1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access and use of the SR website (stevenratiner.com and all sub-domains), mobile websites, applications, and any other SR products, services, or tools that link to these Terms (“Services”). By using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes to these Terms will mean you accept those changes.  

2. Content Ownership and Use

All content on the Services, including text, graphics, photographs, images, videos, sound, illustrations, and software (collectively, “Content”), is owned by SR, its licensors, or its partners. You may access copyrighted material for your personal use only. You may not copy, download, redistribute, retransmit, publish, or commercially exploit any Content without written permission from SR and the copyright owner. You may not alter or modify any Content.

3. User Submissions

The Services may allow you to submit text, audio, video recordings, photos, or other content (“User Submissions”). You grant SR a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, prepare derivative works of, display, and publicly perform your User Submissions in connection with the Services. You retain ownership of your User Submissions, but you grant SR the right to use them as described above. You are solely responsible for your User Submissions and the consequences of posting them.

4. User Accounts

Some Services may require you to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information. You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account.

5. Acceptable Use

You may not use the Services for any unlawful or prohibited purpose. You may not use the Services in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Services. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Services. You agree not to circumvent any security measures on the Services.

6. Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites. SR is not responsible for the content of any third-party website.

7. Mobile Applications

If you download a mobile application for a Service (“App”), SR grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for non-commercial purposes on a single device. You may not modify, disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer the App.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.  

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SR from any claims, damages, or losses arising out of your use of the Services.

10. Release

In the event that you have a dispute with one or more other users of the Services, you release SR from any claims arising out of such disputes.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts. Any dispute arising out of these Terms will be resolved in the courts of Boston, Massachusetts.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SR regarding your use of the Services.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.  

14. Waiver

SR’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such provision.

15. Termination

SR may terminate your access to the Services at any time for any reason.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at steven.arlingtonlaureate@gmail.com.