RFL Terms of Use
Effective Date: December 29, 2014
Welcome to www.realityfantasyleague.com ("RFL")! Please carefully read the Terms of Use before using our website and services (collectively, “Services”). Together with our Privacy Policy and Blog Comments Policy, these Terms of Use (“Terms”) contain terms, rules, and other guidelines related to your use of the Services. By using our Services, you agree to our Terms. So if you do not agree with the Terms, please do not use the Services.
Limited Licensure
To use the Services, RFL grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non-transferable license, solely for personal, non-commercial use. This license will allow you to use and enjoy the benefit of the Services as we provide them, in the manner we permit through these Terms.
Account Registration and Security
You represent that you are at least 18 years of age and may legally form a binding contract. If you create a user account (“Account”), you agree to provide accurate, complete, and updated information about yourself at all times. You should never share your RFL Account or password information. You may not use another person’s Account for Services without permission, and no one else should be able to use your Account without permission. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account information and password, and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your Account.
If you wish to delete your Account, please contact us at hello@realityfantasyleague.com.
Use of Services and Member Conduct
You understand that all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages or other materials (“Content”), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, are the sole responsibility of the person from which such Content originated. This means that you, and not RFL, are solely responsible for all Content that you upload, post, publish, distribute, disseminate, email, transmit, or otherwise make available via the Services (collectively, “Post”). RFL does not control the Content posted via the Services, and does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of such Content. You understand that by using the Services, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent, or objectionable.
You agree not to use the Services to Post any Content that is unlawful, threatening, prejudiced, hateful, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy or otherwise violates the legal rights of others.
Termination and Access Restriction
Let’s not ever get to this point, but RFL reserves the right to terminate your access to any or all of the Services at any time, without notice, for any reason whatsoever. RFL has no obligation to maintain or store any of your Content. In the event of such termination, your obligations under these Terms will still continue.
Content Made Available Via The Services
RFL does not claim ownership of the Content you Post to RFL (a “Submission”). When you Post a Submission to RFL, however, you are granting RFL a perpetual, world-wide, royalty free, irrevocable, fully sublicensable right and non-exclusive license(s), as applicable, and permission to use your Submission in connection with the operation of RFL, including without limitation, the license rights to use adapt, copy, create derivative works from, distribute, modify, transmit, publish, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate, or reformat your Submission, in whole or in part, and to incorporate such Submission into other works in any format or medium now known or later developed, including after any termination of your Account. If your Submission contains any ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques, RFL can use the Submission and anything it contains for any purpose, including without limitation, developing, manufacturing, and marketing new products or services. You understand that we may use your Submission with no obligation to compensate you for it (just as you have no obligation to make the Submission).
Intellectual Property
The Services, including without limitation all designs, illustrations, icons, photographs, video clips and written materials, as well as the compilation of the website and Services is the exclusive property of RFL and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You must first obtain our written consent and express authorization before using any content or materials on the Services. Any unauthorized use of content or materials on the Services is strictly prohibited.
To request authorization to use content or materials on the Services please email hello@realityfantasyleague.com.
Digital Millenium Copyright Act
RFL respects, and expects all user to respect, the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe someone has Posted on the Services a work protected by a U.S. Copyright that you own without your authorization, please let us know at hello@realityfantasyleague.com.
Electronic Communication
By submitting your email address through the Services or communicating with us through the Services, you consent to receive communications from us via email or notice on the Services. Any communications provided to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.
Privacy
RFL respects your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Policy for details about how we collect, use, and disclose user information.
Third Party Content And User Content
All Content found on the Services is the responsibility of the person or entity that created it, including Content created by users, third parties or other sources outside of RFL. RFL does not control or endorse any Content created by users or third parties, and RFL makes no claims or representations regarding any Content it does not create. RFL may provide links to third-party websites or resources, but these links do not mean we endorse or have any association with the third-parties. Any moderators, managers, commissioners, or hosts on the Services are not authorized as our spokespersons, and their views do not necessarily reflect those of RFL.
If any damage or loss results from your use of, reliance on, or any other connection between you and any content that any third-party makes available, you acknowledge and agree that RFL is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly. When you access third-party resources on the Internet, you do so at your own risk. We take no responsibility related to third-party Content, user Content, or any actions resulting from your use of any part of the Services. RFL will have no liability in connection with any content submitted to, transmitted via, or displayed or posted on or through the Services, regardless of whether RFL or another party provides it.
RFL may review Content on the Services, but we do not have an obligation to do so. RFL reserves the right to review, remove, block, or modify any Content on the Services, including user Content, without notice or further obligation to you.
Disclaimer of Warranties
You understand and agree that RFL has no control over, and no duty to take any action regarding which users access the Services, what Content you access via the Services, what effects the Content may have on you, how you may interpret or use the Content, or what actions you may take as a result of your exposure to the Content.
You release RFL from all liability related to you acquiring or not acquiring content through the Services. The Services may contain or direct you to websites containing information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. RFL makes no representations concerning any Content contained in or accessed through the Services, and RFL will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Services. Your interactions with organizations and/or individuals found on or through the Services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such organizations and/or individuals.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, ITS CONTENT, OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SERVICES OR ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICES, WHETHER PROVIDED OR OWNED BY RFL OR BY ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FREEDOM FROM COMPUTER VIRUS, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT RFL WILL ALWAYS BE SAFE, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT RFL WILL ALWAYS FUNCTION WITHOUT DISRUPTIONS, DELAYS OR IMPERFECTIONS. IN ADDITION, RFL DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE CONTENT ACCESSIBLE VIA THE SERVICES IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, AVAILABLE, CURRENT, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
Limitation of Liabilities
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL RFL OR ANYONE REPRESENTING RFL BE LIABLE TO YOU UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, INABILITY TO USE, OR RELIANCE ON THE SERVICES AND ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES OR OTHER WEBSITES OR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT, ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICES OR SERVERS, ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES, OR ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSE OR THE LIKE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY (REGARDLESS OF THE SOURCE OF ORIGINATION). IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICES, OR ANY OF THESE TERMS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE SERVICES.
Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RFL, its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, employees, and service providers, from any claims, suits, judgments, causes of action, or costs, including attorneys’ fees, initiated by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Services, the content you upload or make available through the Services, your connection to the Services, your violation of the Terms or Privacy Policy, or your violation of any rights of another.
Governing Law
No matter where you live, the laws of the State of New York will govern these Terms and the relationship between you and RFL, without regard to New York state’s conflicts of laws rules. If any provisions of these Terms are inconsistent with any applicable law, those provisions will be superseded and/or modified only to the extent such provisions are inconsistent. Any dispute or proceeding arising out of or related to your use of the Services or your breach of these Terms will be instituted exclusively in the federal and state courts in New York County, New York. RFL reserves the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for the breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country.
International Use
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. You agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside.
Severability
If any part of these Terms are invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that term will be deemed severable and limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary. The limitation or elimination of the term will not affect any other terms.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RFL and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written with respect to these Services. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
Miscellaneous
We reserve the right to review and update these Terms to ensure they comply with applicable law or conform to changes in the Services. If we do revise the Terms, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Please review these Terms regularly to ensure you are aware of its terms. Your use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of the Terms as amended or revised by RFL.
RFL is in no way affiliated with Bravo, NBCUniversal, or any NBCUniversal affiliate, the ABC Television Network, or any ABC affiliate, or Home Box Office.
The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.