Terms of Use
At times BIO Sites may request ideas or materials that include but that are not limited to concepts, know-how, techniques, suggestions, and materials (collectively "Submission(s)"). Except as expressly provided in our Privacy Policy, in a separate written agreement between you and BIO, or otherwise expressly stated, by submitting any Submission, whether solicited by us or not, you are automatically granting BIO a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, publicly perform and display, create derivative works from and distribute such materials and/or ideas or incorporate such materials and/or ideas into any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed throughout the universe, and that all so-called "moral rights" to such Submissions have been waived. This grant of rights means that such Submissions will be owned by BIO, and may be used without any payment to, or further authorization by you. The foregoing grants shall include the right to exploit any proprietary rights in such communication, including but not limited to rights under copyright, trademark, service mark, or patent laws under any relevant jurisdiction.
Forums, E-mail, and Public Communications
BIO Sites may include forums, chat rooms, e-mail function, or other areas (collectively "Forums"), where users can post or exchange information, ideas, opinions, photographs, images, videos, creative works or any other materials (collectively "Messages") with other users of the Site or the Internet. In no event shall BIO assume or have any responsibility or liability for any Messages posted on Forums or for any claims, damages or losses resulting from their use or appearance on a BIO Site. Children under the age of 18 are not authorized to post messages or participate in Forums on BIO Sites.
BIO does not control Messages delivered to Forums, and BIO has no obligation to monitor such Forums. If at any time BIO chooses, in its sole discretion, to monitor the Forums, BIO nonetheless assumes no responsibility for the content of the Messages, no obligation to modify or remove any inappropriate Messages, and no responsibility for the conduct of the user submitting any Messages.
The Messages do not necessarily reflect the views of BIO and are not necessarily reviewed prior to posting. BIO makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the content of the Messages in the Forums or the accuracy or reliability of any Messages and other materials in the Forums. BIO reserves the right at all times to disclose any information (including the identity of the persons providing information or materials on its Forums) as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation, or governmental request. Further, BIO reserves the right to restrict, prohibit your use, and remove or edit Messages from any Forum at any time, for any reason.
By posting Messages (including but not limited to acts of uploading files, inputting data, or engaging in any other form of communication) through Forums, you are granting BIO a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, publicly perform and display, create derivative works from and distribute such materials and/or ideas or incorporate such materials and/or ideas into any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed throughout the universe, and that all so-called "moral rights" to such Messages have been waived. This grant of rights means that such Messages will be owned by BIO, and may be used without any payment to, or further authorization by you. The foregoing grants shall include the right to exploit any proprietary rights in such communication, including but not limited to rights under copyright, trademark, service mark, or patent laws under any relevant jurisdiction.
Rules of Conduct
It is a condition of your use of Forums and BIO Sites that you do not:
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Use any Forums or BIO Sites for any illegal purposes (or to solicit any illegal act) including, but not limited to, violating applicable antitrust laws and regulations.
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Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Forums or BIO Sites;
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Post or transmit an unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, harassing, pornographic, profane, or indecent information of any kind, including images and language or unlawful material or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense or give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law;
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Post or transmit any message with bigoted, hateful, or racially offensive statements;
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Post any message that solicits gambling or engage in any gambling activity;
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Transmit or upload any information, software or other material that violates or infringes on the rights of others, including material that is an invasion of privacy or publicity rights or that is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right, or derivative works with respect thereto, without first obtaining permission from the owner or rightful holder;
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Post or distribute any software or other materials that contain a virus or other harmful component;
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Advertise or sell or solicit to others;
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Use the site or its services for the purposes of sending junk email, chain letters, duplicative or unsolicited messages or "spamming," or in connection with contests, surveys, or pyramid schemes;
