These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern how you may access and use the Site and your responsibilities when doing so. International MLS Forum’s Privacy Policy explains how International MLS Forum may use any personal information shared by you. By accessing www.MLSforum.org , you agree to these Terms and International MLS Forum’s Privacy Policy, so please take a moment to carefully review these documents. If you are accessing this Site on behalf of an organization, then you agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy on behalf of that organization. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use this Site.

Modifications

International MLS Forum may modify these Terms from time to time. Any modifications to the Terms will be effective once posted to the Site. If you access or use the Site after the Terms have been modified, your continued access and use will constitute acceptance of all modifications.

International MLS Forum’s Content and Intellectual Property

Any information or content shared on the Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please consult with an appropriate professional for any professional advice you need, for example, legal or accounting advice.

International MLS Forum or its partners created the text, images, video, graphics, content, and materials (“Materials”) available through the Site. All Materials are protected by all applicable copyright and trademark laws. International MLS Forum or the party credited owns the Materials, and all rights in the Materials are expressly reserved. Use of the Materials is subject to International MLS Forum’s Reprint Policy, which describes in detail how you may use the Materials found on this Site. Please review that document before using the Materials. Any use not described in the Reprint Policy is prohibited.

Your Conduct

International MLS Forum hopes this website will promote and facilitate a meaningful exchange of information on issues in the real estate industry. In order to ensure a safe and civil environment, International MLS Forum expects you to conduct yourself in a respectful and law-abiding manner when using the Site. You may not:

• Use the Site to advertise or promote real estate listings or real estate services;
• Use the Site to send unsolicited communications or promotions, also known as “spam”;
• Use the Site to promote or advertise products or services;
• Use the Site in any way that violates local, state or federal laws;
• Upload or share materials that are illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, libelous, misleading, threatening, profane, or obscene;
• Take any action that will disrupt or interfere with operation of the Site, which includes use of any robot, spider, or other automated device, process, or means to access, retrieve, scrape, or index any portion of the Site;
• Violate the privacy or infringe the rights of others, including intellectual property rights;
• Use inflammatory, offensive or inappropriate language;
• Impersonate other persons.

Your Content

In certain areas of the Site, you can choose to upload content that will be publicly displayed. Please be thoughtful when choosing to do so, since content available online is easily shared and captured.

If you choose to upload content to the Site, you agree to indemnify and hold International MLS Forum harmless from any and all liability, damages or expenses whatsoever due, directly or indirectly, to any cause of action arising out of the Content posted by you.

You are also responsible for providing International MLS Forum with accurate and complete registration information, including updating such information as it changes.

E-mails

You may have the opportunity to provide your email address to International MLS Forum, for example, by registering for the event as a sponsor, speakr or particiapnt. If you share your e-mail address with International MLS Forum through the Site, International MLS Forum may send e-mails to you about a variety of subjects, such as updates to the Site or International MLS Forum’s products, services, events and programs. By providing your e-mail address to International MLS Forum, you consent to receiving these e-mails from International MLS Forum. You will have the option of unsubscribing from International MLS Forum’s e-mail list(s) through a link included in International MLS Forum’s e-mails.

Third-Party Links

This Site includes links to websites that are not owned or operated by International MLS Forum. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute International MLS Forum’s endorsement of the linked-to website or its owner. Please be aware when you leave the Site because International MLS Forum’s Terms and Privacy Policy will no longer apply to your activities. Third-party websites will likely have their own terms of use and privacy policy, which International MLS Forum has no control over.

Third-Party Advertisers and Vendors

Third-party vendors may advertise, offer products or services for sale, or host promotions on the Site. If you choose to purchase any product or service or enter any promotion, the terms of that purchase or promotion are between you and the third-party vendor. International MLS Forum does not make any representation or warranty about third-party products, services or promotions available through the Site. International MLS Forum disclaims all liability for any losses or damages stemming from any purchase or promotion offered by a third-party vendor.

SITE PROVIDED “AS IS”

International MLS Forum hopes your visit to the Site is informative and entertaining; however, there are certain things that International MLS Forum cannot guarantee. THIS SITE IS PROVIDED BY International MLS Forum ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SITE WILL MEET ANY PARTICULAR CRITERIA OF PERFORMANCE OR QUALITY. International MLS Forum MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE USABILITY, CONDITION OR OPERATION OF THIS SITE, OR THAT ACCESS TO OR USE OF International MLS Forum.REALTOR WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR AS TO THE INFORMATION, CONTENT OR MATERIALS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, International MLS Forum DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COMPARABILITY, SECURITY AND ACCURACY.

Some jurisdictions do not permit the disclaimer of certain warranties, so the above disclaimers may not apply to you.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL International MLS Forum, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES. International MLS Forum SHALL ALSO NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES; DAMAGES RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SITE; DAMAGES RELATING TO ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT OR CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OR CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT International MLS Forum HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not permit the limitation or exclusion of certain liabilities, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Termination

You may stop using the Site at any time. International MLS Forum may suspend or terminate the Site at any time at International MLS Forum’s discretion and without notice. International MLS Forum may also terminate, limit or suspend your access to the Site for any reason at any time and without notice. For example, International MLS Forum may terminate your access to this Site if you are not complying with these Terms or if International MLS Forum determines that you are a repeat infringer of third-party intellectual property rights.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”)

International MLS Forum respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects you to do the same. Per the DMCA, International MLS Forum will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement on the Site if submitted to International MLS Forum’s Copyright Agent as described below. Upon receipt of a notice alleging copyright infringement, International MLS Forum will take whatever action it deems appropriate within its sole discretion, including removal of the allegedly infringing materials.

If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been violated by International MLS Forum or by a third party who has uploaded materials to the Site, please provide the following information to International MLS Forum’s designated Copyright Agent listed below:

[email protected]

International Visitors

International MLS Forum welcomes visitors to the Site from across the world. International MLS Forum’s operations are, however, located in the United States and its policies and procedures based on United States law. If you are located outside of the United States, you consent to the transfer, storage and processing of your information, such as registration information or email addresses, in the United States. Additionally, if you are accessing the Site from a country embargoed by the United States, you agree to not engage in any commercial activities, including financial transactions, using or through the Site.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to their subject matter and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement. These Terms create no third party beneficiary rights.

Miscellaneous

International MLS Forum’s or your failure to exercise any right provided for in these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of any rights under these Terms. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, such unenforceability will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. You may not assign any of your rights under these Terms. International MLS Forum may assign its rights under these Terms in whole or in part at any time without your consent. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of these Terms.