We take your electronic privacy seriously. Questions regarding this statement or our practices should be directed to our Privacy Coordinator by email at . You may also send inquiries by mail to: KNOWHIVAIDS@viacom.com
Viacom
Corporate Relations
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
We reserve the right to change our policy from time to time as we deem appropriate in our sole discretion.
KINDS OF INFORMATION
There are two kinds of information web sites can obtain about you:
Aggregate Information: Aggregate Information is anonymous data that web sites use to diagnose problems on the sites' servers, administer the sites, and to help improve the quality of the Web pages. It may be your domain name (i.e. "XYZ.com") or your IP address.
Personally Identifiable Information: Personally Identifiable Information is any information that personally identifies you. It can be your first and last name, your email address, your home address, or your telephone number.
INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THIS SITE
We collect Aggregate Information - such as your IP address (a number that's automatically assigned to your computer whenever you're surfing the Internet), browser type (e.g., Netscape or Internet Explorer), and domain (e.g., "XYZ.com"). We do this in the background so it does not interrupt your use of this service. We use this information to help diagnose problems with our servers, to administer our site, and to gather broad demographic information. We may share Aggregate Information with third parties. None of this information is connected with Personally Identifiable Information. So, when you enter our site, you are anonymous and will remain that way unless you choose otherwise.
Sometimes we may make materials available to you through regular or electronic mail. To send them to you, we will need to ask for Personally Identifiable Information in order to send you information pursuant to your request. We will use your Personally Identifiable Information only to send the information that you may request and for no other purpose unless we tell you otherwise.
OPT OUT
If we ask you for Personally Identifiable Information, we will tell you if we intend to share it with others. We will provide you with a way to tell us that you don't want us to share the information.
COOKIES
We may from time to time use cookies. We will never use cookies to retrieve information from your computer that was not originally sent by us to you in a cookie. We do not use information transferred through cookies for any promotional or marketing purposes. You may occasionally get cookies from our public service advertisers. We do not control these cookies, and these cookies are not subject to our privacy policy.
Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you'd prefer, you can set yours to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, it is possible that some parts of the site, such as the polls, surveys, contest, and game areas, will not function properly if you do so.
SUBPOENAS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
We reserve the right to cooperate with government and law enforcement agencies engaged in investigations of activities that are, or are believed to be, illegal. Further, we may share your Personally Identifiable Information with such agencies if we believe that a crime or any act that endangers the health and safety of others may have been or may be committed. We may also share your Personally Identifiable Information in response to an appropriate subpoena.
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AREAS
Information posted to message boards or chat areas is available to the general public. Please use caution when posting any such information. Users under the age of 18 should be particularly careful not to provide any personally identifying information while using chat rooms or message boards. We reserve the right to, but are not obligated to, refuse or delete any content that in our sole discretion is considered inappropriate. Please see our Terms of Service for additional information.
FEEDBACK AND EMAIL
We provide a link to a "contact" email form so you can comment, complain, make suggestions, and ask questions. We may also track your browser type and referring URL to better diagnose technical issues you may be having. We do not share this information with third parties.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
When you visit our site, you may be directed to other sites outside our service. For example, if you click on a banner, you will leave our site. This includes links to sites operated by our sponsors and partners. These other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, or solicit personal information. These other sites are not subject to our privacy policy and we are not responsible for the privacy policies for these other sites, nor for the use of any information that these sites may collect.
DELETING OR MODIFYING YOUR INFORMATION
If you've given us personally identifiable information in the past and then have second thoughts or want to update it, here are your choices:
Email to KNOWHIVAIDS@viacom.com
Regular mail to:
Viacom
Corporate Relations
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Although it is not always possible to remove or modify information in the databases, we will make reasonable efforts to do so. If you've given us information for one of those third parties we mentioned above and we've already passed it on, we cannot delete or change the information.
SECURITY OF PRIVATE INFORMATION
Any personal information you give us is kept in secure files. Access is limited to the few employees who have a need to know. We make reasonable efforts to protect your information from theft, misuse and alteration.
Spreadtheknow.com Terms of Service
This site (the "Site") is operated by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and MTV Networks (herein "us" or "we"). It is intended for your personal information, education and communication. It is designed for public educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. The information provided through this website should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult a health care provider.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify or otherwise alter these terms and conditions at any time. Changes and/or modifications shall become effective immediately upon the posting. Please review these Terms of Service periodically. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes and/or modifications will constitute your acceptance of these Terms of Service.
USE OF MATERIALS CONTAINED ON THIS SITE
The Site contains material that is derived in whole or in part from material supplied by us and other sources, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. No material (including but not limited to the text, images, audio and/or video) and no software (including but not limited to any images or files incorporated in or generated by the software or data accompanying such software) (individually and collectively the "Materials") may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way or decompiled, reverse engineered or disassembled, except that you may download one copy of the Materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial home use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. Modification of the Materials or use of the Materials for any other purpose is a violation of our or such other sources' copyright, trademark and other proprietary rights. The use of any such Materials on any other web site or networked computer environment without our express written consent is prohibited.
CREATIVE SUBMISSIONS/COMMUNICATIONS
We do not accept or consider creative ideas, suggestions or materials other than those we have specifically requested. This is to avoid the possibility of future misunderstandings when projects developed by our staff might seem to others to be similar to their own ideas, suggestions or materials.
