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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Re: New Forum Logo
« on: September 26, 2002, 11:41:44 PM »
Honestly, I don't mean to come across as if I'm coming down on anyone, but I've received a few comments from people who felt that the passage I quoted from the forum's guidelines seemed a bit harsh to them. Thruthfully, though, the wording Midnite and I ultimately decided on for that particular passage (as well as our entire agreement) is actually fairly standard Internet language and was drafted only after reviewing the user agreements on many different Web sites and through consultation with a lawyer.
Here are just some examples of similar passages in other Web sites' user agreements (some of which seem to go further than our own ):
LookSmart:
"These terms and conditions of use may be changed in the future without further notice. Your continued use of this Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms."
Compuserve:
"CompuServe may, in its sole discretion and at any time, modify or discontinue CompuServe.com; limit, terminate or suspend your use of or access to CompuServe.com; and/or make changes to these Terms of Use or any other policies posted on CompuServe.com."
MSN:
"Microsoft reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the MSN Sites/Services are offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of the MSN Sites/Services. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions and additional terms posted on particular websites. Your continued use of the MSN Sites/Services constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices."
AOL:
"By using this site, you signify your agreement to all terms, conditions, and notices contained or referenced herein (the "Terms of Use"). If you do not agree to these Terms of Use please do not use this site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to update or revise these Terms of Use. Please check the Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of this site following the posting of any changes to the Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of those changes."
Google:
"We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service from time to time without notice. Please review these Terms of Service from time to time so that you will be apprised of any changes."
Ziff Davis (Publisher of magazines/periodicals like Computer Gaming World, Electronic Gaming Monthly, eWEEK, ExtremeTech, GameNOW, Microsoft Watch, Official US PlayStation Magazine, PC Magazine, Yahoo! Internet Life and PC Magazine):
"ZDH reserves the right, in its discretion, to change or modify all or any part of this Agreement at any time. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your binding acceptance of these terms and conditions, including any changes or modifications made by ZDH. If at any time the terms and conditions of this Agreement are no longer acceptable to you, you should immediately cease all use of the Service."
Lycos:
"Use is subject to compliance with these Terms and Conditions. You acknowledge and agree that Lycos may terminate your access to the Lycos Network or to any of the Products and Services should you fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions or any other guidelines and rules published by Lycos. Any such termination shall be in Lycos' sole discretion and may occur without prior notice, or any notice. The Lycos Network reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time, without notice. Please review these Terms and Conditions from time to time so you will be apprised of any changes."
Here are just some examples of similar passages in other Web sites' user agreements (some of which seem to go further than our own ):
LookSmart:
"These terms and conditions of use may be changed in the future without further notice. Your continued use of this Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms."
Compuserve:
"CompuServe may, in its sole discretion and at any time, modify or discontinue CompuServe.com; limit, terminate or suspend your use of or access to CompuServe.com; and/or make changes to these Terms of Use or any other policies posted on CompuServe.com."
MSN:
"Microsoft reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the MSN Sites/Services are offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of the MSN Sites/Services. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions and additional terms posted on particular websites. Your continued use of the MSN Sites/Services constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices."
AOL:
"By using this site, you signify your agreement to all terms, conditions, and notices contained or referenced herein (the "Terms of Use"). If you do not agree to these Terms of Use please do not use this site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to update or revise these Terms of Use. Please check the Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of this site following the posting of any changes to the Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of those changes."
Google:
"We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service from time to time without notice. Please review these Terms of Service from time to time so that you will be apprised of any changes."
Ziff Davis (Publisher of magazines/periodicals like Computer Gaming World, Electronic Gaming Monthly, eWEEK, ExtremeTech, GameNOW, Microsoft Watch, Official US PlayStation Magazine, PC Magazine, Yahoo! Internet Life and PC Magazine):
"ZDH reserves the right, in its discretion, to change or modify all or any part of this Agreement at any time. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your binding acceptance of these terms and conditions, including any changes or modifications made by ZDH. If at any time the terms and conditions of this Agreement are no longer acceptable to you, you should immediately cease all use of the Service."
Lycos:
"Use is subject to compliance with these Terms and Conditions. You acknowledge and agree that Lycos may terminate your access to the Lycos Network or to any of the Products and Services should you fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions or any other guidelines and rules published by Lycos. Any such termination shall be in Lycos' sole discretion and may occur without prior notice, or any notice. The Lycos Network reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time, without notice. Please review these Terms and Conditions from time to time so you will be apprised of any changes."