CCED Terms of Use Agreement

Welcome to the Web site and blog http://www.cced-blog.com.

ICF International, through its wholly owned subsidiary Synergy, Inc., maintains the Web site and blog for the Center for Co-Evolutionary Development™ (CCED) as a means of providing and sharing information on topics to interested individuals in the commercial, governmental and academic world.

By accessing this Web site and blog, you are acknowledging that you have read and understood this Terms of Use Agreement and agree to comply with and be legally bound by the following terms of use. Please review the following terms carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not review information contained on this Web site or participate in blog discussions.

These terms apply to the Web site and blog http://www.cced-blog.com (the “Web site”). If you have questions regarding these terms, please contact us. You also may wish to review our Privacy Policy.

1. Acceptance of Agreement. You agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Use Agreement ("Agreement") with respect to this Web site. This Agreement constitutes the entire and only agreement between ICF International and you, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties and understandings with respect to the Web site, the content provided by or through the Web site, and the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by ICF International from time to time without specific notice to you. The latest Agreement will be posted on the Web site, and you should review this Agreement prior to using the Web site.

2. Conditions on Participation. You may use the Web site only if: (i) you are eighteen (18) years of age or older and are of the age of consent in your jurisdiction; (ii) your use of the Web site will not violate any law in any applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, United States export controls; (iii) you do not engage in any conduct that will impede, impair, or interfere with the functioning of the Web site; and (iv) you agree to be bound by and abide by all of the provisions of this Agreement.

3. Copyright. The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to the Web site are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary (including but not limited to intellectual property) rights. The copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such matters or any part of the Web site, except as allowed by Section 5 below, is strictly prohibited. You do not acquire ownership rights to any content, document or other materials viewed through the Web site. The posting of information or materials on the Web site does not constitute a waiver of any right in such information and materials.

4. Trademarks. ICF International is a trademark of ICF International, Inc. Other products and services as well as company names mentioned on the Web site, including the Center for Co-Evolutionary Development (CCED), may be trademarks of their respective owners.

5. Limited Right to Use. The viewing, printing, or downloading of any content, graphic, form or document from the Web site grants you only a limited, nonexclusive license for use solely by you for your own personal use and not for republication, distribution, assignment, sublicense, sale, preparation of derivative works, or other use. No part of any content, form, or document may be reproduced in any form or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, other than for your personal use (but not for resale, redistribution, or any commercial use).

6. Editing, Deleting, and Modification. ICF International reserves the right in its sole discretion to edit or delete any documents, information, or other content appearing on the Web site.

7. User Input. Any communication, material, or feedback with regard to contents on this Website transmitted by a user of this Web site via electronic mail or otherwise, including any data, questions, or comments regarding the content of any document or other information contained on the Web site, shall be deemed to be nonconfidential and ICF International shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to such information. ICF International shall be free to reproduce, use, disclose, and distribute the information to others without limitation. Further, ICF International shall be free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques contained in such information for any purpose whatsoever including, without limitation, publication on the Web site, or other ICF International publications, and developing, manufacturing, and marketing products or services using such information. ICF International shall have no obligation to compensate the contributor of such information in any manner.

8. Nontransferable. Your right to use the Web site is not transferable. Any password or right given to you to obtain information or documents is not transferable.

9. Disclaimer and Limitation on Liability.

       (A) DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. THE CONTENTS OF THIS WEB SITE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE MATERIALS, ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," AND ICF INTERNATIONAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS WEB SITE OR ITS CONTENTS. ICF INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

       (B) DISCLAIMER OF ACCURACY. ICF INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS WEB SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT. THIS WEB SITE COULD CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. ICF INTERNATIONAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD TO, CHANGE, OR DELETE ITS CONTENT OR ANY PART THEREOF WITHOUT NOTICE. ANY PRICE OR AVAILABILITY INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ADDITIONALLY, THIS WEB SITE MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES, WHICH INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE DOCUMENTS AND SOFTWARE. ICF INTERNATIONAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, TRUTH, QUALITY, SUITABILITY, OR RELIABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION. ICF INTERNATIONAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INACCURACIES CONTAINED IN ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SUCH THIRD PARTIES.

       (C) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. NEITHER ICF INTERNATIONAL NOR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE OR ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES CONTAINED HEREIN, WHICH INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE MATERIALS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME, PROFIT OR GOODWILL, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, AND CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES.

YOU HAVE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADEQUATE PROTECTION AND BACKUP OF DATA AND/OR EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEB SITE AND WILL NOT MAKE ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE ICF INTERNATIONAL FOR LOST DATA, RE-RUN TIME, INACCURATE OUTPUT, WORK DELAYS, OR LOST PROFITS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE MATERIALS.

