CENTRIQ HOLDINGS LLC
Terms of Use POLICY
(Effective: July 8th 2008)
Welcome to the Centriq Training web site. The centriq.com website (the “Site”) is
owned and operated by Centriq Holdings, LLC. Centriq has adopted the Terms of Use
Policy (“Terms of Use”) to make you aware of the terms and conditions of your use
of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, whether
you are a “visitor” (which means that you simply browse the Site) or you are a “member”
(which means that you have completed the Site registration process). The term “User”
refers to a visitor or a member. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use, please
do not use the Site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify,
add or remove portions of the Terms of Use at any time by posting such changes to
this page. Please check the Terms of Use periodically for changes. The continued
use of the Site following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept
those changes.
The disclaimers, terms and conditions on these pages are of general application
and may be supplemented by additional policies, procedures, disclaimers, guidelines,
rules, terms or conditions of specific application disclosed on any particular page
of this Site, including through a registration process or other means. In the event
of a conflict between the Terms of Use and any additional policies, procedures,
disclaimers, guidelines, rules, terms or conditions of specific application, the
additional policies, procedures, disclaimers, guidelines, rules, terms or conditions
of specific application shall control.
Centriq Training reserves the right to change these terms and conditions, to make
changes to any of the products or programs described in this web site or to change
or cancel a course at any time without notice or liability. In the case of course
cancellation, Centriq Training's sole liability will be limited to the refunding
of any fees paid in respect of the course and Centriq Training shall not be responsible
for any incidental or consequential loss arising there from. Any information regarding
third party examinations and certifications is provided by such third party. Centriq
Training makes no claims, promises or guarantees regarding the accuracy of such
information and disclaims all liability for any inaccuracies relating thereto.
Trademarks
The Centriq Training name and logo and the knowIT card name and logo are trademarks
of Centriq Training, LLC. knowIT news, "The way to know IT" and "Get IT into your
Head" are service marks of Centriq Training, LLC. CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA,
CCNP, Cisco, CIsco IOS, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, and Networking Academy
are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.
and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this web site are
the property of their respective owners
GENERAL TERMS OF USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS
All materials contained in this Site are protected by United States and international
trademark and copyright laws, are owned or controlled by Centriq and must only be
used for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may only view or download material
from this Site for your own use and you must keep all copyright and other proprietary
notices attached to the viewed or downloaded material.
The reproduction, duplication, distribution (including by way of email, facsimile
or other electronic means), publication, modification, copying or transmission of
material from this Site is STRICTLY PROHIBITED without the prior written consent
of Centriq or unless expressly permitted by this Site. This includes, without limitation,
any application, text, graphics, logos, photographs, audio or video material or
stills from audiovisual material available on this Site by Centriq (“Centriq Content”)
or any User (“User Content”, and collectively with the Centriq Content, “Content”).
The use of Content from this Site on any other web site or networked computer environment
is similarly prohibited. Requests for permission to reproduce or distribute materials
found on this Site can be made by contacting Centriq in writing at the address listed
below. You are also strictly prohibited from creating works or materials that derive
from or are based on the Content or other materials contained in this Site including,
without limitation, fonts, icons, link buttons, wallpaper, desktop themes and unlicensed
merchandise. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the derivative materials
are sold, bartered or given away.
If you do not comply with the Terms of Use at any time, we reserve the right to
terminate, limit, or otherwise alter your access to the Site. We may discontinue
or alter any aspect of the Site, including, but not limited to, (i) restricting
the time the Site is available, (ii) restricting the amount of use permitted, and
(iii) restricting or terminating any User’s right to use the Site, at our sole discretion
and without prior notice or liability.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise specifically noted in these Terms of Use, images, trademarks, service
marks, logos and icons displayed on the web site, including, without limitation,
Centriq, Centriq Training or Centric University, are the property of Centriq and
may not be used without Centriq’s prior written consent. Trademarks owned by third
parties are the property of those respective third parties. The Site is the copyrighted
property of Centriq, and it may not be reproduced, recreated, modified, accessed
or used in any manner in violation of these Terms of Use. Any unauthorized use of
any Content, whether owned by Centriq or other parties, may violate copyright laws,
trademark laws, privacy and publicity laws and communications, regulations and statutes.
