1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the www.cuff.org website (“CUFF.ORG” or “website”) you agree to the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). The Terms are entered into by and between the Chicago Underground Film Festival (“CUFF”) and you. If you do not agree to all of the Terms, do not use this website.

2. Disclaimer of Warranties

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CUFF.ORG OR CUFF, INCLUDING ON THE WEBSITE OR ANY EMAIL COMMUNICATION, IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, AND USE OF SUCH INFORMATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. NEITHER CUFF.ORG NOR CUFF MAKE, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM, ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT AND TITLE, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

IN NO EVENT WILL CUFF.ORG OR CUFF BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, PROFITS, SAVINGS, INFORMATION, USE OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS.

NO INFORMATION OBTAINED BY YOU FROM CUFF OR CUFF.ORG, INCLUDING THE WEBSITE AND ANY EMAIL COMMUNICATION, WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TERMS.

3. Ownership by CUFF

All content, including text, graphics, or other materials (“Material”) provided on this website is provided by or to CUFF by its partners, sponsors, and/or vendors (the “Third Party Providers”) and is the copyrighted work of CUFF and/or the Third Party Providers.

Except as stated herein, none of the Material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of CUFF or the Third Party Provider, as appropriate.

No part of the website, including logos, graphics or images, may be reproduced or retransmitted in any way, or by any means, without the prior express written permission of CUFF. You also may not, without CUFF’s prior express written permission, copy any Materials contained on this website on any other server, or use any CUFF Marks for any purpose.

“CUFF Marks” means any names, brands, logos, designs, slogans, trademarks, trade dress and other designations CUFF uses in connection with its publications and/or services. With respect to CUFF Marks, you are governed by the terms and conditions of the agreement(s) already entered into with CUFF.

4. Material Submitted to CUFF

Any Material provided by you in connection with this website shall be deemed to be nonproprietary and non-confidential unless otherwise explicitly stated in these Terms or in CUFF’s Privacy Policy.

CUFF shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to such Material and shall be free to use or disseminate such Material on an unrestricted basis for any purpose. The aforementioned notwithstanding, CUFF will not resell any information, including your email address or other personally identifiable nonproprietary and non-confidential information, provided by you in connection with this website to any Third Parties.

You acknowledge that you are responsible for the Material that you submit, and you, not CUFF, have full responsibility for the Material submitted to CUFF, including its legality, reliability, appropriateness, originality and copyright.

5. Links

This website may be linked to other websites which are not under the control of and are not maintained by CUFF. CUFF is not responsible for the availability or content of those sites, their advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. CUFF provides these links as a convenience, and such provision, does not imply specific endorsement, unless otherwise noted, by CUFF of those websites.

CUFF is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such website or resource.

6. Notices

CUFF may send information to you via email for the purpose of advising you information relevant to CUFF, for such other purpose(s) as CUFF deems appropriate.

7. Privacy Policy

CUFF respects your desire for privacy. CUFF’s Privacy Policy may be modified by CUFF from time to time at CUFF’s sole discretion. By using the website, you are consenting to the terms of our Privacy Policy. If we decide to change that policy, we will post the revised policy prominently on our website or otherwise bring it to your attention, so that you are always aware of what we do with your information.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement is made under and will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States of America (except that body of law controlling conflicts of law).