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The Lupus Research Alliance maintains this Site as a service to its users (the “users” or “you”). By using this Site, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by all of these terms and conditions (the “Terms” or this “Agreement”). Please read the following Terms carefully. ANY USE OR ACCESS OF THIS SITE BY YOU IS AN UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE BY YOU OF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO EACH OF THE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS SITE. EACH TIME YOU USE SITE, THE TEXT OF THESE TERMS AS IT THEN READS WILL GOVERN YOUR USE. ACCORDINGLY, WHEN YOU USE THE SITE YOU SHOULD CHECK THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT (WHICH APPEARS AT THE TOP) AND REVIEW ANY CHANGES SINCE THE LAST VERSION.
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- Other Limitations On Use Of The Site.In using any of our Site, you also agree not to: (a) disrupt or interfere with the security of, or otherwise abuse the Site, or any services, system resources, accounts, servers or networks connected to or accessible through the Site or affiliated or linked Web Site, (b) disrupt or interfere with any other user’s enjoyment of the Site or affiliated or linked Web Site, (c) upload, post or otherwise transmit through or on the Site any viruses or other harmful, disruptive or destructive files, (d) transmit through or on this Site spam, chain letters, junk mail or any other type of unsolicited mass email to people or entities who have not agreed to be part of such mailings, or (e) attempt to obtain unauthorized access to the Site or portions of the Site that are restricted from general access. You also agree that you are solely responsible for actions and communications undertaken or transmitted under your account, and that you will comply with all applicable local, state, national and international laws and regulations.
- Changes to the Site.We reserve the right in our sole discretion to edit or delete any documents, information or other Site Content without advance notice to you. We also may change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Site, including any service of the Site, at any time and without advance notice, including the availability of any service feature, database, or Site Content. We also may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Site without notice to you or liability to us.
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- Nontransferable Rights.Your rights to use the Site, your password and your subscriber ID are not transferable. Any password, subscriber ID or right given to you for use of Site Content or any service provided on the Site cannot be transferred to any person or entity. Any attempted transfer by you shall be null and void, and may be grounds for the termination of all of your rights to access and use the Site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, authorized corporate users can use the same password and subscriber ID number for each authorized user employed by the organization, provided that we are notified of the name(s) of each authorized user.
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- Miscellaneous. (a) This Agreement shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in the New York and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (without regard to conflict of law principles). (b) Any cause of action by you with respect to the Site or any Site Content or Site services must be instituted within six (6) months after the cause of action arose or shall be forever waived and barred. All actions shall be subject to the limitations set forth in Section 13 and as otherwise identified in this Agreement. The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party. All actions shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in New York, New York. You expressly submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of said courts and consent to extra-territorial service of process. (c) 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, and a court of competent jurisdiction shall have the right to reform the invalid or unlawful portions of this Agreement to make them valid and enforceable. (d) To the extent that anything in or associated with the Site is in conflict or inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement shall take precedence. (e) Our 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. (f) We are not your agent, fiduciary, trustee or other representative. Nothing expressed or mentioned in or implied from this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to give to any person other than the parties hereto any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect to this Agreement. This Agreement and all of the representations, warranties, covenants, conditions and provisions hereof are intended to be and are for our sole and exclusive benefit. (g) Our failure to enforce the strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of our right to subsequently enforce such provision or any other provisions of this Agreement.
State Charitable Registration Information:
Residents of the following states may request information from their state agencies, as follows:
Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 800-435-7352; REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. CHl5338
Maryland: Documents and information filed under the MD charitable organizations laws can be obtained, for the cost of copies and postage from the Office of the Secretary of State, Statehouse, Annapolis, MD 21401, 800-825-4510..
Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Lupus Research Alliance may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167.
New Jersey: Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling 201-504-6215.
New York: A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from Lupus Research Alliance the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989.
Pennsylvania: THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF Lupus Research Alliance MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN PA, 800-732-0999.
Utah: The The Lupus Research Alliance is not registered in the state of Utah and therefore, does not solicit funds from Utah residents.
Virginia: A financial statement is available from the Division of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23209.
Washington: Lupus Research Alliance is registered with the Secretary of State. Information relating to its financial affairs is available from the Office of the Secretary of State, Charitable Solicitation Division, Olympia, WA 98504, 800-332-4483.
West Virginia: WV residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 23505.
REGISTRATION OR LICENSING WITH ANY OF THESE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE
