Terms and Conditions
Website Terms and Conditions for www.designscout.com
Effective Date: 1/01/2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to www.designscout.com (the "Site"), owned and operated by DesignScout LTD ("we," "our," "us"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Use of Site
This Site is intended for informational purposes only. You agree to use the Site solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, images, graphics, and logos, is the property of DesignScout LTD or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent.
4. User Content
If you submit any content to the Site, such as comments or reviews, you grant DesignScout LTD a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute this content in connection with the operation of the Site. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your content will not infringe on any third-party rights.
5. Prohibited Activities
When using the Site, you agree not to:
Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
Engage in any unauthorized access to the Site’s systems or networks.
Use the Site in a way that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Site's infrastructure.
Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses or malicious code.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse these websites and are not responsible for their content or practices. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content on this Site. To the fullest extent permissible by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Illinois law, DesignScout LTD shall not be liable for any damages arising from or in connection with your use of the Site. This limitation of liability includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DesignScout LTD, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
10. Privacy and Cookies
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy. For information on cookies used on our Site and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. Copyright Infringement (DMCA) Notice
If you believe that content on our Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by providing the following information in writing:
Your contact information (name, address, email, and phone number).
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to locate it on the Site.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Send DMCA notices to work@designscout.tv.
12. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Any changes will be effective upon posting on this page, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Illinois for any disputes arising out of these Terms or your use of the Site.
14. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute between you and DesignScout LTD arising from your use of the Site, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve it informally. If the dispute cannot be resolved, it will be submitted to binding arbitration in Illinois under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Each party will bear its own costs in arbitration. This provision does not preclude either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
15. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in any activity that harms the Site or other users.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms and any other legal notices published by DesignScout LTD on the Site constitute the entire agreement between you and DesignScout LTD regarding the use of the Site. If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
17. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
DesignScout LTD
Email: work@designscout.tv
Phone: 773.270.2724
Address: 1801 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613