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This Web site and the materials contained on it ("Contents") are provided by National Marine Bankers Association ("NMBA") for informational purposes only. By using this Web site or downloading or copying materials from this Web site, you agree to follow the terms and conditions of this Notice. If you do not agree to follow these terms and conditions do not use this Web site or download or copy materials from this Web site.

Privacy

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Copyright / Trademark

The Contents and the collection, arrangement and assembly of the Contents are the exclusive property of NMBA and are protected by international and United States copyright laws. The NMBA names mentioned or shown at this Web site are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of NMBA in the United States and other countries. NMBA trademarks or service marks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not an NMBA product or service, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that refers to NMBA in a negative way. NMBA acknowledges the rights of third parties whose trademarks or registered trademarks are referenced at this Web site.

Limited Use

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Notice, NMBA grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access, display and use this Web site and its Contents. NMBA authorizes you to view and download the Contents for your personal, informational, non-commercial purposes only. The Contents may not be modified or reposted to other sites. You must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices on all copies of the Contents. You shall comply with all copyright laws worldwide in your use of this Web site and prevent unauthorized copying of the Contents. Except as provided in this Notice, NMBA does not grant you any express or implied right in or under any patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secret information.

Submission of Comments / Use of Discussion Features of the Web Site

NMBA does not want and you should not send any information or materials via this Web site that are defamatory, threatening, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful, or that contain or incorporate the proprietary material of another. Any information that you provide of a confidential personal nature will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy set forth in this Web site.

This Web site may contain features that allow you to post information or engage in communications with other users. You should not use such features to post, transmit, display or otherwise communicate: (i) any defamatory, threatening, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful information; or (ii) any advertisement, spam, chain letter or other similar type information.

Disclaimer

The Contents are provided "As Is" without warranties of any kind either express or implied and NMBA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law. The Contents may contain inaccuracies and typographical errors and NMBA does not warrant the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the Contents or the reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or information displayed or distributed through this Web site. You acknowledge that any reliance on the Contents or any portion thereof shall be at your sole risk.

Third-Party Sites

This Web site may contain links to Web sites operated by entities other than NMBA. If you use these links you will leave this Web site. Conversely, Web sites operated by entities other than NMBA may contain links to this Web site. The linked and linking sites are not under the control of NMBA and NMBA is not responsible for the contents of any linked or linking site or any link contained in a linked or linking site or any changes or updates to such sites. NMBA provides / allows such links as a convenience only and the existence of any link does not mean that NMBA endorses, supports or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of such sites. You are solely responsible for the results and consequences of your use of such links.

Rules Regarding Third-Party Linking to This Web site ("Rules")
  1. No person may link to this Web site without written consent of NMBA, execution of a copy of these Rules and registration with NMBA.
  2. Third-party links to this Web site shall use only the term "NMBA" ("Text Link") to create such links. By displaying the Text Link, whether or not you have executed a copy of these Rules, you agree to be bound by these Rules.
  3. You shall not use any NMBA logo, trademark, service mark or other similar feature in the creation of any link to this Web site.
  4. You shall only use the Text Link on your Web site and not in any other manner. It must always be an active link to the home page of this Web site at http://www.marinebankers.org or such other universal resource locator as NMBA may designate.
  5. You shall not create any direct link to any secondary or sub-page of this Web site. A link to this Web site shall not conceal or alter any portion of this Web site.
  6. You shall only use the Text Link on web pages that make accurate references to NMBA and its products and services. You must display the Text Link adjacent to any NMBA reference or at the bottom of the same page. Your web page title and other trademarks and logos must appear at least as prominent as the Text Link. You shall not display the Text Link in any manner that: (i) implies sponsorship, endorsement, or license by NMBA; or (ii) conceals, disguises or creates confusion about the identity of NMBA as the source of the linked Web site.
  7. You shall not present, portray or use information from any source other than NMBA in a manner which creates the appearance that NMBA is the source of such information.
  8. You shall not use this Web site to create a link directly to a third-party Web site without the written consent of NMBA and the owner of the third-party Web site.
  9. You shall not use the Text Link as a feature or design element of any other logo, trade mark, service mark, or other similar feature.
  10. You shall display the Text Link in a font size at least as large as all surrounding text and you shall not modify or distort the Text Link in any manner.
  11. You shall not use the Text Link on any Web site that refers to NMBA or its products or services in a negative manner, infringes any NMBA intellectual property or other rights, or violates any applicable law.
  12. You shall defend and indemnify NMBA against any claims, liability, damages, and costs suffered by NMBA as a result of your violation of these Rules.
  13. These Rules do not grant a license or any other right in any NMBA logo or trademark. NMBA reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate or modify permission to use the Text Link at any time. NMBA reserves the right to take action against any use that does not conform to these Rules, infringes any NMBA intellectual property or other right, or violates other applicable law.
  14. NMBA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW REGARDING THE TEXT LINK, INCLUDING WARRANTIES AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.
If you wish to create a link to this Web site and agree to be bound by these Rules, you can acknowledge your consent and register with NMBA by contacting us as indicated on this Web site.

Limitation of Damages

In no event shall NMBA or any of its subsidiaries be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential, incidental or other damages that are in any way related to the use or the inability to use, the content, materials, and functions of this Web site or any linked or linking site, even if NMBA is expressly advised of the possibility of such damages.

International Users / Choice of Law / Jurisdiction

This Web site is controlled, operated and administered by NMBA from its offices in Chicago, Illinois. NMBA makes no representation that the Contents are appropriate or available for use at other locations and access to them from jurisdictions where the Contents are illegal is prohibited. You shall not import, export or use the Contents in violation of any applicable laws. In accessing this Web site you are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws. These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions. Through publication of this Web site, NMBA does not intend to submit to the jurisdiction of any court outside the State of Michigan and venue for any dispute arising out of the contents or use of this Web site shall be in State or Federal court in the State of Michigan.



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