Virtual Worlds Forum

Terms and conditions

The following are the terms and conditions (the “Terms”) that govern the use of the The Virtual Economic Forum website (the “Site”). Access to and use of this Site is provided by Virtual Economic Forum Limited (VEF). By using or visiting the Site, you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms and to follow these Terms. VEF has the right to change these Terms at any time which will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.

Use of the Site

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public, or otherwise use the Site content in any way except for the promotion of any of VEF’s events, to inform others of any of VEF’s events or for your own personal non-commercial use.

You agree that you will only use the Site for lawful purposes and in a way that will not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site. Prohibited behaviour includes, but is not limited to, harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person and transmitting obscene or offensive content.

Intellectual Property

The trademarks, copyright and all other rights in the material on this Site are owned by the VEF or are included with the permission of the owner of the rights. You are permitted to use the trademarks and copyrighted materials contained on the Site and to download the ‘buttons’ and ‘banners’ available on the Site for the non-commercial promotion of VEF events but not in a manner which is defamatory, derogatory or in a way that would bring VEF or any of its events into disrepute.

Linking

VEF is delighted to grant you a non-exclusive, limited, revocable licence to provide a hypertext reference link to the Site, as identified by the following Uniform Resource Locator (URL) http://www.virtualworldsforum.com solely for non-commercial purposes and only for the purpose of linking your website to the Site. You will not be permitted to link the Site to another site which is defamatory, derogatory or will bring VEF or any its events into disrepute.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law VEF, its agents or servants shall not have any liability whatsoever to the user for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or special loss or damage cost or expense suffered or incurred (whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, and whether arising from the negligence, breach of contract, defamation, infringement of copyright or other intellectual rights caused by use of the Site or from the negligence of its employees or agents or licensors and whether asserted against VEF or against any third party in relation to the use of the Site, its employees or agents arising out of the use or supply of the Site) unless specifically covered in these Terms.

The information and material on this web site are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property.

For the avoidance of doubt, VEF expressly does not make any representation or give any warranty, either express or implied:

• In relation to any information, goods or services offered, accessed or obtained through the Site.
• VEF also makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Site, or any part thereof, including any warranties of title, non infringement of copyright or patent rights of others, merchantability, or fitness or suitability for any purpose.
• for the content, accuracy, integrity, lawfulness or otherwise of information on websites over which VEF has no control.
• as to the suitability of the information and data on the Site for any particular purpose.
• that there will be no delays, interruptions or errors in provision of the Site.
• that the information and data on the Site is free of infection by computer viruses or other contamination.

Third Party Links and Information

Although VEF takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the information provided to it from third parties is accurate and not defamatory or offensive it cannot control the content or take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. Some of the information on the Site may be supplied by third parties and whilst care is taken to ensure its accuracy, users are advised to verify the accuracy of any such information.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold VEF and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs and other expenses in relation to any claims or actions brought against VEF arising out of any breach by you of these Terms or other liabilities arising out of your use of this Site.

Changes to/accuracy of Information

Whilst VEF has attempted to provide accurate information on this site, it cannot be held responsible for any technical inaccuracies, errors or omissions.  VEF may update the site at any time and without notice.

Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by the English law and all disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.