Terms of Use

This Web Site and its contents, unless otherwise indicated, are the property of Tree Frog Publishing and are protected, without limitation, by U.S. and foreign copyright and trademark laws.

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the terms set forth in these Terms of Use which constitute an agreement between you and Tree Frog Publishing. If you do not agree with the Terms of Use, you should leave the Site immediately. Tree Frog Publishing reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or otherwise update these Terms of Use at any time and you agree to be bound by such modifications or updates. You agree to review these Terms of Use on a periodic basis.

1. Under no circumstances shall Tree Frog Publishing or its employees be liable for any claims, charges, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses of whatever nature and howsoever arising, including, without limitation any compensatory, incidental, direct, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages, loss of use, loss of data, loss caused by a computer or electronic virus, loss of income or profit, loss of or damage to property, claims of third parties, or other losses of any kind or character, even if Tree Frog Publishing has been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses, arising out of or in connection with the use of this Web Site or any Web Site with which it is linked. You assume total responsibility for establishing such procedures for data back up and virus checking as you consider necessary.

POSTINGS

2. To the extent that portions of this Web Site (such as "Discussion Boards" or "Reader Reaction") provide users an opportunity to post and exchange information, ideas and opinions ("Postings"), BE ADVISED THAT TREE FROG PUBLISHING DOES SCREEN, EDIT, AND REVIEW POSTINGS PRIOR TO THEIR APPEARANCE ON THIS WEB SITE. The Postings do not necessarily reflect the views of Tree Frog Publishing. Tree Frog Publishing shall in no event have any responsibility or liability for the Postings or for any claims, damages, or losses resulting from their use and/or appearance on this Site.

3.Tree Frog Publishing reserves the right to monitor all Postings and to remove any it, in its sole discretion, deems abusive, defamatory, obscene, in violation of copyright or trademark laws or otherwise unacceptable.

4. You hereby represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights in and to all Postings you provide and all material contained in such Postings; that your Postings shall not infringe any proprietary or other rights of third parties; that your Postings shall not contain any viruses or other contaminating or destructive devices or features; that your Postings shall not contain any defamatory, indecent, offensive, tortuous, or otherwise unlawful material or content; and that your Postings shall not be used to carry out or solicit any unlawful activity and/or be used to make commercial solicitations.

5. You hereby authorize Tree Frog Publishing to use and/or authorize others to use all or part of your Postings in any manner, format, or medium that Tree Frog Publishing or such other parties see fit. You shall have no claim or other recourse against Tree Frog Publishing for infringement of any proprietary right in Postings.

USER CONDUCT

6. Users are not permitted to upload, transmit, distribute or otherwise publish through this Web Site any content which is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights , abusive, illegal or otherwise objectionable that would constitute or encourage a criminal offense, violate the rights of any party, or that would otherwise give rise to liability or violate any law.

LINKED SITES

7. Tree Frog Publishing has provided links with other internet sites that are maintained by third parties. Tree Frog Publishing is not responsible for content or the practices of such third party sites. These terms and conditions apply solely to the Tree Frog Publishing Site and you should always review the terms and conditions of any site that you access through a link from this Site.

INDEMNIFICATION

8. You hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmlessTree Frog Publishing from and against any and all claims, charges, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, expenses, and liabilities of whatever nature and howsoever arising (including, but not limited to any legal or other professional fees and the costs of defending or prosecuting any claim and any loss of profit, goodwill, and any other direct or consequential loss), incurred or suffered by Tree Frog Publishing directly or indirectly by reason of any act or omission which you commit in breach of these terms and conditions and the obligations and warranties contained in them.

OTHER

9. This site is controlled and operated by Tree Frog Publishing from its offices in the State of Illinois, United States of America. Tree Frog Publishing makes no representations that materials in this site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access this site from other locations do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with any and all local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

This agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of Illinois and the federal courts located in Winnetka, Illinois. If any provision of this agreement is void or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.