RONIN Registration (RONIN LLC) Terms of Use

Last Revised: January 1, 2011

These Terms of Use shall apply to all websites owned and/or operated by the RONIN LLC., including without limitation the website on which these Terms of Use are posted and RONIN's parents, subsidiary and/or affiliate entities whether or not referred to directly as RONIN or RONIN LLC. RONIN maintains this and other websites as a service to its customers. By accessing and/or using the web sites owned, operated and/or maintained by RONIN (the "RONIN Sites"), you are expressly agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use and RONIN's Privacy Policy separately provided, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE RONIN SITES AND MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THEM. RONIN may revise and update these Terms of Use at any time; please periodically review them, because your continued usage of the RONIN Sites indicates your agreement with any such changes.

You further understand and agree that any updates, enhancements or added features of any RONIN Sites or services shall be made part of these Terms of Use. Additionally, certain of the RONIN Sites may be subject to registration, processing and handling fees and/or subject to additional terms of use (e.g. eteamz.com). You are responsible for promptly paying those fees to insure your right to access the associated RONIN Sites and/or services.

Copyright

Ownership. All content included on the RONIN Sites, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips and software, as well as the compilation of any of the foregoing (meaning the collection, arrangement and assembly), are the property of RONIN or its content suppliers and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You acknowledge and agree that Content contained in sponsor advertisements or information presented to you through the RONIN Sites or by advertisers is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by RONIN or such advertisers, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the RONIN Sites, services, products or software, in whole or in part.

Permitted Use. The content and software on the RONIN Sites may be used as information, entertainment, registration and/or shopping resource. In addition, RONIN hereby authorizes you to view, copy, download, and print for personal use only any RONIN-owned content on the RONIN Sites. Except as expressly stated in these Terms of Use or as otherwise specifically authorized by RONIN, you may not duplicate, download, publish, modify or otherwise distribute (including through the use of frames or deep links) the material on the RONIN Sites. Furthermore, you may not copy, reproduce or distribute the design or layout of the RONIN Sites, the RONIN logos or other design elements or software. Any use of the RONIN Site content not described herein is strictly prohibited. You agree not to access the RONIN Sites by any means other than through the interface that is provided and authorized by RONIN.

Permitted Use of RONIN Trademarks

RONIN trademarks identify RONIN products and services, and let the public know the source of those products and services. You may make comparative or other nominal fair use of our trademarks in advertising and promotional materials, and in referring to our products and services (for example, in a magazine article) without our permission, provided you follow standard trademark usage practices and provide proper attribution to RONIN. Other uses require written permission from RONIN, and absent such express permission, you agree not to use or display the RONIN trademarks in any manner.

Permitted Use. The content and software on the RONIN Sites may be used as information, entertainment, registration and/or shopping resource. In addition, RONIN hereby authorizes you to view, copy, download, and print for personal use only any RONIN-owned content on the RONIN Sites. Except as expressly stated in these Terms of Use or as otherwise specifically authorized by RONIN, you may not duplicate, download, publish, modify or otherwise distribute (including through the use of frames or deep links) the material on the RONIN Sites. Furthermore, you may not copy, reproduce or distribute the design or layout of the RONIN Sites, the RONIN logos or other design elements or software. Any use of the RONIN Site content not described herein is strictly prohibited. You agree not to access the RONIN Sites by any means other than through the interface that is provided and authorized by RONIN.

User Submissions and Content

RONIN does not claim ownership of any Content submitted and/or posted by you on any RONIN Site(s). However, by submitting and/or posting any Content to the RONIN Sites, you grant RONIN a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, communicate to the public, perform and display the content (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, for the full term of any rights that may exist in such Content. You also permit any subscriber to access, display, view, store and reproduce such content for personal use. RONIN reserves the right to delete from the RONIN Sites any Content, postings or member names that are determined by RONIN to be inappropriate and will cooperate fully with any law enforcement officials and/or agencies in the investigation of any violator or violators, up to and including complete and immediate termination of your registration and/or accounts with RONIN. You acknowledge that RONIN may or may not pre-screen Content, but that RONIN and its designees shall have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to pre-screen, refuse, or remove any Content that is available via the RONIN Sites. Without limiting the foregoing, RONIN and its designees shall have the right to remove any Content that violates these Terms of Use or is otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any Content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such Content. In this regard, you acknowledge that you may not rely on any Content created by RONIN or submitted to RONIN, including without limitation information in RONIN Message Boards and in all other parts of the RONIN Sites.

You acknowledge, consent and agree that RONIN may access, preserve and disclose your account information and Content if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce these Terms of Use; (c) respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third parties; (d) respond to your requests for customer service; or (e) protect the rights, property or personal safety of RONIN, its users and the public.

You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the RONIN Sites, including your Content, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.

Registration and Password

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login ID and password (your "registration"). You shall be responsible for all uses of your registration, whether or not authorized by you. You agree to immediately notify RONIN of any unauthorized use of your registration. You further represent that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and are not a person barred from receiving services under the laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdiction. You also agree to: (i) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as submitted to RONIN, and (ii) maintain and promptly update your registration information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or RONIN has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete. RONIN has the right to immediately suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the RONIN Sites or related products and services (or any portion thereof).

Registration data and certain other information about you is subject to RONIN's Privacy Policy located at: Privacy Statement. Through your use of the RONIN Sites and related services you consent to the collection and use (as set forth in the Privacy Policy) of certain information about you, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by RONIN and its affiliates.

