Definitions
The term "Site" means the software and Content (defined below) made available to users by means of the Internet. The term "Content" means the text, graphics, images, information, and other material contained on the Site.
Security
Your information and our Content are stored on secure servers that are protected in controlled facilities. We require our employees and data professionals contractually to maintain the confidentiality of any information we hold. We use security technologies that are industry standard, including passwords, authentication, physical security, firewalls and anti-virus software (which is described more fully below).
Viruses
The Asian American Institute (AAI) uses appropriate commercially available anti-virus software to ensure that the Site does not contain or carry viruses. Due to the rapidly developing nature of viruses and the Internet, we strongly recommend that you employ similar anti-virus software when accessing the Site.
Personal Use Limitation
Unless otherwise specified, the Site is for your personal use. You may not modify, publicly distribute, transmit, perform, reproduce, publish, license, or create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, products, or services obtained from the Site.
No Lawful or Prohibited Use
As a condition of your use of the Site, you warrant that you will not use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Site. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Site.
Links to Third Party Sites
The Asian American Institute’s site may contain links to other sites. We make every effort to only link to sites that share our high standards of decency, fairness, and integrity. We try our best to ensure that these links are safe for kids and appropriate for our users in general. However, since we cannot guarantee the content of every site to which we are linked, kids should always check with an adult before linking to any new sites.
Liability Disclaimer
You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of this site is at our own risk and that the site is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties or conditions whatsoever, expressed or implied. The Asian American Institute expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including limitation warranties of merchantability, title, fitness for particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall the Asian American Institute be liable to you, your dependents or anyone else for consequential, incidental, or special damages arising out of, resulting from, or relating in any manner to the use or inability to use this site, and any content or services contained therein or products available thereon.
Cookies
The Site uses "cookies" (information stored on your computer's hard drive) to deliver Content specific to your interests and to save you time when using the features of the Site. To recognize and follow visitors, the Asian American Institute may send these cookies to a visitor's browser, which the browser stores on the visitor's hard drive. If you prefer to not use cookies, your Web browser may have a feature that allows you to eliminate them. However, if you do so, you may not be able to use all the functions of the Site.
Miscellaneous
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without reference to conflict of law principles. Any dispute concerning this Agreement, or any matter related in any manner to this Agreement, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Illinois. This Agreement, together with any additional online documents specifically referred to herein, is the entire Agreement between you and The Asian American Institute respectively and supersedes any other communications or advertising with respect to the Site. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to give effect to the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
Modification of these Terms of Use
The Asian American Institute (AAI) shall have the right at any time, and in its sole respective discretion, to change the Terms of Use, its terms of service, or require new terms, and to change or impose conditions on, or discontinue, any aspect or feature of the Site. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting of such addition, change, or deletion. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use from time to time and to be aware of any such changes.
Translation
Translations of the Asian American Institute web site are made through an automated/computerized process powered by Google. Neither the Asian American Institute nor any agency, officer, or employee of the Asian American Institute warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information translated by this system and shall not be liable for any losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the translation, portions may be incorrect. Any person or entity who relies on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk.
