Crossroads Website Terms of Use
Effective Date: 2.23.22
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) set forth a legally binding agreement between you and Crossroads Systems, Inc (“Crossroads”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) and govern your use of our website, www.crossroads.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you acknowledge and accept these Terms, and you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information and other activities as described in our Privacy Policy . If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
These Terms may change over time, in which case we will post the modified Terms on this page and change the “Effective Date.” Your use of the Site following a change to these Terms signals your acceptance of the modification(s).
Use of the Site
Content. The Site may contain: (i) materials and other items relating to Crossroads and its services including software, layout, information, databases, articles, posts, text, data, files, images, scripts, designs, graphics, instructions, illustrations, photographs, sounds, pictures, videos, advertising copy, URLs, technology, interactive features, the “look and feel” of the Site; (ii) logos, service marks, trademarks, trade names, trade dress, and trade identities of various parties, including those of Crossroads; and (iii) other forms of intellectual property (all of the foregoing, collectively “Content”). All rights, title, and interest in and to the Site and the Content is the property of Crossroads, our licensors, or certain other third parties, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and/or other intellectual property and unfair competition rights and laws to the fullest extent possible.
Limited License. Subject to your strict compliance with these Terms, Crossroads grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-assignable, personal, and non-transferable license to download, display, view, and use the Site, and to retain one copy of the Content as it is displayed to you, in each case for your personal, non-commercial use only. The foregoing limited license (i) does not give you any ownership of, or any other intellectual property interest in, the Site or any Content, and (ii) may be immediately suspended or terminated for any reason, in Crossroads’ sole discretion, and without advance notice or liability. Your unauthorized use of the Site or Content may violate copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, communications, and other laws, and any such use may result in your personal liability, including potential criminal liability.
Restrictions. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use the Site. You agree to comply with all local, state, federal, and national laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, directives, and agreements that apply to your use of the Site and Content. You further agree that you will not: (i) use the Site or Content for any political or commercial purpose; (ii) engage in any activity in connection with the Site or Content that is unlawful, harmful, offensive, obscene, violent, threatening, harassing, abusive, or otherwise objectionable to Crossroads; (iii) harvest any information from the Site or Content; (iv) infringe any intellectual property or other right of any third party; (v) reverse engineer or modify the Site or Content; (vi) interfere with the proper operation of the Site or its security features; (vii) use the Site or Content in a manner that suggests an unauthorized association with Crossroads or any other party, or is beyond the scope of the limited license granted to you; or (viii) otherwise violate these Terms.
Requests and Notifications. You agree to cooperate with all reasonable requests of Crossroads and to notify Crossroads promptly upon learning of any actual or suspected unauthorized use or abuse of the Site or Content, or if you breach these Terms.
Reservation of All Rights. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by Crossroads and its licensors and other third parties. No right or license may be construed, under any legal theory, by implication, estoppel, industry custom, or otherwise. Any unauthorized use of the Site or Content for any purpose is prohibited.
Access to the Site
Your use of the Site must be in accordance with any and all procedures, forms, formats, displays, and operating times which may be determined, specified, or modified by Crossroads in its discretion. You are responsible for all software, hardware, interconnections, fees, expenses, costs, and taxes for you to access or use the Site or to receive any communications from Crossroads.
The Site may be unavailable from time to time for any reason including, without limitation, routine maintenance. You understand and acknowledge that due to circumstances both within and outside of the control of Crossroads, access to the Site may be interrupted or suspended from time to time. Crossroads shall have the right at any time to change or discontinue any aspect or feature of the Site, including, but not limited to, Content, hours of availability, and equipment needed for access or use.
Crossroads may immediately suspend or terminate the availability of the Site, in whole or in part, to any individual user or all users, for any reason, in Crossroads’ sole discretion, and without advance notice or liability. Upon suspension or termination of your access to the Site, or upon notice from Crossroads, all rights granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately, and you agree that you will immediately discontinue use of the Site.
Electronic Communications
We may communicate with you electronically in regard to the Site, including by email, and we may collect information related to communications between you and Crossroads. You agree that all notices, disclosures, agreements, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. You agree that any time you electronically transact, agree, or consent via the Site, your action is intended as an electronic signature which binds you as if you had signed on paper.
User Content
Except as provided in our Privacy Policy, any content that you submit through the Site, directly to Crossroads, or through a third-party website or platform (“User Content”) will be deemed to be non-confidential and may be disclosed through the Site to other parties on a worldwide basis, including for browsing, downloading, printing, and other uses by such other persons or entities. You agree not to submit User Content through this Site or to Crossroads except for User Content that is fully authorized for purposes of the Site and these Terms. By providing User Content in connection with the Site, you warrant and represent that you own the rights to the User Content or are otherwise authorized to post, distribute, display, perform, transmit, or otherwise distribute User Content. It is your obligation to determine the extent to which User Content you submit is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You agree that Crossroads shall have, and hereby grant to Crossroads, a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, non-exclusive right and license to translate, reproduce, sell, publish, distribute, modify, adapt, display, perform, promote, link to, or use, in any form or media, any User Content that you submit to Crossroads. Crossroads does not endorse any User Content, or third-party product or service that may appear in connection with use of the Site. Nothing in these Terms shall obligate Crossroads to use any User Content you submit or permit the posting of such User Content on any website or platform.
You agree that you will not engage in any activity or conduct or submit as part of the Site any User Content or other material that is illegal, inaccurate, misleading, misappropriated, infringing, dilutive, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise objectionable and that you will not cause damage, embarrassment, or adverse publicity to Crossroads.
