THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY INFORMATION, SERVICE, PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE PROVIDED THEREOF("WEBSITE") IS HOSTED BY ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS TERMS OF USE NOTICE ("NOTICE") AND UNDERSTAND THE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN. IF YOU ARE A MINOR, YOU SHALL REGISTER AS THE MEMBER OR ACCESS THE WEBSITE AND ITS SERVICES ONLY AFTER YOUR PARENTS (OR YOUR GUARDIAN) READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE. BY CONTINUING TO ENTER AND/OR OTHERWISE USE THE WEBSITE, YOU OR YOUR PARENTS (OR GUARDIAN) EXPRESSLY CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING UPDATED VERSION, AND ALL APLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
1. Acknowledgement
1.1 YOU acknowledge that it is YOUR responsibility to have the appropriate software, hardware and internet connection to operate the then-current version of WEBSITE. ASUS, in our sole discretion, may modify the WEBSITE at any time without notice, may terminate any events hold through this WEBSITE ("Website Event") at any time without notice, may discontinue any service through WEBSITE at any time without notice, and ASUS also reserve all rights to cease supporting any hardware or software platform at any time without notice.
1.2 YOU acknowledge that some content of the WEBSITE is provided by third parties, and YOU also acknowledge that this WEBSITE may enable access to third parties' websites. YOU agree to enjoy such websites and access at YOUR own discretion and such enjoyment shall be subject to the conditions and terms between YOU and such third parties. YOU also acknowledge and agree that ASUS will be responsible for neither the agreement between YOU and such third parties nor any content provided by such third parties.
1.3 YOU acknowledge that any software you downloaded or obtained via the WEBSITE shall be used in compliance with the End User License Agreement ("EULA") provided or contained therein.
1.4 YOU acknowledge that nothing in the NOTICE gives YOU a right to use any of ASUS's trademarks, service marks, product or service names, slogans, logos or images unless YOU have agreed otherwise in writing with ASUS.
1.5 YOU acknowledge that ASUS reserves the right to modify this NOTICE at any time, and each such modification shall be effective upon posting on the WEBSITE. YOUR continued use of the WEBSITE following any such modification will be deemed YOU agree to be bound by and YOUR acceptance of the modified NOTICE. It is therefore important that YOU read and visit this WEBSITE on a regular basis to ensure YOU are updated as to the applicable NOTICE. If YOU do not agree to be bound by this NOTICE and to abide by all applicable law, YOU must discontinue using the WEBSITE immediately.
1.6 YOU acknowledge that this NOTICE may reference other guidelines, notices or other terms and conditions of Website Event provided by ASUS, and such reference shall constitute an integral part of this NOTICE.
1.7 YOU acknowledge that in order to protect YOUR privileges, YOU must abide by the Internet application custom and respect Internet ceremonies:
1.7.1 Any attempt or act to interfere, invade, or destroy any system or resource on the Internet is strictly prohibited.
1.7.2 Strictly prohibit the act to transmit materials that are threatening, obscene, pornographic, or destroying the public order and customs.
1.7.3 Strictly prohibit the act to spread computer virus through the network of the WEBSITE.
1.7.4 Strictly prohibit the act to use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and/ or extraction tools. In the event that you use any software or tools above, YOU will be disqualified to participate Website Event.
2. Intellectual Property Right
2.1 YOU acknowledge that YOU are solely responsible for the information upload, transmit, input or provide to this WEBSITE by YOU, and none of such information represents the opinion of ASUS. For the avoidance of doubt, information includes without limitation to, information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages or other materials ("Information").
2.2 When YOU uploaded, transmitted, inputted or provided the Information to this WEBSITE, YOU grant ASUS, its affiliates and subsidiaries, a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-revocable, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable right to promote and distribute part or all of the Information in any media formats with any manner, including without limitation to modify, reproduce, public broadcast, public transmission, adapt, distribute, publish, public release, or otherwise use the Information.
2.3 If YOU do not have authorization for the above right, please do not upload, transmit, input or provide Information to this WEBSITE.
2.4 YOU acknowledge that if YOU are found involving in alleged infringements for three times, YOUR access to the WEBSITE may be terminated by ASUS in whole or in part.
2.5 If YOU are aware of any actual or prospective infringement of any content of the WEBSITE, or an infringement notification is required in accordance with applicable laws or regulations, please submit the notification to ASUS Legal Compliance Department with the contact information indicated in this NOTICE, ASUS will proceed corresponding procedure in accordance with applicable laws.
2.6 Upon receipt of an infringement notification from a copyright holder or its agent, ASUS will remove, disable YOUR access to or may take other actions to alleged infringing content or services in accordance with applicable laws. If YOU believe that such content or services were not infringing, YOU may submit a counter notification to ASUS Legal Compliance Department with the contact information indicated in this NOTICE, ASUS will proceed corresponding procedure in accordance with applicable laws.
