Overview
The following rules and regulations apply to all visitors to or users of the University of Toronto Web Site, the home page of which is at www.hatchery.engineering.utoronto.ca. By using this Web site, you agree to be bound by these rules and regulations, as they may be modified by University of Toronto at any time and posted on this Web site. In the event of a violation of these rules and regulations, University of Toronto reserves the right to seek all remedies available by law and in equity.
Limited License
University of Toronto Web Site and all of its materials, including, but not limited to, its software or HTML code, scripts, text, artwork, photographs, images, video, and audio (collectively, “Materials”) are protected by copyright laws and other Canadian and international laws and treaties. All Materials are provided by University of Toronto as a service to its current and prospective customers and may be used only for personal informational and product ordering purposes and only if you also retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the Materials. No right, title or interest in our Materials is conveyed to you. This is a limited license, not a transfer of title to our Materials, and such license is subject to the following restrictions: you may not copy, reproduce, publish, transmit, distribute, perform, display, post, modify, create derivative works from, sell, license or otherwise exploit this site or any of its Materials without our prior written permission; you may not access or use the University of Toronto Web Site for any competitive or commercial purpose; and you will not permit any copying of our Materials. Any unauthorized copying, alteration, distribution, transmission, performance, display, or other use of these Materials is prohibited. University of Toronto may revoke this limited license at any time for any or no reason. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by University of Toronto.
Trademarks
University of Toronto and its affiliated suppliers retain all rights regarding their trademarks, trade names and brand names. These marks or names and all associated logos or images, are registered and/or common law protected by Canadian and international laws and treaties. No license to the use of such marks or names is granted to you under these terms and conditions or by your use of the University of Toronto Web Site. Your misuse of the trademarks displayed on the University of Toronto Web Site is strictly prohibited. You are also advised that University of Toronto will aggressively enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law, including the seeking of civil remedies and criminal prosecution.
Mobile Website
University of Toronto also makes its website available in a mobile friendly format that is more accessible for mobile connectivity – our “Mobile Site”. All mobile phones that have Internet access can make use of the mobile format. Users with mobile phones that have this access also have the option to view the full html site that is available on your PC.
Linking
Periodically, links may be established from this Web Site to one or more external web sites or resources operated by third parties (the “Third Party Sites”). These links are provided for your convenience only. In addition, certain Third Party Sites also may provide links to the University of Toronto Web Site. None of such links should be deemed to imply that University of Toronto endorses the Third Party Sites or any content therein.
University of Toronto does not control and is not responsible or liable for any Third Party Sites or any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such Third Party Sites. Access to any Third Party Sites is at your own risk and University of Toronto will have no liability arising out of or related to such web sites and/or their content or for any damages or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with any purchase, use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such Third Party Site.
Special Notice
University of Toronto has a no-tolerance policy regarding the use of our trademarks or names in metatags and/or hidden text. Specifically, the use of our trademarks or names in metatag keywords is trademark infringement, and the use of trademarks or names in page text, metatags, and/or hidden text for purposes of gaining higher rankings from search engines is unfair competition. Linking to any University of Toronto web page is prohibited absent express written permission from University of Toronto. Framing, inline linking or other association of the University of Toronto Web site or its Materials with links, advertisements and/or other information not originating from the University of Toronto web site is expressly prohibited.
Disclaimer of Warranty
Access to University of Toronto Web Site is provided to our customers and prospective customers “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” and without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT. Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties. In such jurisdictions, the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. University of Toronto reserves the right to block or deny access to the Web Site to anyone at any time for any reason.
Jurisdiction
University of Toronto controls this Web Site from its offices within the province of Ontario. University of Toronto does not imply that the materials published on this Web Site are appropriate for use outside of Canada. If you access this Web Site from outside of Canada, you do so on your own initiative and you are responsible for compliance with local laws. The terms of this Web Site shall be governed by the laws of the province of Ontario, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions.
Your Communications
University of Toronto shall be free, but not obligated, to use any ideas, concepts, know-how, text, photographs, images or techniques (“User Submissions”) contained in any communication you send to the Web Site for any purpose whatsoever including, but not limited to, use, edit, alter, copy, reproduce, disclose, display, publish, remove, prepare derivative works from, perform, distribute, exhibit, broadcast, or otherwise exploit the User Submissions, in whole or in part, in any form, media or technology, now known or hereafter developed including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, radio, mobile transmission, and the internet, for any purpose whatsoever including, without limitation, advertising, promotion, entertainment or commercial purposes or developing, manufacturing and marketing products using such information, all without any payment to or further authorization by you. You understand that such User Submissions may be accessed and viewed by others, including by the general public, and, whether or not such User Submissions are published, University of Toronto does not guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any User Submissions. You are solely responsible for your own User Submissions and the consequences of publishing them on hatchery.engineering.utoronto.ca if we choose to publish them once submitted. University of Toronto reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion whether User Submissions are appropriate and comply with these Website Terms, Conditions and Notices, including without limitation, the Prohibited Uses of Website and Services and other applicable rules and restrictions and whether or not to allow the uploading and/or removal of any User Submissions.
Prohibited Uses of Website and Services
You shall not post, transmit, redistribute, upload, or promote any communications, content or materials that contain corrupted files, viruses, or any other similar software files, the intent of which is to damage the operation of another’s computer; are unlawful, threatening, harassing, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, sexually explicit, hateful, profane, indecent, racially or ethnically derogatory, or otherwise objectionable; contain chain letters or pyramid schemes; contain any unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or other forms of solicitation to other users, individuals or entities; impersonate any person, business or entity, including our company and our employees and agents; encourage conduct that would constitute a criminal offense; give rise to civil liability; otherwise violate any law; or in doing so, amounts to any conduct that, in the judgment of University of Toronto, restricts, impairs, interferes or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Web Site and/or our related services and products.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR USE OF THIS SITE OR ANY OTHER HYPERLINKED WEB SITES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, COSTS OF REPLACEMENT, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, LOSS OF DATA OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION PRESENT, EVEN IF UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO IS EXPRESSLY ADVISED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In some jurisdictions, limitations of liability are not permitted. In such jurisdictions, the foregoing limitations on liability may not apply to you.
Revisions
The University of Toronto may terminate, change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of this Web Site, including the availability of any features of the site, at any time and without notice. University of Toronto also reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove any portion of these terms in whole or in part, at any time and without notice. The University of Toronto may terminate the authorization, rights and license given above at any time and without notice. Your continued use of this Web Site after any changes to these terms are posted will be considered acceptance of those changes.