YOUR PRIVACY
In an effort to address your privacy concerns, Centriq has instituted the following
Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) that is incorporated herein by this reference.
Centriq reserves the right to change the Privacy Policy as set forth therein. You
acknowledge that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and that you have
the obligation to periodically review the Privacy Policy from time to time. In the
event any provisions contained in this Agreement conflict with any terms, conditions
or clauses contained in the Privacy Policy, the provisions of this Agreement shall
govern
We do not currently sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Centriq
may decide in the future to disclose information to trusted affiliates, independent
contractors and partners who will use the information for certain business purposes
deemed to be aligned with our goals and business objectives. In addition, we may
transfer information collected from Users in connection with a sale or restructuring
of Centriq. You acknowledge and agree that Centriq may preserve and disclose User
Content if required to do so by law or if Centriq believes in good faith that such
preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with legal process,
enforce this Agreement, respond to a claim that User Content violates any third
party’s rights, or protect the right, property or personal safety of Centriq, any
Users of the Site, and the public.
PERMITTED CONTENT POSTED ON THE SITE
Subject to the Terms of Use, you are welcome to post, transmit or submit User Content
or messages and other materials (which include uploading files, inputting data or
any other materials, “blogging,” or engaging in any form of communication in connection
with this Site) to bulletin boards, forums, chat rooms or other public areas within,
or in connection with, this Site (collectively, the “Message Boards”). You are solely
responsible for such User Content. Centriq accepts no responsibility whatsoever
in connection with or arising from such User Content. In submitting User Content
to the Message Boards, you agree to strictly limit yourself to discussions about
the subject matter for which the Message Boards are intended. You agree that Centriq
accepts no liability whatsoever if it determines to prevent your User Content from
being submitted or if it edits, restricts or removes your User Content. You also
agree to permit any other User of this Site to access, view, store or reproduce
the material for that other User’s personal use and not to restrict or inhibit the
use of the Site by any other person.
Centriq does not endorse and has no control over the User Content. User Content
is not necessarily reviewed by Centriq prior to posting and does not necessarily
reflect the opinions or policies of Centriq. Centriq makes no warranties, express
or implied, as to such User Content or its accuracy and reliability, and assumes
no responsibility for actively monitoring the Message Boards for inappropriate User
Content. Centriq reserves the right to prevent you from submitting User Content
to the Message Boards and to edit, restrict or remove such User Content for any
reason at any time. Centriq may choose, in its sole discretion, to monitor the Message
Boards; however, Centriq assumes no responsibility for User Content, no obligation
to modify or remove any inappropriate User Content, and no responsibility for the
conduct of any User submitting any User Content.
Information found on the Site and in the Message Boards is intended to be used as
a starting point for doing independent research on various companies, software or
hardware, techniques and information technology-related matters. You should exercise
discretion before relying on information contained on the Site. You agree to evaluate,
and assume all risks associated with the use of any information contained on the
Site, including without limitation any risk relating to any reliance on the accuracy,
completeness, or usefulness thereof.
LINKS
As a service to our Users, we provide information about other resources that may
be of interest. However, we are not responsible or liable for any content, advertising,
products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources, and the
presentation of third-party links or content is not an endorsement, sponsorship
or recommendation by Centriq. Please be aware that when you exit our Site, you are
subject to the policies of the new web site. You further acknowledge and agree that
Centriq shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage
or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance
on any such third-party content, goods or services available on or through any third-party
site or resource.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You shall not (nor cause any third party to) use the Site to perform any illegal
or immoral activities (including without limitation defaming, abusing, harassing,
stalking, threatening or otherwise violating the legal rights - such as rights of
privacy of others) or any of the following types of activities, without limitation:
- disseminating any unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful,
vulgar, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable material;
- transmitting information that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright
or other proprietary rights of any party;
- impersonating anyone or any entity, falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting
your affiliation with a person or entity;
- advertising or commercial content;
- interfering with or disrupting the Site;
- disrupting the activities or enjoyment of the Site for other Users; or
- collecting, or storing personal data about other Users.
