OVERVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF USE
Revolutions 52 Program is about supporting people. We encourage you to be involved in every aspect of Revolutions 52 Program to - display contributions, host events, write blogs, participate in forums, team up with other supporters to collaborate on projects, and let the world know about causes.
To make this Marketplace successful, it is essential all Revolutions 52 Members respect the intellectual property rights of others, including copyright and trademarks. You must only upload content you have created yourself and have permission to use and authorize others to use. Respecting other people’s intellectual property is an essential principle of R52 Community.
Displaying your work on R52 puts it out there for the world to see. You need to be aware that publishing your work in this way attracts legal responsibilities. It is up to you to make sure you are not breaking any laws by publishing your work through Revolutions 52.
OVERVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF USE
Revolutions 52 (R52) is a curated online marketplace connecting Members to products and services, accessible through R52 Marketplace and Websites. As applicable under Applicable Laws, you understand and agree that Revolutions 52 (R52) is a marketplace and as such is not responsible or liable for any content, data, text, information, usernames, graphics, images, photographs, profiles, audio, video, items, products, services, listings, links, or information posted or provided by you, other suppliers, other merchants, or other third parties on or through Revolutions 52 or any of the Services. Your use the Services at your own risk. You will comply with these Terms and all Additional Terms and Policies applicable to any products or services you provide through or offer in connection with the Services.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES (INCLUDING BY RESEARCHING, SHOPPING, PURCHASING, DOWNLOADING OR POSTING ANY CONTENT FROM OR ONTO THE SERVICES), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND ALL OTHER TERMS AND POLICIES REFERENCED IN THESE TERMS. THIS APPLIES WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE REGISTERED ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, THEN YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES OR COLLECTIVE CONTENT.
If you have a dispute with any third party over any product, service, offering, or interaction over the Services, you agree not to make any claim of any kind or nature against Revolutions 52 or its Affiliates with respect to such dispute, no matter whether any claims, requirements, or compensation of damages are known, insured, or released, as applicable under Applicable Laws.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion to modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the Services or any content, feature, or material we provide thereon, or to modify these Terms, at any time and without prior notice, and have no obligation to update any information thereon. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Services is unavailable at any time or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict access to some or all parts of the Services to Members, including Members.
You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our Services. If we modify these Terms, we will post the modification on the Site or via the Application and/or provide you with notice of the modification. By continuing to access or use the Services thereafter, you are indicating that you agree to be bound by the modified Terms. If the modified Terms are not acceptable to you, your only recourse is to cease using the Services.
All Members on the R52 Marketplace are allowed to be Vendors on the R52 Marketplace to sell products, service and / or rentals.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions: For the purposes of this Agreement, the following words and terms shall have the meaning set forth below:
1.1 The term "Products, Services, Rental Properties / Accommodations, & Experiences" shall mean all products and services which are listed on the R52's Marketplaces and Websites, as they will be revised and changed from time to time.
1.2 The Term “Member” shall mean You; the person who desires to act as a Member of R52 Marketplaces.
1.3 The Term “Vendor” shall mean any Member who is a provider of a Product, Service, Rental Property / Accommodation, and or Experience on R52 Marketplaces, Link, Modals and Websites Powered by R52.
2. Grant of Vendor.
2.1.1 Vendor desires to act as a nonexclusive provider to sell, market and distribute Products, Services, Rental Properties / Accommodations, & Experiences on the R52 Marketplace; subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Member agrees to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, orders, licenses, permits, judgments, decisions, and other requirements of any governmental authority, whether domestic, international, federal, state, local, or provincial, and whether in effect now or in the future and as may be amended from time to time, including but not limited to the United States, European Union, European Union Member States and United Kingdom (“Applicable Laws”), including with respect to e-commerce, privacy, intellectual property, use of the Services, marketing, sale and provision of any products or services by you, representations, warranties and quality assurance of any products or services provided by you, online conduct, and acceptable content.
3. Representations and Warranties of R52. The R52 represents and warrants to Members and Vendors as follows:
3.1 Organization and Authorization. R52 is a limited liability corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation or formation. R52 has the power to enter into and carry out its obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly authorized by R52 and this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of the R52.
3.2 Use of Services. For clarity, your use of the Services as a Member is subject to the Member Terms of Service.
3.3 Conflicts with Other Agreements. Neither the execution and the delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder will violate or constitute a default under any agreement or instrument to which R52 is a party or by which its rights, title and interest in the Products may be affected.
