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Inter-American Court of Human Rights Project Website Terms of Use - Website Disclaimer

The Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review’s Inter-American Court of Human Rights Project ("IACHR Project") maintains this World Wide Web site (the "IACHR Project Site") as a service to the international and legal community. Please carefully read these terms of use ("Terms") before using the IACHR Project Site. By using the IACHR Project Site, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by these Terms. The term "us," "we" or "our" refers to IACHR Project. The term "you" refers to the user or viewer of the IACHR Project Site. 


1. Copyright and Proprietary Rights

All of the pages and screens on the IACHR Project Site are owned and controlled by the IACHR Project, except as otherwise expressly stated, and are protected by U.S. copyright laws and international copyright laws. The copyrighted materials on the IACHR Project Site include, but are not limited to, the text, design, software, images, graphics, source code and the content on the IACHR Project Site ("IACHR Project Information"). The IACHR Project expects those using the materials to be familiar with and comply with copyright law and the Policy described here: http://www.lmu.edu/copyright/.

Documents linked on the IACHR Project’s case summaries are owned and controlled by the Organization of American States: the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. You agree to read and adhere to the policies and terms of use applicable to these third parties.

2. Use of IACHR Project Information

The IACHR Project authorizes you to download or copy IACHR Project Information, provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials on any copies of the materials and that you comply strictly with these Terms. You may not modify, edit, or take out of context IACHR Project Information such that its use creates a false or misleading statement or impression as to the positions, statements, or actions of the IACHR Project.

3. Links from the IACHR Project Site to other Web sites

The IACHR Project Site may contain links to third party websites. Although these links were established to provide you with access to useful information, IACHR Project does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their contents. The IACHR Project is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the IACHR Project does not endorse or make any representations about using such third party sites or any information, software or other products or materials found there, or any results that may be obtained from using them. The IACHR Project is not liable for any failure of products or services advertised on linked sites. You agree to read and adhere to the policies and terms of use applicable to third party websites. Links to these sites from the IACHR Project Site may be discontinued by the IACHR Project in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.

 4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 THE IACHR PROJECT SITE IS OFFERED ON AN "AS IS," "WHERE IS," AND "WHERE AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY - INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THOSE WARRANTIES WHICH ARE INCAPABLE OF EXCLUSION, RESTRICTION, OR MODIFICATION UNDER THE LAWS APPLICABLE TO THIS AGREEMENT.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE IACHR PROJECT AND ITS RESPECTIVE THIRD PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS, OR LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE IACHR PROJECT SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE; NOR DOES IACHR PROJECT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE IACHR PROJECT SITE, OR AS TO THE TIMELINESS, SEQUENCE, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR CONTENT OF ANY INFORMATION, SERVICE, OR MERCHANDISE PROVIDED THROUGH THE IACHR PROJECT SITE. THE IACHR PROJECT DOES NOT ENDORSE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES APPEARING ON LINKED SITES OR PURCHASED VIA LINKED SITES. (THIS DOES NOT AFFECT ANY MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIES THAT THE PROVIDERS OF THE LINKED SITES OTHERWISE OFFER.)

EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR WHERE THE LAW REQUIRES A DIFFERENT STANDARD, YOU AGREE THAT THE IACHR PROJECT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR BODILY INJURY, WHETHER CAUSED BY ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE IACHR PROJECT SITE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE IACHR PROJECT WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ECONOMIC, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE IACHR PROJECT SITE, ANY ON-LINE SERVICES OR INTERNET BROWSER SOFTWARE, INCLUDING LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH ANY COMPUTER VIRUSES WHICH MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE IACHR PROJECT HAS BEEN APPRISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES OCCURRING AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

5. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the IACHR Project from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, penalties, expenses, and any or other damages (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) directly or indirectly resulting from, relating to, or arising in connection with: (1) your breach or violation of these Terms; (2) your use of the IACHR Project Site; (3) any transactions or other activities you engage in with any third party service providers, third party merchant sites, or other third parties who are part of our affiliate program or who you access by or through the IACHR Project Site; (4) your infringement or violation of the intellectual property or other rights of third parties; and (5) your negligence or willful misconduct.

6. Change in Terms

The information and materials contained in the IACHR Project Site - and the terms and conditions of the access to and use of such information and materials - are subject to change without notice. The most current version of the Terms will always be available to you by clicking on the "Terms of Use" link at the bottom of any page on the IACHR Project Site.

By continuing to use the IACHR Project Site after the date of any change to these Terms, including accessing the IACHR Project Site, you agree to be bound by the rules contained in the most recent version of these Terms.

You agree that you will not engage in any activities related to the IACHR Project Site that are contrary to applicable law, regulation, or the terms of any agreements you may have with the IACHR Project.

THE IACHR PROJECT MAY DISCONTINUE OR MAKE CHANGES IN THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED HEREIN AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO YOU AND WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY TO YOU. ANY DATED INFORMATION IS PUBLISHED AS OF ITS DATE ONLY, AND THE IACHR PROJECT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION OR RESPONSIBILITY TO UPDATE OR AMEND ANY SUCH INFORMATION. IACHR PROJECT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE ANY OR ALL IACHR PROJECT SITE OFFERINGS OR TRANSMISSIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO THE USER. FURTHERMORE, BY OFFERING THE IACHR PROJECT SITE AND IACHR PROJECT INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES VIA THIS WEBSITE, NO DISTRIBUTION OR SOLICITATION IS MADE BY THE IACHR PROJECT TO ANY PERSON TO USE THE IACHR PROJECT SITE OR SUCH IACHR PROJECT INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE THE PROVISION OF THE IACHR PROJECT SITE AND SUCH INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

7. Limitation of Claims

Any action or any claim against IACHR Project must be brought by the user within one (1) year following the date the claim first accrued, or shall be deemed waived.

8. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire and only agreement between us and you, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements and understandings, express or implied, oral or written, except as herein contained, with respect to the IACHR Project Site, the content, products, or services provided by or through the IACHR Project Site, and the subject matter of these Terms.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate these Terms and your access to the IACHR Project Site, in whole or in part for any reason, at any time without prior notice.

10. No Waiver

No waiver of any of the foregoing terms and conditions shall be effective unless it is in writing by an authorized representative of the IACHR Project, and no waiver shall be deemed to imply or constitute a continuing waiver of any other term or condition.