Terms of Use

This document outlines the terms of use on which you may make use of the website xdsinc.org (the “Site”). Please review these terms carefully before you begin using the Site. By using the Site, you indicate that you accept these terms of use and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using the Site.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY

XDSinc.org is operated by XDS, Inc. (referred to collectively in these terms as "we," "us," "our" and other similar pronouns). We are non-profit 501(c)3 in the United States.

ACCESSING THE SITE

Access to the Site is permitted on a temporary basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Site without notice. We will not be liable if the Site is unavailable for any reason, at any time, or for any period.

You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Site. You are also responsible for ensuring that anyone who accesses the Site through your internet connection is aware of these terms, and that they comply with them. If you are a parent or legal guardian and give your consent for your child’s to use the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms in respect of that child’s use of the Site.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

We are the owner of all intellectual property rights in the Site, and in the content published on it. Those works are protected by US and international copyright, and other intellectual property laws. All such rights are reserved.

In general, you are not permitted to reproduce, publish, post, republish, transmit, sell, store, distribute, or modify any content found on the Site unless you have first obtained our written permission to do so. Any such action without our prior written consent may constitute an infringement on the holder’s rights.

CHANGES AND UPDATES

We intend to update the Site regularly, and may change the hosted content at any time. If need arises, we may suspend access to the Site, or close it indefinitely. Any content on the Site may be outdated at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such content.

OUR LIABILITY

The content displayed on the Site is provided without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to its accuracy. To the extent permitted by law, we hereby expressly excludes all conditions, warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity; any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage incurred by any user in connection with the Site or in connection with the use, inability to use, or results of the use of the Site, any websites linked to it and any content posted on it, including loss of income or revenue, business, data, goodwill, profits or contracts, or anticipated savings, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, even if foreseeable, provided that this condition shall not prevent claims for loss of or damage to your tangible property or any other claims for direct financial loss that are not excluded by any of the categories set forth above.

We handle and use information about you in accordance with our privacy policy. By using the Site, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate and up-to-date.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR USE OF THE SITE MISTREATMENT AND OFFENSES

You must not misuse the Site by knowingly introducing viruses or other material that are malicious or harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any database, server, or computer connected to the Site. You must not attack the Site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack. Should you breach the terms of this paragraph, your right to use the Site will end immediately.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses or other harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of the Site, or to your downloading of any material hosted on the Site, or on any website linked to by the Site.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

We may have or add links to third party sites. Such linked sites may not be not under our control and we are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice or statements contained on any such linked sites. Access to any other Internet site linked to this website is at your own risk. We have not reviewed all of the sites linked to this Site. We provide these links merely as a convenience, and the inclusion of such links does not imply a necessary endorsement of such third party sites or any goods or services offered by such third parties.

Please be aware that once you leave the Site and enter another website, you may be subject to different terms of use and privacy policies over which we have no control and for which we are not responsible. Please use prudence in utilizing such links and in disclosing any personal information on those sites. Any information you share with these websites is subject to their policies and practices and is independent of the Site.

APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE

Regardless of where you live, work, or access this Site, this policy and disclaimer agreement, or any information on this Site, and your relationship with us, will be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. By using this Site, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in the State of North Carolina, Chatham County in any matter related to the use or contents of this Site.

REVISIONS TO THESE TERMS

We may revise these terms at any time by amending this page. Any revisions will take effect seven (7) days after the date we post the modified terms on the Site. If you continue to use the Site after that period expires, you are confirming that you agree to be bound by the modified terms of use. Some of the provisions contained in these terms of use may also be superseded by provisions or notices published elsewhere on the Site.