4. Representations and Warranties of Member. Member represents and warrants to R52 as follows:
4.1 Organization and Authorization. Member has the power to enter into and carry out its obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly authorized by Member and is a valid and binding obligation of Member.
4.2 Conflicts with Other Agreements. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will violate or constitute a default under any agreement or instrument to which Member is a party or by which its property may be affected.
5. Prices of Products, Services And Rentals on R52 Marketplace.
5.1 Determination of Price. Products, Services , Rental Properties / Accommodations, & Experiences sold on R52 Marketplace shall be determined by the Vendor posting the listing.
5.2 Price Changes. Price changes are effective immediately on R52 marketplaces and websites.
5.3 Price of Listings. Vendor shall in its sole judgment determine the prices at which listings are sold to Members on the R52 Marketplace.
6. Payments.
6.1 Terms of Payment. Vendors will need to set up their Payment Processing Account to receive payments.
6.2 Commissions & Payment Processing Fees. R52 will charge a commission for suing the platform. The payment gateway may also charge a fee for each payment, as described below. For Stripe payments, R52 charges a Vendor Selling commission and a buyer purchasing commission.
7. Acceptance of Orders.
7.1 Placement of Orders. Member must place orders on R52 Marketplaces and / or Websites, Links, Modals or other R52 powered resources. Members are directly purchasing from the Vendor Selling on the R52 Marketplace.
7.2 Acceptance. Members understand and accepts that they are purchasing directly from a Vendor. Terms and Conditions of the Listing are provided by the Vendor. All communication listings are to be directly communicated between the Member and Vendor. You can communicate on the R52 Marketplace.
7.3 Delay or Cancellation of Accepted Orders. Orders accepted by Vendors shall be subject to Vendor Capabilities. The R52 Vendor shall promptly notify Member if any order cannot be filled or of any delays in delivery. R52 shall have no liability for, delays, failure to deliver or cancellation by Vendor. Vendor must rectify the problem or refund the Member within 72 hours. R52 shall have no liability for, delays, failure to deliver or cancellation due to strikes, fires, the elements, delay from suppliers, force majeure or other causes beyond the R52 Vendors control, or any other cause which may affect the R52 Vendor in competition of orders.
7.4 Completion of Products, Services, and Experiences. Vendor is responsible for the coordination and completing offerings. The R52 Vendor shall promptly fulfill all orders placed by Members.
7.4.1 Completion Date. The R52 Vendor shall provide the completion date of the listing they provide.
8. Vendor Undertakings.
8.1 Sale of Products, Services, Rental Properties / Accommodations, & Experiences. Vendor, on its own behalf and on behalf of its agents, representatives and employees, agrees to conduct any and all sales activities in connection with the Products, Services, Rental Properties / Accommodations, & Experiences in a lawful manner, consistent with the highest standards of fair trade, fair competition and business ethics.
8.2 Marketing Efforts. Vendor agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to develop demand for the Products, Services, Rental Properties / Accommodations, & Experiences and to solicit purchases thereof.
8.2.1 Approval of Advertising. The Vendor shall have the right to create advertising and promotions for their brand as necessary. Any advertisements for will need to be approved in advance by R52.
8.3 Expenses. Unless otherwise agreed, Vendor shall be obligated to satisfy all of its costs and expenses incurred in the performance of this Agreement and shall be solely responsible for the acts and expenses of its employees, agents and representatives.
8.4 No Additional Compensation. Member acknowledges and agrees that its sole and entire compensation for its listing (including, but not limited to, the promotion and sales of the Products, Services , Rental Properties / Accommodations, & Experiences) shall be the price charged by the Vendor to Member Customers. The Vendor will receive payment of listing price minus the Marketplace Commission listed above.
8.5 Representations. The R52 Vendor shall be responsible of any change in the guarantees or warranties offered in connection with the Products, Service or Rentals.
