Terms of Service for The Cape and Islands NPR Stations Online

The following rules govern your use of www.capeandislands.org. The rules set forth herein apply to all materials, online communications, and other information that is or becomes available on www.capeandislands.org (collectively, "Information"). By visiting and using www.capeandislands.org, you specifically agree to abide by these rules and any modifications thereto.

1. Personal Uses Permitted

www.capeandislands.org is an online information exchange service for use by WCAI, WNAN, WZAI, WGBH and the general public. You shall not post, publish, transmit, reproduce, distribute, or in any way use or exploit any Information for commercial purposes or otherwise use the Information in a manner that is inconsistent with these rules and regulations.

2. Users' Obligation to Abide By Applicable Law

In connection with the use of www.capeandislands.org users shall not engage in conduct or publish information which would infringe upon or injure the personal or property rights of any individual, group, or entity, including but not limited to defamation, harassment, invasion of privacy, tort, or disclosure of confidential or trade secrets. Furthermore, Users shall not violate any law or treaty or intellectual property rights protected by law (such as copyright, patent and trademark rights). Users acknowledge that the Information available on www.capeandislands.org may include intellectual property that is protected under the copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United States and/or other countries ("Intellectual Property Laws"). Such Intellectual Property Laws generally prohibit the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or exhibition of all text, photographic and graphic (art and electronic) images, music, sound samplings, and other protected materials. The violation of applicable Intellectual Property Laws may give rise to civil and/or criminal penalties.

3. Disclosure of Online Communications

You are cautioned that any online communications may not be fully confidential. In addition, you should be aware that federal postal regulations do not protect electronic mail. You should be aware that some administrative personnel of The Cape and Islands NPR Stations may, in the course of their regular duties, have access to communications required by law.

4. Rogue Programming and Viruses

The Cape and Islands NPR Stations is not responsible for any computer virus, trojan horse, timebomb, worm, or any other rogue programming ("Rogue Programming") that may be contained in any of the information or software contained on www.capeandislands.org. The Cape and Islands NPR Stations has no obligation to detect the presence of any Rogue Programming. Any downloading of software or other materials or any other use of the Information on www.capeandislands.org is at your risk, and you are advised to take adequate precautions to minimize any loss to your system caused by Rogue Programming, including use of anti-virus programs and proper backup of files. You agree not to post, transmit, or make available in any way through www.capeandislands.org any software or other materials that contain Rogue Programming.

5. Content of Information

You are responsible for the content of any Information you put on www.capeandislands.org. The Cape and Islands NPR Stations has no obligation to, and does not in the normal course, monitor or control any Information that is or becomes available on www.capeandislands.org. The Cape and Islands NPR Stations reserves the right to review any Information that is or becomes available on www.capeandislands.org. The Cape and Islands NPR Stations reserves the right to refuse to post or to remove any Information that is, in The Cape and Islands NPR Stations's sole discretion, unacceptable, undesirable, or in violation of these rules. However, The Cape and Islands NPR Stations has no obligation to exercise such reservation of rights by The Cape and Islands NPR Stations.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Cape and Islands NPR Stations Online is provided on an "As Is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation warranties of title, noninfringement, or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Cape and Islands NPR Stations does not warrant that any information is complete or accurate, that www.capeandislands.org will be uninterrupted or error free, or that any information is free of Rogue Programming.

7. Limitation of Damages

Under no circumstance, including negligence, shall The Cape and Islands NPR Stations be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages that may result from the use or inability to use www.capeandislands.org, including without limitation use of or reliance on information available on www.capeandislands.org, interruptions, errors, defects, mistakes, omissions, deletions of files, delays in operation or transmission, nondelivery of information, disclosure of communications, or any other failure of performance.

8. Release and Indemnity

You hereby release and waive any and all claims and/or liability against The Cape and Islands NPR Stations arising from or in connection with your use of www.capeandislands.org. You also agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Cape and Islands NPR Stations from and against any and all claims or liability, including costs and attorneys fees, arising from or in connection with your use of www.capeandislands.org or failure to abide by applicable law.

9. Modifications

These rules may be modified by from time to time and such modifications will be binding on you when placed online.

10. Privacy Policy

The Cape and Islands NPR Stations' Online Visitors' Privacy Policy provides additional terms and conditions that apply to your use of our site.

If you do not agree to these The Cape and Islands NPR Stations Online Terms of Service, please do not use the site.