PortalWisconsin.org use policy

The following rules govern the use of PortalWisconsin.org online. These rules apply to all materials, online communications and other information that is or becomes available on PortalWisconsin.org. By signing on and using PortalWisconsin.org you specifically agree to abide by these rules and any future modifications.

(1) Uses Permitted
Material from PortalWisconsin.org or any Web site owned, operated, licensed or controlled by PortalWisconsin.org and its partners may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. You may download one copy of the materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial home use provided you keep intact all copyright and other ownership notices.

Modification of downloaded materials or use of the materials for any other purpose is a violation of PortalWisconsin.org's copyright and other proprietary rights and is not permitted. The use of any such material on any other Web site or networked computer environment is expressly prohibited. All trademarks, servicemarks, and trade names are proprietary to the Portal Wisconsin and its partners.

You may not frame the Portal Wisconsin site to enclose its contents in your site. You may not link to sections of our site as long as you do not portray Portal Wisconsin in a false, misleading, derogatory or otherwise offensive manner. You may not use the Portal Wisconsin, UW-Extension or other logos as part of the link without permission.

(2) User's Obligation to Abide by Applicable Law
In connection with the use of PortalWisconsin.org, you agree to abide by all applicable federal, state or local laws, including those relating but not necessarily limited to such areas as libel, slander, defamation, trade libel, product disparagement, harassment, invasion of privacy, tort, obscenity, indecency, and copyright or trademark infringement. The information available on PortalWisconsin.org may include intellectual property that is protected under the copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws of the United States and/or other countries. Such intellectual property Laws generally prohibit the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of all text, photographic and graphic (art and electronic) images, music, sound samplings and other protected materials. The violation of any laws may give rise to civil and/or criminal penalties.

(3) Disclosure of Online Communications
You are cautioned that any online communications may not be fully confidential. You should be aware that federal postal regulations do not protect electronic mail. You should also aware that administrative personnel of PortalWisconsin.org may, in the course of their regular duties, have access to communications for technical or operational purposes. PortalWisconsin.org may also disclose any communications to the extent required by law.

(4) Protection Against Malicious Programming
PortalWisconsin.org will make every effort to insure the safety of content posted to the Web site. However, downloading of software or other materials or any other use of the information on PortalWisconsin.org is at your own risk. You are advised to take adequate precautions to minimize any loss to your system caused by malicious programming (e.g. virus, worms), including use of anti-virus programs and proper backup of files. Posting malicious programming to PortalWisconsin.org is prohibited.

(5) Content
PortalWisconsin.org will enlist the integrity of its partners to become a trusted service. Participating partners are responsible for the content entered into PortalWisconsin.org., which reserves the right to review any information that is or becomes available on this Web site. PortalWisconsin.org reserves the right to refuse to post or to remove any information that is, in its sole discretion deemed, unacceptable, and undesirable or in violation of these rules or Wisconsin State Law. However, PortalWisconsin.org has no obligation to exercise such reservation of rights.

As a site that provides access to a wide variety of cultural, artistic, humanities and historical events and resources, users may occasionally encounter information or images that users deem unsuitable for children.

(6) Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that information listed on PortalWisconsin.org is accurate and up-to-date, PortalWisconsin.org does not warrant that any information is complete or accurate and cannot assume liability for information that is inaccurate, incomplete or results in inconvenience to the user. By using the Web site PortalWisconsin.org you agree to accepting information "as is." It is best to contact event organizers to confirm times, locations and the like. If you wish to report inaccurate information on the Web site, please e-mail portalwisconsin@wpt.org or call toll-free 1-866-558-4766.

(7) Release and Indemnity
PortalWisconsin.org cannot be liable for any circumstance that may result from the use or inability to use the Web site due to delays in operation or transmission or any other failure of performance.

(8) Modifications
This User Policy may be modified by PortalWisconsin.org from time to time. Such modifications will be binding on all site visitors as soon as they appear online.

(9) Privacy Policy
Please read the PortalWisconsin.org Privacy Policy to understand additional terms and conditions, which apply to your use of this site.

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