       (D) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF COPYRIGHT HOLDERS. COPYRIGHT HOLDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME, PROFIT OR GOODWILL, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THE MATERIALS OR PERFORMANCE OR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTENTS THEREOF.

10. Limits. All responsibility or liability for any damages caused by viruses contained within the electronic file containing the form or document is disclaimed. ICF International WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND THAT MAY RESULT FROM USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ITS WEB SITE. ICF International’s maximum liability to you under all circumstances will be equal to the registration fee you paid.

11. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ICF International, its subsidiary corporations, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives, from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to your use of the Web site or the information, and/or your violation of this Agreement or any third party's rights, including but not limited to copyright, proprietary, and privacy rights. ICF International shall provide notice to you promptly of any such claim, suit, or proceeding and shall assist you, at your expense, in defending any such claim, suit, or proceeding.

12. Use of Information. ICF International reserves the right, and you authorize it, to the use and assignment of all information regarding Web site uses by you and all information provided by you in any manner consistent with its Privacy Policy.

13. Third-Party Services. ICF International may allow access to or advertise third-party merchant websites ("Merchants") from which you may purchase certain goods or services. You understand that ICF International does not operate or control the products or services offered by Merchants. Merchants are responsible for all aspects of order processing, fulfillment, billing, and customer service. ICF International is not a party to the transactions entered into between you and Merchants. You agree that use of such Merchants is AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND IS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND BY IT, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF TITLE, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN YOU AND MERCHANTS OR FOR ANY INFORMATION APPEARING ON MERCHANT WEB SITES OR ANY OTHER WEB SITE LINKED TO ITS WEB SITE.

14. Third-Party Merchant Policies. All rules, policies (including privacy policies), and operating procedures of Merchants will apply to you while on such Web sites. ICF International is not responsible for information provided by you to Merchants. ICF International and the Merchants are independent contractors, and neither party has authority to make any representations or commitments on behalf of the other.

15. Privacy Policy. ICF International’s Privacy Policy, as it may change from time to time, is a part of this Agreement. You may review its Privacy Policy.

16. Payments. You represent and warrant that if you are purchasing something from ICF International or from its Merchants that (i) any credit card information you supply is true, correct, and complete, (ii) charges incurred by you will be honored by your credit card company, (iii) you will pay the charges incurred by you at the posted prices, including any applicable taxes.

17. Links to Other Web Sites. The Web site may contain links to other Web sites. ICF International is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in such Web sites, and such Web sites are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy or completeness by it. Inclusion of any linked Web site on its Web site does not imply approval or endorsement of the linked Web site by it. If you decide to leave this Web site and access these third-party Web sites, you do so at your own risk.

18. Information and Press Releases. The Web site may contain information and press releases about ICF International. While this information was believed to be accurate as of the date prepared, ICF International disclaims any duty or obligation to update this information or any press releases. Information about companies other than ICF International that is contained in the press release or otherwise, should not be relied upon as being provided or endorsed by ICF International.

19. Force Majeure. In addition to applicable disclaimers stated above, ICF International's performance under this Agreement shall be excused in the event of interruption and/or delay due to causes beyond its reasonable control, such as acts of God, acts of any government, war or other hostility, civil disorder, the elements, fire, earthquake, explosion, acts of terrorism, power failures, equipment failure, industrial or labor dispute, acts of Data Providers or other third-party information providers, third-party software, or communication method interruption.

20. Termination. ICF International may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination, you agree to cease all use of this Web site. Without limiting the foregoing, ICF International shall have the right to immediately terminate your access and use of the Web site, or any portion of the Web site, in the event of any conduct by you or through your account which ICF International, in its sole discretion, considers to be unacceptable, or in the event of any breach by you of this Agreement.

21. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in Virginia, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia (without regard to conflict of law principles). Any dispute relating to this Agreement shall be submitted solely to arbitration conducted in Fairfax County, Virginia. Any cause of action by you with respect to the Web site (and/or any information, products or services related thereto) must be instituted and submitted to arbitration within one (1) year after the cause of action arose or be forever waived and barred. All actions shall be subject to the limitations set forth above. The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party. You expressly agree to arbitration as the exclusive remedy. Should any part of this Agreement be held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed consistent with applicable law and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. To the extent that anything in or associated with the Web site is in conflict or inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement shall take precedence. ICF International’s failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision nor of the right to enforce such provision.

22. Survival. Sections 1, 5-14, 17-21, and this Section 22 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement and shall apply indefinitely.