3. Registration
3.1 YOU are required to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about YOURSELF if prompted and requested by a registration process of ASUS Member. YOU may access and correct YOUR personal information at any time.
3.2 YOU may view and change YOUR registration information by logging in and editing YOUR account settings on WEBSITE. For the security of YOUR account, YOU will be required to sign in with YOUR login ID and password. YOU are solely and entirely responsible for securing the confidentiality of YOUR password and user name and for any and all activities that occur under YOUR account.
3.3 If ASUS knew that the account/password of ASUS Member is used with misappropriation, ASUS may immediately suspend or terminate such ASUS Member's password, account (or any part thereof) or use of this WEBSITE, and remove all the Information related to such ASUS Member from this WEBSITE.
4. Privacy Policy
Due to respect to personal information, ASUS is committed to protecting and respecting YOUR privacy with ASUS Privacy Policy.
5. License and Restriction
5.1 Subject to the terms of this NOTICE, ASUS hereby grants YOU a limited, personal, non-commercial, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-assignable, free of charge license to access or enter the WEBSITE and its services. Except for rights granted expressly herein, YOU acknowledge that t all other rights remain with ASUS. Any and all rights, including without limitation, in the WEBSITE, are and shall remain the exclusive property of ASUS and/or its licensors. Nothing in this NOTICE intends to transfer any such rights, or to vest any such rights to YOU.
5.2 No Removal of Notices: YOU agree that YOU will not remove, obscure, make illegible or alter any notices or indications of any rights and/or ASUS's rights and ownership thereof, whether such notice or indications are affixed on, contained in or otherwise connected to any materials.
6. Third Party Content
6.1 All title and intellectual property rights in and to any third party content that is not contained in the WEBSITE, but may be accessed through use of the WEBSITE, is the property of the respective content owners and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties.
6.2 If YOU are aware of any actual or prospective infringement of any content of the WEBSITE, or an infringement notification is required in accordance with applicable laws or regulations, please submit the notification to ASUS Legal Compliance Department with the contact information indicated in this NOTICE, ASUS will proceed corresponding procedure in accordance with applicable laws.
6.3 Upon receipt of an infringement notification from a copyright holder or its agent, ASUS will remove, disable YOUR access to or may take other actions to alleged infringing content or services in accordance with applicable laws. If YOU believe that such content or services were not infringing, YOU may submit a counter notification to ASUS Legal Compliance Department with the contact information indicated in this NOTICE, ASUS will proceed corresponding procedure in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Termination
ASUS reserves the right to terminate this WEBSITE at any time, or limit YOUR right of this WEBSITE in whole or in part. YOUR rights to use the WEBSITE will be terminated automatically without notice if YOU fail to comply with the terms and conditions mentioned in this NOTICE. Upon termination of this NOTICE, YOU shall immediately cease all use of this WEBSITE and its copies, in full or in part.
8. Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
8.1 ASUS shall not be responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, caused by the internet user or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this WEBSITE, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of this WEBSITE including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite network failure, technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or website, software failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alteration of entries and any injury or damage to YOUR computer related to or resulting from participating in or downloading any materials in this SERVICE.
8.2 In the event that any prize is provided in Website Event, YOU acknowledge the following:
8.2.1 ASUS accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from YOUR acceptance of the prize. Independent financial advice should be sought by YOU.
8.2.2 A prize, in whole or in part, is not allowed to transfer or exchange and cannot be liquidated unless specified otherwise.
8.2.3 In the event that a prize is not available despite ASUS's reasonable endeavors to procure the prize, ASUS reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal recommended retail value, subject to any written directions from a relevant governmental authority.
8.2.4 ASUS accepts no responsibility for any subsequent variation in the prize value.
8.2.5 In the event that any failure of a prize winner to take the prize within a certain period of time indicated in the Website Event is deemed a waiver of the right for a prize, and ASUS, on its sole discretion, has the right to decide the substitution method of such prize winner.
8.3 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS." TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ASUS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS WEBSITE OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED UNDER THIS NOTICE OR FOR THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF USAGE OR OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8.4 THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE AND/OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SERVICE REMAINS WITH YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS LICENSORS OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTICE OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE OR ANY PART THEREOF, EVEN IF ASUS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
9. Indemnity
YOU agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ASUS and its affiliates, service providers, syndicators, distributors, licensors, officers, directors and employees, from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of any claim or demand (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs), due to or in connection with YOUR violation of this Notice or any applicable law or regulation, or third-party right.
For further information regarding this NOTICE and referenced guidelines, contact ASUS Legal Compliance Department by registered mail, facsimile, e-mail or phone at:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Legal Affairs Center
Legal Compliance Department
Address: 15, Li-Te Rd., Taipei 112, Taiwan
Email: LegalCompliance@asus.com
Telephone: (886) 2 2894 3447
Fax: (886) 2 2890 7674
Updated July 15, 2011 by ASUS Legal Affairs Center