b story

Name of company

b story

Registered office

PO Box 3648, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Contact details

Mr. Dave Brents  916.990.0444

Regulatory authority

Legal Notice 

Introduction 

The b story (“b story”) provides this web site (the ”Site”) primarily in support of the mission of the b story to spread information and knowledge about the b story. b story encourages you to use the Site as an education, information and research tool, subject to the specific terms and conditions of use (”Terms and Conditions of Use”) set forth here. 

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions 

By accessing this web site, you accept without limitation or qualification these Terms and Conditions of Use. B story may revise these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time, by which revisions shall bind you. 

If you just want to visit the Site in order to read, educate yourself or play the interactive games, please go ahead! These Terms and Conditions of Use are firstly applicable for persons with the intention of using the site in another way then the activities mentioned/described in this document. 

If you do not wish to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, please exit the Site now and refrain from further use. 

Trademarks 

The names, titles, building images, trademarks, service marks and logos that appear on the Site are registered and unregistered marks of b story, including but not limited to, the b story, theBstory.com™, b story® design mark, (collectively, the ”Nobel Foundation trademarks”). The b story is most restrictive in permitting use of these trademarks and you may not use the b story trademarks without prior written permission from the b story. 

The trademarks of third parties may also appear on the Site from time to time; you may not use these trademarks without prior written permission of their respective owners. You acknowledge and agree that nothing on the Site grants, expressly or implicitly any right or license to use any of the b story trademarks or may be construed to mean that b story has authority to grant any right or license on behalf of any third party trademark owner. b story assumes no responsibility for ascertaining whether such rights are valid or for securing such rights on your behalf. Beyond the credit lines that may be listed on the Site, b story does not provide addresses, phone numbers, or other contact information for third party rights holders. 

Copyrights 

Everything, including but not limited to, the articles, texts, photographs, images, data, files, audio and video clips, illustrations, designs, educational games and documentation in whole or in part, (the ”Content”), which appear on the Site are either proprietary to b story or used in accordance with applicable law or third party consents.

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, transmit, modify, perform, adapt, generate derivative works or otherwise use the Content without prior written permission – if not expressly stated elsewhere in those Terms and Conditions of Use. 

The following listed copyright protected material; photos of the authors, other photos, the producers, the lectures, speeches and biographies – to which the b story is the proprietor, and the b story Posters – to which a third party is the holder, are encompassed of special regulations. 

Photos or Images of the b story

Permission to use an image or photo of b story is only granted if the image is going to be used as an illustration to an editorial text about b story. 

An image of the b story may, however, not be used on the cover of books, booklets or other printed matter, on posters, in exhibitions etc, nor for publicity or commercial purposes. 

If permission is granted ”© ® b story” must be indicated. 

Other Photos 

For uses of photos, other than those of the authors, producers, permission from b story, and in certain cases, from the photographer, is required. 

If permission is granted ”© b story” and the photographer must be indicated. 

Requesting Permission from the Nobel Foundation 

To apply for permission to use any of the material listed above, please contact the b story or write to: b story, PO Box 3648, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Other Copyright Protected Work 

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, transmit, modify, perform, adapt, generate derivative works, or otherwise use other parts of the Content without the prior, written permission of b story unless your use qualifies as 

1.Legislative exemption,

2.Special permission for educators, or

3.Press releases

all of which are further described below. 

Legal Exemptions 

b story does not object to your reproduction, distribution, display, transmission, performance, and use of the Content if done in accordance with the US Copyright Act (chapter 700, section 727 of the Compendium.) or other applicable limitations and exemptions laid forth in the US Copyright Act and related laws. 

Unless otherwise noted on the Site, b story requires no express permission for use that falls within a legislative exemption, but two conditions apply: 

1.No modifications may be made as to the integrity or attribution of the Content and

2.All copies of the Content must bear accurate identifying information,including proprietary information, credit lines, copyright (©), including relevant year when appropriate, and trademark (® or ™) notices, and a citation to the Site: http://www.theBstory.com

Beyond Legislative Exemption: Special Permission for Educational Use 

This provision does not apply to corporations who produce, package, prepare, or sell educational materials for teachers and educators. 

b story recognizes that not every educational use qualifies for a legislative exemption. In order to further support the work of teachers and other educators, in accordance with our own educational mission, b story therefore consent to the following additional uses of our Site:

Subject specifically to the rights of third parties (which are entirely the responsibility of the user), b story consents to the reproduction, distribution, display, transmission, performance, and use of the Content by individual teachers and other educators if done for the limited purpose of classroom or workshop instruction (including online intranet instruction) in a school or other educational organization; provided, however, said organization is a not-for-profit corporation and provided, further, that the Content and compilation are not sold or otherwise commercially distributed. 

Unless otherwise noted on the Site, b story requires no express permission for a limited educational exemption, but two conditions apply: 

1.No modifications may be made as to the integrity or attribution of the Content;and

2.All copies of the Content must bear accurate identifying information,including proprietary collection information, credit lines, copyright (©),including relevant year if appropriate, and trademark notices (® or ™), and acitation to the Site: http://theBstory.com.

