you are advised to refrain from accessing or using the Site.
I. Amendments
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at our discretion at any time. Such modifications will take effect ten (10) days after the updated Terms are posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after this period signifies your acceptance of these changes.
II. Eligibility
Access to the Site is restricted to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to access or use the Site unless specifically allowed.
III. Site Access
You are granted permission to access and use the Site for the duration specified in these Terms, provided you comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
IV. Restrictions
Except as expressly permitted in this agreement, you are prohibited from:
(i) copying, distributing, or modifying any part of the Site;
(ii) using, modifying, or creating derivative works from the Content (as defined below) through transfer (sale, resale, license, sublicense, download, or other methods), reproduction, distribution, display, or disclosure;
(iii) disrupting servers or networks connected to the Site;
(iv) using or launching any automated system, including "robots."
V. Intellectual Property Protection
5.1. Content and Marks.
The content on the Site, including text, documents, articles, brochures, descriptions, products, software, graphics, photos, sounds, videos, interactive features, and services (collectively, "Materials"), user submissions, and trademarks, service marks, and logos (collectively, "Marks") are owned by us or our licensors. We reserve all rights not expressly granted concerning the Site and its content.
5.2. Use of Content.
Without prior written consent, you may not use, modify, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, license, decompile, reverse-engineer, or exploit any materials on the Site for any purpose not expressly permitted. Content is provided for informational purposes and personal use only, and you must retain all copyright and proprietary notices on any copies you make of the Content.
VI. Third-Party Content and Sources
6.1. Third-Party Content.
Third-Party Content refers to content from sources not owned or controlled by us, which may be accessed, viewed, or used on the Site. The Site may also provide links to or interactions with third-party websites and services.
6.2. No Control Over Third-Party Sources.
We do not control third-party websites or services and are not responsible for their content, actions, terms, or privacy policies. You should review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party sources before engaging with them.
6.3. No Warranties for Third-Party Content.
We disclaim any warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of any third-party content.
6.4. Potential Exposure to Objectionable Content.
Using the Site, you may encounter third-party content that is inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable. Your interactions with third-party sources and reliance on their content are at your own risk.
6.5. Interactions with Third-Party Sources.
Any interactions or dealings you have with third-party sources are solely your responsibility. You release us from any liability arising from your use of third-party content or interaction with third-party sources.
VII. User Submissions
7.1. Responsibility.
You may submit, manage, distribute, and publicly post content on the Site ("User Submissions"). We cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any User Submissions, regardless of publication status. You are solely responsible for your User Submissions and the consequences of posting them. We reserve the right to monitor, review, edit, remove, delete, and/or remove any content posted on the Site, including User Submissions, at our discretion.
7.2. Ownership.
You represent that you own the intellectual property rights to your User Submissions or have obtained the necessary permissions to use them. The Site may use your User Submissions under these Terms. "Intellectual property rights" include all rights, titles, and interests, whether foreign or domestic, related to trade secrets, patents, copyrights, service marks, trademarks, know-how, and other proprietary rights.
7.3. License to User Submissions.
By submitting User Submissions to the Site, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display, and perform your User Submissions in any media format. You also grant each user of the Site a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display, and perform your User Submissions under these Terms.
7.4. Prohibited Content.
You agree not to post, share, submit, publish, upload, or transmit any User Submission that: violates consumer protection laws; infringes on copyrights or proprietary rights; poses a risk to national security, public safety, or individual health; impersonates another person; promotes illegal activities; involves illegal gambling or arms trafficking; or is pornographic, defamatory, libelous, dangerous, or likely to result in civil liability, unless you are the rightful owner of such rights.
7.5. Exposure to User Submissions.
You acknowledge that by using the Site, you may be exposed to user submissions from various sources that may be inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable. You waive any legal or moral rights or remedies against us regarding such content.
VIII. Accuracy of Information
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the reliability, accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the materials on the Site. We reserve the right to make changes to any part of the Content without prior notice. Your use of the Content is at your own risk.
IX. Disclosure
We may access, read, preserve, and disclose any information as necessary to comply with laws, regulations, legal processes, subpoenas, or governmental requests, enforce these Terms, address security or technical issues, respond to user support requests, and protect our rights and property.
X. Links
10.1. External Links.
The Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the practices, privacy policies, or content of third-party websites, and you release us from any liability arising from your use of third-party websites. Review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party websites you visit.
10.2. Linking to the Site.
You may link to the Site, provided: (i) you do not replicate any pages of the Site; (ii) the link text accurately represents the content as shown on the Site; (iii) you do not misrepresent your relationship with us; and (iv) you do not use meta tags without permission.
XI. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy, available at Privacy Policy, governs the collection and use of personal information. By using the Site, you consent to using your personal information following our Privacy Policy.
XII. Warranty Disclaimer
The Site and Content are provided "as is" and "as available," without any warranties of any kind, including implied warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or completeness of the Site or Content. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
XIII. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall we or our affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
XIV. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of a third party.
XV. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed following the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New York County, New York.
XVI. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning your use of the Site.
By continuing to use Apostalusa.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.