The following terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the CFRA site. By using the CFRA web site, you agree to be bound by the Terms. We reserve the right to change, add, or remove portions of the Terms at any time without notice. Please check this page periodically. Your continued use of this site following any changes to the Terms posted on this page will signify your acceptance of those changes.

CFRA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and improving fire safety communications cables through education, research and advocacy. Although we have taken reasonable efforts to ensure the information, materials, content, documents, logos, graphics, sounds and images (“Content”) published on this site are accurate; nonetheless, they are provided “as is” and free of charge in furtherance of our tax-exempt purposes. CFRA assumes no responsibility for misprints, out-of-date information, inaccuracies or errors. If you believe any Content is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us at the address provided below. CFRA makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any Content contained on this web site. By using this web site, you assume the risk that the Content may be inaccurate, incomplete, or may not meet your needs and requirements.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFORMATION

This site and Content are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and are the intellectual property of CFRA, third party licensors or the party credited. We claim no copyright in any government or other public domain Content that may be on our site. CFRA and Cable Fire Research Association are trademarks, service marks and trade names owned by CFRA and are protected by state, federal, and international trademark law. All other trademarks appearing on the CFRA site are the property of their respective owners.

Except where your use constitutes "fair use" under copyright law and except for the limited permission granted in the following sentence of this section, you may not otherwise download, upload, copy, print, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit, or distribute any Content from this web site in whole or in part without the express authorization of CFRA. You are granted permission to use, copy (limited to one copy), and print information and documents such as white papers, press releases, datasheets, and FAQs (the, “Material(s)”) published on this web site so long as (1) the Material is used for informational and non-commercial personal or educational purposes only; (2) none of the copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices are removed; (3) the Materials are not edited or modified in any way; (4) the Materials are not used in a misleading or deceptive manner; and (5) the Materials are not used in a manner that suggests an association with CFRA or any of our members, services, initiatives or other activities. Further, you agree to abide by all additional copyright notices, information, or restrictions contained in any Material or Content on the CFRA site.

LINKING TO THE CFRA SITE

CFRA has no objection to links made from other sites to this web site, provided that you comply with the following requirements:

(1) You may not frame or alter the appearance of the CFRA site.

(2) You may not state or imply that CFRA endorses, sponsors or otherwise approves your site or any other sites.

(3) You may not use any CFRA trademarks or logos without our prior written consent.

(4) In view of the dynamic nature of the Internet, and the possibility of updates and changes, we request that your link enter the CFRA site at its home page.

(5) You must abide by all of the Terms set forth herein.

E-MAIL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

The CFRA site includes an e-mail function where you can contact us with information, ideas, opinions, creative works or any other materials (collectively "Messages"). In no event shall CFRA assume or have any responsibility or liability for any Messages sent to us. CFRA reserves the right at all times to disclose any information (including the identity of the persons providing information or materials in Messages) as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation, or governmental request. By sending Messages (including but not limited to acts of attaching files, inputting data, or engaging in any other form of communication), you are granting CFRA a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, publicly perform and display, create derivative works from and distribute such materials or incorporate such materials into any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed throughout the universe, and that all so-called "moral rights" to such Messages have been waived. This grant of rights means that such Messages and the ideas and information contained therein will be owned by CFRA, and may be used without any payment to, or further authorization by, you. The foregoing grants shall include the right to exploit any proprietary rights in such communication, including but not limited to rights under copyright, trademark, service mark, or patent laws under any relevant jurisdiction.

THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS TO OTHER SITES

CFRA for your convenience provides links to other Internet addresses. These other sites are not under the control of CFRA, and you acknowledge that CFRA is not responsible for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, decency, or any other aspect of such sites. The inclusion of such a link does not imply endorsement of the site by CFRA or any association with its operators.

DISCLAIMER

THE CFRA SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, MATERIALS, CONTENT, DOCUMENTS, LOGOS, SOUNDS, IMAGES, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CFRA SITE (THE "CONTENT") ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" FOR YOUR USE. THE CFRA SITE INCLUDING CONTENT ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. CFRA, ITS MEMBERS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ITS LICENSORS, EMPLOYEES, AND THE LIKE, DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE CFRA SITE AND CONTENT ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CORRECT, OR FREE FROM ERROR OR OMISSIONS; THAT THE CFRA SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT THE CFRA SITE AND CONTENT ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. FURTHERMORE, THE CFRA, AND ON BEHALF ITS MEMBERS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ITS LICENSORS, EMPLOYEES, AND THE LIKE, HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF TITLE AND/OR NON-INFRINGEMENT RELATED TO THE CFRA SITE. YOUR USE OF THE CFRA SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE CFRA, ITS MEMBERS, SUBSIDIARIES, AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ITS LICENSORS, EMPLOYEES, AND THE LIKE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATED TO YOUR VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS OR THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE CFRA SITE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF THE CFRA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE CFRA'S LIABILITY IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS SHALL BE LIMITED BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless and upon request defend, CFRA, its members, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies, its licensors, employees, and the like, from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including attorney's fees that arise from your use or misuse of the CFRA site and/or breach of these Terms. CFRA reserves the right, at it own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with CFRA in asserting any available defenses.

DOMESTIC USE

The CFRA site is maintained by or on behalf of CFRA, located in [ ], United States of America. We make no representation that the Content is appropriate or available for use in any particular location. If you use the CFRA site or Content, you are responsible for compliance with applicable laws. By downloading or using Content or features of the CFRA site, you assume the responsibility for doing in compliance with the law that applies in jurisdiction(s) where you are located.

INTERNATIONAL USE

The CFRA makes no representation that Content on this site is appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States, and accessing this site from territories where the Contents is illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access the CFRA site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

CHOICE OF LAW AND FORUM

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the [ ], United States of America. Actions brought under this Agreement shall be brought in the [ ]. You agree and submit to the jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any claim or action related to this web site, the Content or these Terms.

SEVERABILITY AND INTEGRATION

The Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CFRA with respect to the CFRA site and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals (whether oral, written, or electronic) between you and CFRA with respect to the CFRA site. If any part of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

The section titles in the Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

TERMINATION

CFRA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to this site immediately and without notice. If you have any problems with these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to cease using the web site.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, or if you have any other questions regarding the CFRA site, please follow this link to contact CFRA.

LAST UPDATED
These Terms were last updated on March 25, 2005.