Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago

Terms of Use

AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago

The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site is comprised of various Web pages operated by the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago.

Your use of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site constitutes your agreement to abide by all the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein.

MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE

The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site is offered.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site may contain links to other Web Sites ("Linked Sites"). The Linked Sites are not under the control of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago and the Fund is not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation any link contained in a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago is not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any Linked Site. Please note the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago of the site or any association with its operators.

NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE

As a condition of your use of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site, you warrant to the Fund that you will not use the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices.

USE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES

The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site may contain bulletin board services, chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, personal web pages, calendars, and/or other message or communication facilities designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large or with a group (collectively, "Communication Services"), you agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not:

Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information.
Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.
Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer.
Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, unless such Communication Service specifically allows such messages.
Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters.
Download any file posted by another user of a Communication Service that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner.
Falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded.
Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Communication Services.
Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service.
Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including e-mail addresses, without their consent.
Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago has no obligation to monitor the Communication Services. However, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago reserves the right to review materials posted to a Communication Service and to remove any materials in its sole discretion. Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago reserves the right to terminate your access to any or all of the Communication Services at any time without notice for any reason whatsoever.

Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago reserves the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, in Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago's sole discretion.

Always use caution when giving out any personally identifying information about yourself or your children in any Communication Service. Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago does not control or endorse the content, messages or information found in any Communication Service and, therefore, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago specifically disclaims any liability with regard to the Communication Services and any actions resulting from your participation in any Communication Service. Managers and hosts are not authorized Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago spokespersons, and their views do not necessarily reflect those of Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago.

Materials uploaded to a Communication Service may be subject to posted limitations on usage, reproduction and/or dissemination. You are responsible for adhering to such limitations if you download the materials.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE AT ANY TIME. ADVICE RECEIVED VIA THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR PERSONAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION.

The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago WEB SITE.

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TERMINATION/ACCESS RESTRICTION

The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A. and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A. in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site. Use of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago as a result of this agreement or use of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site. The Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago's performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago's right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site or information provided to or gathered by Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect. Unless otherwise specified herein, this agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the user and the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago with respect to the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago with respect to the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Web Site. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES:

TRADEMARKS

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

NOTICES AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement under United States copyright law should be sent to Service Provider's Designated Agent. ALL INQUIRIES NOT RELEVANT TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WILL RECEIVE NO RESPONSE. See Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement.