CHANNEL [V] INTERACTIVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Channel [V] website (the “Site”) is owned and operated by
XYZnetworks Pty Limited (“XYZ”). Your access to and use of the
Site is subject to these terms and the Privacy Policy which can be viewed
at www.channelv.com.au (together, the "Terms of Use"), whether
or not You become an authorised user of this Site. These Terms of Use govern
all communications that are sent to the Site or sent to XYZ as a part of
Channel [V]’s interactive programming services or interactive promotions
via various communication channels. These communication channels include
any communication by any and all means of technology, including without limitation,
MDS, DTH, cable (digital and analogue), via the Internet (including broadband),
radiowave transmission, all forms of wireless communication (including but
not limited to transmission to and from Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's),
mobile telephony, SMS and MMS messages sent to the Site or XYZ (“Interactive
Communication”). Access to the contents of the Site and participation
in any Channel [V] Interactive Communication channels is conditional upon
your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms of Use.
Please read the Terms of Use (including our Privacy Policy) carefully as
they form the agreement between us and You. If You do not agree to the Terms
of Use, You will not be permitted to use this Site, nor participate in any
Interactive Communication. By using the Site or participating in any Interactive
Communication after 15 September 2005 You are agreeing to be bound by these
Terms of Use, including all amendments made to these Terms of Use (including
our Privacy Policy) from time to time s notified by XYZ.
Restricted Use
All persons under the age of 18 years must obtain the consent of their parent
or legal guardian before using any Interactive Communication channels.
User Agreement
The Terms of Use constitute your agreement with XYZ with respect to your
use of any Interactive Communication channels. You must agree to abide by
all of the terms and conditions contained in the Terms of Use in order to
become or remain an authorized user of the Site or to be eligible to participate
in any Interactive Communication. As used in this Agreement, "we" and "us" means
XYZ or any successor or assign of XYZ.
Right to Use
Your right to use and submit any Interactive Communication is subject to
any limitations, conditions and restrictions established by us from time
to time, in our sole discretion. We may alter, suspend or discontinue any
aspect of the Interactive Communication channels at any time, including the
availability of any Site feature, database or content. We may also impose
limits on certain features and aspects of the Interactive Communication channels
or restrict your access to parts or all of the Interactive Communication
channels without notice or liability.
Communication Channels
Through its Interactive Communication channels, we provide You with the ability
to participate in chat rooms, message boards, personal messaging and other
interactive communication with other users.
We require You to participate in the Interactive Communication channels in
a responsible manner and You must not communicate material which:
- (a)infringes or adversely impacts on the rights of any person;
- (b)is under copyright, trade mark or other intellectual property
protection if You have not obtained a full and proper licence
from the owner;
- (c)brings XYZ into disrepute with any party;
- (d)is defamatory, obscene, pornographic or offensive or which
incurs criminal or civil liability;
- (e)is technically deficient in some manner including any
material which contains a computer virus; or
- (f)is promotional or advertising in its nature.
Monitoring of Information
We reserve the right to:
- (a)monitor all advertisements, public postings, messages
(including SMS), pictures, photographs (including MMS) and
video and audio recordings to ensure that they conform to
these Terms of Use and any applicable laws, regulations and
standards; and
- (b)remove any content from the Site or Interactive Communication
channel that we consider is infringing.
Code of Conduct
You agree to use the Interactive Communication channels and the Site in accordance
with the following Code of Conduct:
- (a)You will keep all information provided to You through
the Site as private and confidential and will not give such
information to anyone without the permission of the person
who provided it to You;
- (b)You will not use the Site or any Interactive Communication
channels to engage in any form of harassment or offensive
behaviour, including but not limited to the posting of communications,
SMS, pictures, photographs, MMS, videos or audio recordings
which contain libelous, slanderous, abusive or defamatory
statements, or racist, pornographic, obscene, or offensive
language or images;
- (c)You will not forward chain letters through the Site or
any Interactive Communication channel;
- (d)You will not use the Site or any Interactive Communication
channel to infringe the privacy rights, intellectual property
rights, moral rights, or any other rights of any person;
- (e)You will not post messages, pictures or recordings or
use the Site or Interactive Communication channels in any
way which:
- (i)which violates, plagiarizes or infringes upon
the rights of any third party, including but
not limited to any copyright, trade-mark or intellectual
property law, privacy or other personal or proprietary
rights; or
- (ii)which is fraudulent or otherwise unlawful
or violates any law; and
- (iii) to distribute, promote or otherwise publish
any material containing any solicitation for
funds, advertising or solicitation for goods
or services;
- (f)You will not use the Site or any Interactive Communication
channel to distribute or up load any virus, trojan horses
or do anything else that might cause harm to the Site or
any Interactive Communication channel, XYZ systems or other
member systems in any way;
- (g)You will not use the Interactive Communication channels
to display or broadcast any pornographic or sexually explicit
material of any kind;
- (h)You will not use the Site or any Interactive Communication
channel to display material that in a sexual or violent manner,
or solicits personal information from anyone;
- (i)You will not use the Site or any Interactive
Communication channel to provide instructional
information about illegal activities such as
making or buying illegal weapons, illegal substances,
violating someone’s privacy, or providing
or creating computer viruses;
- (j)You will not post or transmit in any manner
any contact information including, email addresses, "instant
messenger" nicknames, telephone numbers,
postal addresses, URLs, or full names through
your publicly posted information; and
- (k)You may only submit via other Interactive
Communication channels, photographs or MMS messages
of yourself or of another person who has given
You, his or her express prior consent to submit
that photograph or MMS. If You are not the person
in the photograph or MMS, You warrant that any
information or photographs which You submit has
been submitted with the full knowledge and permission
of the person portrayed in the photograph or
MMS and with the consent of any relevant copyright
holder.
- (l)Additionally, you must not:
- (i)use the Site or the Interactive Communication
channels directly or indirectly to post or transmit
any information or material unlawfully, or which
is obscene, indecent, uses offensive language,
defames, abuses, harasses, stalks, threatens,
menaces, offends or restricts any person, or
which prevents any other user from using or enjoying
the Site or any Interactive Communication channel;
- (ii)use the Site or the Interactive Communication
channels directly or indirectly, or use any service
provided on the Site Interactive Communication
channels, to conduct surveys, contests, pyramid
schemes, or send chain letters, junk email or
any other duplicative or unsolicited messages
(commercial or otherwise);
- (iii)attempt to gain unauthorised access to the
Site, the Interactive Communication channels
or use another person's name, registration account
or password;
- (iv)create a false identity for the purpose of
misleading others as to the identity of the sender
or the origin of a message;
- (v)tamper with, hinder the operation of or make
unauthorised modifications to the Site Interactive
Communication channels; or
- (vi)knowingly transmit any virus or other disabling
feature to the Site or any Interactive Communication
channel.
Privacy and Use of Information
By using the Interactive Communication channels or accessing the Site, You
have also agreed to our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that:
- (a)anything You submit via Interactive Communication channels
may be displayed on the Site or broadcast on XYZ’s
channels by any and all means of technology, including without
limitation, MDS, DTH, cable (digital and analogue), via the
Internet (including broadband), radiowave transmission, all
forms of wireless communication (including but not limited
to transmission to and from Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's),
mobile telephony, microwave transmissions and all other data
casting and content receiving devices for the subscriber
to provide (and receive) communication, subject always to
XYZ’s Privacy Policy;
- (b)we cannot ensure the security or privacy of information
You provide through the Internet, other networks and your
email messages, and You release us from any and all liability
in connection with the use of such information by other parties;
- (c)we are not responsible for, and cannot control, the use
by others of any information which You provide to them and
You should use caution in selecting the personal information
(as defined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)) You provide to
others through the Site or via Interactive Communication
channels; and
- (d)we cannot assume any responsibility for the content of
messages sent or text posted by other users of the Site,
and You release us from any and all liability in connection
with the contents of any communications You may receive from
other users. We cannot guarantee, and assume no responsibility
for verifying, the accuracy of the information provided by
other users of the Site or sent via Interactive Communication
channels.
You may not use the Interactive Communication channels for any
unlawful purpose. We may refuse to grant You, or may withdraw
from You an ID or nickname that impersonates someone else, is
protected by trademark or intellectual property law, or is vulgar
or otherwise offensive, as determined by us in our sole discretion.
Removal of Information
You acknowledge that:
- (a)we do not and cannot review every message or other material
posted or sent by users of Interactive Communication channels;
- (b)we are not responsible for any content of these messages
or materials;
- (c)we may, but are not obligated to, delete, move, or edit
messages or materials, including photos, public postings,
messages, that we, in our sole discretion, deem to violate
the Code of Conduct set out above or any applicable content
guidelines, laws, or to be otherwise unacceptable.
You shall remain solely responsible for the content of photos,
public postings, messages, and other materials You may send via
Interactive Communication channels or upload to the Site.
Termination or suspension of access to Site
We may, in our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or
part of the Site or any Interactive Communication channel at any time, with
or without notice, if you breach these Terms of Use. In addition, fraudulent,
abusive, or otherwise illegal activity, or activity that may otherwise affect
the enjoyment of the Site, an Interactive Communication channel or the Internet
by others may be grounds for termination of your access to all or part of
the Site or an Interactive Communication channel at our sole discretion,
and You may be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agencies or we
may notify your internet service provider.
Copyright Protection
With the exception of any materials that are posted by You or another user
on the Site or communicated by You or another user via the Interactive Communication
channel, copyright in this Site and each Interactive Communication channel
(including text, graphics, logos, icons, sound recordings and software) is
owned by us or licensed to us and you have no right, title or interest in
this copyright. Other than for the purposes of using the Site in accordance
with these Terms of Use and subject to the conditions prescribed under the
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and similar legislation which applies in your location,
and except as expressly authorised by these Terms of Use, You must not in
any form or by any means:
- adapt, reproduce, store, distribute, print, display, perform,
publish or create derivative works from any part of this
Site or any Interactive Communication channel; or
- commercialise any information, products or services obtained
from any part of the Site or any Interactive Communication
channel;
without our express written permission.
Trade Marks
This Site and each Interactive Communication channel may include registered
trade marks owned by us (or our licensors) and trade marks that are the subject
of applications for registration by us (or our licensors).
You must not use any of our trade marks, including the names “XYZnetworks
Pty Limited” “Channel [V]” or “XYZ”.
- in or as the whole or part of your own trade marks or business
name or company name;
- in connection with activities, products or services which
are not ours;
- in a manner which may be confusing, misleading or deceptive;
or
- in a manner that disparages us or our information, products
or services (including this Site).
You must not authorise or assist any person to do any of the acts
specified above.
Restricted Use
Unless we agree otherwise in writing, You are provided with access to this
Site and each Interactive Communication channel only for Your personal use.
You are authorised to print a copy of any information contained on this Site
for your personal use, unless such printing is expressly prohibited. Without
limiting the foregoing, You must not, without our written permission, on
sell information obtained from this Site or any Interactive Communication
channel, or otherwise seek to exercise any of the exclusive rights of the
copyright owner of any materials that are displayed or posted on this Site
or any Interactive Communication channel without the prior written consent
of that copyright holder.
Linked Web Sites
This Site may contain links to other web sites (linked web sites). Those
links are provided for convenience only and may not remain current or be
maintained.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices associated with
linked web sites.
Our links with linked web sites should not be construed as an endorsement,
approval or recommendation by us of the owners or operators of those linked
web sites, or of any information, graphics, materials, products or services
referred to or contained on those linked web sites, unless and to the extent
stipulated to the contrary.
XYZ permits all Internet service providers to transmit information and materials
on this Site to their subscribers subject to compliance with these Terms
of Use.
XYZ right to use submitted material
You grant to us, our assigns and our authorised nominees a non-exclusive,
perpetual, worldwide, transferable and royalty free licence to use, display,
modify, adapt, transmit or copy any material communicated by You via the
Site or any Interactive Communication channel in whatever format (including
text, graphics or music) ('Material') in any manner in all media throughout
the world in perpetuity.
Your submission of Material to the Site shall be deemed a valid and binding
consent to the grant of the licence to XYZ as set out above.
Moral Rights Consent
To the extent permitted by applicable law, You unconditionally and irrevocably:
- (a)consent, and will obtain all other necessary unconditional
and irrevocable written consents from other persons involved
in producing any Material, to any act or omission that would
otherwise infringe any moral rights in any Materials which
are transmitted by you onto the Site or any Interactive Communication
Channel, whether occurring before or after a consent is given;
and
- (b)waive, and will obtain all other necessary unconditional
and irrevocable written waivers of, all moral rights,
for our benefit, or the benefit of our licensees, successors in title
and anyone authorised by any of them to do acts comprised in the copyright.
You agree that you must not institute, maintain or support any claim
or proceeding against Us, our licensees or successors for infringement
of any of Your moral rights (or the moral rights of any third person)
arising from the transmission of Material to any Interactive Communication
Channel or through use of the Site.
You agree that you must sign all documents and do all acts and things
reasonably required by Us for the purpose of giving effect to our rights
in relation to your moral rights consent.
Interruption or Suspension
You acknowledge that the Site or any Interactive Communication channel may
be temporarily unavailable for maintenance and support purposes. We are not
responsible for the suspension of or interruption to the Site or any Interactive
Communication channel or network, regardless of the cause of the interruption
or suspension. To the extent permitted by law, any claim against us shall
be limited to the amount You paid, if any, for use of the Site or any Interactive
Communication channel during the previous 12 months. We may discontinue or
change the Site or the Interactive Communication channel or its availability
to You at any time, and You must stop using the Interactive Communication
channel at any time.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us, our officers, directors, employees and agents,
from any loss or damage, including reasonable legal fees, which we may suffer
or any third party claims made against us arising from your activities on
or use of the Site or any Interactive Communication channel, including your
negligence, any breach by You of these Terms of Use or any charges or complaints
made by other parties against You. You shall cooperate as fully as reasonably
required in the defence of any claim. We reserve the right to assume the
exclusive defence and control of any claim made against us that You are required
to indemnify provided that You shall remain liable for any such claim.
