IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE TO ALL USERS OF THIS WEB SITE

Vast Design, Inc. Web Site Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Vast Design, Inc. (“Vast”), makes its web site available subject to the following terms and conditions and all applicable laws. By accessing and browsing this web site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, these terms and conditions. Vast has no obligation to update any information or content on this web site, and such information or content may be out of date at any given time. Vast may also cease publishing any information or content and/or make improvements and changes in the information or content contained in this web site at any time without prior notice. Vast may modify these terms and conditions at any time, and such changes will be effective when posted on this web site. By using this web site after any change to these terms and conditions is posted, you agree to be bound by all of the changes as well. If you do not fully agree with these terms and conditions, do not use this web site. Please contact us for complete and up-to-date information on our products and services. Unless otherwise stated, the contents of this website including, but not limited to, the text and images contained herein and their arrangement are the property of Vast. All trademarks used or referred to in this website are the property of their respective owners. Nothing contained in this website shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to any copyright, patent, trademark or other proprietary interest of Vast or any third party.

Limited Use
This web site is for informational purposes only, does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any goods or services which may be referenced herein and does not create a client, advisory, business, fiduciary or professional relationship between you and Vast. All products and services of Vast are subject to the terms of their applicable agreements. You should consult with Vast or other professional advisors who are familiar with your specific facts and circumstances for advice before making any decision.

All material on this website, whether explicitly marked or not, is copyrighted by Vast. Vast grants to you its limited permission to display on your computer, print, download and use for non-commercial, personal, or educational purposes only, the underlying HTML, text, images, audio clips, video clips, software and other content available on this web site. No other use is permitted. The content in this web site may not otherwise be modified, copied, reproduced, transmitted, displayed onto your or any other person’s web page by framing, “mirroring” or similar means, downloaded, uploaded, posted, distributed, rented, licensed, altered, stored for subsequent use, or otherwise used in whole or in part in any manner without Vast’s prior written consent. You agree to include with and display on each copy of such content the associated copyright notice and this intellectual property notice. If you violate any of these Terms and Conditions, your permission to use the material on this website will automatically terminate, and you must immediately destroy any copies you have made of any portion of such material. Any unauthorized use of any materials contained on this website may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and communications regulations and statutes.

Confidentiality
Personal Information Submitted. Vast will use reasonable precautions to maintain the confidentiality of personal information you provide us through this web site; you make such disclosures at your own risk. Vast only uses your personally identifiable information to respond to your requests and to provide you with information about Vast’s products and services, unless Vast obtains your permission to use your personal information for other purposes. For example, if you send Vast an e-mail message requesting information, Vast will use your e-mail address and other information you supply to respond to your request. If you send Vast a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to apply online for a position with Vast, it will use the information provided to match you with available opportunities.

Unless Vast obtains your permission, Vast will not provide any personal information you provide us through this web site to any external third party organization except as necessary to carry out its business or as required by law or other legal process. If Vast receives a subpoena or similar legal process demanding release of any personal information about you, it will generally attempt to notify you unless it reasonably believes it is prohibited from doing so. The e-mail facilities at this web site do not provide a means for completely secure and private communications. Vast cannot ensure the privacy and authenticity of any information or instructions you send to us or that we send to you over the Internet. Vast will not be responsible for any damages you may incur if you communicate confidential information to us over the Internet or if we communicate such information to you at your request.

Collection of Information
Vast may gather and analyze data regarding usage of its web site, including domain names, number of hits, pages visited, length of user sessions, etc., to evaluate the usefulness of its web site. Additionally, Vast may also use what are known as “cookies.” A “cookie” is a small text file placed on your computer’s hard drive by our web site server. Cookies enable our web site to recognize repeat visitors to better serve them when they return. The Vast cookie cannot be read by another web site. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information, and Vast does not combine cookie information with other personal information to determine who you are or your e-mail address. You can set up your web browser to prevent a web site from placing a cookie on your computer or notify you when a web site is about to deposit a cookie file.

Unsolicited Communications
By posting unsolicited messages, sending unsolicited email or engaging in other unsolicited communication to this website, you grant Vast a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, download, copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, transfer, sell, license, display, perform, adapt and otherwise exploit any and all information in such unsolicited communication in all media now known or hereafter devised. You waive all rights to any claim against the Vast for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary, privacy, publicity, moral or attribution rights in connection with such unsolicited communication.

Disclaimer
Your use of this website is at your own risk. You acknowledge and agree that you have accessed this website at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws at your location. Facts and information provided by Vast on this web site are believed to be accurate when placed on the web site. However, Vast does not make any warranty or representation as to accuracy, reliability, completeness, timeliness, or content of the material on this website. Vast does not warrant that the functions contained in the materials on this website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this website or the servers that make such materials available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the materials on this website in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. THE WEBSITE, INFORMATION AND CONTENT HEREIN IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Vast also assumes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for any damages from, viruses that may infect your computer resulting from your accessing this web site or your downloading any materials, data, text, images, video or audio from this web site. This web site could include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Vast is not responsible for any content distributed by you through this website or associated services. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you through this website shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these terms and conditions. Vast may provide links to other sites that are not maintained by Vast. Vast does not monitor or endorse these sites nor does it make any representations or warranties with respect thereto. We explicitly disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy, content, or availability of information found on sites that link to the this website. We do not make any representations or warranties as to the security of any information you might be requested to give any third-party, and you hereby irrevocably waive any claim against us with respect to such sites and third-party content. We strongly encourage you to make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any online or offline transaction with any of these third parties.

