Thanks for visiting Ask500People.com, brought to you by Wondermill Webworks Inc. (henceforth either "we" or "us").  These Terms of Use govern your use of http://www.ask500people.com/   By using or signing up at Ask500People.com, you signify that you agree to these terms.  If you do not agree, do not use Ask500People.com.


Changes to the Terms of Use.

We may change these Terms of Use at any time. You can review the most current version of these terms by clicking on the "Terms" hypertext link located at the bottom of www.Ask500People.com.  By continuing to use Ask500People.com after a change to the Terms of Service you indicate your agreement with the new terms.


About the Service; Registration.

Ask500People.com is intended for general audiences.  If you sign up to use Ask500People.com, you must be 13 years of age and legally competent to enter into contracts.  If you are under 13, you may not participate in Ask500People in any way.

Ask500People.com may contain content which are not be suitable for all ages.  You understand and agree that use of the site is at your own risk.


Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy at http://docs.ask500people.com/doku.php?id=privacy_policy explains the practices that apply to your information when you use Ask500People.com.  Your ongoing use of Ask500People.com signifies your consent to the Privacy Policy. 


Changes to Ask500People.com.

We may discontinue or change any service or feature on Ask500People.com at any time and without notice.


Your Responsibilities.

Do not create questions about other Ask500People users.

Do not insult, harass or stalk other users.

You may use Ask500People.com for lawful purposes only. You may not submit, or transmit through Ask500People.com any material, or otherwise engage in any conduct that:

• violates or infringes the rights of others including, without limitation, patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, publicity or other proprietary rights;  
• is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, deceptive, fraudulent, obscene, pornographic, invasive of another's privacy, tortious, or contains explicit or graphic descriptions, or accounts of, sexual acts;  
• victimizes, harasses, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, or disability;  
• impersonates any person, business or entity, including our employees and agents;  
• contains viruses or any other computer code, files or programs that interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment, or otherwise permit the unauthorized use of a computer or computer network;  
• encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, or that gives rise to civil liability;  
• violates these Terms of Use, guidelines or any policy posted on Ask500People.com, or  
• interferes with the use of Ask500People.com by others.  
• You may not use Ask500People.com in a way that could damage or impair our servers or networks. You may not interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of Ask500People.com. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our services, user accounts, computer systems or networks.

You may not use Ask500People.com or any of our communication tools to transmit, directly or indirectly, any unsolicited bulk communications (including e-mails and instant messages).  You may not harvest information about our users for the purpose of sending, or to facilitate the sending, of unsolicited bulk communications.  You may not induce or allow others to use Ask500People.com to violate the terms of this section.


Proprietary Rights.

By uploading, submitting or otherwise disclosing or distributing Content of any kind at or on the Site or otherwise through the Services, unless source quoted, you represent and warrant that you own all rights to the Content and you agree that the Content will be subject to the Creative Commons Public Domain License, available at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/


License To Use Ask500People.com.

You may not use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools on the Content or frame any portion of Ask500People.com or Content without our prior written consent.


No Duty To Monitor.

You agree that we are not liable for Content that is provided by others. We have no duty to pre-screen Content, but we have the right to refuse to post or to edit submitted Content. We reserve the right to remove Content for any reason, but we are not responsible for any failure or delay in removing such material.


Procedure For Making Claims Of Copyright Infringement.

We respect the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your work has been copied and is accessible on Ask500People.com in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us.


Third Party Sites; Advertisers.

Ask500People.com may include links to third party websites, including links provided as automated search results. Some of these sites may contain materials that are objectionable, unlawful, or inaccurate. These links do not mean that we endorse these third party sites or services. We are not responsible or liable for any Content or other materials on these third party sites. Any dealings that you have with advertisers found on Ask500People.com are between you and the advertiser and you acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any loss or claim you may have against an advertiser.


Disclaimer Of Warranties.

We provide Ask500People.com "as is", "with all faults" and "as available." We and our suppliers make no express warranties or guarantees about Ask500People.com. To the Extent Permitted by Law, We and Our Suppliers Disclaim Implied Warranties That Ask500People.com and All Software, Content and Services Distributed Through Ask500People.com Are Merchantable, of Satisfactory Quality, Accurate, Timely, Fit for a Particular Purpose or Need, or Non-Infringing. We Do Not Guarantee That Ask500People.com Will Meet Your Requirements, Is Error-Free, Reliable, Without Interruption or Available at All Times. We Do Not Guarantee That the Results That May Be Obtained from the Use of Ask500People.com, Including Any Support Services, Will Be Effective, Reliable, Accurate or Meet Your Requirements. We Do Not Guarantee That You Will Be Able to Access or Use Ask500People.com (Either Directly or Through Third-Party Networks) at Times or Locations of Your Choosing. No Oral or Written Information or Advice Given by Any of Our Representatives Shall Create a Warranty.


Limitation of Liability.

Your Exclusive Remedy Regarding Any Software Provided by Us Shall Be the Replacement of Any Such Software Found to Be Defective. Your Sole and Exclusive Remedy for Any Other Dispute With Us Is to Discontinue Your Use of Ask500People.com. in No Event Shall Our Liability, or the Liability of Our Parent and Our Suppliers for Any and All Claims Relating to the Use of Ask500People.com Exceed the Total Amount of Service Fees That You Paid Us During a One-Year Period for the Specific Service at Issue.

We, Our Parent, and Our Suppliers Shall Not Be Liable for Any Indirect, Special, Incidental, Consequential or Exemplary Damages Arising from Your Use of, Inability to Use, or Reliance Upon Ask500People.com. These Exclusions Apply to Any Claims for Lost Profits, Lost Data, Loss of Goodwill, Work Stoppage, Computer Failure or Malfunction, or Any Other Commercial Damages or Losses, Even if We Knew or Should Have Known of the Possibility of Such Damages. Because Some States or Jurisdictions Do Not Allow the Exclusion or the Limitation of Liability for Consequential or Incidental Damages, in Such States or Jurisdictions, Our Liability, and the Liability of Our Parent and Suppliers, Shall Be Limited to the Extent Permitted by Law.


Indemnification.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our parent and other affiliated companies, and our respective employees, contractors, officers, directors, and agents from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including attorney's fees that arise from your use or misuse of Ask500People.com. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to assist us in asserting any available defenses.


Choice of Law and Location for Resolving Disputes.

You agree that the laws of the British Columbia, Canada govern this contract and any claim or dispute that you may have against us, without regard to British Columbia's conflict of laws rules, and that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall have no applicability. You further agree that any disputes or claims that you may have against us will be resolved by a court located in Victoria, British Columbia and you agree and submit to the exercise of personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any such claim or action.

Please Note That by Agreeing to These Terms of Use, You Are: (1) Waiving Claims That You Might Otherwise Have Against Us Based on the Laws of Other Jurisdictions, Including Your Own; (2) Irrevocably Consenting to the Exclusive Jurisdiction of, and Venue in, Provincial or Federal courts in British Columbia over Any Disputes or Claims You Have With Us; and (3) Submitting Yourself to the Personal Jurisdiction of Courts Located in British Columbia for the Purpose of Resolving Any Such Disputes or Claims.


Severability and Integration.

This contract and any supplemental terms, policies, rules and guidelines posted on Ask500People.com constitute the entire agreement between you and us and supersede all previous written or oral agreements. If any part of these Terms of Use is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed in a manner consistent with applicable law to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the parties, and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.


Termination.

Your right to use Ask500People.com automatically terminates if you violate these Terms of Use or any rules or guidelines posted in connection with Ask500People.com. We also reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate your access to all or part of Ask500People.com, for any reason, with or without notice.