Quepasa.com Terms of Use
BY ACCESSING, USING, OR REGISTERING FOR QUEPASA.COM, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS USER AGREEMENT AS IT EXISTS AT THE TIME OF YOUR INITIAL OR SUBSEQUENT ACCESS, USE AND/OR REGISTRATION. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THIS USER AGREEMENT, DO NOT ACCESS, REGISTER FOR, OR USE QUEPASA.COM.
Acceptance of Terms. Welcome to Quepasa.com. Quepasa Corporation provides its service to you conditioned upon your acceptance, without modification, of the terms, conditions and notices ("Terms"). The Terms may be updated and modified by us from time to time without notice to you. You can review the most current version of the Terms at any time by clicking on "Terms of Use" from anywhere on our service. In addition, when using particular Quepasa services, you and Quepasa shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services, which may be posted from time to time. All such guidelines or rules are hereby incorporated by reference in the Terms.
Description of Service. Quepasa provides users with access to a large collection of online resources including, but not limited to, content, news, search, email, chat, blogs, message boards, maps, personalized web pages, ringtones, games, graphics, mobile media, customization features, shopping services and Streaming videos ("Streaming" and its formatives include a method of viewing videos in real time without allowing the videos to be (i) stored permanently to a user’s hard drive, (ii) copied, or (iii) retransmitted) (collectively, "Services"). Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new features that augment or enhance the Services and/or that are offered on Quepasa.com and related and associated websites and web pages ("Quepasa’s Website") shall be subject to the terms, conditions and notices contained in this Terms regardless of whether the Terms is updated to explicitly reflect such new features. As set forth in more detail below, you understand that the Services are provided "AS IS,"; and that Quepasa assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery of any information or for the failure to store any user communications or customization settings.
Access to the Service.Quepasa is providing you with the right to use the Services without charge (with the exception of ringtones and other mobile media as set forth in the Quepasa Mobile Entertainment Terms and Conditions), provided, however, that Quepasa reserves the right to start or continue to charge for some or all of the Services, in which case Quepasa will clearly indicate this change and the charges when you use the Service. You are responsible for providing all equipment necessary to establish a connection to the Internet and any telephone or other connection and service fees associated with such access.
Eligibility for Membership.The Service is available to individuals 13 years of age and over. If you are under 18 and lie about your age, your account may be suspended or deactivated. If you cannot comply with the Terms, please do not use the Service. Quepasa may ban the use of the Service by any person or entity at any time at Quepasa's sole discretion.
Registration Obligations. In consideration of your membership in the Service, you agree: (a) to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Service’s registration form (such information being the "Registration Information"); (b) to maintain and promptly update the Registration Information to keep it true, accurate and complete; and (c) that you will not use the Service for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by the Terms. If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or if Quepasa has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, Quepasa has the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Service (or any portion thereof). See Quepasa’s Privacy Policy (which is incorporated herein by reference and to which you also agree when you agree to this Terms) regarding the use and protection of your personal information.
Account and Password Security. You will select a password and account designation upon completing the Service’s membership registration process. You agree to (i) immediately notify Quepasa of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any breach of security and (ii) ensure that you fully exit from your account at the end of each session. Quepasa cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this provision.
Member Conduct.
Content. It is solely your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all opinions, advice, services, and other information provided through the Service. Quepasa does not endorse or guaranty the reliability, accuracy, or quality of any information, goods, services, or products displayed or advertised on the Service. Any items purchased or obtained by any user through the Service is done at the user's sole risk. Any content within the Service related to business, finance and/or securities matters and the like contained on the Service is provided for informational purposes only, and no content included in the Service is intended for trading or investing purposes. Quepasa shall not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, usefulness or availability of any information transmitted via the Service, and shall not be responsible or liable for any trading or investment decisions made based on such information.
Content Submission Policy. If you are a copyright owner and believe that content on Quepasa’s Service infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DCMA"). Quepasa’s DMCA Policy is outlined in below within these Terms.
