HTP Group Terms and Conditions of Use of the Website /
Content Agreement
HTP Group Terms and Conditions of Use/Content Agreement
Welcome to HTP Group. The following terms and conditions are important things that you should know before using or accessing HTP Group. Please read them carefully. By accessing or using any part of HTP Group or any of the products or services offered by or through HTP Group, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not access or use HTP Group. If these conditions change, you will be notified via email.
HTP Group and its affiliates and partners respect the privacy of its visitors. HTP Group does not collect any personal information through the web site without the knowledge of the visitor. HTP Group is an Holding Company site. You can only register on the operating companies sites Hightech Partners, Hoffman Associates, Ataya and Partners:
1) Regular Member
2) Leader's Club
Users will be required to enter valid contact data. As a member you will receive number of emails during a 12 months period. It is a direct information mailout and may contain in addition to our content, news and interviews related to the industry from a vendor. Vendor members will receive our monthly vendor newsletter. Registered members of each site will also be offered a variety of other email or mailstreams such as ebulletins, newsletters and announcements. You will have the option to remove yourself from these particular mailouts whenever you wish. As part of your individual (Free/Guest and Leader's Club) memberships, there is a mandatory requirement to subscribe such mailout. Unsubscribing from this stream will deactivate your membership and cause inaccessibility to the site.
FREE MEMBERSHIPS
We offer a free memberships program. Members who do not wish to continue and click the opt-out link, will be removed from the free membership, as long as they remain as registered members they have to abide to the present Terms & Conditions of Use of the website and accepting to be registered implies that they have fully read and understand these terms and conditions and that agree to them.
Cancellation Policy
There are many products and services, including memberships, that have fees or charges associated with them. It is assumed that existing members, and individuals new to the site, who buy or pay for these services are fully aware of what they are buying/purchasing and that they have read all documentation (product descriptions, advertising, etc.) regarding the product, service, membership, etcetera, to have made that choice. There are no refunds whatsoever for memberships once activity on the site has been established after the purchase of that membership. Products that have been determined to be defective or damaged can be returned to us for a full refund within a reasonable amount of time deemed by one of our sales representatives (via email or documented phone call). The cancellation policy of other products, services, etcetera that appear on respective sites but are offered by other companies or individuals, are the sole responsibility of those companies or individuals. We do not assume any liability of any sort resulting in the purchase of those particular products, services, etcetera and does not endorse the purchase of the same.
Copyright and Permitted Use of HTP Group Materials/Content
HTP Group site is owned and operated by HTP Group our swiss subsidiary. Except where otherwise noted, the content of HTP Group's web pages that have been created, provided, written and published by HTP Group staff, including the design, text, graphics and arrangement thereof, and the software used herein, is the property of and is owned and controlled by HTP Group and is the copyrighted material of HTP Group or its content providers. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. No materials from HTP Group that have been created, written and published by HTP Group staff, companies' staff may be copied, duplicated, downloaded, reproduced, sold, resold, shown or played in public, republished, uploaded, posted, stored, transmitted or distributed, adapted or changed in any way or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose that is not expressly permitted by HTP Group, except that you may electronically copy and print in hard copy, portions of HTP Group for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display or performance without the prior written consent of HTP Group is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986.
Trademarks
"HTP Group"; all of our own custom page headers, logos, graphics and button icons are service marks, trademarks and/or trade dress of HTP Group. All other trademarks, product names and company names or logos cited anywhere on HTP Group are the property of their respective owners.
No License
Except as expressly provided, nothing contained in these terms and conditions or anywhere on HTP Group shall be construed as conferring any license under any intellectual property rights of HTP Group or any third party.
Rules at HTP Group
To guide you in using HTP Group responsibly, we has established the following rules. If you do not abide by these rules while using HTP Group, we have the right to prohibit you from using HTP Group website and may terminate any account that you may have on HTP Group. While using HTP Group, you may not:
1. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise distribute any data, text, information, messages, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video messages or other material:
(a) constituting or encouraging conduct that would intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, provincial, national or international law or give rise to civil liability, or otherwise use HTP Group in a manner which is contrary to law;
(b) that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful or racially, ethically or otherwise objectionable;
(c) that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under any other arrangement, contractual or otherwise;
(d) that is protected by patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other similar intellectual property right of any person without obtaining the permission of the holder of such intellectual property right; or
(e) that contains any virus, cancelbot, trojan horse, worm or any other computer code, file or program designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment;
2. upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise distribute any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail", "spam", "chain letters", "pyramid schemes", or any other form of solicitation except where specifically permitted on HTP Group;
3. impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or
4. collect or store personal data about other users of HTP Group.
Links to HTP Group
While using HTP Group you will likely access third party web sites through search results displayed on HTP Group and links contained on HTP Group. Such third-party web sites are not under the control of HTP Group and we are not responsible for the availability of such sites or their contents. Any links provided on HTP Group are provided for your interest or convenience only and do not represent or imply any endorsement by HTP Group of any such linked site. You acknowledge that the use of such third party web sites is governed by the terms and conditions of use applicable to any such site.
