Rules, Regulations and Disclaimers

For Prooflinks and JBJ Ventures, LLC Internet World Wide Web Sites

JBJ Ventures, LLC, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("JBJ") requires that all the visitors to our site(s) on the World Wide Web (the "Site") adhere to the following rules and regulations. By accessing the Site you indicate your acknowledgment, consent and acceptance of these terms and conditions.

1. LAWS AND REGULATIONS
   User access to and use of the Site is subject to all applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations.
2. COPYRIGHT/TRADEMARKS
   The trademarks, logos and service marks ("Marks") displayed on the Site are the property of JBJ and other parties. Users are prohibited from using any Marks for any purpose including, but not limited to use as metatags on other pages or sites on the World Wide Web without the written permission of JBJ or such third party which may own the Marks. All information and content including any software programs available on or through the Site ("Content") is protected by copyright. Users are prohibited from modifying, copying, distributing, transmitting, displaying, publishing, selling, licensing, creating derivative works or using any Content available on or through the Site for commercial or public purposes.
3. HYPERLINKING
   THIS SITE MAY PROVIDE A LINK TO OTHER SITES BY ALLOWING THE USER TO LEAVE THIS SITE TO ACCESS THIRD-PARTY MATERIAL OR BY BRINGING THE THIRD-PARTY MATERIAL INTO THIS SITE VIA "INVERSE" HYPERLINKS AND FRAMING TECHNOLOGY (A "LINKED SITE"). JBJ HAS NO DISCRETION TO ALTER, UPDATE, OR CONTROL THE CONTENT ON A LINKED SITE. THE FACT THAT JBJ HAS PROVIDED A LINK TO A SITE IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT, AUTHORIZATION, SPONSORSHIP, OR AFFILIATION WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SITE, ITS OWNERS, OR ITS PROVIDERS. THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS IN RELYING UPON USING, OR RETRIEVING ANY INFORMATION FOUND ON THE INTERNET, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS URGES YOU TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE RISKS BEFORE RELYING UPON, USING, OR RETRIEVING ANY SUCH INFORMATION ON A LINKED SITE.
4. NO WARRANTIES
   ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ON THE SITE, OR OBTAINED FROM A WEBSITE TO WHICH THE SITE IS LINKED (A "LINKED SITE") ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY OR ACCURACY.
   
   JBJ DOES NOT ENDORSE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR (A) THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE OR STATEMENT MADE THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY PARTY OTHER THAN AMERICAN EXPRESS, (B) ANY CONTENT PROVIDED ON LINKED SITES OR (C) THE CAPABILITIES OR RELIABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE OBTAINED FROM A LINKED SITE.
   
   OTHER THAN AS REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL JBJ BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A USER'S THIRD PARTIES’ RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR A LINKED SITE, OR USER'S RELIANCE ON ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE OBTAINED FROM A LINKED SITE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR USEFULNESS OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE OR OTHER CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE, OR OBTAINED FROM A LINKED SITE. PLEASE SEEK THE ADVICE OF PROFESSIONALS, AS APPROPRIATE, REGARDING THE EVALUATION OF ANY SPECIFIC OPINION, ADVICE, PRODUCT, SERVICE, OR OTHER CONTENT.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR USE OF THE SITE AND LINKED SITES
   THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SERVICES PUBLISHED ON THE SITE OR A LINKED SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS, AND JBJ SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH INACCURACIES OR ERRORS. JBJ DOES NOT WARRANT OR REPRESENT THAT THE CONTENT ON THE SITE IS COMPLETE OR UP-TO-DATE. JBJ IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE. JBJ MAY CHANGE THE CONTENT ON THE SITE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. JBJ MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE SITE AT ANY TIME.
   
