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Terms of Use

IMPORTANT! PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THESE TERMS OF USE (“TERMS”) BEFORE USING THIS SITE, AS THEY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WAIVERS OF RIGHTS, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, YOUR INDEMNITY TO US, MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND WAIVER OF THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT.

Welcome to www.exceptionalpeoplenetwork.com (herein named the “Website“). The Website is owned and operated by Atela Productions, Inc. (“API“, “us” or “we“).

By using the Website, you agree to the Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you may not use the Website. In addition, when you use any of our current or future services, you will also be subject to our guidelines, terms, conditions and agreements applicable to those services. If these Terms of Use are inconsistent with the guidelines, terms and agreements applicable to those services, these Terms of Use will control.

Privacy and Your Account

Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your visit to the Website.

This Website is not intended for use by children under age 18. If you are under 18, you may use the Website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in our sole discretion.

If a parent or guardian of a child under 18 who has provided us with such information would like the information deleted from our records, he or she should contact us at the address listed below. We will make reasonable efforts to delete the child’s information from our existing files.

Consideration

You agree that these Terms of Use are supported by reasonable and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which you hereby acknowledge, including, without limitation, your access to and use of the Website and data, materials and information available at or through the Website.

Restrictions on Use

All content contained on the Website, such as text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio and video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors or licensees, and the compilation of the Content on the Website is our exclusive property, protected by United States and international copyright laws, treaties and conventions. All software used on the Website is our property or the property of our software suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws, treaties and conventions.

Any trademarks, service marks, graphics, logos, page headers, icons, scripts and trade names contained on the Website are proprietary to us or our licensors or licensees. Our Trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not ours in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among users or that disparages or discredits us or anyone else. All other trademarks not owned by us that appear on the Website are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by us.

Unauthorized use, publication or exploitation of text, images or any other content on this Site or any other Internet site owned, operation, licensed or controlled by us is unlawful and you are expressly prohibited from using, copying, reproducing, republishing, modifying, uploading, posting, transmitting, distributing or displaying, commercially, publicly or otherwise, any copyrighted or trademarked material contained on this Site for any purpose, except that you may download one (1) copy of the content that we make available to you for such purposes on a single computer for your personal, noncommercial, home use only, provided that you: (a) keep intact all copyright, trademark and other proprietary rights notices; (b) do not modify any of the content; (c) do not use any content in a manner that suggests an association with any of our products, services or brands; and (d) do not download content so as to avoid future downloads from the Website. Your use of the content on any other website or computer environment is strictly prohibited.

The license granted to you does not include any rights to resell or make any commercial use of the Website or any content; collect and use any product listings, descriptions, or prices; make any derivative use of the Website or content; download or copy account information for the benefit of anyone else; or use any form of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

Any unauthorized use automatically terminates the license granted to you hereunder. You are granted a limited, revocable, and non-exclusive right to create a hyperlink only to our home page provided that the link does not portray us or our licensors or licensees, or their respective products or services, in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise offensive manner. You may not use any of our or any such party’s intellectual property as part of the link without our and each such party’s express written consent.

Computer System Requirements

Use of the certain areas of the Website requires Internet access, audio software or other software allowing the downloading and storing of audio and audio-visual files in MP3 or other digital format, and, for certain downloadable content, a compatible player device. API may, at any time and from time to time, in its sole discretion, modify, revise, or otherwise change the system requirements for the Website and the format of any downloadable content, in whole or in part, without notice or liability to you.

Website software and devices may require you to obtain updates or upgrades from time to time. Your ability to use the Website may be affected by the performance of the software, the device, or your Internet connection. You acknowledge and agree that it is your sole responsibility to comply with the system requirements of your software and device, and to maintain, update, and upgrade your software and devices, including the payment of all Internet access, software, and device fees without recourse to API.

Linked Content

You should be aware that when you visit the Website, you could be directed to other sites beyond our control including links to or from affiliates and content partners that may use our Marks as part of an affiliate relationship. When you click on a link that directs you away from the Website, the site to which you are directed may not be controlled by us and different terms of use and privacy policies may apply which you should carefully read and evaluate. You acknowledge that we are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and that we do not warrant the offerings of any such third party or the content of their sites. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, products, or content of any third-party or any third-party site. We reserve the right to disable links from or to third-party sites, although we are under no obligation to do so.

Indemnification

You hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us, and our licensors, licensees, successors, distributors, agents, representatives and other authorized users, and each of their respective officers, directors, owners, managers, members, employees, agents, representatives and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties“), harmless from and against any and all loss, cost, damage, liability and expense (including, without limitation, settlement costs and legal or other fees and expenses) suffered or incurred by any of the Indemnified Parties arising out of, in connection with or related to any breach or alleged breach by you of these Terms of Use. You shall use your best efforts to cooperate with us in the defense of any claim. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to employ separate counsel and assume the exclusive defense and control of the settlement and disposition of any claim that is subject to indemnification by you.

Limitation of Liability

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ATELA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OR DAMAGES THAT ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO (A) THE USE OF, OR ANY INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT OR FUNCTIONS THEREOF; OR (B) ANY ACT OR OMISSION, ONLINE OR OFFLINE, OF ANY USER OF THE WEBSITE OR ANYONE ELSE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, (C) ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERS.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL LOSS, COST, DAMAGES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITY OR EXPENSE (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS) THAT YOU MAY SUFFER OR INCUR, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED FIFTY UNITED STATES DOLLARS ($50.00).

YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR RISK. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE SITE OR ANY OF THE MATERIALS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE ACCESSING AND USING THE SITE OR THE MATERIALS.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WE OR ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY EVENT OR OTHER CAUSE BEYOND OUR OR THEIR CONTROL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WHETHER CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY NEGLIGENCE, ACTS OF GOD, WAR, EQUIPMENT AND TELECOMMUNICAITONS FAILURES, ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURES OR FLUCTUATIONS, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OF THE SITE, STRIKES, LABOR DISPUTES, RIOTS, CIVIL DISTURBANCES, SHORTAGES OF LABOR OR MATERIALS, NATURAL DISASTERS, GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS, ORDERS OF DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN COURTS OR TRIBUNALS, OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIRD PARTIES. NEITHER WE NOR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PARTY IS RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR: (A) ANY INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE WEBSITE AND ANY SITE, SERVICE, SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE; OR (B) ANY DELAY OR FAILURE YOU MAY EXPERIENCE WITH ANY TRANSMISSION OR TRANSACTION RELATED TO THE WEBSITE.

THE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS HEREIN AND ELSEWHERE IN THESE TERMS OF USE APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Amendment

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change, modify, add or delete portions of these Terms of Use at any time without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use for any changes. Your use of the Website following any change to these Terms of Use will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

Termination

These Terms of Use are effective until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Use prospectively at any time by discontinuing your access to and use of the Website and destroying all materials obtained from the Website and all related documentation and all copies and installations thereof, whether made under these Terms of Use or otherwise. If you terminate these Terms of Use, you shall notify us by sending notice of such termination by certified United States mail, postage pre-paid to:

Atela Productions, Inc.,
2961-A Hunter Mill Rd.
Suite 624
Oakton, VA 22124

We reserve the right to terminate your access to and use of the Site, in its sole discretion, without notice and liability, including, without limitation, if Atela believes your conduct fails to conform with these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease any access to or use of the Website and destroy all materials obtained from the Website and all related documentation and all copies and installations thereof, whether made under these Terms of Use or otherwise. We have adopted and implemented a policy that provides for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of users who are repeat infringers of copyright.

We also reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of these Terms of Use, including, without limitation, any violation arising from any e-mails you send to the Site or to Atela Productions, Inc. Any violation, or potential violation, of these Terms of Use, may be referred to law enforcement authorities.

Applicable Law and Disputes

These Terms of Use, your rights and obligations, our rights and obligations, and all actions contemplated by these Terms of Use, will be governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Virginia, without regard to principles of conflicts of law and as if these Terms of Use were a contract wholly entered into and wholly performed within the State of Virginia.

Any dispute relating in any way to your visit to the Website or to products you purchase through the Website shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America, except that, to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate our intellectual property rights, we may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

Arbitration under these Terms of Use shall be conducted under the rules then prevailing of JAMS/ENDISPUTE Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures in effect at the time of filing of the demand for arbitration.

The arbitrator’s award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under these Terms of Use shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party subject to these Terms of Use, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise.

Electronic Communications

When you visit the Website or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive communications from us electronically. We will communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on the Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Miscellaneous Legal Provisions

We may discontinue the Website at any time and for any reason, without notice. We may change the contents, operation, or features of the Website at any time for any reason, without notice.

You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us as a result of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website. Nothing contained in these Terms of Use is in derogation of our right to comply with governmental, court, and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Website or information provided to or gathered by us with respect to such use. A printed version of these Terms of Use and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms of Use to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use or respond to a breach by you or others shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce any other provision of these Terms of Use as to that breach or any other.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreement regarding that subject matter.