Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

 

Welcome to the International Independent Creative Industries Council. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our Privacy Policy govern the International Independent Creative Industries Council’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, you always have the choice of not using the International Independent Creative Industries Council.

 

The Terms of Service has been updated on the 1st of May 2018 in order to comply with the updated Privacy Policy Agreement. Both Agreements comply with all the data protection updates the so called General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), will take effect on May 25, 2018.

The term “us” or “we” or “our website” or “website” refers to the International Independent Creative Industries Council. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of the International Independent Creative Industries Council website.

 

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

  • This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, the following personal information may be stored by us for use by third parties.

 

  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

  • All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.

  • Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

  • From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

  • Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the EU laws and more specifically England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

ACCOUNT

1. Eligibility of Users

In order to use the International Independent Creative Industries Council you must:

  1. be at least eighteen (18) years old and able to enter into contracts;

  2. complete the registration process;

  3. agree to the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy; and

  4. provide true, complete, and up to date contact information.

By using the International Independent Creative Industries Council, you represent and warrant that you meet all the requirements listed above, and that you won’t use the International Independent Creative Industries Council in a way that violates any laws or regulations. (Representing and warranting is like making a legally enforceable promise.) the International Independent Creative Industries Council may refuse service, close accounts of any users, and change eligibility requirements at any time.

2. Users Term

The Term begins when you sign up for the International Independent Creative Industries Council and continues as long as you use the Service. Clicking the button and entering your username means that you’ve officially “signed” the Terms of Service. If you sign up for the International Independent Creative Industries Council on behalf of a company or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to accept these Terms of Service on their behalf.

3. Closing Your Account

You or the International Independent Creative Industries Council may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by giving Notice to the other party. We may suspend our Service to you at any time, with or without cause. We won’t refund or reimburse you if there’s cause, like a violation of these Terms of Service or our Acceptable Use Policy. Once terminated, we may permanently delete your account and all the data associated with it, including your emails from the International Independent Creative Industries Council. If you don’t log in to your account for 12 or more months, we may treat your account as “inactive” and permanently delete the account and all the data associated with it.

4. Changes

We may change any of the Terms of Service or the Privacy Policy by posting revised Terms of Service or of the Privacy Policy of Use on the International Independent Creative Industries Council and/or by sending an email to the last email address you gave us. Unless you terminate your account within ten (30) days, the new Terms of Service will be effective immediately and apply to any continued or new use of the International Independent Creative Industries Council . We may change the Website, the Service, or any features of the service at any time.

5. Account and Password

You’re responsible for keeping your account name and password confidential. You’re also responsible for any account that you have access to, whether or not you authorized the use. You’ll immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your accounts. We’re not responsible for any losses due to stolen or hacked passwords. We don’t have access to your current password, and for security reasons, we may only reset your password.

6. Account Disputes

We don’t know the inner workings of your organization or the nature of your personal relationships, and we don’t arbitrate disputes over who owns an account. You won’t request access to or information about an account that’s not yours, and you’ll resolve any account-related disputes directly with the other party. We decide who owns an account based on the content of the emails in that account, and if multiple people or entities are identified in the content, then we’ll rely on the contact information listed for that account.

PAYMENTS

7. Credit Cards

As long as you’re a Friend, Volunteer, Member, Associate or a Visitor, or have an outstanding balance with us, you’ll provide us with valid credit card information and authorize us to deduct the monthly charges against that credit card. You’ll replace the information for any credit card that expires with information for a valid one. Anyone using a credit card represents and warrants that they are authorized to use that credit card, and that any and all charges may be billed to that credit card and won’t be rejected. If we’re unable to process your credit card order, we’ll try to contact you by email and suspend your account until your payment can be processed.

8. Refunds

We’ll give you a refund for a prepaid month if we stop providing our Services to you for a reason that’s not laid out in these Terms of Service or our Policy. You won’t be entitled to a refund from us under any other circumstances. We may offer a refund if a Member applies for one based on the requirements posted on the Website.

9. Billing Changes

We may change our fees at any time by posting a new pricing structure to the International Independent Creative Industries Council and/or sending you a notification by email.

RIGHTS

10. Privacy Policy

We may use and disclose your information according to our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy will be treated as part of these Terms of Service.

RULES AND ABUSE

11. General Rules

You promise to follow these rules:

  1. You won’t send Spam! By “spam,” we mean the definition on the Wikipedia.

  1. You won’t use purchased, rented, or third-party lists of email addresses.

  1. You won’t violate our Acceptable Use Policy, which is part of this Agreement.

  1. If you use our API, you’ll comply with our Privacy Policy.

The International Independent Creative Industries Council does not allow accounts with the primary purpose of promoting or inciting harm towards others or the promotion of discriminatory, hateful, or harassing content. To this end, we may suspend or terminate your account if you send an email campaign, submit an advertisement or otherwise distribute any content that we determine, in our sole discretion, contains either of the following:

  • A Threat of Physical Harm. This means any statement, photograph, advertisement, or other content that in our sole judgment could be reasonably perceived to threaten, advocate, or incite physical harm to or violence against others.

