By using the Open Directory Project (ODP) in any way you are agreeing to comply with these terms, which we may update without notice and encourage you to check back here at any time. To use the ODP, you must be legally competent to enter a binding agreement.
Privacy Policy
The only personally identifiable information
about you ("PII") (that is, your name, e-mail or physical address, or telephone
number) that the ODP receives is any PII you choose to include in the submission
form if you submit a site for consideration for inclusion in the ODP. We
use such PII only in connection with the provision of the ODP, and do not
use it for marketing purposes. We do not share your PII with any outside
companies. As explained below, volunteer editors for the ODP may have access
to certain PII.
When you use or access the ODP, we
automatically receive and store certain information from your browser,
including your IP address; your browser type; access date and time; the
referring Web site address; the ODP page you requested; and in the case
of a search, the specific search terms requested. We use this information
for purposes of security, to learn more about how the ODP is used, and
to improve the quality and usefulness of the ODP. We do NOT link any of
this information with PII, and we do not share this information with any
outside companies.
The ODP's thousands of volunteer
editors may receive PII about you in certain circumstances, and, because
they are volunteers whose activities are not controlled by the ODP, their
use of that information is not subject to this Privacy Policy. Volunteer
editors may receive PII about you in two circumstances: (1) if you correspond
directly with an editor (e.g., to ask a question about why a site is not
included), the editor will of course learn your e-mail address, as well
as any other PII you choose to share in the e-mail; and (2) if you submit
a site for consideration for inclusion in the ODP, editors may access any
PII you include in the submission form (e.g., your e-mail address), as
well as your IP address.
The ODP Kids and Teens categories link
to Web sites that have been selected for age-appropriate content by a team
of volunteer editors. Although the ODP Kids and Teens categories do not
collect personal information, because the ODP links to other companies'
and organizations' Web sites it is important to check the privacy policies
of these Web sites to understand how they may collect or use information.
The Internet offers children wonderful
educational and entertainment resources. In order to ensure that your children
have a safe as well as rewarding online experience, parents may want take
advantage some to the useful and comprehensive resources currently available
at www.safekids.com and www.safesurfin.com.
Like the rest of the world, the Internet
may contain some material that is inappropriate for young audiences. There
are a number of ways you can control what your child can see and do online.
You may want to consider utilizing filtering software to manage your
child's online experience. To learn more about software filtering tools,
you can go to www.getnetwise.com.
Please remember that while software filtering tools are a great way to
control your child's online experience, there is no substitute for parental
involvement online.
Security/ No Disruption
You will not disrupt the functioning
of the ODP or otherwise act in a way that interferes with other users'
use of the ODP.
Netscape Discretion Over Content, Use, And Operation of The ODP
We may edit, move, or delete any content
on the ODP (including content that you have provided) or terminate all
or part of the ODP without notice or liability for any reason at our sole
discretion. You acknowledge that Netscape and the ODP staff have unfettered
editorial discretion to determine the structure and content of the ODP
and that, because a site's placement in the directory is subject to change
or deletion at any time, you may not rely on any aspect of a site's inclusion
in the directory. You agree to waive any claim related to the inclusion,
placement, exclusion, or removal of any site in the ODP or to the title
or description of any site appearing in the ODP.
We are not responsible for any failure
to remove or delay in removing harmful, inaccurate, unlawful, or otherwise
objectionable content on the ODP originating with or otherwise provided
by third parties.
We may preserve or disclose information
about users, including those who submit sites for possible inclusion in
the ODP, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that doing
so is necessary to (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce these terms;
(c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties;
(d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Netscape, its users,
or the public; or (e) administer the ODP.
Links to Third-Party Sites
We provide links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. We do not
control these sites and resources, do not endorse them, and are not responsible
for any aspects of those sites, including their availability, content,
accuracy, legality or delivery of services. You waive any claim resulting
from your exposure to material on or through the ODP that is offensive,
indecent, or otherwise objectionable. You must be at least 18 to view adult-oriented
areas of the ODP.
Indemnity
You will indemnify Netscape, and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers,
agents, and employees against any claim or demand, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, related in any way to your use of or conduct on the ODP.
Disclaimer / Limitation of Liability
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY, QUALITY, TIMELINESS, AVAILABILITY,
OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, OR OTHER MATERIALS
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ODP, AND YOU SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THEM. WE PROVIDE
THE ODP ON AN "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK,
AND NETSCAPE, ITS EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, DIRECTORS, AND AGENTS ARE NOT
LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ITS CONTENT OR DELIVERY, OR FOR ANY
FORM OF LOSS OR DAMAGE (INCLUDING ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, EVEN IF KNOWN TO US) THAT MAY RESULT FROM
ITS USE. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
NO WARRANTY NOT SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE VALID. IF ANY OF THE
ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE VOID UNDER GOVERNING LAW, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Copyright Assignment
(Note: If you are only submitting an URL(s) to be included in the directory,
this copyright assignment only applies to the site description that you
want included in the ODP, but doesn't extend to the actual web site or
its content).
To enable us to take appropriate action in the event of infringements
by third parties, and in consideration for the opportunity to use and participate
in the ODP, you hereby assign to Netscape Communications Corporation the
copyright in any material (whether site descriptions, directory organization,
or otherwise) that you create and submit for inclusion or use in the ODP.
Netscape hereby licenses back to you a nonexclusive, royalty-free right to use any such material. You further warrant that you have all rights necessary to authorize
the distribution and re-distribution of any material you submit for
inclusion or use in the ODP. You will provide information that we reasonably
request related to any claim that material you submit infringes the rights
of a third party.
Proprietary Rights
You acknowledge and agree that the content on the ODP and its design, structure,
and compilation are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks,
patents, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights and laws. It is very
easy to copy things in cyberspace, but not necessarily always acceptable
or legal. Unless otherwise noted, you may view, copy, download, and print
Netscape documents from the ODP so long as you use them only for personal,
non-commercial purposes and do not post, distribute, or modify them or
remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. Any further
use of the ODP or its content is governed by the Open
Directory License. For permission to use third-party materials appearing
on or linked from the ODP, please contact the copyright owner.
Claims of Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your work has been copied and is accessible on the
ODP in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us
here.
Agreement to Submission Policies and Editor Guidelines
In addition to these terms, if you submit a site for possible inclusion
in the ODP, you agree to comply with and be bound by the ODP Submission
Policies. In addition, if you apply and are selected to be an Editor
of the ODP, you agree to comply with and be bound by the ODP
Editor Guidelines.
General Terms
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Netscape
and governs your use of the ODP, superseding any prior agreements. Additional
or different terms and conditions may apply when you use affiliated websites,
third-party content, or third-party software. Interpretations of the Agreement
and determinations that you have breached the Agreement will be made at
our reasonable discretion and based on facts known to us. The laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia except for its conflict-of-law provisions govern
this Agreement and our relationship. You agree to submit to the personal
and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Virginia
for any claim or dispute with Netscape or any of its subsidiaries, affiliates,
officers, agents, or employees. Our failure to enforce any right under
this Agreement will not waive that right. If any provision of this Agreement
is invalid, the Agreement should be interpreted to effect the intent of
the parties, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect. You must
file any claim or suit related to the ODP within one year after it arises.
The section titles in this Agreement are for convenience only and have
no substantive effect.
Last update: 2001-04-19