9. Confidential Information. Neither party in its capacity as a “receiving party” shall use nor disclose to any third parties any confidential information concerning the business, or affairs of the other party (the “disclosing party”) which the receiving party may acquire during the course of its activities under this Agreement (or any prior agreements between R52 and Member). In addition, a receiving party shall take any and all necessary precautions to prevent any such disclosure by any and all of its employees, officers, directors, representatives, agents or sub-Members. The receiving party further acknowledges and understands that any right, title and interest in and to the aforesaid confidential information is vested in the disclosing party and that such properties are the sole property of the disclosing party. For purposes of this Agreement, it is understood by the parties hereto that the term “confidential information” shall include, but is not limited to: information relating to released or unreleased products, equipment, services, forecasts, business plans or models, or manufacturing strategies and other strategies; business policies or practices; technical, financial, marketing, manufacturing, distribution and other technical or business information or trade secrets; lists or names of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors; customer lists, prospect lists, marketing information, pricing, cost information, business forms, business and financial records; product design and other such unpatentable information as defined in California Civil Code Section 3426.1. All of the foregoing obligations and restrictions do not apply to that part of the confidential information that the receiving party demonstrates (a) was or becomes generally available to the public prior to, and other than as a result of, a disclosure by the receiving party in violation or breach of this Agreement or (b) was available, or becomes available, to the receiving party on a nonconfidential basis prior to its disclosure to the receiving party, but only if (i) the source of such information is not bound by a confidentiality agreement with the disclosing party or is not otherwise prohibited from transmitting the information to the receiving party by a contractual, legal, fiduciary or other obligation and (ii) the receiving party provides the disclosing party with written notice of such prior possession prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement.
Both parties expressly acknowledges that the Confidential Information of R52 consists of trade secrets and proprietary property having significant commercial value, and that knowledge of all or any part of the Confidential Information would potentially yield a competitive advantage over others not having such knowledge. Accordingly, Member will not disclose any Confidential Information of R52 to any third party (except to R52’s directors, employees, consultants, agents and independent contractors as provided below) for three (3) years following the date of disclosure; OR (3) years after the last purchase of Products and or Service. Member may, however, disclose Confidential Information of R52 in accordance with judicial or other governmental order or as necessary to comply with any applicable law or regulation governing regulated businesses or the issuance of securities to the public, provided Representative gives R52 reasonable notice prior to such disclosure and, in the case of a judicial or governmental order, complies with any applicable protective order or equivalent judicial decree.
10. Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights.
10.1 Ownership of Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member hereby acknowledges R52's exclusive right, title and interest in and to any and all trademarks and trade names (hereinafter such trademarks and trade names shall be collectively referred to as the "Trademarks"), patents ("Patents") and copyrights ("Copyrights") which R52 may have at any time adopted, used, registered, licensed or been issued in the United States of America, or in any other foreign location, and agrees that it shall not do, or cause to be done, any acts or things contesting or in any way impairing or tending to impair any portion of R52’s right, title and interest in and to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member further acknowledges that, in connection with any reference to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights, Member shall not in any manner represent that it possesses any ownership interest in the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights or the registration thereof, nor shall any action taken by Member or on Member's behalf create in Member's favor any right, title or interest in and to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights.
10.1.1 Member hereby acknowledges R52 Supplier's exclusive right, title and interest in and to any and all trademarks and trade names (hereinafter such trademarks and trade names shall be collectively referred to as the "Trademarks"), patents ("Patents") and copyrights ("Copyrights") which R52 Supplier may have at any time adopted, used, registered, licensed or been issued in the United States of America, or in any other foreign location, and agrees that it shall not do, or cause to be done, any acts or things contesting or in any way impairing or tending to impair any portion of R52 Supplier’s right, title and interest in and to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member further acknowledges that, in connection with any reference to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights, Member shall not in any manner represent that it possesses any ownership interest in the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights or the registration thereof, nor shall any action taken by Member or on Member's behalf create in Member's favor any right, title or interest in and to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights.
10.2 Copyright Protection. Member acknowledges the validity of the Copyrights in any and all written material and/or packaging to which R52 has filed a claim for copyright protection or obtained a license to use such Copyrights. Additionally, Member recognizes R52’s exclusive right to seek copyright protection and/or the registration of any translation of any and all Sales Literature, promotional or descriptive material furnished to Member by R52.
10.2.1 Member acknowledges the validity of the Copyrights in any and all written material and/or packaging to which R52 Supplier has filed a claim for copyright protection or obtained a license to use such Copyrights. Additionally, Member recognizes R52 Supplier’s exclusive right to seek copyright protection and/or the registration of any translation of any and all Sales Literature, promotional or descriptive material furnished to Member by R52 Supplier.
10.3 Patent Protection. Member acknowledges the validity of the Patents concerning the Products and in any and all other products or items which have been patented by the R52 or licensed under which R52 has a right to sell and market the Products. Additionally, Member recognizes the R52's exclusive right to apply for a patent for any new products which may subsequently be covered by this Agreement.
