This online Membership Agreement herein after referred to as “Agreement” is entered into and made effective as of February 1, 2023, and between the following Parties:
Meve Media dba The Member’s Library (“Organization”) a company organized under the laws of the state of New York, having its principal place of business at the following address:
1029 Lyell Ave
Unit #226
Rochester, NY 14606
https://betterbizschool.com
hi@betterbizschool.com
And all current and future Members of Organization. Organization and its Members may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
Recitals:
Whereas Organization is designed for the following purpose, elaborated on more fully below: an online community where like-minded individuals can gather and communicate;
Whereas Member would like to join Organization and acknowledges and agrees to be found by the terms and conditions listed herein;
Now, therefore, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, as well as other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which it is hereby acknowledged), the Parties do agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 – MEMBERSHIP:
This Agreement forms a legally binding Agreement between Member and Organization and governs the Member’s access and use of the Organization’s website and any services thereon (collectively the “Membership Services”). Hereinafter “you” or any third-party pronouns will refer to Member.
BY ACCESSING OR USING ANY OF THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT THROUGH PAPER OR ELECTRONIC MEANS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND AND ABIDE BY THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO. READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ANY OF THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS LEGAL AGREEMENT MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, SUCH AS REQUIRING BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND LIMITING YOUR RIGHT TO BRING A LAWSUIT OR CLASS ACTION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CEASE USE OF ANY OF THE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES.
ARTICLE 2 – MEMBERSHIP SERVICES:
The Membership services specifically provided by the Organization are as follows:
- Downloads: e-books, checklist, guides, worksheets, etc.
- Games
- Courses
- Challenges.
- Forums.
- Networking
- Webinars
ARTICLE 3 DISCLAIMERS:
Organization hereby expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for the actions, interactions, conduct, communications, or other relationships of any Members through the Membership Services or otherwise. Organization makes no warranties, representations, guarantees, or other promises or covenants with regard to any Member or their conduct.
Member hereby acknowledges and agrees that Organization is not responsible or liable in any way for Member’s interactions with others and that Member’s actions and interactions are Member’s sole and exclusive responsibility.
ARTICLE 4 – REGISTRATION:
Member may be asked to register to use Membership Services. Member will use a unique identifier and password. Member is responsible for ensuring the continued accuracy, security, and confidentiality of this information. Member may also be asked to provide billing information which will be subject to the same requirements of accuracy, security, and confidentiality. Providing false or inaccurate information or using the Membership Services further fraud or unlawful activity is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5 – USE:
Member agrees not to use the Membership Services for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited under this clause. Member agrees not to undertake any action which may damage the Organization in any way.
Member further agrees not to use the Organization or Membership services:
A) to harass abuse, or threaten others, or otherwise, violate any persons, legal rights;
B) to violate any intellectual property rights of the Organization or any third-Party;
C) to upload or otherwise disseminate any computer, viruses or other software, that may damage the property of another;
D) to perpetrate any fraud;
E) to engage in or create any unlawful, gambling sweepstakes or pyramid scheme;
F) to publish or distribute any obscene, or definite or defamatory material;
G) to publish or distribute any material that insights violence heat or discrimination towards any group;
H) to unlawfully gather information about others.
ARTICLE 6 – FEES:
Member agrees to pay Organization membership fees (“Fees“) at the execution of this Agreement, and the Organization requires thereafter. Members will be shown the specific fees applicable to Membership services at the time of execution and will pay such fees through the Organizations online payment system. Fees are payable as described therein.
ARTICLE 7 – RELEASE:
Member hereby releases Organization, as well as any of the Organizations, affiliates, licensors, suppliers, subsidiaries, parents, and other legal representatives from any claims, demands, damages, or other legal action which may arise from Member’s dispute with any other Member.
ARTICLE 8 – TERMINATION:
The Membership Agreement shall continue until terminated by either Party. In order for Member to cancel, a written notice must be provided to Organization the following amount of days before Member’s following billing cycle: 10
This Agreement may also be immediately terminated in the event that there is a breach of the terms of this Agreement by either Party. The Agreement will also immediately terminate upon the death of the Member, the inability of a Member to pay the fees required, the liquidation dissolution or discontinuance of the Organization by the Organization in any manner, or the filing of any petition by or against the Organization, under federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency laws.
ARTICLE 9 – LIMITED LICENSE:
Member acknowledges and agrees that the Organizations name, services, and any logos, designs, text, graphics, software content, files, materials, and any other intellectual property rights contained therein, including without limitation any copyrights, patents, trademarks, proprietary, or other rights arising thereof are owned by the Organization, or the affiliates, licensors, or suppliers.