No Warranties by XYZ
The Site and Interactive Communication channels are displayed and distributed
on an "as is" basis. We do not warrant that the Site or any Interactive
Communication channel will be uninterrupted, virus-free or error-free. There
may be delays, omissions, and interruptions in the availability of the Interactive
Communication channel. Where permitted by law, You acknowledge that the Site
and Interactive Communication channels are provided without any warranties
of any kind whatsoever, either express or implied, including the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. You acknowledge
that use of the Site and any Interactive Communication channel is at your
own risk. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any
information, advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed, uploaded
or distributed through the Site or any Interactive Communication channel
by Us, or any user of the Interactive Communication channel or any other
person or entity. You acknowledge that any reliance upon any such opinion,
information, advice, statement or information shall be at your sole risk.
We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice,
opinion, statement or other information displayed, uploaded or distributed
through the Site or any Interactive Communication channel by Us or any user
of the Interactive Communication channel or any other Interactive Communication
channel. Your continued use of the Site and any Interactive Communication
channel now, or following the posting of notice of any changes in the Terms
of Use, will constitute a binding acceptance by You of the Terms of Use,
or any subsequent modifications.
Your warranties
You warrant to XYZ that:
- (a)the Material You submit is original and does not contravene
any law, statute or contempt of court or provide any person
with a right of action in copyright infringement, passing-off,
defamation, privacy, publicity or confidence;
- (b)the Material does not contain any encumbrances and You
have the full legal right to grant a licence in the Material
to Us and have obtained all necessary consents or releases
from third parties for all and any use of the Material by
Us in perpetuity without need for payment by Us to You or
such third parties. You agree to provide any written evidence
of this right to Us if We request;
- (c)You have obtained written permission and releases for
the use of any persons’ name, likeness and biography
for any use by Us of the Material;
- (d)You agree to enter into any written documents if required
by Us to formalise your licence to Us in the Material to
Us; and
- (e)You warrant that any information or photographs (including
MMS) which You submit via the Interactive Communication channels
has been submitted with the full knowledge and permission
of the person portrayed in the photograph. If You do not
have the requisite approval, or falsely claim to be the subject
of a photograph, We reserve the right to take down the photograph.
In addition You will be liable for breaching the Terms of
Use and if necessary, You may be referred to the appropriate
law enforcement agency.
No Liability
You acknowledge and agree that:
- (a) we are not responsible or liable for any direct or consequential
loss, damage or expense incurred by You as a result of your
use of the Site or any Interactive Communication channel;
- (b)You are solely responsible for your own virus-protection
procedures; and
- (c)We will not indemnify your use of the Site or any Interactive
Communication channel in any way.
Variations
You agree that we may change the Terms of Use from time to time. Notification
of changes to the Terms of Use will be posted on the Site or sent via electronic
mail, as we may determine in our sole discretion. If You do not agree to
the variations, You should terminate your use of the Interactive Communication
channels. Your continued use of the Interactive Communication channels following
the posting of notice of any changes in the Terms of Use, will constitute
a binding acceptance by You of this Agreement, or any subsequent modifications.
Disclosure and Other Communication
By using the Site and any Interactive Communications channel, You consent
to:
- (a)Us sending electronic commercial messages to You to inform
You of changes or additions to the Site, or of any of our
related products and services; and
- (b)Our use of information about your usage of the Site or
any Interactive Communication channel and demographics in
forms that do not reveal your personal identity in accordance
with our Privacy Policy.
Governing Law
This Agreement is entered into in New South Wales, Australia. You agree that
it will be governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales and any disputes
arising out of this Agreement will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction
of the courts of the State of New South Wales. If any provision in this Agreement
is invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions
will continue in full force and effect.
Assignment
You do not have the right to assign this Agreement or any of your rights
to use the Site or any Interactive Communication channel to anyone. We have
the right to assign or novate any or all of our rights and obligations under
these Terms of Use to any third party. If, at our election, we novate our
obligations under these Terms of Use to a third party, we shall be relieved
of any and all liability under these Terms of Use.
Enquiries or Further Information
If You require any further information please write to:
XYZnetworks Pty Limited (ABN: 71 066 812 119) at GPO Box 2692
Sydney NSW 2001; or send an email to vmail@channelv.com.au and provide your
Site username/ID.
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