10.3.1 Member acknowledges the validity of the Patents concerning the Products and in any and all other products or items which have been patented by the R52 Supplier or licensed under which R52 Supplier has a right to sell and market the Products. Additionally, Member recognizes the R52 Supplier's exclusive right to apply for a patent for any new products which may subsequently be covered by this Agreement.
10.4 Prominence of Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member agrees to give due prominence to the fact that the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights are the property of R52 or other company as directed by R52 and in the event that Member refers to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights in advertising, promoting or in any other manner so as to identify the Products, Member shall clearly indicate R52’s ownership (or a company designated by the R52) of the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member further agrees that before distributing or publishing any sales literature, promotional or descriptive materials, R52 has the right to inspect and approve of such materials in writing and the Member shall provide R52 with an opportunity to inspect and approve such materials prior to their being used.
10.4.1 Member agrees to give due prominence to the fact that the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights are the property of R52 or other company as directed by R52 Supplier and in the event that Member refers to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights in advertising, promoting or in any other manner so as to identify the Products, Member shall clearly indicate R52 Supplier’s ownership (or a company designated by the R52 Supplier) of the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member further agrees that before distributing or publishing any sales literature, promotional or descriptive materials, R52 Supplier has the right to inspect and approve of such materials in writing and the Member shall provide R52 Supplier with an opportunity to inspect and approve such materials prior to their being used.
10.5 Compliance With Laws. Member agrees that, when referring to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights, it will comply with any and all applicable foreign federal, state and/or local laws and regulations pertaining to the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights or trademarks, trade names, patents or copyrights in general. Member further agrees to comply with any and all marketing requirements pertaining to the Trademarks, Patents or Copyrights or trademarks, trade names, patents and copyrights in general.
10.6 Notification of Violations. Member shall promptly notify the R52, in writing, of any and all infringements, imitations, illegal use or misuse of the Trademarks, Patents and/or Copyrights which shall come to Member's attention. Member further agrees that it shall not at any time take any action in and before any courts, administrative agencies or other such tribunals, or otherwise attempt to prevent the infringement, imitation, illegal use or misuse of the Trademarks, Patents and/or Copyrights. Member understands that such action falls wholly within the authority of the R52 as the sole owner of the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights or licensee thereof.
10.7 Assistance in the Protection of the Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member agrees to render to R52 any and all assistance reasonably requested of it by the R52 in connection with the protection of the Trademarks, Patents and/or copyrights, whether such protection is sought in and before any courts, administrative agencies or other such tribunals, and to promptly make available to R52, the Member's representatives, employees, officers, directors, attorneys, agents, any files, records, and any such other information pertaining to the advertising, promotion, distribution and sale of the Products.
10.8 Limitation on Member's Rights. Member agrees that at no time during the Term of this Agreement nor at any time after this Agreement's expiration or termination, shall Member adopt, register or use in any manner whatsoever, without the R52's prior written consent, any word, symbol or combination thereof, which in any way imitates, resembles or is similar to the Trademarks nor shall Member in any manner whatsoever infringe the Patents and/or violate the Copyrights.
10.9 Preservation of Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights. Member agrees that it will in no way alter, deface, remove, cover up or mutilate in any manner whatsoever, any trademark, the word "patent" and/or the patent number, copyright symbol, brand or name which the R52 may attach or affix to or make a part of the Products.
11. Indemnification. The Member agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the R52 and its officers, directors, agents, employees, shareholders, legal representatives, successors and assigns, and each of them, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liabilities, judgments, losses, damages, costs, charges, attorneys' fees, and other expenses of every nature and character, which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against them in any way arising out any claim arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of Member, its employees or its agents, or the breach by Member of any term or provision of this Agreement. R52 will promptly deliver to Member any notices or papers served upon it in any proceeding covered by this indemnity, and Member will defend same at its expense. R52 shall, however, have the right to participate in the defense at its own expense.
11.1 Survival of Terms. The terms of this Section 12 shall specifically survive the cancellation or termination of this Agreement.
12. Disclaimers. R52 shall not be liable for any special or consequential damages, whether based upon lost goodwill, lost profits, work stoppage, impairment of other goods, breach of contract, negligence or such other actions as may be deemed or alleged to be the cause of a loss or damage to such a person.