You agree to abide by all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
and are solely responsible for all acts or omissions taken by you (including actions
that occur under your account or password, if any), including without limitation
any of the User Content created or submitted by you.
You agree to abide by all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
and are solely responsible for all acts or omissions taken by you (including actions
that occur under your account or password, if any), including without limitation
any of the User Content created or submitted by you.
USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, POSTCARDS AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
We welcome your comments regarding the Site. However, any comments, feedback, notes,
messages, ideas, suggestions or other communications (collectively, “Comments”)
shall be and remain the exclusive property of Centriq. Your submission of any such
Comments shall constitute an assignment to Centriq of all worldwide rights, titles
and interests in all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Comments.
Centriq will be entitled to use, reproduce, disclose, publish and distribute any
material you submit for any purpose whatsoever, without restriction or prior notice
and without compensating you in any way. For this reason, we ask that you not send
us any comments that you do not wish to assign to us, including any confidential
information or any original creative materials such as stories, product ideas, computer
code or original artwork.
RELEASE / INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to release Centriq, its parents and affiliates together with their respective
employees, agents, officers, directors and shareholders, from any and all liability
and obligations whatsoever in connection with or arising from your use of the Site
or the Message Boards. If at any time you are not happy with the Site or the Message
Boards or object to any material within the Site or the Message Boards, your sole
remedy is to cease using them.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Centriq, its members, managers, officers,
employees and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, costs
and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or related to your use of
the Site, the Message Boards or any services or products offered by Centriq.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES / DISCLAIMER
ALTHOUGH WE TRY TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS SITE IS AS ACCURATE
AS POSSIBLE, WE GIVE NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE SITE AND/OR ANY MATERIALS
PROVIDED ON THE SITE. FURTHER, CENTRIQ DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS,
CURRENCY, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OF THE CONTENT FOUND ON THE SITE, THAT THE RESULTS
OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE,
OR THAT THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL OBTAINED
THROUGH THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. CENTRIQ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,
REPRESENTATIONS, CONDITIONS, UNDERTAKINGS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT
AND ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SITE, CENTRIQ CONTENT OR ANY SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE
OR THAT SUCH ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED, ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. IF CENTRIQ IS INFORMED OF ANY INACCURACIES ON THE SITE,
WE WILL ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE INACCURACIES AS SOON AS WE REASONABLE CAN. IF YOU
OBTAIN A PRODUCT OR SERVICE FROM CENTRIQ FROM THE SITE THAT IS PROVIDED WITHOUT
AN AGREEMENT, THAT PRODUCT OR SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS.
FURTHER, PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE
SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR IN THESE TERMS OF USE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT CENTRIQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE
LOSSES (EVEN IF CENTRIQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING
FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SITE; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT
OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCTS, DATA, INFORMATION
OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO
THROUGH OR FROM THE SITE; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS
OR DATA; OR (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL CENTRIQ’S
TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE EXCEED
THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SITE.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY,
SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
NOTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), all notifications of
claimed copyright infringement on this Site should be sent ONLY to our Designated
Agent. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED SOLELY FOR NOTIFYING CENTRIQ
THAT YOUR COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL MAY HAVE BEEN INFRINGED.
DO NOT SEND ANY INQUIRIES UNRELATED TO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (e.g. REQUESTS FOR
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR CUSTOMER SERVICE, REPORTS OF E-MAIL ABUSE, etc.) TO THE
CONTACT LISTED BELOW. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE IF SENT TO THAT CONTACT.
WE CAUTION YOU THAT UNDER FEDERAL LAW, IF YOU KNOWINGLY MISREPRESENT THAT ONLINE
MATERIAL IS INFRINGING, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO HEAVY CIVIL PENALTIES. THESE INCLUDE
MONETARY DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS FEES INCURRED BY US, BY ANY COPYRIGHT
OWNER, OR BY ANY COPYRIGHT OWNER’S LICENSEE THAT IS INJURED AS A RESULT OF OUR RELYING
UPON YOUR MISREPRESENTATION. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR
PERJURY.
