Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use
World Trade Week NYC is a committee of the New York District Export Council. District Export Councils (DECs) are organizations of leaders from the local business community, appointed by successive Secretaries of Commerce, whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms.
Under the authority of the U.S. Department of Commerce, 41 DECs were established by the Secretary of Commerce in 1974. Approximately 1,000 business and trade experts were appointed to serve on the newly formed DECs. Since then, the number of DECs and DEC membership has been expanded to better meet the needs of the growing number of U.S. exporters.
Under the Secretary’s guidelines, the District Export Councils were specifically created to promote exports in their local communities. DECs are not advisory committees and are not subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). As a volunteer group, DECs do not receive government appropriations or compensation. They also do not have access to classified information and therefore, do not have security clearances.
Social Networking PolicyThe following policy addresses the use of online social networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace), chat rooms (e.g., Google and Yahoo), blogs and forums by WTWNYC sponsors, partner organizations and other participants acting as a group. Each of these social networking sites is subject to its own terms and conditions and while sponsors, partner organizations and other participants in WTWNYC may participate in these internet communities on an individual basis or on a group basis, they should be mindful of the rules and risks associated with these activities.
Members should be aware of the following:
WTWNYC sponsors and partner organizations may participate in these social networking sites on a group basis under the following conditions:
Under the authority of the U.S. Department of Commerce, 41 DECs were established by the Secretary of Commerce in 1974. Approximately 1,000 business and trade experts were appointed to serve on the newly formed DECs. Since then, the number of DECs and DEC membership has been expanded to better meet the needs of the growing number of U.S. exporters.
Under the Secretary’s guidelines, the District Export Councils were specifically created to promote exports in their local communities. DECs are not advisory committees and are not subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). As a volunteer group, DECs do not receive government appropriations or compensation. They also do not have access to classified information and therefore, do not have security clearances.
- Terms
By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law. - Use License
- Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on World Trade Week NYC's web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- modify or copy the materials;
- use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
- attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on World Trade Week NYC's web site;
- remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
- transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.
- This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by World Trade Week NYC at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
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- Limitations
In no event shall World Trade Week NYC or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on World Trade Week NYC's Internet site, even if World Trade Week NYC or a World Trade Week NYC authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you. - Revisions and Errata
The materials appearing on World Trade Week NYC's web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. World Trade Week NYC does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. World Trade Week NYC may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. World Trade Week NYC does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials. - Links
World Trade Week NYC has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by World Trade Week NYC of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own risk. - Site Terms of Use Modifications
World Trade Week NYC may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use. - Governing Law
Any claim relating to World Trade Week NYC's web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Social Networking PolicyThe following policy addresses the use of online social networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace), chat rooms (e.g., Google and Yahoo), blogs and forums by WTWNYC sponsors, partner organizations and other participants acting as a group. Each of these social networking sites is subject to its own terms and conditions and while sponsors, partner organizations and other participants in WTWNYC may participate in these internet communities on an individual basis or on a group basis, they should be mindful of the rules and risks associated with these activities.
Members should be aware of the following:
- WTWNYC does not endorse any specific social networking site.
- While WTWNYC may provide links on its website to certain social networking sites, these are not official WTWNYC websites and are governed by the terms and conditions of the website sponsor.
- The WTWNYC privacy policy will not apply to participation in a social networking site.
WTWNYC sponsors and partner organizations may participate in these social networking sites on a group basis under the following conditions:
- Members will safeguard any confidential information relating to their work for WTWNYC.
- Members will safeguard the WTWNYC brand.
- “World Trade Week NYC” and the logo are trademarks of The New York District Export Council and sponsors and partner organizations must seek the permission and guidance of the chair of the WTW NYC steering committee for use of these marks. They are not authorized to use the WTWNYC name and/or the WTWNYC marks on any social networking site absent permission. They may not use WTWNYC marks in any way that suggests that WTWNYC sponsors, endorses and/or is the source of the posting or social networking site. If you identify yourself as a WTWNYC partner organization or sponsor, you must explicitly state that the site is not sponsored or endorsed by WTWNYC.
The following disclaimer should be displayed prominently on the social networking site:
The postings by partner organizations of the WTWNYC on this site do not represent the positions, strategies or opinions of WTWNYC. Any unauthorized use of the WTWNYC brand by its partner organizations is not permitted. - Each social networking site designated for use by WTWNYC partners as a group will have a WTWNYC volunteer as a group leader. This group leader will ensure that participation in the group is limited to fully paid Members.
- WTWNYC partners who participate in a social networking site should abide by the terms and conditions of the site, including in particular any copyright laws.