As applicable under Applicable Laws, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Member waives claims related to, and agree that Revolutions 52 and Revolutions 52’s Affiliates, including any of their officers, directors, employees, consultants, or agents, are not responsible for: (a) any statements, guarantees, representations, or warranties made by Member or R52 Supplier, or any third party through the Services, including with respect to any product, service, or expected transactions, and including merchantability, fitness for any particular purposes, or any other express or implied warranties; (b) implied warranties based on the transaction process, the performance of the contract, trading practices, or course of dealing; or (c) any duties, responsibilities, rights, claims, or tort reliefs, whether or not they are due to Revolutions 52’s or any of its Affiliates’ negligence. “Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any person or entity, any other person or entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that person or entity.
13. Warranty and Returns.
13.1 Limitation of Product Warranty. R52 is not responsible for any warranty with respect to items a Supplier offers on the R52 Marketplace and Websites.
13.2 Customer Returns. Each R52 Supplier shall provide a return authorization protocol and process for Members to use. R52 may from time to time help with the return authorization process if R52 deems it is necessary.
14. Independent Contractor Relationship. Member agrees that, with respect to all matters relating to this Agreement, Member shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall bear all of its own expenses in connection with this Agreement. Member shall have no authority to assume or create any obligation, whether express or implied, on behalf of R52 nor shall Member issue, or cause to be issued, any quotations or draft any letters or documents over the name of R52, but rather shall use its own name for such purposes.
15. Term and Termination Date.
15.1 Termination. If you breach any of these Terms, R52 will have the right to suspend or disable your Account or terminate these Terms, in its sole discretion and without prior notice to you. R52 reserves the right to revoke your access to and use of the Services and Collective Content at any time, with or without cause. In the event R52 terminates these Terms for your breach, you will remain liable for all amounts due hereunder. You may cancel your Account at any time by sending an email to support@R52.US.
15.2 Termination Date. The date upon which the term of this Agreement is terminated as provided for in Section 16 of this Agreement shall be hereinafter referred to as the "Termination Date".
16. Rights and Obligations Upon Termination or Cancellation. Upon the termination of this Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows:
16.1 Continuing Obligations. The parties hereto agree that each shall abide by and uphold any and all rights or obligations accrued or existing as of the Termination Date.
17. Compliance With Governmental Regulations. The parties hereto have entered into this Agreement upon the understanding that each will comply with all laws materially affecting the conduct of their respective business and, in the event any law, statute, legislation, ruling, judgment or order is enacted, adopted or issued which commercially frustrates the intent of the parties or their ability to perform, R52 has the right, in its sole discretion, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, to immediately terminate this Agreement or to cease performing or to unilaterally modify that portion of the Agreement which has been so affected.
18. Force Majeure. Member understands and acknowledges that R52 shall not be liable for any or all loss, damage, judgment, detention, delay or failure to deliver any or all portions of the Products and Service resulting from causes beyond the R52's control, including, but not limited to, fires, strikes, insurrection or riots, embargoes, shortages of motor vehicles, delays in transportation, inability to obtain supplies of raw materials, requirements or regulations of the United States government and any other civil or military authority. Furthermore, it shall be understood that in no event shall R52 be liable for consequential damages.
19. Notices. All notices or other written communications required or permitted to be given by the Agreement shall be deemed given if personally delivered or ten (10) days after it has been sent (the date of posting shall be considered as the first day and any Sundays, legal holidays or other days upon which the United States mail generally is not delivered shall not be counted in determining this period) by United States, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, properly addressed to the party to receive the notice at the following address or at any other address given to the other party in the manner provided by this Section 21:
If to Member: will be sent to the email of the Member.
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If to R52: support@r52.us
If notice shall be sent by telegraph or cable, a confirmed copy of such telegram or cable shall be sent by mail to said addressee. Nothing contained herein shall justify or excuse failure to give oral notice for the purpose of informing the parties hereto when prompt notification is required, however, it shall be understood that such oral notice shall in no way satisfy the requirement of written notice.
20. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the provision shall be deemed to be severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not cause the invalidity or unenforceability of the remainder of this Agreement.
21. Assignment. Member may not transfer or assign this Agreement or any part thereof without the R52's prior written approval. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of R52 and its successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Member and its permitted assignees.
22. No Implied Waivers. The failure of either party at any time to require performance by the other party of any provision hereof shall not affect in any way the right to require such performance at any later time nor shall the waiver by either party of a breach of any provision hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of such provision.
