Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) set forth the terms of your use of the J.M. Kaplan Fund (“the Fund,” “us,” “we,” and “our”) website, located at www.jmkfund.org (the “Website”). Please read the Terms carefully. By using this Website, you agree to the Terms; if you do not agree to the Terms, please do not use this Website. The Fund reserves the right to modify the Terms at any time. Your subsequent use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

Website Content

Any and all text, audio/visual content, photographs, images, graphics, user interfaces, materials and all other copyrightable or otherwise legally protectable elements of the Website, including, without limitation, the design, look and feel, and selection and arrangement of the Website (together, “Content”) is protected by copyright law and owned by the Fund or its licensors.

Unless otherwise specified with respect to certain Content, you may reproduce Content solely for educational, charitable, and personal purposes provided you (i) do not alter such Content, (ii) do not remove any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices from the Content, and (iii) include a link or citation to the Website page or credit the Content to the Fund. These terms also apply to posts on social media. Otherwise, you may not use any of the Content without prior written authorization from the Fund. To request permission please contact [info@jmkfund.org].

The marks J.M. KAPLAN FUND, the J.M. Kaplan Fund logo, and J.M.K INNOVATION PRIZE, are owned by the Fund (“Our Marks”). You may not use Our Marks without our permission except to attribute Content to the Fund as set forth above. To request permission to use Our Marks for any other purpose, please contact info@jmkfund.org.

Privacy

These Terms incorporate by reference the Fund’s Privacy Policy.  Please read the Privacy Policy carefully as you agree to its terms when you use the Website.

Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to websites controlled by third parties (“Third-Party Websites”).  We are not responsible for Third-Party Websites or their content, activities or privacy practices.  Any information you share or actions you take on Third-Party Websites are governed by those websites’ terms of use and privacy statements, which you should review carefully to learn about their practices.  The inclusion of links on our Website does not imply our endorsement of Third-Party Websites, their content, or any associated organization or activity.  We make no representation or warranty whatsoever about the nature of Third-Party Websites and if you decide to access any other websites linked to or from the Website, you do so entirely at your own risk.

Frames; Metatags

Unless you obtain our prior written consent in each case, you may not: (A) frame any Content on any other website; or (B) use metatags or any other “hidden text” that incorporates Our Marks or marks confusingly similar to Our Marks.

Disclaimers

THE WEBSITE, CONTENT, AND ALL MATERIAL AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE AVAILABLE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”  WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES: (1) THAT THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; (2) ABOUT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT OR OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES.  IF YOU RELY ON OUR WEBSITE OR CONTENT, YOU DO SO ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

WE DO NOT OFFER ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED), AND DISCLAIM SUCH WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER LAW.

ALTHOUGH WE INTEND TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION OF VIRUSES, WORMS, “TROJAN HORSES,” OR OTHER MALICIOUS CODE TO THE WEBSITE, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT ARE FREE FROM SUCH DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES.  WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR HARM ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH FEATURES.

Limitation of Liability

THE FUND AND ITS TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, ADVISORS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER BASED ON LOSS OR INJURY BASED ON USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT (E.G., ARISING FROM ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR INACCURACIES) INCLUDING LOSS OR INJURY FROM YOUR BREACH OF ANY PROVISION OF THESE TERMS.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE FUND OR ITS TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, ADVISORS OR VOLUNTEERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING MONETARY LOSSES, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR LOSS OF DATA) ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT WHETHER BASED UPON TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY.   OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE OR CONTENT IS LIMITED TO $25.  SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR THESE KINDS OF DAMAGES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (if requested) the Fund and its trustees, directors, officers, employees, contractors, representatives, agents, advisors and volunteers against all liabilities, losses, damages, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that they may incur based on claims arising out of your use of (or inability to use) the Website, or violation of this Agreement.  We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which we are entitled to indemnification.  You agree to provide us with cooperation we reasonably request.

Changes to Terms

We may change these Terms from time to time by posting an updated version on this web page, or, if we determine that it is appropriate, we may provide other notice to you. We recommend checking back on this web page regularly if you use the Website.

Modification and Termination of Website

We may change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of Website or Content at any time. We may also impose limits on certain features, content, or restrict your access to parts or the entire Website without notice or liability. We reserve the right to terminate the Website, these Terms, and any Content available on the Website at any time without notice, for any reason.

General

These Terms (which includes the Privacy Policy) are governed by applicable federal laws and the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and completely performed there.  The “Website Content,” “Disclaimers,” “Limitation of Liability,” “Indemnification,” and “General” sections of these Terms (along with any other provision that by its terms contemplates survival) survive any termination of these Terms and the Website. You irrevocably agree to bring any claim or dispute relating to your use of the Website and these Terms exclusively in the state and federal courts located in New York, New York, to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts, and to waive any jurisdictional, venue, inconvenient forum, or other objections to those courts.  Section titles and headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.  The failure of the Fund to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.  If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any provision of these Terms is unenforceable for any reason, then that provision will be deleted and the remaining provisions will be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Questions

Please email us at info@jmkfund.org with any questions you may have about these Terms.