WE CAUTION YOU THAT UNDER FEDERAL LAW, IF YOU KNOWINGLY MISREPRESENT THAT ONLINE
MATERIAL IS INFRINGING, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO HEAVY CIVIL PENALTIES. THESE INCLUDE
MONETARY DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS FEES INCURRED BY US, BY ANY COPYRIGHT
OWNER, OR BY ANY COPYRIGHT OWNER’S LICENSEE THAT IS INJURED AS A RESULT OF OUR RELYING
UPON YOUR MISREPRESENTATION. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR
PERJURY.
Written notification must be submitted to the following Designated Agent:
Name of Agent Designated to Receive Notification of Claimed Infringement: Dean Bezdek
Full Address of Designated Agent to Which Notification Should be Sent:
Centriq Training
LLC
8700 State Line Road, Suite 200
Leawood, KS 66206
Telephone Number of Designated Agent: 913-322-7000
Facsimile Number of Designated Agent: 913-322-7001
Email Address of Designated Agent: info@centriq.com
Under Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(3)(A), the Notification of Claimed
Infringement must include the following:
- An electronic or physical signature of the owner or of the person authorized to
act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest;
- Identification of the copyrighted work (or works) that you claim has been infringed;
- A description of the material that you claim is infringing, and the location where
the original or an authorized copy of the copyrighted work exists (for example,
the URL of the page of the web site where it is lawfully posted; the name, edition
and pages of a book from which an excerpt was copied, etc.);
- A clear description of where the infringing material is located on our web site,
including as applicable its URL, so that we can locate the material;
- Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address;
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in
your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act
on the copyright owner’s behalf.
POLICIES FOR CENTRIQ EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES
Any online communication by Centriq employees or representatives is subject to Centriq’s
policies and procedures, including the Online Communications Policy, that outline
acceptable conduct, as well as those policies, laws and regulations that apply to
online communications. Centriq’s policies and procedures set forth a standard of
personal responsibilities for its employees and representatives both inside and
outside the workplace. All Centriq employees and representatives will adhere to
the following requirements for the Site:
1. Centriq requires that employees and other company representatives disclose their
employment or other association with Centriq in all communications with customers,
the media or other Centriq stakeholders when speaking on behalf of Centriq.
2. Managers, officers and directors of Centriq must obtain approval from Centriq’s
management before making a post or entry on the Site or before making a post or
entry on any Non-Centriq Website that is related to Centriq (including any Centriq
policies, procedures, products or services, or communications related to any Centriq
stakeholders, clients, employees or company representatives.
3. If you find or make mistakes or inaccurate or incomplete information on any Centriq
Website, report them to your supervisor.
4. Posts on the Site (or any Centriq websites) may generate media coverage. If a
member of the media contacts you about a Centriq website posting or requests Centriq
information of any kind, contact your supervisor immediately.
5. Do not disparage Centriq or its competitors
GOVERNING LAW AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TERMS
The validity and effect of the Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, USA, without regard
to its conflicts of laws principles. In the event litigation is instituted hereunder,
each User consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any federal or state court situated
in Jackson County, MO, as Centriq selects in its sole discretion. The prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees and court costs, together
with any other relief awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction. ANY SUIT, ACTION
OR PROCEEDING CONCERNING THE SITE, ITS USE, THESE TERMS OF USE, OR CONCERNING ANY
OTHER POLICY OR PROCEDURE OF CENTRIQ, MUST BE BROUGHT IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION
IN MISSOURI, AND YOU HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURT
(AND OF THE APPROPRIATE APPELLATE COURTS THEREFROM) IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR
PROCEEDING; AND YOU IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH YOU MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF THE VENUE
OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT OR THAT ANY SUCH SUIT,
ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHICH IS BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT
FORUM.
CHANGES TO OUR POLICIES
Our Terms of Use Policy is intended to provide you with the safest and most secure
experience possible. Since offerings and technologies change, we reserve the right
to change, modify, add or remove portions of our Policy at any time without prior
notice. If you have any questions, or would like further clarification, please e-mail
us at info@centriq.com. Any changes in Centriq’s policies will be communicated on
this page.
This Site is operated by Centriq. All inquiries may be directed to
CENTRIQ HOLDINGS, LLC
Suite 200
8700 State Line Road
Leawood, Kansas 66206
Email: ContactCentriq@centriq.com