You will submit only User Content that is functionally and technically compatible with this Site. You will not attempt to damage, corrupt, tamper with, or infect the Site, the Content, or any information or telecommunication system of Crossroads with a virus or other malicious computer program. You will only use the Site for the permitted purposes stated in these Terms and will not engage in abusive activity with respect to the Site or undertake any other activity which may adversely affect the use or enjoyment of the Site by any person. You are prohibited from using any services or facilities provided in connection with this Site to compromise security or tamper with system resources and/or accounts. The use or distribution of tools designed for compromising security (e.g., network probing tools) is strictly prohibited. If you become involved in any violation of system security, Crossroads reserves the right to release your details to system administrators of other sites and services and law enforcement authorities in order to assist them in resolving security incidents.
Site Content Accuracy
Crossroads will use reasonable efforts to include accurate and current information on the Site, but there may be occasions when information on the Site contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. Crossroads reserves the right to correct any errors and to update Site information at any time.
Warranty Disclaimer
THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ITS LINKS AND COMMUNICATIONS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND ARE USED AT YOUR SOLE RISK, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW. CROSSROADS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND, REGARDING THE SITE (INCLUDING ITS CONTENT, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND LINKS), INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT, RESULTS, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, ACCESSIBILITY, COMPATIBILITY, SECURITY, AND FREEDOM FROM MALWARE. IF APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO APPLY TO YOU, THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS WILL APPLY TO YOU TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Limitations on Liability and Remedies
CROSSROADS’ ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE WITH CROSSROADS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR RECEIPT OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS) IS TO DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE SITE. CROSSROADS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS VENDORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, RECEIPT OF ANY COMMUNICATION, OR FOR ANY OTHER CLAIM RELATED IN ANY WAY TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE. THESE EXCLUSIONS FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF CROSSROADS HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF AND REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, IN SUCH STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, CROSSROADS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS VENDORS’ LIABILITY IN SUCH STATE OR JURISDICTION SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. CROSSROADS DOES NOT ENDORSE, WARRANT, OR GUARANTEE ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE OFFERED THROUGH A WEBSITE OR AS PART OF THIS SITE AND WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. IN ANY EVENT, IF ANY OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS IN THIS SECTION ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE IN AN APPLICABLE JURISDICTION, THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF CROSSROADS WILL BE LIMITED TO ANY AMOUNT PAID TO CROSSROADS BY YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES THAT UNDERLIE THE CLAIM.
Waiver of Injunctive or Other Equitable Relief
YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AN INJUNCTION OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF OF ANY KIND SUCH AS ANY COURT OR OTHER ACTION THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH OR PREVENT THE DEVELOPMENT OR EXPLOITATION OF ANY WEBSITE, APPLICATION, CONTENT, SUBMISSIONS, PRODUCT, SERVICE, OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNED, LICENSED, USED, OR CONTROLLED BY CROSSROADS.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Crossroads from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in connection with any of the following: (i) your breach or alleged breach of these Terms; (ii) your use of the Site; (iii) your User Content; (iv) your violation of any laws, rules, regulations, codes, statutes, ordinances, or orders of any governmental or quasi-governmental authorities; (v) your violation of the rights of any third party including any intellectual property, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right; or (vi) any misrepresentation made by you. Crossroads reserves the right to assume, at your expense, the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. You agree to cooperate with Crossroads’ defense of any claim. You will not in any event settle any claim without the prior written consent of Crossroads.
Third-Party Sites and Other Information
The Site may contain, as a convenience to you, content, links, and other information submitted by third parties over whom Crossroads has no control or responsibility. Crossroads has no obligation to monitor, control, or restrict the use of the Site, or third-party websites or services accessible via links available as part of the Site. These other websites or services are not under Crossroads’ control, and you acknowledge that, whether or not such websites or services are affiliated in any way with Crossroads, Crossroads is not responsible for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, decency, or any other aspect of the content of such websites or services. The inclusion of such a link does not imply endorsement of any website or service by Crossroads or any association with its operators.
General Provisions
Severability; Interpretation; Assignment. If any provision of these Terms is for any reason deemed invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms and the invalidity of the provision will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of these Terms. The summaries of provisions and Section headings are provided for convenience only and shall not limit the full Terms. Crossroads may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, to any party at any time without any notice. These Terms may not be assigned by you, and you may not delegate your duties under them, without the prior written consent of an officer of Crossroads.
Complete Agreement; No Waiver. These Terms reflect our complete agreement regarding the Site and supersede any prior agreements, representations, warranties, assurances, or discussion related to the Site. Except as expressly set forth in these Terms, (i) no failure or delay by Crossroads in exercising any of the rights, powers, or remedies hereunder will operate as a waiver of that or any other right, power, or remedy, and (ii) no waiver or modification of any term of these Terms will be effective unless in writing and signed by Crossroads.
Investigations; Cooperation with Law Enforcement. Crossroads reserves the right to investigate and prosecute any suspected or actual violations of these Terms. Crossroads may disclose any information as necessary or appropriate to satisfy any law, regulation, legal process, or government request.
International Issues. Crossroads controls and operates the Site from its offices in the United States, and Crossroads makes no representation that the Site is appropriate or available for use beyond the United States. If you use the Site from other locations, you are doing so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws regarding your online conduct and acceptable content if and to the extent local laws apply. We reserve the right to limit the availability of the Site and/or the provision of any content, program, product, service, or other feature described or available through the Site to any person, entity, geographic area, or jurisdiction at any time and in our sole discretion and to limit the quantities of any content, program, product, service, or other feature that we provide.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms or the Site, you may contact us by email at info@crossroads.com
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