Terms of Use last revised: February 27, 2009
All content and software included on this site is the property of Minds and Machines LLC, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. This site or any portion of this site may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, distributed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose that is not expressly permitted by Minds and Machines LLC. Copyright © 2009-2010 Minds and Machines LLC.
“Minds + Machines”, “M+M”, and “Espresso” are marks of Minds and Machines LLC. The Minds + Machines logo, the M+M logo, and the Espresso logo are also marks of Minds and Machines LLC. All rights reserved. All third party trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
We reserve the right to make changes to our site and these disclaimers, terms, and conditions at any time. You are responsible for regularly viewing the Terms of Use. Continued use of our Web site after any such changes constitutes your consent to such changes.
Logo and Graphic Guidelines for Use
Our logos are the most visible form of our brand identity, and represent our company. So if you want to use our logos please observe the legal restrictions outlined below.
The logos may only be used in close proximity to, or in obvious connection with, a published article, blog post, or broadcast news story about Minds + Machines or a specific Minds + Machines product or service. The logos may not be copied, distributed, or used apart from the article or broadcast commentary about the company or the applicable product or service.
The logos must be used as provided by Minds + Machines with no changes, including, but not limited to, changes in the color, proportions, or design, or removal of any words, artwork, or trademark symbols. The logos may not be animated, morphed, or otherwise distorted in perspective or appearance. Changes in size are acceptable, as long as proportions are maintained.
To properly present a logo, a minimum clearance between the logo and other elements must be maintained. Some logos are comprised of both text and graphics. Such logos should be displayed in their entirety; please do not delete any text that surrounds such logos.
The logo may not be combined with any other object, including, but not limited to, other logos, words, slogans, numbers, or symbols.
Limitations on Use of This Web Site
You may not reverse engineer, disassemble, rent, lease, loan, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from this site. You may not use any network monitoring or discovery software to determine site architecture, or extract information about usage or users.
Registration
Certain sections of our web sites may require you to register. If you are required to register, you agree to provide Minds + Machines with accurate, complete information. It is your responsibility to inform Minds + Machines of any changes to that information.
Other Web Sites
Minds + Machines makes no representations whatsoever about other Web sites that you may access through this one. When you access a web site that doesn’t belong to us, please understand that it is independent that Minds + Machines has no control over the content on that Web site. In addition, a link to a an outside web site does not mean that Minds + Machines endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content, use, or products and services made available through such Web site.
Social Bookmarking Software
Use of social bookmarking software at your own risk. Minds + Machines web site may use external bookmarking and sharing tools like which are not under its control. These tools may ask for or store your passwords for social bookmarking sites and/or track your use of the tool according to their own policies.
Disclaimer and Indemnity
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND MINDS AND MACHINES LLC, ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND SOFTWARE PROVIDED ON THIS WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MINDS AND MACHINES LLC AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT, IN ANY WAY DUE TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITES OR THE CONTENT. MINDS AND MACHINES LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SITE IS ERROR-FREE, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY MINDS AND MACHINES LLC ON THE SITE FOR YOUR INTENDED APPLICATION AND USE. MINDS AND MACHINES LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IT OFFERS ON THE SITE MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF ANY AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND MINDS AND MACHINES LLC, YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS MINDS AND MACHINES LLC, ITS EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEYS, CONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES, EXPENSES, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES THAT YOU MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITES OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEB SITE, EVEN IF MINDS AND MACHINES LLC, ITS EMPLOYEES, ATTORNEYS, CONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
If there is a determination that any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable, that determination will not affect the rest of the Terms of Use and the Terms of Use shall be deemed amended to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable.
