CAREFULLY READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE INSTALLING, ACCESSING OR
USING FORMS TUTOR(TM). THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT.
YOUR CONTINUED ACCESS TO OR USE OF FORMS TUTOR(TM) CONSTITUTES YOUR
AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH
MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.CAR.ORG OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITE AS DESIGNATED BY REAL
ESTATE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC., AND WHICH MAY BE REVISED FROM TIME TO
TIME.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FORMS TUTOR(TM) IS AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE FOR FILLING
OUT AND COMPLETING FORMS ONLY, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR,
OR CONSTRUED AS, PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON REAL ESTATE, TAX, LEGAL, BUSINESS
OR OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING YOUR TRANSACTION. THE FACTS OF YOUR
PARTICULAR TRANSACTION MAY REQUIRE THAT YOU FILL OUT AND COMPLETE A FORM IN
A MANNER OTHER THAN AS SUGGESTED BY FORMS TUTOR(TM), INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, RULES OR REGULATIONS, OR
BROKER/OFFICE SPECIFIC FORMS OR REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE CONSULT A
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL TO OBTAIN ADVICE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR
TRANSACTION.
This End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legally binding
agreement between you and Real Estate Business Services, Inc. ("REBS,"
"us," "we," or "our") regarding the REBS software product currently known
as Forms Tutor(TM) and any related tutorials, FAQ's, help files, manuals
and viewers (individually and collectively, "FORMS TUTOR(TM)"). By
downloading, installing, copying, or otherwise accessing or using FORMS
TUTOR(TM), you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, which
include a software license and disclaimer of software and hardware
warranty. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, you may
not install, access or use FORMS TUTOR(TM).
SECTION 1. FORMS TUTOR(TM); GRANT OF LICENSE.
FORMS TUTOR(TM) is owned by and/or licensed to REBS and is protected by
copyright laws, international copyright treaties and other intellectual
property laws and treaties. FORMS TUTOR(TM) is being licensed to you
(not sold) as follows:
A. Grant of License.
1. Individual Purchase. If you purchased FORMS TUTOR(TM) as an
individual user, REBS grants you a license to use FORMS TUTOR(TM) for a
period commencing on the date of purchase and ending twelve (12) months
after the date of purchase.
2. Multi-User or Third Party Purchase. If you are using a
multi-user version of FORMS TUTOR(TM), or if FORMS TUTOR(TM) is being
provided to you under the terms of an agreement between REBS and/or C.A.R.
and a third party, such as your real estate brokerage, a state or local
association/board of REALTORS® or a multiple listing service, REBS grants
you a license to use FORMS TUTOR(TM) for a period commencing on the date
REBS creates your account and ending one (1) year after the date REBS
creates your account; provided, however, that your license may terminate
earlier in accordance with the agreement between REBS or and/or C.A.R. and
the third party. Please see Section 4 for more information on
termination of your FORMS TUTOR(TM) license.
3. If you are a California Association of REALTORS® ("C.A.R.") member
(hereinafter "C.A.R. Member") during the 2008 membership year, REBS grants
you a license to use FORMS TUTOR(TM) through March 31, 2009.
B. Installation and Use.
REBS grants you the right to use FORMS TUTOR(TM) online located at the
website designated by REBS on any number of personal computers owned by
you. The license is registered to you as an individual user.
SECTION 2. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Account Setup. Use of FORMS TUTOR(TM) may require that you
open an account. You may do this yourself, or your broker or
administrator may do this for you. The registration process will
provide us with current, complete and accurate information as prompted by
the applicable registration form(s). Your email address may be
required, and you will need to choose a password. Our use of your
email address is an integral part of FORMS TUTOR(TM). You may need it
to log into FORMS TUTOR(TM), and in some circumstances FORMS TUTOR(TM) may
auto-generate email messages to you.
B. Password; Account Activities. You are entirely responsible
for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, security question(s)
and answer(s) and all other account credentials. You may not give your
password or credentials to anyone else, and you may not use anyone else's
account at any time. Furthermore, you are entirely responsible for
any and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify
REBS immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account or any
other breach of security that potentially compromises the privacy of your
account credentials, documents, or information. REBS will not be
liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of someone else using
your password or account, either with or without your knowledge. You may be
held liable for losses incurred by REBS or another party due to someone
else using your account or password.
C. Prohibitions on Use. As a condition of your use of FORMS
TUTOR(TM), you agree that you will not use FORMS TUTOR(TM) for any purpose
that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and
notices. You may not use FORMS TUTOR(TM) in any manner that could
damage, disable, overburden, or impair any REBS server(s), or the
network(s) connected to any REBS server(s), or interfere with any other
party's use of FORMS TUTOR(TM). You may not attempt to gain unauthorized
access to FORMS TUTOR(TM), other accounts, computer systems or networks
connected to any REBS server(s), through hacking, password mining or any
other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or
information through any means not intentionally made available through
FORMS TUTOR(TM). By way of example, and not as a complete list, you
agree that when using FORMS TUTOR(TM), you will not:
o Upload files that contain viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs,
corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage
the operation of another's computer or property of another.
o Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including
e-mail addresses.
o Create a false identity for the purpose of misleading others.
o Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate,
profane, defamatory, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or
information.
o Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be
applicable.
o Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
o Use, download or otherwise copy, or provide (whether or not for a
fee) to a person or entity any directory of users of FORMS TUTOR(TM) or
other user or usage information or any portion thereof.
o Use FORMS TUTOR(TM) or the REBS server(s) in connection with
surveys, contests, junk email, spamming or any duplicative or unsolicited
messages (commercial or otherwise).
Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution or use of FORMS TUTOR(TM) in
whole or in part is expressly prohibited, and may result in severe civil
and criminal penalties. Violators will be prosecuted to the maximum
extent possible.
SECTION 3. OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.
A. Maintenance of Trademark and Copyright Notices. You may not
remove or alter any trademark or copyright notices on FORMS TUTOR(TM).
B. Distribution and Reproduction. You may not distribute or
reproduce copies of FORMS TUTOR(TM) to third parties, including but not
limited to transferring FORMS TUTOR(TM) electronically from one computer to
another through any communications means or over a computer network. You
may not reproduce any portion of FORMS TUTOR(TM) on any website in any way,
except as expressly permitted by this Agreement.
C. Prohibition on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and
Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble
FORMS TUTOR(TM), except and only to the extent that such activity is
expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
D. Rental. You may not rent, lease, or lend FORMS TUTOR(TM).
E. Transfer. You may not transfer any or all of your rights or
obligations under this Agreement.
F. Support Services. REBS may provide you with support services
related to FORMS TUTOR(TM) ("Support Services"). Use of such Support
Services will be governed by REBS' then current polices and procedures or
as may be described in the user manual built into FORMS TUTOR(TM), if
applicable. Any supplemental software code provided to you as part of
the Support Services shall be considered part of FORMS TUTOR(TM) and
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. With respect
to technical information and/or feedback you provide to REBS as part of the
Support Services, REBS may use such information for its business purposes,
including for product support and development.
G. Compliance with Applicable Laws. You must comply with all
applicable laws regarding use of FORMS TUTOR(TM), including but not limited
to those relating to privacy, personal information, telephone calls, faxes,
e-mails and security breaches.
H. Data Exchanging Features. This Agreement does not grant you,
and specifically excludes, the right to use the data exchanging features
contained within FORMS TUTOR(TM), if any, that allow data exchange between
FORMS TUTOR(TM) and any other product. Use of such data exchanging
features requires that you enter into a separate end user license
agreement, unless REBS has otherwise given its consent for you to use such
features. Please contact REBS for information with regard to
obtaining a license to use the data exchanging features contained within
FORMS TUTOR(TM). You agree that REBS and its affiliates may use the
data entered into the forms by you for real estate related business
purposes and for internal business purposes.
SECTION 4. TERM AND TERMINATION. This
Agreement is effective for the time frame set forth in Section 1 and
terminates automatically at the end of that time frame; provided, however,
if FORMS TUTOR(TM) is being provided to you under the terms of an agreement
between REBS and/or C.A.R. and a third party, such as a state/local
association of REALTORS®, a real estate brokerage or a multiple listing
service, the term of this Agreement shall expire in accordance with the
terms of the agreement between REBS and/or C.A.R. and such third party,
which may be earlier than the time frame set forth in this Agreement.
Without prejudice to any other rights, REBS may terminate this Agreement
immediately and without notice if you fail to comply with any of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement. In such event, you must immediately
cease all use of FORMS TUTOR(TM), destroy all copies of FORMS TUTOR(TM) and
uninstall any and all versions of FORMS TUTOR(TM) from each and every
computer in which FORMS TUTOR(TM) is installed, if applicable.
SECTION 5. OWNERSHIP. All right, title and interest
in FORMS TUTOR(TM), including but not limited to all copyrights, trademarks
and trade secrets and any copies thereof, are owned by REBS and/or its
suppliers and licensors. The trademark "Forms TUTOR(TM)" is owned by
REBS. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by REBS.
SECTION 6. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You agree that
you will not export or re-export FORMS TUTOR(TM) to any country, person,
entity or end user subject to U.S.A. export restrictions.
SECTION 7. LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES;
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; REFUNDS FOR INDIVIDUAL FORMS TUTOR(TM) LICENSE
PURCHASES.
