TI:ME Privacy Policy

01/03/04

Terms of Use and Privacy Agreement for www.ti-me.org

  1. Introduction
    1. Users should read the Terms of Use and Privacy Agreement ("Agreement") carefully before using the WWW.TI-ME.ORG ("Website"), an Internet site maintained by the Technology Institute for Music Educators ("TI:ME").
    2. TI:ME respects each site visitor's right to personal privacy. To that end, we use information collected throughout our website only as disclosed in this Privacy Policy. This statement applies solely to information collected on this Website.
    3. The information collected is used to improve the content of the Website, to notify visitors about updates and are never shared with other organizations for commercial purposes
    4. The use of the Website is subject to the user’s acceptance of this Agreement. TI:ME wants web users to be aware of any information collected, how it is used, and under what circumstances, if any, it is disclosed.
  2. Member Information and Privacy: Information Gathering and Dissemination Practices for the Website.
    1. TI:ME does not automatically collect any personal information. The TI:ME web server automatically recognizes no information regarding the domain or e-mail address. Personal information about visitors to the Website is collected only when voluntarily submitted.
    2. By voluntarily submitting personal information, the user is consenting to receive appropriate e-mails from TI:ME regarding various events or promotions.
    3. If, at any time, the user does not wish to receive e-mail from TI:ME, the user may send an email message to
      timemused@ti-me.org requesting the cessation of such e-mail messages.
    4. Personal correspondence, such as e-mails or letters, sent to TI:ME by the user may be collected in a file specific to the user.
    5. TI:ME reserves the right to track non-personal information about users of its Website for system administration and to track a user's session to identify the parts of its Website being visited. This includes, without limitation, the URL prior to and following the Website visit, the Internet browser used, the type of operating system used, the user's location and the user's IP address
    6. TI:ME may use such non-personal information for, but not limited to, Website content improvement, marketing, advertising and research.
    7. TI:ME reserves the right to release current or past user information internally within the TI:ME community, including, but not limited to, TI:ME educational sites advertise course locations and availability.
    8. TI:ME also reserves the right to release current or past member information to third parties for limited purposes if TI:ME believes that usage is employed to commit unlawful acts, required to be disclosed to comply with applicable laws or regulations, with an administrative/court order or in violation of this Agreement
    9. TI:ME will always maintain control over the confidentiality of user information and may facilitate relevant offers from reputable organizations. These organizations are not permitted to receive or retain user information unless the user has given specifically expressed permission. TI:ME is, however, free to disclose aggregate (non-personal) user information to third parties without prior consent.
    10. Except as stated in the above paragraphs, TI:ME will not share information specific to users with third parties.
  3. Terms of Usage
    1. The text, audio, images, photographs, graphics, descriptions, and other material provided on the Website are collectively referred to as the "Content."
    2. Users may view and listen to the Content only for personal and non-commercial purposes.
    3. Nothing contained on the Website will be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any right to use, reproduce, modify, transmit, display, publish, sell, create derivative works, publicly perform, or distribute by any means, method, or process whatsoever, now known or hereafter developed, any of the Content on or transmitted through the Website for commercial purposes.
    4. The use of any Content on any other World Wide Web site is prohibited.
  4. General Compliance with Laws
    1. All users shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding use of the Website.
  5. Links to Other Websites
    1. TI:ME generally welcomes links to its Website.
    2. Links may be added to the Website with prior written permission. The link may not state or imply any TI:ME sponsorship or endorsement of its contents nor the sponsorship or endorsement by any group or individual related to or affiliated with TI:ME.
    3. Express written consent from TI:ME is required to use any TI:ME Website Content.
    4. TI:ME may include links to other Internet sites solely as a convenience to users of its Website. TI:ME does not necessarily endorse any such websites or the information, material, products or services contained on or accessible through such websites.
    5. Access and use of such websites, including information, material, products, and services therein, solely at the users' own risk. TI:ME is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other Internet sites. Please note that entering a link is entering another website. Users are encouraged to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from TI:ME.
  6. Changes to the Privacy Statement
    1. TI:ME may make changes to the information, services, products, and other materials on the Website, or terminate the Website at any time without notice.
    2. This Agreement may be modified at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the changes to this privacy statement
  7. Disclaimers
    1. Use and browsing in the Website are at the users risk. TI:ME makes no warranties or representations as to the Content and assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions therein.
    2. TI:ME also assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for, any damages to, or viruses that may infect, the users computer equipment or other property on account of access to, use of, or browsing in the Website or downloading any materials from the Website.
  8. General
    1. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
    2. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and remaining provisions shall be enforced.
    3. Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or extent of such section.
    4. Failure to act with respect to a breach by a user or others does not waive the right of TI:ME to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches.
    5. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between TI:ME and users of the Website with respect to the subject matter hereof.
    6. “Technology Institute for Music Educators” and “TI:ME” are trademarks of the Technology Institute for Music Educators. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
  9. Contacting the Website
    1. If there are any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this Website, or dealings with this Website, please contact timemused@ti-me.org.

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