HTP Group ITP SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR THE ACCURACY, CONTENT, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, LEGALITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, SUITABILITY OR DECENCY OF ANY INFORMATION, ADVICE, CONTENT, SERVICE, PRODUCT OR MERCHANDISE CONTAINED IN SITES LISTED IN SEARCH RESULTS ON HTP Group OR OTHERWISE LINKED TO HTP Group.
Third Party Services
You may order services or merchandise through HTP Group. All matters concerning the merchandise and services desired from Seller, including but not limited to purchase terms, payment terms, warranties, guarantees, maintenance and delivery, are solely between you and Seller. You will not consider HTP Group as a party to such transactions, whether or not we may have received some form of revenue or other remuneration in connection with the transaction or be liable for any costs or damages arising out of, either directly or indirectly, you or any other person involved or related to the transaction.
User Content/ Content Agreement
HTP Group enables its members to post content (ie; articles, reviews, blogs, wikis, etc.) and comments on content, products and services (herein known as "Your Content"). Such members are solely responsible for any and all information posted as well as any consequences that may result from "Your Content". In posting your material, you are agreeing that you are the sole creator of that content and you are the owner of that copyright. HTP Group is not liable for any damages arising from the use of "Your Content". We have the right to refuse and remove any content uploaded, posted, emailed, reproduced, transmitted or otherwise distributed using HTP Group, including any of "Your Content". HTP Group may also retain "Your Content" and disclose it (including the contents of your private communications), (a) if required by law, (b) as may be required to prevent or correct any problem with or disruption of the operation of HTP Group, (c) in connection with any claim that "Your Content" violates the rights of any third party, (d) to protect itself, its officers, directors and employees, the users of HTP Group and the public, or (e) to enforce these terms and conditions.
In order to publish your content (ie; comments, articles, news, etcetera), you must agree to the following clauses as pointed out in HTP Group's Content Agreement.
1. By providing Your Content through any publicly accessible areas of HTP Group or submitting any of Your Content to HTP Group, you automatically grant to HTP Group a perpetual, royalty free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and distribute and display any of Your Content into any form, medium or technology now known or hereafter developed. -- This agreement does not in any way limit the Author(s) ability to use or publish their content elsewhere and the Author(s) shall retain the copyright.
2. The Author(s) represents and warrants that the Content provided is original and does not violate or infringe upon any intellectual property rights of any person or entity, including without limitation, any copyright, trademark, patent, statutory, common law or the proprietary rights of others, or contain libelous or obscene material. Any excerpts from other copyrighted works shall only be included in the Content with the prior written permission of the copyright owners.
3. If relevant, the Author(s) will take reasonable care in checking facts and statements and keep all notes and tape recordings made in the course of researching and writing the article. The notes will be made available to HTP Group to defend against any legal action or otherwise, and the Author(s) will cooperate with HTP Group and its attorneys should the need arise.
4. If relevant, the Author(s) agree(s) to keep notes related to the Content for a period of five (5) years.
5. The Author(s) grant(s) HTP Group the right to use the Author's (s') name(s) and likeness in promoting the Content and HTP Group. HTP Group reserves the right to edit all accepted Content to conform to our style presentation and format, taking care not to change the Author's (s') meaning.
6. The Author(s) indemnifies and agrees to hold HTP Group, its parents, subsidiary and affiliated companies and their successors, officers, directors and employees harmless from any damage, cost of expense, including reasonable attorneys fees and costs of settlement, related to any claim, action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and/or the Author's representations or warranties hereunder.
By providing Your Content through any publicly accessible areas of HTP Group or submitting any of Your Content to HTP Group, you warrant that Your Content is not subject to any third party copyright or any other proprietary right and that you have full capacity and authority to make such posting, transmission, distribution or submission.
General Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties
HTP Group is providing HTP Group on an "AS IS, AS AVAILABLE" basis to users.HTP GroupP is a service to users seeking human resources news and information. You use HTP Group at your own risk. Neither HTP Group nor any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, affiliates, agents, third-party content providers, sponsors, licensors, or the like, makes any representation or warranty or condition, either express or implied, to you (a) that HTP Group will be uninterrupted or error-free, (b) that HTP Group or the server that makes HTP Group available are free of viruses or other harmful components, (c) as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of results that may be obtained from the use of HTP Group or (d) as to the accuracy, content, timeliness, completeness, legality, reliability, quality or suitability of any information, advice, content, service, product or merchandise provided through HTP Group.
HTP Group MAKES AND YOU RECEIVE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WITH RESPECT TO HTP Group, ITS CONTENT, ITS MERCHANDISE, ITS SERVICES, ANY DOCUMENTS, INFORMATION, ITEMS OR MATERIALS PROVIDED BY HTP Group LIMITED IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF HTP Group, ANY GOODS OR SERVICES RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON HTP Group OR RECEIVED THROUGH ANY LINKS PROVIDED ON HTP Group, ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE RECEIVED THROUGH HTP Group OR ANY LINKS PROVIDED ON HTP Group, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OR OTHERWISE.
