Terms of Service

1. Nature of Information

PuzzleDepot publishes puzzles, games, word finders, and related content created by in-house staff as well as from current and past authors. For the most part we are content publishers or editors and you should be aware that we may have not authored or checked the information independently. Some information is from historical sources or represents the opinions of the author. It is for entertainment, research, and informational purposes only; as a result, we may choose to publish content as we find it, even if that original text contains errors. Contents may not be accurate, complete, or up to date. Publication of Contents is not our endorsement of the author, his or her Contents, or of any method or treatment discussed in the Contents.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, PuzzleDepot claims its patent, copyright, trademark, publicity, and any other intellectual property rights in its web sites and all information, software, data, or other contents of any kind on or interlinked with a PuzzleDepot web site ("Contents"). All rights are reserved.

2. Illegal or Other Harmful Use or Access

Contents may not be used for any illegal purpose. You may not access our networks, computers, or Contents in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair them, or interfere with any other Person's use and enjoyment. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Contents, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected with our sites or Contents.

YOU MAY NOT ADD LINKS THAT ARE IRRELEVANT TO THE PURPOSE OF THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT. Any links added to the site automatically carry the "no follow" tag, so that they do not pass page rank, or anything else useful for spammers.

3. Advice of Professionals

All Contents, (including any information relating to health, financial, or other activities that could result in damage, injury, or death) is for informational and entertainment purposes only. This information should not be considered complete and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, call, consultation, or advice of your physician or other professionals. PuzzleDepot does not recommend the self-management of health problems. You should never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking advice because of something in the Contents.

4. Assumption of Risk

The User assumes any and all risk of damage, injury, or death, from use of the Contents. The User has been warned of the limitations and risks in use of the information, and despite such warnings, chooses of its own free will to continue to access or use the Contents.

5. Use on Other Web Sites

The Contents are licensed only for the personal, household, educational use by a single individual. Reproducing Content on another site or redistributing Content is forbidden. Taking Content from this site and editing it and posting it on another site is also forbidden. You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce, create new works from, distribute, perform, display, or in any way exploit, any of the Content or the Service (including software) in whole or in part. Framing of this site is forbidden.

6. Links To Other Web Sites

The Contents may link you to other web sites or information, software, data, or other contents on or off the internet. However, PuzzleDepot has not reviewed the contents that may be linked and is not responsible for the content. Your linking to any other pages on other sites is at your own risk. Please remember that such sites are not PuzzleDepot sites and the content on such sites could change without PuzzleDepot's knowledge.

PuzzleDepot does not warrant, nor is it in any way responsible for, information, software, data, or other contents that are outside of PuzzleDepot's control.

7. User Indemnification

Each User will indemnify and hold harmless PuzzleDepot Entities against any claims or losses imposed on, incurred by, or asserted as a result of or relating to: (a) any noncompliance by User with the terms and conditions hereof; (b) any third-party actions related to or arising from User's receipt or use of the Contents, whether authorized or unauthorized under the Agreement.

8. Notices

The parties agree that any notices of Dispute or other communications addressed to PuzzleDepot will be sent by Certified or Registered Mail, return receipt requested to the above address, and deemed delivered as of the date of signing of the return receipt or the first date of a refusal to sign.

9. Copyright Act Notice and Procedure

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent to the address and by the procedure for notices set forth above. If you believe that any material found on our site has been used in a manner that constitutes infringement of your copyrighted work, please provide written notice to PuzzleDepot that includes the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing
• Information sufficient to permit us to contact you (address, telephone, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE CONTENTS ARE "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS". TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, FREEDOM FROM INTERRUPTION, OR OF VERIFICATION OF THE CONTENTS. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM TRADE USAGE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, AND THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PUZZLEDEPOT, ITS AFFILIATES AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AUTHORS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, CONSULTANTS, AGENTS, WEB HOSTS OR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS, CONTENTS PROVIDERS, OR OTHER PERSONS RELATED TO OR USED BY PUZZLEDEPOT (COLLECTIVELY, THE PUZZLEDEPOT ENTITIES), REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OF ACTION, SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OF ANY KIND ARISING OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE CONTENTS IN EXCESS OF US$5.00.

12. Disclaimer of Consequential and Similar Damages

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PUZZLEDEPOT ENTITIES, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OF ACTION, SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OF ANY KIND ARISING OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE CONTENTS FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF PROFITS, INCREASED COSTS, OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

13. Independence of Clauses

The limitation and disclaimer sections are intended to be independent of each other and the failure of essential purpose of one shall not affect the other.

14. Other Warranty Rights or Limitations

Some states and foreign countries provide rights in addition to those above, or do not allow excluding or limiting implied warranties, or liability for incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitation may not apply to you or there may be state provisions which supersede the above.

15. Arbitration in Alabama

Any dispute or claim arising or related to this Agreement, its performance, breach, or interpretation (including issues about its validity or enforceability), shall be exclusively (except as provided below) resolved by final binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), utilizing its Commercial Arbitration Rules. One arbitrator shall be selected using AAA procedures. The arbitrator shall use all reasonable efforts to minimize discovery and to complete the arbitration proceedings as expeditiously as possible.

The arbitration shall be held in the State of Alabama; both parties hereby give their irrevocable consent to jurisdiction of courts of or in the State of Alabama, as well as processes of the AAA in Alabama. Awards shall be final, binding and non-appealable (except on the minimal grounds required under the Federal Arbitration Act or other applicable law).

16. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be deemed made in, governed by, performed in, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, U.S.A., without giving effect to its conflicts of laws provisions or principles.

17. Entire Agreement; Waiver; Modification

The terms and provisions contained in this Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes all other agreements, written or oral, between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be enforceable against a party unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such modification or amendment is sought to be enforced.

18. Successors and Assigns

User may not assign this Agreement (including by operation of law) without the prior written consent of PuzzleDepot. Any such attempt to assign shall be null and void. The rights and obligations of the parties shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties, their respective successors, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives.

19. Severability

The parties agree that if any part, term, or provision of this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular part, term, or provision held to be illegal or invalid.

20. Survival

The terms of this Agreement apply to any receipt, use or performance that occurs before any termination, cancellation, or rescission of this Agreement, and to those obligations that arise after any termination, cancellation, or rescission of this Agreement.

21. Change of Terms

PuzzleDepot may alter any term of this Agreement by posting a notice that there is a change in terms on a page containing the Contents. Any use of any PuzzleDepot web site after the date of such notice is deemed acceptance of the new terms.

22. Government Restricted Rights

Any Contents which are used or transmitted for or on behalf of the United States of America, its agencies and/or instrumentalities (U.S. Government), is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in applicable federal regulations.

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