Welcome to vclib.org!
These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of VCLib’s website, located at https://vclib.org.
By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use vclib.org if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and any Agreements: “Client”, “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person logged on to this website and compliant to the Company’s terms and conditions. “Company”, “Ourselves”, “We”, “Our” and “Us” refers to VCLib. “Party”, “Parties” or “Us” refers to both the Client and ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Client in the most appropriate manner for the express purpose of meeting the Client’s needs in respect of provision of the Company’s stated services, in accordance with and subject to prevailing law of the State of New York, United States of America. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalization and/or he same are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to the same.
Cookies
We use cookies on this website. By accessing vclib.org, you agree to use cookies in accordance with vclib.org’s Privacy Policy.
Most interactive websites use cookies to allow us to retrieve user details for each visit. Cookies are used by our website to enable the functionality of certain areas to make it easier for people visiting our website. Some of our affiliates or advertising partners may also use cookies.
Licence
Unless otherwise stated, VCLib and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on vclib.org. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access content from vclib.org for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set in these terms and conditions.
You must not:
Republish material from vclib.org Sell, rent, or sublicense material from vclib.org Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from vclib.org Redistribute content from vclib.org without prior written permission
This Agreement shall begin on the date of your first use of this website.
User Comments
Parts of this website offer an opportunity for users to post and exchange opinions and information in certain areas. VCLib does not filter, edit, publish, or review comments prior to their appearance on the website. Comments do not reflect the views and opinions of VCLib, its agents, or affiliates. Comments reflect the views and opinions of the person who posts them. To the extent permitted by applicable law, VCLib shall not be liable for any comments or for any liability, damages, or expenses caused or suffered as a result of any use, posting, or appearance of comments on this website.
VCLib reserves the right to monitor all comments and to remove any comments which are considered inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of these Terms and Conditions.
You warrant and represent that:
You are entitled to post comments on our website and have all necessary licences and consents to do so; and Your comments do not infringe any intellectual property right, including without limitation copyright, patent, or trademark of any third party; and Your comments do not contain any defamatory, libellous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material, or any material that constitutes an invasion of privacy; and Your comments will not be used to solicit or promote business, commercial activity, or any unlawful activity.
You hereby grant VCLib a non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, edit, and authorise others to use, reproduce, and edit any of your comments in any and all forms, formats, or media.
Editorial Content and Opinion
VCLib publishes original editorial content as well as third-party opinion and commentary from contributors across the fields of Literature, Travel, Law, History, and Politics. All third-party opinion published on vclib.org is clearly attributed to its source and reflects the personal views of the contributor only.
Nothing published on vclib.org constitutes legal advice, financial advice, political advice, or professional counsel of any kind. Content published on this website is intended solely for informational and educational purposes. Readers are strongly advised not to take action on any legal or political information published on this website without first consulting a licensed legal professional or other qualified expert.
VCLib does not verify, endorse, or accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any third-party opinion published on this website.
Hyperlinking to Our Content
The following organisations may link to our website without prior written approval:
Government agencies Search engines News organisations Online directory distributors, in the same manner as they hyperlink to other listed websites Accredited businesses, excluding non-profit organisations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups
These organisations may link to our home page, to publications, or to other website information, so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship or endorsement; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.
We may consider and approve link requests from the following types of organisations:
Commonly known consumer or business information sources Community and interest-based websites Associations or groups representing charitable causes Online directory distributors Internet portals Accounting, law, and consulting firms Educational institutions and trade associations.
Approved organisations may link to our website using our site name, the URL, or any other description that fits naturally within the context of the linking party’s content. No use of vclib.org’s logo or any other artwork will be permitted for linking purposes without a separate trademark licence agreement.
iFrames
Without prior written approval from VCLib, you may not create frames around our web pages that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of this website.
Content Responsibility
VCLib cannot be held responsible for any content that appears on your website when linking to vclib.org. You agree to protect and defend us against all claims arising on your website in connection with our content. No link to vclib.org should appear on any website that may be interpreted as libellous, obscene, or criminal, or which infringes or advocates the infringement of any third-party rights.
Reservation of Rights
VCLib reserves the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our website at any time. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and our linking policy at any time. By continuing to link to our website, you agree to be bound by and comply with these linking terms and conditions.
Removing Links from Our Website
If you find any link on our website that is offensive or inappropriate for any reason, you may contact us at any time at editorial@vclib.org. We will consider requests to remove links but are not obligated to respond directly or to act on every request.
We do not guarantee that the information on this website is correct, complete, or current, nor do we warrant that the website will remain available or that its content will be kept up to date.
Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:
Limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence Limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation Limit any of our or your liabilities in any way not permitted under applicable law Exclude any liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law
The limitations and prohibitions of liability set out in this section govern all liabilities arising under this disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort, and for breach of statutory duty.
As long as this website and the information and content on it are provided free of charge, VCLib will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.