No oral advice or written information given by HTP Group or its affiliates, or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, providers, merchants, sponsors, licensers, or the like, will create a representation, a warranty or condition nor should you rely on any such information or advice.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or disclaimer of certain warranties. In such jurisdictions, any or all of the above exclusion may not apply to you.
Disclaimer Regarding Professional Information
HTP Group may make available certain professional information provided by third parties including information relating to law and accounting. Before you use any such professional information made available through HTP Group or through any link on HTP Group, please re-read the above section entitled "General Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties" and the section below entitled "Limitation of Liability" as those provisions apply to any professional information made available to you. Neither HTP Group nor any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, licensors, or the like is qualified to provide information or advice in any of these or similar professional fields and does not make any representation or warranty or condition, either express or implied, to you regarding the content, accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability, quality or suitability of any such professional information. HTP Group recommends that you seek advice from a qualified professional with respect to any issues or questions that you may have relating to medicine, law, accounting or any other profession.
Disclaimer Regarding Downloading
HTP Group may make available for downloading certain software and computer programs provided by third parties. Neither HTP Group nor any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, affiliates, agents, sponsors, licensors, or the like makes any representation or warranty or condition, either express or implied, to you regarding such software. HTP Group cannot guarantee that any such software will meet your needs, standards or desired specifications or that such software will be free from viruses or errors. Before downloading any such software or computer programs, please re-read the above section entitled "General Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties" and the section below entitled "Limitation of Liability". Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of any end user license agreement that accompanies such software and by using such software you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of such license.
YOU AGREE THAT ANY SOFTWARE, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, INFORMATION, PHOTOGRAPHS, MUSIC, VIDEO, AUDIO, POWEPOINTS, CHARTS, GRAPHS, DATA, OR OTHER MATERIALS OBTAINED ON OR THROUGH HTP Group IS DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND THAT YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR OTHER DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIALS.
Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HTP Group LIMITED OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, SPONSORS, LICENSORS, OR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DISTRIBUTING HTP Group BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) THAT RESULT OR ARISE FROM (A) THE USE OF AND RELIANCE ON HTP Group, (B) THE INABILITY TO USE HTP Group, (C) MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, SUSPENSION, TERMINATION, DELETION OF FILES OR EMAIL, ERRORS, DEFECTS, VIRUSES, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, OR ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO HTP Group, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE THAT RESULT FROM ACTS OF GOD, COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, THEFT, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO HTP Group'S RECORDS, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES, (D) MERCHANDISE, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON HTP Group AND MERCHANDISE, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON ANY LINKS PROVIDED ON HTP Group, (E) INFORMATION OR ADVICE RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON HTP Group AND INFORMATION OR ADVICE RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON ANY LINKS PROVIDED ON HTP Group AND (F) ANY INFORMATION, DATA, TEXT, MESSAGES AND OTHER MATERIALS THAT YOU EMAIL, POST, UPLOAD, REPRODUCE, TRANSMIT OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTE USING HTP Group.
Because some jurisdictions do not allow the restriction, exclusion or limitation of liability for, in such jurisdictions liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF HTP Group OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING HTP Group.
Indemnification and Release
You agree defend, indemnify and hold harmless HTP Group and its affiliate and related companies, officers, directors, shareholders and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from (a) your use of HTP Group or the internet, (b) the uploading, posting, emailing, reproducing, transmitting or otherwise distributing of any information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video messages or other materials by you or any users of any account that you may have with HTP Group, or (c) the breach of any of these terms and conditions by you or any users of any account that you may have with HTP Group.
Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium and Switzerland. It can however be accessed from other places around the world. Although these places may have different laws from those of the above countries, by accessing HTP Group you agree that the laws of Belgium and Switzerland, without regard to rules relating to conflict of laws, will apply to all matters relating to your use of HTP Group. You and HTP Group also agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium and Switzerland, with respect to such matters. Users of HTP Group accessing it from places outside of Belgium and Switzerland acknowledge that they do so voluntarily and are responsible for complying with local laws.
Miscellaneous
These terms and conditions and any and all documents specifically referenced herein, including our content agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and HTP Group with respect to the subject matter hereof. No failure on the part of HTP Group to exercise and no delay in exercising any right under these terms and conditions shall operate as a waiver of such right. If any provision contained in these terms and conditions is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from these terms and conditions and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Privacy Policy
Please also fully read our privacy policy by clicking here or selecting our "Privacy Policy". By selecting "Yes, where required you accept the HTP Group Terms of Use/Content Agreement", the user hereby indicates that (s)he understands fully all aspects and rules applicable to the user and that the user will abide by this agreement.