By submitting any User Content, as defined below, to be uploaded, you agree to the following terms and conditions for submission of the User Content:
Accessing User Content. You may only view, Stream, or otherwise use ("Access") User Content for your personal, and non-commercial use, according to the terms of this Terms. You may not use the User Content in any manner not provided for in this Terms.
DMCA Policy. Please note that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material or an activity is infringing may be subject to liability. Also, any person who knowingly misrepresents material or an activity causing it to be removed by mistake or misidentification may be subject to liability.
To file a copyright infringement notice with Quepasa, you must send a written communication that substantially includes the following as outlined in 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):
To file a copyright infringement counter-notice with Quepasa you will need to send a written communication that substantially includes the following as outlined in 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3):
Proprietary Rights. You agree that the Service and any software, photographs, music, videos, and other works used in connection with the Service may contain proprietary and confidential information that may be protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws, including intellectual property that is owned and/or licensed by and to Quepasa. You further acknowledge and agree that content contained in sponsor advertisements or information presented to you through the Service or advertisers may be protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by Quepasa or advertisers, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the Service, in whole or in part. All content of the Services, including User Content, is copyrighted and protected by international copyright law. All rights reserved. Quepasa and Quepasa.com are just some of the trademarks owned by Quepasa Corporation. Nothing contained in the Service should be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any other licenses not specifically disclosed herein or any license or right to use any of the trademarks, logos, service and service marks without the written permission of Quepasa, or such other party that may own them.
No Reproduction or Resale. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to Service.
Dealings with Advertisers. You may enter into correspondence with or participate in promotions of advertisers on the Service showing their products on the Service. Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers found on or through the Service, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such advertiser. You agree that Quepasa shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on the Service.
Links to Third Party Sites. Quepasa provides links to other web sites or resources. Because Quepasa has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that Quepasa is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that Quepasa shall not be responsible or liable, directly, or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.
International Use. Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local and international rules regarding online conduct and acceptable User Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside. No software, User Content, or other content available through the Services may be downloaded from the Services or otherwise exported from the United States in violation of United States export laws.
No Commercial Use. You agree not to use the Services for commercial purposes unless you receive prior written permission from Quepasa. The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited commercial purposes:
However, you may upload original videos you have created, but you may not offer them for sale through the Services or offer any type of advertising in connection with those videos.
Indemnification.You agree to indemnify and hold Quepasa, its directors, officers, employees, agents, co-branders or other partners harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of the User Content you submit, post, upload, download, to or otherwise transmit through the Services, your use of the Services, your connection to the Services, your violation of the Terms, your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any other person or entity, and/or, to the fullest extent allowable by law, regarding all matters related to your use of the Quepasa’s Website, the Services, User Content, or other content offered through the Services. You hereby waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies with respect to any such claim or demand as set forth in the preceding sentence.
Enforcement.Quepasa has no ability to prevent or restrict conduct, communications or User Content which might violate the Terms prior to its transmission on or through the Service, nor can Quepasa ensure prompt removal of any such communications or User Content after transmission or posting. Accordingly, Quepasa does not assume responsibility to you or others for any failure by Quepasa to enforce the provisions contained in the Terms.
Termination. You agree that Quepasa, in our sole discretion and with or without notice, may terminate your password, account (or any part thereof) or use of the Service (or any part thereof) for any reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use or if Quepasa believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the Terms. Quepasa may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Service, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Service under any provision of the Terms may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that Quepasa may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Service. Further, you agree that Quepasa shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any termination of your access to the Service. It is your responsibility to maintain your own personal file on your own system of data, content, emails, etc. that you deem important.
General Acknowledgments. You acknowledge that Quepasa may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Service, including without limitation the maximum number of days that email messages, message board postings or other uploaded User Content will be retained by the Service, the maximum number of email messages that may be sent from or received by an account on the Service, the maximum size of any email message that may be sent from or received by an account on the Service, the maximum disk space that will be allotted on Quepasa’s servers on your behalf, and the maximum number of times (and the maximum duration for which) you may access the Service in a given period of time. You agree that Quepasa has no responsibility or liability for the failure of the Service and the deletion of User Content or other content maintained or transmitted by the Service. Quepasa reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that Quepasa shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service. You further acknowledge that Quepasa reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time, in our sole discretion, with or without notice.