   YOU AGREE THATJBJ, ITS AFFILIATES AND ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, COST OF PROCURING SUBSTITUTE SERVICE OR LOST OPPORTUNITY) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SITE OR A LINKED SITE, OR WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR A LINKED SITE, EVEN IF JBJ IS MADE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION ON LIABILITY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE TRANSMISSION OF ANY VIRUSES WHICH MAY INFECT A USER'S EQUIPMENT, FAILURE OF MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR COMMUNICATION LINES, TELEPHONE OR OTHER INTERCONNECT PROBLEMS (e.g., YOU CANNOT ACCESS YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER), UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, THEFT, OPERATOR ERRORS, STRIKES OR OTHER LABOR PROBLEMS OR ANY FORCE MAJEURE. AMERICAN EXPRESS CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE CONTINUOUS, UNINTERRUPTED OR SECURE ACCESS TO THE WEB SITE.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR SERVICES ARRANGED THROUGH THE SITE
   YOU AGREE THAT JBJ IS A MERE AGENT FOR THE PROVIDERS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE. ANY AND ALL CLAIMS REGARDING ANY FAILURE OR BREACH WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE SITE ARE LIMITED TO CLAIMS AGAINST ANY AND ALL SERVICE PROVIDERS. JBJ HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OUR INDIRECT DAMAGES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY CARRIER OR OTHER SUPPLIER THROUGH THE SITE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT, ERROR, OMISSION, INJURY, LOSS, ACCIDENT, DELAY OR IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED THROUGH THE FAULT, NEGLIGENT OR OTHERWISE, OF SUCH CARRIER OR SUPPLIER AND YOU HEREBY EXONERATE JBJ FROM ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF USER COMMUNICATIONS
   Except as required by law and in accordance with the JBJ Internet Privacy Statement. JBJ will use reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of all user communications which contain personal user information and which are transmitted directly to JBJ. Postings by a user on any message board or in any chat room will not be protected as confidential and JBJ may use and provide information contained in any such postings (including any ideas, concepts, know-how or other intellectual property) to any of its parent company, subsidiaries and affiliates for any purpose whatsoever and as deemed appropriate by JBJ.
   User should be aware that Linked Sites may contain confidentiality provisions that differ from the provisions provided herein. JBJ is not responsible for such provisions, and expressly disclaims any and all liability related to such provisions.
8. YOUR CONTACT WITH ADVERTISERS
   Your dealings or correspondence with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers found on or through the Site (including, without limitation, payment and delivery of related products or services, and any other terms, conditions, representations or warranties associated with such dealings or correspondence) are solely between you and such advertisers. JBJ makes no representations or warranties with respect to any advertising content of, or any products or services that may be obtained from, such advertisers. You agree that JBJ will not be responsible or liable with respect to any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of: (a) any such dealings or correspondence between you and such advertisers, (b) content, products or services of such advertisers, or (c) the presence of such advertisers on the Site.
9. LINKED INTERNET SITES
   JBJ prohibits caching, unauthorized hypertext links to the Site and the framing of any content available through the Site. JBJ reserves the right to disable any unauthorized links or frames and specifically disclaims any responsibility for the Content available on any other Internet sites linked to the Site. Access to any other Internet sites linked to the Site is at the user's own risk.
   User should be aware that Linked Sites may contain rules and regulations, privacy provisions, confidentiality provisions, transmission of personal data provisions, and other provisions that differ from the provisions provided on the Site. JBJ is not responsible for such provisions, and expressly disclaims any and all liability related to such provisions.
10. NO INVESTMENT ADVICE OR OFFERS
    Nothing in the Site constitutes investment advice.
11. FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
    Certain information on this Site contains certain forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "optimistic", "intend", "aim", "will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. JBJ undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.
12. PRESS RELEASES
    All press releases and other materials presented or released that are contained on the Site were, to the best of JBJ's knowledge, timely and accurate when issued. However, the passage of time can render information stale, and you should not rely on the continued accuracy of any such material beyond the date of issuance. JBJ has no responsibility to update any information contained in any such material. All viewers should carefully check the dates of issuance of the material contained in the Site.
13. POSTINGS
    JBJ is under no obligation to review any profile, information or content ("Postings") posted on the Site by users and assumes no responsibility or liability relating to any such Postings. Notwithstanding the above, JBJ may from time to time monitor the Postings on the Site and may decline to accept and/or remove any Postings that contain:
• Any unlawful, misleading, false, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable material of any kind, including, but not limited to, any material which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law.
• Advertisements or solicitations of any kind
• Messages posted by users impersonating others.
• Personal information such as messages which state phone numbers, social security numbers, account numbers, addresses, or employer references unless consented thereto.
• Messages by non-spokesperson employees of JBJ purporting to speak on behalf of JBJ or containing confidential information or expressing opinions concerning . JBJ
• Messages that offer unauthorized downloads of any copyrighted or private information.
• Multiple messages placed within individual folders by the same user restating the same point.
• Chain letters of any kind.
14. TRANSMISSION OF PERSONAL DATA User acknowledges and agrees that by providing JBJ with any personal or proprietary user information through the Site, user consents to the transmission of such personal or proprietary user information as necessary for processing in accordance with JBJ standard business practices.
    User should be aware that Linked Sites may contain transmission of personal data provisions that differ from the provisions provided herein. JBJ is not responsible for such provisions, and expressly disclaims any and all liability related to such provisions.
15. CHANGES TO RULES AND REGULATIONS
    JBJ reserves the right to revise these Rules and Regulations at any time and users are deemed to be apprised of and bound by any changes to these Rules and Regulations.
16. VIOLATIONS OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
    JBJ reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of these Rules and Regulations, including the right to block access from a particular Internet address to the Site.
17. ACCESS TO PASSWORD PROTECTED/SECURE AREAS
    Access to and use of password protected and/or secure areas of the Site is restricted to authorized users only. Unauthorized individuals attempting to access these areas of the Site may be subject to prosecution.
18. USE OF "COOKIE" FILE FEATURES
    JBJ reserves the right to store information on a user's computer in the form of a "cookie" or similar file for purposes of modifying the Site to reflect users' preferences.
19. JURISDICTION/GOVERNING LAW Users of this Site agree to submit to the laws of the State of Washington, USA and applicable federal law without regard to conflicts of laws principles.