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BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE AND ALL TERMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.
This website is operated by the Office of Dr. Andrew Wheatley, Member of Parliament ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") apply solely to your access to, and use of, the official website of Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP, including any mobile sites and applications which link to these Terms (collectively, the "Website"). These Terms do not alter in any way the terms or conditions of any other agreement you may have with the Office of Dr. Andrew Wheatley for services or otherwise.
We reserve the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in these Terms or any policy or guideline of the Website, at any time and in our sole discretion. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting of the revisions on the Website, and you waive any right you may have to receive specific notice of such changes or modifications. Your continued use of this Website following the posting of changes or modifications will constitute your acceptance of such changes or modifications. Therefore, you should frequently review these Terms and applicable policies to understand the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the Website. If you do not agree to the amended terms, you must stop using the Website.
1. PRIVACY POLICY
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and disclose personally identifiable information from our users. By using the Website, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.
2. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
If you request to receive updates, constituency information, or other communications by mobile phone or text message, you consent to our communicating with you via your mobile device and confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or have parental consent if under 18). We do not charge for these services; however, your carrier's normal messaging, data, and other rates and fees will still apply. You should check with your carrier to find out what plans are available and their costs. You may opt out at any time by texting STOP to cancel or HELP for support information.
3. COPYRIGHT AND LIMITED LICENSE
Unless otherwise indicated on the Website, the Website and all content and other materials on the Website, including, without limitation, the Office logo, and all designs, text, graphics, pictures, information, data, software, sound files, other files, and the selection and arrangement thereof (collectively, the "Website Materials") are the proprietary property of the Office of Dr. Andrew Wheatley or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-sublicensable, non-transferable license to access and use the Website and the Website Materials for your informational, non-commercial, and personal use only. Such license is subject to these Terms and does not include:
a) Any resale or commercial use of the Website or the Website Materials; b) The reproduction, distribution, public performance, or public display of any Website Materials, except as expressly permitted on the Website; c) Modifying or otherwise making any derivative uses of the Website and the Website Materials, or any portion thereof; d) Use of any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods; e) Downloading (other than page caching) of any portion of the Website, the Website Materials, or any information contained therein, except as expressly permitted on the Website; or f) Any use of the Website or the Website Materials other than for its intended purpose.
Any use of the Website or the Website Materials other than as specifically authorized herein, without prior written permission, is strictly prohibited and will terminate the license granted herein. This license is revocable at any time.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with applicable law, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to the Website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
Copyright Complaints
If you believe that anything on the Website infringes upon any copyright which you own or control, you may file a notification of such infringement with our designated agent:
Copyright Compliance Officer
Office of Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP
[Constituency Office Address]
Email: copyright@drwheatley.gov
Telephone: [Office Phone Number]
Please note that if you knowingly misrepresent that material or activity is infringing, you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.
5. TRADEMARKS
All logos, slogans, and service marks displayed on the Website are our registered or unregistered trademarks or those of third parties. You may not use, copy, imitate, or utilize these marks without prior written permission. The look and feel of the Website, including all page headers, custom graphics, button icons, and scripts, constitute our service mark, trademark, and/or trade dress and may not be copied, imitated, or used without prior written permission.
6. HYPERLINKS AND THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
The Website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by us of the contents on such third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and do not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third-party websites. If you decide to access linked third-party websites, you do so at your own risk.
We may make third-party content available on or through the Website as a service to those interested in this information. We do not control, endorse, or adopt any third-party content and make no representation or warranties of any kind regarding such content, including its accuracy or completeness.
7. USER SUBMISSIONS AND CONTENT
Submissions
Any comments, feedback, suggestions, ideas, constituent concerns, or other information or materials regarding the Website or Dr. Wheatley's parliamentary work that you submit to us (collectively, "Submissions") will become our property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of such Submissions for any purpose without acknowledgment or compensation to you.
User Content and Conduct
The Website may include interactive features that allow you to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content ("User Content"). You are solely responsible for your User Content. You agree not to post, upload, transmit, distribute, store, create, or otherwise publish through the Website any of the following:
a) Content that is unlawful, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, indecent, lewd, harassing, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory, false, misleading, or fraudulent; b) Content that would constitute, encourage, or provide instructions for a criminal offense or violate any law; c) Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property right of any party; d) Content that impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity; e) Unsolicited promotions, political campaigning (other than legitimate democratic discourse), advertising, or solicitations; f) Private information of any third party; g) Viruses, corrupted data, or other harmful, disruptive, or destructive files; h) Content that is objectionable or restricts or inhibits any other person from using the Website.
We reserve the right to remove, screen, or edit any User Content posted or stored on the Website at any time and for any reason without notice.
8. PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE AND OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Content on this Website may include statements made under parliamentary privilege or official communications related to Dr. Wheatley's duties as a Member of Parliament. Such content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.
9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE WEBSITE, THE WEBSITE MATERIALS, AND ALL SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OFFICE OF DR. ANDREW WHEATLEY, MP, OR OUR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
a) Your use or inability to use the Website; b) Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; c) Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website; d) Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Website by any third party; e) Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Website.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS FOR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Office of Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP, and our officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:
a) Your violation of these Terms; b) Your violation of any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights; c) Your User Content; d) Your use or misuse of the Website.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Jamaica, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in [Jurisdiction], and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
13. TERMINATION
We reserve the right, without notice and in our sole discretion, to terminate your license to use the Website and to block or prevent your future access to and use of the Website.
14. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Office of Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP, concerning your use of the Website.
16. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Office of Dr. Andrew Wheatley, MP