Member acknowledges and agrees that the source and object code of certain Membership Services and the format, directories, queries, algorithms, structure, and organization of the same or the intellectual property proprietary and confidential information of Organization and its affiliates, licensors, and suppliers.
Member expressly agrees not to do anything inconsistent with Organization’s ownership of all of the intellectual property discussed here, and Member further agrees that there are no rights, title, or interest in or to any Membership Services, except as stated in this Agreement. In addition, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Member is not conveyed any right or license by implication, estoppel, or otherwise in or under any patent, trademark copyright, or other proprietary rights of Organization or any third party.
For any Membership services which enable Member to use any software content, equipment, or other physical or non-physical materials owned or licensed by Organization, Organization grants Member limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable license to access and use the specific Membership Services and any related software, content, equipment, or other materials FOR PERSONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
ARTICLE 10 – RESTRICTIONS:
Member is prohibited from selling, reselling, or making commercial use of the Membership Services unless Member has specifically an executed Agreement with the Organization that expressly allows for such activity.
ARTICLE 11 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES:
Certain Membership Services may integrate, be integrated into, or be provided in connection with third-party websites, services, content, and/or materials (“Third-Party Services”). Organization does not control any Third-Party Services. The Organization makes no claim or representation regarding the Third-Party Services and excepts no responsibility for the quality, content, nature, or reliability of Third-Party Services. There is no implied affiliation, endorsement, or adoption by the Organization of these Third-Party Services. Organization shall not be responsible for any content provided on or through these Third-Party Services.
ARTICLE 12 – MEMBER CONSENTS:
Member agrees and verifies that all of the information they have given the Organization and its representatives is accurate, up-to-date, and without the omission of any requested information. Member agrees and verifies that even if they have omitted any necessary personal information, whether knowingly or unknowingly, they will hold the Organization harmless against all liability for all damages that may occur to Member or others because of Member’s actions or inactions. Member agrees to notify the Organization Membership Group of any changes or upcoming changes concerning their personal information
ARTICLE 13 – ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
Member agrees and understands that their participation in the Membership Services may involve risks. These risks may lead to tangible or intangible harm, and Member agrees that these risks may result not only from their own actions but also from the actions of others. With the knowledge and understanding of these risks, Member chooses of their own will and volition to continue participating in the Membership Services.
ARTICLE 14 – INDEMNIFICATION:
Member agrees to defend and indemnify Organization or any of its affiliates (if applicable) and hold them harmless against any and all legal claims and demands, including reasonable attorneys fees, which may arise from or relate to Member’s use or miss use of the activities, Members breach of this Agreement, or Members conduct or actions. Member agrees that the Organization shall be able to select its own legal counsel and may participate in its own defense if so desired.
ARTICLE 15 – REPRESENTATION:
Member agrees that they are over 18 years of age and may legally consent to enter into this Agreement.
ARTICLE 16 – SURVIVAL:
Any provision of this Agreement which by its terms imposes continuing obligations on either of the Parties shall survive termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 17 – SEVERABILITY:
If any part or support of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of law or competent arbitrator, remaining parts and subparts will be in force to the maximum extent possible. In such condition, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force.
ARTICLE 18 DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
In case of a dispute between Parties related to or arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute personally and in good faith. If these personal resolution attempts fail, the Parties shall then submit the dispute to binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in the county and state noted in the GOVERNING LAW provision of this Agreement. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and such arbitrator shall have no authority to add Parties, vary the provisions of this Agreement, award punitive damages, or certify a class. The arbitrator shall be bound by applicable and governing federal law, as well as the law of New York. Each Party shall pay their own costs and fees. Claims necessitating arbitration under the section include but are not limited to: contract claims, tort claims, claims based on federal and state law, and claims based on local laws, ordinances, statutes or regulations. Intellectual property claims by the Organization will not be subject to arbitration and may, as an exception to this subpart, be litigated. The Parties, in agreement with this subpart of this Agreement, waive any rights they have to a jury trial in regard to arbitral claims.
ARTICLE 19 – GOVERNING LAW:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law, provision, or rule. Each Party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in the following county: Monroe.
ARTICLE 20 – NOTICES:
All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder (each, a ”Notice”) shall be in writing and addressed to the Parties at the addresses set forth on the first page of this Agreement. All notices shall be delivered by email or at the address which the Parties may designate to each other, personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier(with all fees prepaid) or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid) except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, A Notice is effective only if a) the receiving Party has received the Notice and b) the Party giving notice has complied with the requirements of the section.
ARTICLE 21 – HEADINGS:
Headings in this Agreement are for convenience only. Headings shall in no way affect the provisions themselves and shall not be construed in any way that would limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.