Code of Conduct
Privacy Policy
Silkworth.net pledges always to respect the anonymity and privacy of its users. We do not use cookies. We do not require users to register at our site. The information (the names, email addresses or any other contact information, personal or other data) provided to us voluntarily by our visitors in their communications with us is securely stored and not shared with any third party. Silkworth.net is committed to working with the Internet community in cultivating and maintaining trust between all its visitors, volunteers and administration.
Disclaimer
The content and verbal communication provided by silkworth.net is for information purposes only and is in no way intended to be a substitute for qualified professional consultation. Silkworth.net encourages Internet users to be careful when disclosing any information, personal or otherwize. If you are unsure about your medical condition, it is recommended that you consult your licensed physician and/or other licensed professionals. Although all content is carefully reviewed, Silkworth.net cannot guarantee nor take responsibility for the accuracy of documents published, nor can silkworth.net assume any liability for the content of Web sites linked to silkworth.net.
While using the Site or Site-related services, you agree not to:
Disparage or criticize in any way any other user/visitor of the Site;
Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Site and the Site-related services;
Upload, post or transmit any content, which is unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, libellous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your professional or other affiliation with silkworth.net or any person or entity;
Upload, post or transmit any advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letter," "pyramid scheme," or any other form of unauthorized solicitation;
Upload, post or transmit any content that contains a virus, worm, "time-bomb" (sometimes called "time-lock" or "drop-dead" device), "Trojan horse", "cancelbot", unauthorized access (sometimes called "trap door") code, or any other disruptive or harmful component;
Disrupt the normal flow of dialogue or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability to engage in real time exchanges through the Site (including, without limitation, by the excessive use of scripts, sound waves or scrolling);
Interfere with or disrupt the use of the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site, through "spoofing", "denial of service" (high volume traffic) attack, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Site;
Forge e-mail headers or "trace route" information or otherwise manipulate any identifier in order to disguise the origin of any content uploaded, posted or transmitted on or through the Site;
Upload, post or transmit any content in violation of another party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property, contract or other right(s);
Intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or any regulations having the force of law;
Modify, adapt, sublicense, translate, sell, distribute, broadcast, publicly display, exploit for commercial purposes, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Site or any Site-related services;
"Stalk" or otherwise harass another party, or harm minors in any way; or
Collect or store personal or other individually identifiable data about another user of the Site.
Warranty and Limitation of Liability
A possibility exists that the Site could include inaccuracies or errors. Additionally, a possibility exists that unauthorized additions, deletions and alterations could be made by third parties to the Site. You understand that all content uploaded, posted or transmitted on or through the Site, whether publicly or privately, is the sole responsibility of the person from which such content originated.
In many instances, content uploaded, posted or transmitted on or through the Site represents the opinions and judgments of the respective information provider, Site user. Consequently, silkworth.net can neither endorse nor be responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice or statement made on the Site by anyone other than a specifically designated authorized silkworth.net spokesperson, while acting in his/her official capacity. Under no circumstances will or can silkworth.net be liable to you or any third party for any loss or damage caused due to your reliance on any content uploaded, downloaded, posted or transmitted on or through the Site. It is your sole responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of such content as you independently see fit.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless silkworth.net from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, judgments, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and related reasonable costs) arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with (a) your breach of this Agreement (including, without limitation, your violation of the above Code of Conduct), (b) any content uploaded, posted or transmitted by you on or through the Site and/or (c) any of your actions performed in connection with the Site or any Site-related services or content.
Registration/Use of Secure Area and Password
Should you use any part or feature of the Site that requires registration, you agree to: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Site registration form (such information being the "Registration Data") and (b) maintain and promptly update the Registration Data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. In case you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or in case silkworth.net has ground to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, silkworth.net is entitled to suspend or terminate your account and/or to refuse any and all current or future use of the Site and the Site-related Services (or any portion thereof).
Use of any password-protected area of the Site is restricted to the individual (or covering volunteer) who has been given permission and a password to enter such area (the "Authorized Party"). Said password may not be distributed to others, and the Authorized Party is liable to silkworth.net for any and all proven damages directly resulting from the intentional or negligent distribution of his or her password. If more than one individual wishes to use a single password belonging to an Authorized Party, then such Authorized Party must request express permission from silkworth.net in writing, it being understood that silkworth.net shall be under no obligation to approve any such request.
Termination
Silkworth.net shall have the right, at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion with or without notice, to immediately terminate this Agreement and/or any individual's access to and use of the Site and/or such user's password(s) or account(s), in whole or in part (including, without limitation, in the event of any conduct by such user which silkworth.net deems unacceptable, inappropriate or offensive or any breach by such user of this Agreement or any applicable law).
Waiver: No provision of this Agreement can be waived.
Choice of Law
This Agreement is entered into in the United States and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.
Language
This Agreement is in the English language only, which language shall be controlling in all respects. All communications and notices to be made or given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the English language.
Mediation/Arbitration
Except for actions for temporary and/or preliminary injunctive relief and/or an action to enforce an arbitration decision, all disputes, controversies or claims arising out of or related to your use of the Site, as well as the scope, application, interpretation and construction of the terms and conditions of use of the Site (including any non-contractual claims between the Parties), shall be referred to mediation under the WIPO Mediation Rules in effect at the time the dispute arises.
If the dispute, controversy or claim is not settled pursuant to mediation within 15 calendar days, then, at the written request of either party, the dispute, controversy or claim shall be referred to and finally determined by arbitration in accordance with the WIPO Expedited Arbitration Rules in effect at the time the dispute arises. THE PLACE OF MEDIATION AND OF ARBITRATION SHALL BE THE UNITED STATES AND THE LANGUAGE SHALL BE ENGLISH. All arbitration hearings and all meetings pursuant to this section shall be held in the United States. The arbitrator(s) shall conduct a hearing within 30 days following their selection and the award shall be rendered within 5 days following the completion of the hearing. Expenses of the arbitration (including arbitrators fees) shall be borne equally by you and silkworth.net.
While SILKWORTH.NET has no obligation to monitor the site, we do reserve the right to refuse to post or remove any member names, materials or links we deem unacceptable, offensive or in violation of the Code of Conduct. We also reserve the right to suspend or prohibit any user who violates the Code of Conduct from using the Site without warning. Any decisions made by the Administrators of Silkworth.net is final.
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