IN NO EVENT WILL VAST OR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OR DELIVERY OF THIS WEB SITE OR WHOSE MATERIALS OR INFORMATION APPEAR ON THIS WEB SITE HAVE ANY LIABILITY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTE OR OTHERWISE) FOR ANY COSTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES (WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, LIQUIDATED, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OF PROSPECTIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE, RESULTING FROM THE USE, LOSS OF USE, OR MISUSE OF THIS WEB SITE, OR THE INFORMATION, DOCUMENTS, SOFTWARE OR CONTENT THEREOF, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANOTHER PARTY. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THIS WEBSITE.

Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Vast, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and affiliates harmless from and against any claims, actions, or demands, liabilities, and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, or directly relate to your wrongful or unlawful use of this website or your violation of these terms and conditions.

Governing Law and Venue
Vast controls its web site (excluding linked sites) from its headquarters in Clayton, North Carolina, United States of America and makes no representation that any content contained in this web site is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Accessing this web site or use of any of its content from locations where such use or content is illegal is prohibited. By accessing this web site you agree that the statutes and laws of the State of Illinois, notwithstanding any principles of conflicts of law, will apply to all matters relating to use of this web site and that if you use this web site from any other location you are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. Any claim relating to the Vast web site shall be litigated in the State of North Carolina, in the county of Johnston, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts. If any part of these terms and conditions is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. Vast may discontinue or change the web site, or its availability to you, at any time without notice. Regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of this website or these Terms and Conditions must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. The section titles herein are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

Hyperlinks Are Not Endorsements
Links to other web sites are provided as Internet navigation tools only. These other web sites contain information created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by persons or entities independent of Vast. Vast does not control these web sites, and does not guarantee the content, accuracy, completeness or timeliness of their information. The owners/operators of these web sites do not necessarily endorse Vast products or services, nor are they responsible for the content of this web site. Links to other web sites, or references to products, services or publications other than those of Vast on this web site, does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of such web sites, products, services or publications by Vast. Vast accepts no responsibility for the content, products and/or services provided at any other web sites.

You are not permitted to create a hypertext link to any page or portion of this web site or frame any page or portion of this web site without the prior written permission of Vast. We reserve the right to disable links from third-party sites to this web site.

Intellectual Property Rights
The information available through this web site is the property of Vast and others and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The contents of this web site may contain documents, images, information, photographs, clip art, film clips, audio and sound effects elements, and names, trademarks, trade names, logos and materials of third parties. You should also assume that everything you see or read on this web site is copyrighted and protected by other intellectual property laws unless otherwise noted, and may not be used except as provided in these terms and conditions (or the text on this web site) without the prior written permission of Vast or the respective owners of such intellectual property. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Vast. Vast, Vast Design and all other trademarks, trade names, brand names and service marks of Vast, whether registered or unregistered, are the property of Vast. Use, reproduction, copying, or redistribution of any service/trademarks of Vast or its clients is strictly prohibited without written permission from Vast or its respective clients. You may not reproduce, copy, or redistribute the design, layout or individual elements of this web site design without the express written permission of Vast. This web site and its content are Copyright 2009 Vast Design, Inc., all rights reserved.

Unlawful And Prohibited Use
As a condition of your use of this website, you agree that you will not use this website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms and conditions. You may not use this website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any Vast server, or the network(s) connected to any Vast server, or interfere with any other party’s use of this website.

We reserve the right to suspend or revoke a user’s right to access the website if we determine that a user has violated these terms and conditions.

You warrant to Vast that you will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any services offered by Vast or computer systems or networks connected to any Vast server through hacking, password mining or any other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available by Vast.
When using the website and accessing the services available on the website (referred to as “the Services”) you agree not to:

• Use any Vast domain name as a pseudonymous return email address for any communications that you transmit from another location or through another service.

• Pretend to be someone else or spoof their identity when using the Services.

• Use the Services in any way for spamming or to transmit chain letters, junk email or bulk communications or for transmitting any material that is objectionable.

• Transmit unsolicited or bulk communications to any Vast account holder or to any Vast website or affiliated email address (regardless of whether you use the Services to transmit any such communication).

• Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information.

• Upload, or otherwise make available, files that contain images, photographs, software or other material protected by intellectual property laws, including, by way of example, and not as limitation, copyright or trademark laws (or by rights of privacy or publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consent to do the same.

• Use any material or information, including images or photographs, which are made available through the Services in any manner that infringes any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other proprietary right of any party.

• Upload files that contain viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer or property of another.

• Restrict or inhibit any other user from using this website and its Services.
You agree that Vast would be irreparably harmed by the use, by you or others, of Vast’s Services or facilities in connection with the transmission of spam newsgroup postings or unsolicited email in violation of these terms and conditions and that Vast is entitled to obtain injunctive relief against any such transmission (in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity). Vast reserves the right to block, filter or delete unsolicited email.

Termination
Vast may terminate your right to use this website without cause at any time and effective immediately. In addition, Vast, in its sole discretion may terminate your right to use this website immediately and without notice for violation of any part of these terms and conditions. In the event of any such termination, the restrictions on your use of the material on this website shall survive such termination, and you agree to be bound by those terms.

Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding the use of this website or its material please contact us via the “Inquiries” page. Any such communication will be considered non-confidential by Vast.