A. Limited Warranty. REBS warrants that FORMS TUTOR(TM) will be
free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90)
calendar days from the date of your purchase or acquisition, as
applicable. Within this period, REBS will promptly repair FORMS
TUTOR(TM) without charge. This warranty will be limited to repair of
FORMS TUTOR(TM) and will not encompass any damages whatsoever.
B. Disclaimer of Warranties. OTHER THAN THE LIMITED WARRANTY IN
SUBSECTION (A) ABOVE, REBS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES FOR
FORMS TUTOR(TM). FORMS TUTOR(TM) AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION ARE
PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WORKMANLIKE EFFORT,
TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. REBS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY
THAT THE FILLING OUT OR COMPLETION OF FORMS AS SUGGESTED BY FORMS TUTOR(TM)
WILL BE SUITABLE, APPROPRIATE OR LEGALLY CORRECT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR
TRANSACTION, OR THAT ANY USE OF FORMS TUTOR(TM) WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED,
TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE. REBS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INTERFERENCE OR SUSPENSION OF INTERNET SERVICE OR
FOR ANY LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DOCUMENTS, DATA, OR LOSS OF ANY OTHER
MATERIALS YOU MAY STORE ON THE INTERNET. REBS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
OR LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR YOUR DECISION TO FILL OUT OR COMPLETE THE FORMS AS
SUGGESTED BY FORMS TUTOR(TM) . REBS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT
THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY OF FORMS TUTOR(TM) FOR ANY
PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR THE PERFORMANCE
OF FORMS TUTOR(TM) REMAINS WITH YOU.
C. Limitation of Liability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL REBS OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR
ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
FORMS TUTOR(TM) OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES,
EVEN IF REBS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY
CASE REBS' ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE
LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR FORMS
TUTOR(TM) OR US $5.00. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT REBS SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER FOR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, USE
OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA, ANY MATERIAL, CONTENT, DATA SENT OR RECEIVED OR
NOT SENT OR RECEIVED, OR ANY TRANSACTION CREATED, ACCESSED OR STORED IN
CONNECTION WITH FORMS TUTOR(TM), WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY.
D. Professional Advice. FORMS TUTOR(TM) IS AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE
FOR FILLING OUT AND COMPLETING FORMS ONLY, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR, OR CONSTRUED AS, PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON REAL ESTATE, TAX,
LEGAL, BUSINESS OR OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING YOUR TRANSACTION. THE
FACTS OF YOUR PARTICULAR TRANSACTION MAY REQUIRE THAT YOU FILL OUT AND
COMPLETE A FORM IN A MANNER OTHER THAN AS SUGGESTED BY FORMS TUTOR(TM),
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, RULES OR
REGULATIONS, OR BROKER/OFFICE SPECIFIC FORMS OR REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE
CONSULT A RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL TO OBTAIN ADVICE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR
TRANSACTION.
SECTION 8. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. Entire Agreement. Unless otherwise specified herein, this
Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and REBS and it
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals,
whether electronic, oral or written, between you and REBS.
B. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is governed by and
construed in accordance with the substantive and procedural laws of the
State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflict of law
principles. Any action or proceeding brought in connection with this
Agreement, whether in law or equity, will be filed exclusively in a court
of competent jurisdiction located within the County of Los Angeles, State
of California. You hereby waive any objection you may have in any
such action based on lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue or
inconvenient forum.
C. Relationship. You agree that no joint venture, partnership,
employment, or agency relationship exists between you and REBS as a result
of this Agreement.
D. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold REBS, its
parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and its and their directors, officers,
employees, agents and licensors harmless from any claim, action, demand,
liability loss, cost, expense or damage, including reasonable attorneys'
fees, arising out of or any way connected with your access to, use of or
conduct in connection with FORMS TUTOR(TM).
E. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is determined to
be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not
limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth
above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed
superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the
intent of the original provision and the remainder of the Agreement shall
continue in effect.
F. Information Regarding REBS Products and Services. You agree
that REBS may send you information regarding products and services that may
be interesting or valuable to you via the contact information you
provided. If you no longer wish to receive information regarding such
products and services, please make your request by visiting www.rebs.com or
call (213) 739-8200. We will implement your request as quickly as
possible.
G. Survival. Sections 4 through 8, inclusive, shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
H. Typeface Designs. FORMS TUTOR(TM) may contain software which
generates typeface designs. You may not separate the font software
from FORMS TUTOR(TM).
I. Questions. Should you have any questions concerning this
Agreement, or if you desire to contact REBS for any reason, please contact
REBS at:
Real Estate Business Services, Inc.
525 South Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90020
www.rebs.com