Introduction
Welcome to Upsidc, Your Source for Legal Research. These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website at https://upsidc.com/ (the “Site”), maintained by Upsidc, a website providing premium sources of law-related information to the United States public. By accessing and/or using the Site you agree to these Terms of Use. These Terms exist in order to tailor a safe, valuable, and suitable experience for our users. By using or accessing any features, resources, or materials made available via the Site (“Upsidc Materials,” as described below) you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please carefully review the following before using or accessing any Upsidc Materials. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, do not use the Site.
Agreement to Terms
By using, accessing or browsing the Upsidc website in any way, you affirm that you have read and understand the Terms of Use and agree to comply with the Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. You also agree that if you are using the Site on behalf of your organization, you are binding your organization to these Terms. Your use of the Site is your acceptance of any changes to these Terms which may occur from time to time at our sole discretion.
About Upsidc
Upsidc is a web-based resource designed by our group of seasoned attorneys, researchers, and writers to provide high-quality legal information to the American public. These resources, including the latest legal news, articles, comprehensive guides, and expert opinions, span a variety of legal practice areas such as Family Law, Criminal Defense, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, and Immigration Law. Upsidc aims to de-mystify areas of law so that everyone, from students and professionals in the field to those simply exploring their rights, can get meaningful answers to their questions. The material is reviewed for accuracy, reliability, and educational value.
Conditions of Eligibility and User Behaviour
The Upsidc website is only intended for those who are at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in their place of residence. You represent and warrant that you meet the aforesaid eligibility criteria. Users may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by any third party. In particular, you agree not to use the Site for the purpose of soliciting the performance of any activity which requires a license in any jurisdiction without the appropriate license. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to, harassing or causing distress to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive materials, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Site.
Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights
All material contained on Upsidc website, including but not limited to content, guides, graphics, logos, text, images, audio and video clips, software is the property of Upsidc or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. You may access and use the Content solely for your personal, noncommercial use. Reproduction, distribution, modification, display or transmission of any material from Upsidc website is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Upsidc. All requests for permission to use material from Upsidc website should be sent to [email protected].
User Content
Upsidc may provide features allowing users to submit comments, questions, feedback or other content (“User Content”). By providing User Content, you grant Upsidc a non-exclusive, royalty free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish and display such User Content in connection with the operation of the Site and Upsidc’s business. You are responsible for your User Content and warrant that you have all necessary rights to such User Content. You further agree that all User Content will comply with all laws and will not violate the rights (including intellectual property rights) of any third parties. Upsidc reserves the right to remove User Content in its discretion. Upsidc is not responsible for, and does not endorse any User Content.
Disclaimer of Legal Advice
The Site Upsidc is available for informational and educational purposes only. The material presented therein is prepared by experienced legal professionals but it is neither legal advice nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship between visitors and Upsidc. No one should act or refrain from acting on a given form of information contained in the Site without first taking appropriate legal advice from a licensed attorney in the relevant jurisdiction as necessary. Upsidc makes no representation relative to action taken or not taken based upon information contained in the Site.
Information Accuracy
Upsidc attempts to have all information on the Site current, accurate and complete. However, laws and interpretations change frequently and, therefore, Upsidc cannot guarantee that all content is completely accurate and current. Users should independently verify any facts before relying upon any information provided by Upsidc especially in any legal decisions. Upsidc shall not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered due to inaccuracies or omissions in content provided.
Third Party Content and Access to Website
The Upsidc site may include links to third-party websites, service providers, software, content, and other resources available on the worldwide web for your convenience and reference. Upsidc does not control or monitor these third-party sites, services, other resources, or their legal, privacy, or compliance policies and does not endorse, warrant or accept any responsibility for their content. By accessing or using third-party resources or websites you do so at your own risk. You are responsible for reviewing and/or complying with applicable third party privacy policies, terms of use, and security policies. Upsidc shall have no liability whatsoever for any damages or losses arising from your use of general third party websites or other third-party resources.
Newsletter Subscription and Communication
Upsidc periodically sends out free newsletters with the latest legal news and information. By signing up for an Upsidc service, you consent to receiving periodic communication from Upsidc at the email address entered above. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in any of the emails or by contacting [email protected]. Upsidc respects your privacy and will not distribute your contact information to third parties except as set out in our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to you, therefore it is important to Upsidc. Collection and use of personal information by Upsidc and the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to Upsidc’s collection, use and disclosure of information as described in the Privacy Policy. For privacy questions, please email [email protected].
Registration for Membership and Use of Services
While most of the Upsidc resources are available without registration, some services (e.g., newsletter registration, personalized views) require registration and collection of personal information. You are responsible to maintain the confidentiality of your account and all activities under or related to your account. You must also immediately notify Upsidc if you suspect that any of your accounts has been accessed without your authorization ([email protected]). Upsidc reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.
Prohibited Use
- You shall not utilize the Upsidc site for any unlawful purposes, including, but not limited to:
- Any actions that may disrupt or interfere with the Site or any service providers associated with the Site
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any section of the Site, accounts, computer systems, or networks linked to Upsidc
- Disseminating computer viruses, worms, or other harmful components
- Collecting or harvesting any other user’s information without their explicit consent
- Impersonating any individual or entity or misrepresenting your relationship with any individual or entity
Potential violations may lead to termination and, where applicable, legal proceedings.
Termination of Account Access
Upsidc may, in its sole discretion and without notice, terminate or suspend your access to the Site for conduct that Upsidc believes violates these terms, that is harmful to other users of the Site, Upsidc, or the interests of the Site. Upon termination of your right to use the Site, your right to use the Site shall immediately cease, and any provision of these Terms which by its nature should survive termination shall survive such termination.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Upsidc, its founders, employees, agents, contributors, or affiliates, will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of or inability to use the Site or any content available through it, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses when Upsidc has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your only remedy if you are not satisfied with the Site is to stop using the Site.
Indemnity
You indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Upsidc, founders, employees, agents, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) due to or arising out of your: (i) use or misuse of the Site; (ii) violation of these Terms; or (iii) violation of any rights of another.
Amendments to Terms of Use
Upsidc reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update or revise these Terms of Use at any time with or without notice. Any modifications will take effect immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of amended Terms of Use will indicate your acceptance of any changes. We ask that you read these Terms of Use periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version.
Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These Terms of Use and all related disputes shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that jurisdiction and venue are proper in any court situated in Los Angeles County, California and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction of such California courts.
Severability
Any provision of these Terms found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable shall be deemed severable from the other provisions. It shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The remaining provisions of Scripps’ Terms will remain in full force and effect.
Waiver
The failure by Upsidc to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Such waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Upsidc.
Entire Agreement
(a) These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and any other posted policies and/or guidelines on the Site, are the entire agreement of you and Upsidc with respect to the subject matter hereof. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written between you and Upsidc with respect to the subject matter hereof.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use or the Site, feel free to e-mail us at:
| 9101 N 70th St, Los Angeles CA 90045 |
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As soon as we can, our team will get back to you and try to help.
Feedback and Suggestions
Upsidc welcomes your feedback, suggestions, and ideas on the Site and its content. You grant to Upsidc a license to use and incorporate any suggestions into the Site without compensation to you. While feedback can be used to enhance the usability and relevance of our resources, Upsidc is not required to use it.
Accessibility
Upsidc strives to offer an accessible and easy-to-use digital environment for all of our visitors, including those within the disability community. We will do our best to ensure that our content and features conform to widely-adopted and accepted web accessibility standards. If you experience any accessibility barriers on our website, or have suggestions for how we may improve accessibility, please contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
The Upsidc web site is not structured, or intended for persons under age 13. We do not knowingly collect, use or acquire personal data from any person under age 13. If we obtain actual knowledge that a child under age 13 has submitted personally identifiable information, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information. If you have reason to believe a child under age 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Copyright Violation and DMCA Notice
Upsidc respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied on our Site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide Upsidc’s designated agent with written notice by email at [email protected] including all of the following: (a) a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (b) a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Site (if applicable); (c) your contact information; (d) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent or the law; (e) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate; and (f) your physical or electronic signature. Upsidc will respond to all copyright infringement concerns and, where appropriate, remove infringing content.
Electronic Notices or Communiqués
By using Upsidc, you consent to receive from us: notices, agreements, disclosures and other communications in electronic form. All such notices, agreements, disclosures and other communications sent to you electronically will be deemed to have been “in writing”. You may withdraw your consent to receive electronic notices, agreements, disclosures and other communications by providing us with written notice at [email protected] as described in our Privacy Policy.
Security
UPSIDC adopts reasonable precautions to safeguard the security and integrity of your personal information and that of the Site generally. However, no transmission method over the Internet or electronic storage is truly secure. While we try to utilize commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we are unable to guarantee its absolute security. Please inform us at [email protected] if you come to learn of any security breach or unauthorized access.
Foreign Visitors
While Upsidc principally serves and targets U.S. residents and is governed primarily by U.S. law, our website may be viewed from locations outside the United States. If such access occurs in other jurisdictions you are responsible for compliance with any local laws, and Upsidc makes no claim that the data and/or information is suitable or available from other such locations.
Advertising – Paid Sponsorships
As of the date of these Terms, Upsidc does not currently include third-party advertising or sponsored content on its website. Should Upsidc’s advertising policy change in the future, then any such advertisements on the site will be clearly marked as such, and any such advertisements will be subject to Upsidc’s strict policy to ensure that this advertising in no way unfairly influences or compromises the independence or integrity of our editorial content.
No Assignment
You may not assign, or otherwise transfer your rights and obligations under the Terms of Use without the prior written approval of Upsidc. Upsidc may, at its sole discretion and without providing any notice, assign its rights and obligations under the Terms of Use.
Force Majeure
Upsidc will not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms where such failure results from any cause beyond Upsidc’s reasonable control, including without limitation, natural disasters, acts of government, terrorism, labor disputes and Internet or communications service interruptions.
Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By using the Upsidc website (the “Site”), you represent that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Use. You also agree the use of the Site is a legally binding agreement between you and Upsidc. If you do not accept these Terms, do not use the Site.
Encouragement to Keep Updated
Upsidc provides empowering legal information which is relevant, accurate and current. We invite you to subscribe to our free electronic newsletter to receive legal and timely updates and follow us here. Expand your knowledge from our library of articles, guides, and resources, so that you become informed and empowered with what you should know about the law. If you have questions, please refer to our Contact Us page or email us at [email protected].
Revision History
These Terms of Use were last revised on June 1, 2024. It is possible that Upsidc in the future will revise or update the Terms. As such, all changes made will be posted to this page and we encourage you to review the Terms periodically to be aware of your rights and obligations with respect to your use of these features.