If you do send us any creative materials, including creative suggestions, ideas, notes, drawings, concepts or other information or if you transmit to the Site by electronic mail or otherwise, communications including any data, questions, comments, suggestions, or the like (collectively, the "Information"), the Information shall be deemed, and shall remain, our property. None of the Information shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on our part. We shall not be liable for any use or disclosure of any Information. We shall exclusively own any now known or hereafter existing rights to the Information of every kind and nature throughout the universe and shall be entitled to unrestricted use of the Information for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, without compensation to the provider of the Information.
BULLETIN BOARDS, CHAT ROOMS, POSTINGS
The Site may include bulletin boards, chat rooms and other areas where users can post and/or exchange information, ideas, opinions, photographs, images, videos, creative works or any other materials (collectively "Bulletin Boards").
We do not control the material delivered to Bulletin Boards, and we have no obligation to monitor such Bulletin Boards. The messages do not necessarily reflect our views. In no event shall we assume or have any responsibility or liability for any materials posted on Bulletin Boards or for any claims, damages or losses resulting from their use and/or appearance on this Site. We reserve the right at all times to disclose any information (including the identity of the persons providing information or materials on our Bulletin Boards) as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or governmental request. In addition, we reserve the right to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, that in our sole discretion are objectionable or in violation of these Terms of Service.
By posting messages, uploading files, inputting data, or engaging in any other form of communication through this service, you are granting us a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to:
Use, copy, sublicense, adapt, transmit, publicly perform or display any such communication
Sublicense to third parties the unrestricted right to exercise any of the foregoing rights granted with respect to the communication.
The foregoing grants shall include the right to exploit any proprietary rights in such communication, including but not limited to rights under copyright, trademark, service mark or patent laws under any relevant jurisdiction.
RULES OF CONDUCT
It is a condition of your use of the Bulletin Boards and this Site that you do not:
1 Use any Bulletin Boards for any illegal purposes (or to solicit any illegal act);
2 Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Bulletin Boards;
3 Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane or indecent information of any kind, including images and language;
4 Post any message that solicits gambling or engage in any gambling activity;
5 Transmit or upload any information, software or other material which violates or infringes upon the rights of others, including material which is an invasion of privacy or publicity rights or which is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right, or derivative works with respect thereto, without first obtaining permission from the owner or right holder.
6 Transmit or upload any information, software or other material which contains viruses, time bombs, Trojan horses, cancelbots, worms or other harmful or deleterious components or devices;
7 Post any defamatory, libelous, hateful, or harassing messages, information or material;
8 Post, or transmit or in any way exploit any information, software or other material for commercial purposes or which contains advertising, promotion or marketing;
9 Use the Services for the purposes of sending junk email, chain letters, duplicative or unsolicited messages or "spamming" or in connection with contests, surveys or pyramid schemes;
10 Try to gain unauthorized access to the Services, other users' accounts, or computers connected to the Services though password mining or other means;
11 Interfere with another user's use and enjoyment of the Services or any other individual's user and enjoyment of similar services;
HYPERLINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by us or our subsidiaries and affiliates of the opinions or views expressed by these linked websites and we do not verify, endorse, or take responsibility for the accuracy, currency, completeness or quality of the content contained in these sites. Furthermore, we are not responsible for the quality or delivery of the products or services offered, accessed, obtained by or advertised by such sites. As such, neither we nor any of our subsidiaries and affiliates will be responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information contained in these sites. To the extent that these sites collect personal information or postings from the end user, be advised that in no event shall we assume or have any responsibility or liability for the manner in which such information or postings are exploited or for any claims, damages, or losses resulting from their use and/or appearance on these sites. Finally, we will under no circumstances be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or special loss or other damage, whether arising from negligence, breach of contract, defamation, infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights, caused by the exhibition, distribution or exploitation of any information or content contained within these sites.
TERMINATION OF THE SERVICES
We may terminate the Site or any services included on or through the Site at any time with or without cause or notice. We shall not be liable any party for such termination. If you object to any of the Terms of Service contained herein, you may discontinue use of the Site or services.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold MTV Networks, our affiliates and sponsors, and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, representatives, suppliers and vendors of each harmless from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms of Service by you. We reserve the right to assume, at our sole expense, the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER
Your use and browsing of the Site is at your risk. If you are dissatisfied with any of the Materials contained in the Site, or with any of these Terms of Service, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue accessing and using the Site.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NO PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING OR DELIVERING THE SITE IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, OR USE OF, THE SITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, EVERYTHING ON THE SITE IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
You specifically acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any defamatory, offensive or illegal conduct of any user.
We also assume no responsibility, and shall not be liable for any damages to, or viruses that may infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing in the Site (including any Bulletin Board) or your downloading of any Materials from the Site.
We do not warrant or make any representations of any kind or nature with respect to the Materials. Therefore, you are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
MISCELLANEOUS
MTV Networks operates and controls this site from its offices at 1515 Broadway, New York, New York 10036. This site is intended exclusively for residents of the United States. We make no representation that materials on this Site are appropriate or available for use in any particular location. Those who choose to access this Site do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
Software from this Site is further subject to United States export controls. No software from this site may be downloaded or otherwise exported to reexported (i) into (or to a national or resident of) Cuba, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Iran, Syria or any other country to which the U.S. has embargoed goods; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Deny Orders. By downloading or using the Software, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.
This Agreement and all matters or issues collateral thereto will be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts executed and performed entirely therein (without regard to any principles of conflict of laws), and jurisdiction for any court action in the State and County of New York.
These Terms of Service contain the entire understanding and supersede all prior understanding of the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof, and cannot be changed or terminated orally. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be illegal or unenforceable, these Terms of Service will be deemed curtailed to the extent necessary to make it legal and enforceable and will remain, as modified, in full force and effect.