  • Hateful Content. This means any statement, image, photograph, advertisement, or other content that in our sole judgment could be reasonably perceived to harm, threaten, promote the harassment of, promote the intimidation of, promote the abuse of, or promote discrimination against others based solely on race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, disease, or immigration status.

We also may suspend or terminate your account if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you are either:

  • An organization which has publicly stated or acknowledged that its goals, objectives, positions, or founding tenets include statements or principles that could be reasonably perceived to advocate, encourage, or sponsor Hateful Content or A Threat of Physical Harm.

  • A person that has publicly made a comment or statement, or otherwise publicly made known a position, including by membership in an organization as discussed above, that could be reasonably perceived as Hateful Content or A Threat of Physical Harm.

  • A person or organization that has acted in such a way as could be reasonably perceived to support, condone, encourage, or represent Hateful Content or A Threat of Physical Harm.

If you violate any of these rules, then we may suspend or terminate your account.

12. Reporting Abuse

If you think anyone is violating any of these Terms of Service, please notify us immediately. If you received spam you think came from the International Independent Creative Industries Council user, please report it to us.

13. Compliance with Laws

You represent and warrant that your use of the International Independent Creative Industries Council will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You’re responsible for determining whether our Services are suitable for you to use in light of any regulations like EU Data Privacy Laws, or other laws. If you’re subject to regulations (like EU Data Privacy Laws and you use our Service, then we won’t be liable if our Service doesn’t meet those requirements. You may not use our Service for any unlawful or discriminatory activities.

If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or send to anyone in the EEA, you represent and warrant that in creating your Email distribution list, sending Emails via the International Independent Creative Industries Council , and collecting information as a result of sending Emails, you:

  1. Will clearly describe in writing how you plan to use any data collected, including for your use of the International Independent Creative Industries Council . You’ll get express consent to transfer data to the International Independent Creative Industries Council and be processed, and you’ll otherwise comply with whatever Privacy Policy you have posted.

  1. Have complied, and will comply, with all regulations, as well as data protection, electronic communication, and privacy laws that apply to the countries where you’re sending any form of email through the International Independent Creative Industries Council.

  1. Have collected, stored, used, and transferred all data relating to any individual in compliance with all data protection laws and regulations. You have the necessary permission to allow the International Independent Creative Industries Council to receive and process data and send communications to that individual on your behalf.

  1. Agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any losses, including attorney fees, that result from your breach of any part of these warranties.

  1. Have signed our Privacy Policy Agreement.

LIABILITY

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you assume full responsibility for any loss that results from your use of the Website and the Services, including any downloads from the Website. We and our Team won’t be liable for any indirect, punitive, special, or consequential damages under any circumstances, even if they’re based on negligence or we’ve been advised of the possibility of those damages. Our total liability for all claims made about the Service in any month will be no more than what you paid us for the Service the month before.

15. No Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by EU law, we provide the material on the Website and the Service as is. That means we don’t provide warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Since people use the International Independent Creative Industries Council for a variety of reasons, we can’t guarantee that it will meet your specific needs.

16. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us and our Team harmless from any losses, including attorney fees that result from any claims you make that aren’t allowed under these Terms of Service due to a “Limitation of Liability” or other provision. (Indemnity is an agreement to compensate someone for a loss.) You also agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any losses, including attorney fees, that result from third-party claims that you or someone using your password did something that, if true, would violate any of these Terms of Service.

17. Attorney Fees

If we file an action against you claiming you breached these Terms of Service and we prevail, we’re entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and any damages or other relief we may be awarded.

18. Equitable Relief

If you violate these Terms of Service then we may seek injunctive relief (meaning we may request a court order to stop you) or other equitable relief.

19. Subpoena Fees

If we have to provide information in response to a subpoena related to your account, then we may charge you for our costs. These fees may include attorney and employee time spent retrieving the records, preparing documents, and participating in a deposition.

20. Disclaimers

We and our Team aren’t responsible for the behavior of any advertisers, linked websites or other Friends, Volunteers, Members, Associates and Visitors.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, API Guidelines (all of which are incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference), and any additional Terms of Service you’ve agreed to by turning on specific features (“Terms of Service”) make up the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings. Any Additional Terms of Service will be considered incorporated into these Terms of Service when you activate the feature.

Where there’s a conflict between these Terms of Service and the Additional Terms of Service, the Additional Terms of Service will control.

For any inquiries please felel free to send us an email on:

admin@independentcreativeindustriescouncil.org

Updated 1st of May 2018