Unless produced by Quepasa, the information you access or receive by using the Service, including User Content, or information sent to you by other users is provided, entered or posted by the users and is not reviewed, controlled, examined, verified or endorsed by Quepasa. The data and information you send and receive may be subject to privacy and security invading activities including, but not limited to, eavesdropping, electronic trespassing, "sniffing," "spamming," "nuking," "hacking," "spoofing," imposturing, breaking passwords, harassment, fraud, forgery, and system contamination including use of viruses, "worms," and "Trojan" applications causing unauthorized, damaging, harmful access and/or retrieval of information and data on your computer and other forms of activities that may even be considered unlawful. Information and data may also not reach its destination or may reach an erroneous address or recipient.
YOU ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE OR RELY ON THE SERVICE AND INFORMATION RELATED THERETO FOR "CONTENT SENSITIVE" OR "MISSION CRITICAL" APPLICATIONS AND USE. "CONTENT SENSITIVE" MEANS ANY INFORMATION OR DATA YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE FREELY ACCESSIBLE AND GENERALLY AVAILABLE TO INTERNET USERS. "MISSION CRITICAL" APPLICATIONS AND USE MEANS APPLICATIONS AND USE THAT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY QUEPASA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, OR FOR COST PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES, OR RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED, OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH THE SERVICE OR RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION OF A USER’S TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE, EVEN IF QUEPASA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Arbitration. By using the Service you agree to submit any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Terms to binding arbitration in Phoenix, Arizona, in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any controversy or claim of any other party. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered into any court having jurisdiction thereof. Quepasa may seek any interim or preliminary relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in Phoenix, Arizona necessary to protect the rights or property of Quepasa pending the completion of arbitration.
YOU AND QUEPASA AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF THIS USER AGREEMENT OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES, USER CONTENT, OR QUEPASA’S WEBSITE MUST BE BROUGHT TO QUEPASA’S ATTENTION AT SUPPORT@QUEPASA.COM WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY AROSE; OTHERWISE, SUCH CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED AND/OR BARRED.
Governing LawThe Terms and the relationship between you and Quepasa shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
Waiver.Quepasa’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision or any other right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by Quepasa in writing.
Severability. If any provision of the Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in such provision, and, notwithstanding such finding, all other provisions of the Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
Time Limitation. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the Terms or use of the Service must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.
Headings. The section headings and sub-headings contained in the Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
Relationship. Your use of this Service does not create a joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship with Quepasa or any of our third party providers.
Attorneys’ Fees. If Quepasa or its third party providers take any action to enforce this Terms, such parties will be entitled to recover from you, and you agree to pay, all reasonable and necessary attorneys’ fees and any cost of litigation, arbitration or other similar proceeding, in addition to any other relief, at law or in equity, to which such parties may be entitled.
Injunctive Relief. You acknowledge that a violation or attempted violation of any of this Terms will cause such damage to Quepasa as will be irreparable, the exact amount of which would be difficult to ascertain and for which there is not adequate remedy at law. Accordingly, you agree that Quepasa shall be entitled as a matter of right to an injunction issued by any court of competent jurisdiction, restraining such violation or attempted violation of these terms by you, your affiliates, partners, or agents, as well as recover from you any and all costs and expenses sustained or incurred by Quepasa in obtaining such an injunction, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees. You agree that no bond or other security shall be required in connection with such injunction.
Modification. Quepasa reserves the right to change or modify the terms of this Terms. You are responsible for regularly reviewing this Terms. Any use of the Service following any change constitutes your acceptance of such modifications or changes.
If you have any questions regarding the Service or the Terms, please contact us at Support@quepasa.com.