23. Dispute Resolution - Arbitration. Member and R52 agree that any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof or the use of the Services (collectively, “Disputes”) will be settled by binding arbitration, except that each party retains the right to: (a) bring an individual action in small claims court; (b) the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation or violation of a party’s copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents or other intellectual property rights; (c) pursue an enforcement action through the applicable federal, state or local agency if that action is available; and (d) seek injunctive relief in a court of law in aid of arbitration. MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT DIGITLA WHOLESALER AND R52 ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both Member and R52 otherwise agree in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of any class or representative proceeding. If this specific paragraph is held unenforceable, then the entirety of this “Dispute Resolution” section will be deemed void. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, this “Dispute Resolution” section will survive any termination of these Terms.
Arbitration Rules and Governing Law. The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules (the “AAA Rules”) then in effect, except as modified by this “Dispute Resolution” section. The parties agree that the Federal Arbitration Act applies and will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.
Arbitration Process. A party who desires to initiate arbitration must provide the other party with a written Demand for Arbitration as specified in the AAA Rules. The arbitrator will be either a retired judge or an experienced attorney licensed to practice law in the state of California or Texas
Arbitration Location and Procedure. Unless Member and R52 otherwise agree, the arbitration will be conducted in the county where R52 deems. If Members claim does not exceed US$10,000, then the arbitration will be conducted solely on the basis of documents Member and R52 submit to the arbitrator, unless Member request a hearing or the arbitrator determines that a hearing is necessary. If Member claim exceeds US$10,000, Member right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Subject to the AAA Rules, the arbitrator will have the discretion to direct a reasonable exchange of information by the parties.
Arbitrator’s Decision. The arbitrator will render an award within the time frame specified in the AAA Rules. The arbitrator’s decision will include the essential findings and conclusions upon which the arbitrator based the award. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator’s award damages must be consistent, to the extent permitted by law, with the terms of the “Limitation of Liability” section above as to the types and the amounts of damages for which a party may be held liable.
Fees. Member responsibility to pay any AAA filing, administrative and arbitrator fees will be solely as set forth in the AAA Rules. If applicable arbitration rules or laws require us to pay a greater portion or all of such fees and costs in order for this Dispute Resolution provision to be enforceable, then we will have the right to elect to pay the fees and costs and proceed to arbitration.
Changes. Notwithstanding the provisions of the “Modification” section above, if R52 changes this “Dispute Resolution” section after the date you first accepted these Terms (or accepted any subsequent changes to these Terms), you may reject any such change by sending us written notice (including by email to support@R52.us) within 30 days of the date such change became effective, as indicated in the “Last Updated Date” above or in the date of R52’s email to you notifying you of such change. By rejecting any change, you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any Dispute between you and R52 in accordance with the arbitration provisions of this “Dispute Resolution” section (however entitled) as of the date you first accepted these Terms or accepted any subsequent changes to these Terms.
24. Independent Legal Counsel. Each party hereto hereby acknowledges that it has been or has had an opportunity to be represented by independent legal counsel in connection with this Agreement.
25. APPLICABLE LAW. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HERETO, AND ALL MATTERS ARISING HEREUNDER IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR TEXAS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR TEXAS AND WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES OF SUCH LAWS OR OF THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. WITHOUT LIMITATION OF THE FOREGOING, THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS, 1980 (CISG) SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE PARTIES OR TO THIS AGREEMENT. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE PARTIES TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT.
26. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREES AND SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, AND, IF JURISDICTION DOES NOT LIE, THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CENTRAL DIVISION. FOR THE PURPOSES OF ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH THEY MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT AND ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH OF THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ANY FINAL JUDGMENT (SUBJECT TO ANY APPEAL) OF ANY SUCH COURT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PROCEEDING. AND THAT SUCH FINAL JUDGMENT MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE PARTIES TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT.
27. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
28. Section References. Any reference in this Agreement to a section or subsection shall be deemed to include a reference to any subsidiary sections whenever the context requires.
29. Captions. The captions of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are included for reference purposes only and are not intended to be a part of the Agreement or in any way to define, limit or describe the scope or intent of the particular provision to which they refer.
Entire Agreement; Amendment. These Terms constitute the entire and exclusive understanding and agreement between R52 and Member regarding the Services and Collective Content, and these Terms supersede and replace any and all prior oral or written understandings or agreements between R52 and Member regarding the Services and Collective Content.
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