Press Releases 

Except where noted otherwise press releases that appear on this Site may be downloaded, reproduced and published (and in the case of text-based materials, translated) by members of the press. 

You are not allowed to use the b story trademarks when publishing or using press releases. 

Requesting Permission from b story 

If your proposed use of the Site Content does not meet the conditions stated above, you must request and obtain express permission in writing from b story. Please be advised that b story is selective in granting such permission, and when b story does grant permission b story generally impose a fee. All fees collected by b story are used to further b story's educational programs and other non-profit missions. 

To apply for permission, please send an e-mail to b story or write to: theBstory.com, b story, PO Box 3648, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. 

Commercial Use 

Commercial use of the b story trademarks and other Site Content is expressly prohibited. You must therefore request and obtain express permission in writing from the b story. Please be advised that the b story is selective in granting such permission. 

Reservation of Rights 

All rights not expressly granted by b story herein are specifically and completely reserved. Nothing on the Site or in these Terms and Conditions of Use grants, expressly or implicitly, any right or license to use any Content or property of any third party, or may be construed to mean that b story has authority to grant any right or license on behalf of any third party. 

Integrity 

b story has created and compiled the Site with careful regard for accuracy and integrity of scholarship. b story believe that the context in which b story present material is important to understanding it, and b story will improve, modify, enhance, and expand the Site on a continuous basis. Thus, while b story recognize that the digital nature of the Site may allow you to use subsets of this material, b story urge you to consider the complete context for maximum appreciation and accuracy. 

Links to our Site 

b story appreciates the interest of others in linking to our Site. If you arrive at our Site from a third party link, please note that a link to our Site does not imply a relationship with, or endorsement of, the third party site or its content, purpose, policies or business practices. b story appreciates being informed of such links. 

If you are interested in providing a link from your site to our Site, please note the following rules: 

1. You must use the name ”theBstory.com” to identify the link; 

2. You may not use the theBstory.com logo or any other Nobel related logo or image, without express written permission of b story. These are reserved for entities that are professionally associated or affiliated with us; 

3. You are not allowed to include content from theBstory.com into other websites using frames or similar techniques, or by using page elements from theBstory.com. You are only allowed to link to complete html pages on theBstory.com and not directly to images, videos, games, etc that displays the content out of its context. 

Links from our Site 

In using the Site, you may find that b story provides links to one or more third party web sites (the ”Linked Site[s]”). b story provides these links as a convenience for you and other users, but is not responsible for the content or links of the linked Site(s). In most instances, such links represent cooperative projects or endeavours established with b story’s business affiliates, allies, sponsors, licensees, artists, organizations and/or other persons who have a significant connection to our mission and programs. Although b story expects such links to be reputable, relevant, and reliable, b story do not actively monitor or control the content or links of the Linked Sites, which may continuously change. 

b story encourages you to read the terms and conditions and similar policies of the respective Linked Sites, should you choose to visit them. A link from our Site does not imply a relationship with, or endorsement of, the Linked Site(s) or its content, purpose, policies, or business practices.

Submissions 

Any communication or material you post, transmit, or distribute to the Site by electronic mail or otherwise, including any data or other content, questions, comments, suggestions, or similar, is and will be treated as, non-confidential and non-proprietary. b story or its affiliates may use anything you transmit or post for any purpose, including but not limited to, reproduction, disclosure (to law enforcement entities or others), transmission, publication, broadcast, and posting. Furthermore, b story is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques contained in any communication you send to the Site for any purpose whatsoever including but not limited to, developing, manufacturing, and marketing products using such information. 

Warranty and Indemnification 

By using this Site in any manner, you represent and warrant that your use will be consistent with the Terms and Conditions. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold b story harmless from all claims, causes, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees), judgments, liabilities, losses, and damages arising from or relating to your use of the Site. 

Disclaimer of warranties 

b story provides the Site on an ”AS IS” basis. Your use of the Site and its Content, is at your own risk. b story disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, copyright ownership and/or non-infringement of copyrights or other third party proprietary rights. b story does not warrant that the Site will provide continuous, prompt, secure, or error-free service. 

b story makes reasonable, ongoing efforts to revise and update the Site, but assumes no liability for any errors or omissions, including the inaccuracy of Content, or for any damages or losses that you or any third party may incur as a result of the unavailability of the Site. b story assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for, any damages to, or viruses may affect, your computer equipment or other property arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to the reproduction of the Content. 

Limitation of Liability 

Neither b story, its affiliates, trustees, directors, officers, employees, or agents shall have any liability for any damages, including without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, compensatory, punitive, special, or consequential damages (even if b story have been advised of the possibility of such damages) arising from or related to your use of the Site and/or its Content. 

Choice of Law 

These Terms and Conditions of Use and any counterparts, amendments, or revisions thereto shall be governed and construed in accordance with US Law without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any case, controversy, suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, in connection with, or related to this agreement shall be brought in the District Court of Sacramento (Sacramento, CA), and you hereby waive any objection that you may have to personal jurisdiction in this court.

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