You agree to pay your Account balance on time. You are responsible and liable for any fees, including attorney and collection fees, that RONIN may incur in its efforts to collect any remaining balances due from you. You also understand and agree that you will be billed for and will pay any outstanding balances if you cancel your account or your account is terminated. You must notify RONIN of any billing problems or discrepancies within sixty (60) days after they first appear on your credit card account statement. If you do not notify RONIN within sixty (60) days, you waive any right to dispute such problems or discrepancies.

Disclaimer of Warranties

YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF RONIN IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. RONIN IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. RONIN AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE INFORMATION ON THE RONIN SITES OR OTHERWISE BY RONIN IS PROVIDED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT NEITHER RONIN NOR ITS MEMBERS, WHILE SUCH MEMBERS ARE PARTICIPATING IN RONIN, ARE ENGAGED IN RENDERING LEGAL, MEDICAL, COUNSELING OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR ADVICE. RONIN ENCOURAGES YOU TO SEEK APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR CARE FOR ANY SITUATION OR PROBLEM WHICH YOU MAY HAVE. IN PARTICULAR, THE ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES DESCRIBED IN TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ARTICLES ON RONIN CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. YOU MUST CONSULT WITH A LICENSED PHYSICIAN BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED ON RONIN. RONIN MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE RONIN SITES' SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE OR ERROR FREE. RONIN DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION IN, OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH, THE RONIN SITES. RONIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS, OR FOR THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY MATERIAL AND/OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE RONIN SITES IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR OWN COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL AND/OR DATA.

Limitation of Liability

RONIN, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF RONIN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (A) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE RONIN SITES, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES; (B) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE RONIN SITES; (C) USE BY YOU OF ANY TRAINING PROGRAM OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT PURCHASED THROUGH RONIN; (D) YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROMOTION OR PROGRAM COORDINATED BY RONIN; (E) PERSONAL INJURY NOT CAUSED BY RONIN'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE; (F) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (G) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE RONIN SITES; OR (H) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE RONIN SITES, OR RONIN PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. YOU AGREE THAT RONIN'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY TO YOU, FOR ANY REASON OR CAUSE WHATSOEVER, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONIES RECEIVED BY RONIN FROM YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless RONIN, its subsidiaries, and each of their affiliates, directors, officers, agents, partners, contractors, licensors, licensees and employees or the author of any training program from any claim, demand, loss, liability or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees), relating to or arising out of: your use of RONIN's services; the RONIN Sites; any other websites accessed from or affiliated with the RONIN Sites; any products purchased off of the RONIN Sites or websites available from or related to the RONIN Sites; the use by you of any training programs purchased through RONIN; your violation of these Terms of Use; content you submit, post, transmit or otherwise make available through the RONIN Sites; or any other infringement committed by you, or any other subscriber of your account, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

Termination

RONIN reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to immediately and without any prior notice to suspend or terminate (i) these Terms of Use; (ii) your registration with or ability to access the RONIN Sites and/or any other service provided to you by RONIN upon; (a) any breach by you of these Terms of Use or upon your demonstration of conduct that RONIN determines to be inappropriate; (b) requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, (c) a request by you (self-initiated account deletions), (d) discontinuance or material modification to the RONIN Sites and/or RONIN services (or any part thereof), (e) unexpected technical or security issues or problems, (f) extended periods of inactivity, (g) engagement by you in fraudulent or illegal activities, and/or (h) nonpayment of any fees owed by you in connection with the Services. Where your account or registration with RONIN is terminated, you may be required to forfeit any credits, pre-paid fees, and any other amounts collected by RONIN as part of your use and registration of the RONIN Sites. RONIN shall not be required to refund, redeem or pay any such amounts to you, and you shall remain liable to RONIN for any charges, fees, commitments, and obligations incurred by you prior to such termination. All records, information, messages, content and other information related to your registration and account may also be deleted by RONIN in its sole discretion without any notice or liability to you. RONIN shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account, any associated account related or identifying information, or access to the RONIN Sites and/or RONIN services.

Applicable Law; Consent to Jurisdiction

The RONIN Sites (excluding linked sites) are controlled by RONIN from its offices within the State of Virginia, United States of America. The RONIN Sites can be accessed from all 50 states, as well as from other countries around the world. As each of these places has laws that may differ from those of Virginia, by accessing the RONIN Sites both you and RONIN agree that the statutes and laws of the State of Virginia, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof, will apply to all matters relating to use of the RONIN Sites.

You agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with RONIN, or in any way relating to your membership or use of RONIN, resides in the courts of the State of Virginia and you further agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of the State of Virginia in connection with any dispute including any claim involving RONIN or its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors, telecommunication providers and content providers. If any provision of these terms shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

Miscellaneous

RONIN reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, these Terms of Use, the RONIN Sites and/or RONIN services (or any part thereof) with or without notice. RONIN shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance. The failure of either party to insist upon or enforce strict performance by the other party of any provision of the Terms of Use or to exercise any right under the Terms of Use will not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of such party's right to assert or rely upon any such provision or right in that or any other instance, rather, the same will be and remain in full force and effect. RONIN may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms of Use and upon such assignment RONIN may be relieved of any further obligation hereunder.

You represent to RONIN that you have the authority to register with RONIN according to these Terms of Use. The failure of RONIN to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms of Use remain in full force and effect. The section titles in these Terms of Use are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. RONIN may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to these Terms of Use, by email, regular mail or postings on the RONIN Sites. Except for certain RONIN licensors, or as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, there are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms of Use.

With your prior approval, RONIN reserves the right to charge fees, surcharges and/or membership fees at any time. Please see our Credit Card Payment Policies for additional information.

Contact

Please report any violations of these Terms of Use by contacting RONIN Registration at RONIN Registration, 2500 Tree House Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192.