I.    Terms and Conditions of Use

YOUR USE OF OUR WEB SITE MEANS THAT YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE AND ANY OTHER LAW OR REGULATION THAT APPLIES TO THE SITE, THE INTERNET OR THE WORLDWIDE WEB. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, DO NOT USE THIS WEB SITE.

II.    COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS

The Drikung Mahayana Center, Inc. (DMC) owns this Web site and owns (or uses with permission) all the trademarks, wallpaper, icons, characters, artwork, images, photographs, graphics, music, text, software, and other copyrighted material and content on this site ("Content"). Except where noted, and specifically with the exception of Content made available for sale, DMC Members may copy and use any Content for their own use provided that such Content is not edited or modified without DMC's consent, that DMC is given proper credit, and that you do not remove any of the copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. If you are not a member, you may download or print one copy to any single computer for your personal, non-commercial use only, but you must not remove or modify any of the copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices. The names and logos are trademarks of the Drikung Mahayana Center, Inc. Such trademarks may not be used without the written consent of DMC. The names of other organizations, individuals and products mentioned on this site may be the trademarks of their respective owners, and their use on this site does not constitute an endorsement by DMC of their products or services.

III.    OTHER SITES

Links to other sites are provided solely as a convenience. DMC has not reviewed any or all of the sites linked to their Web site and is not responsible for the content of any off-site pages or any other site linked to its Web site.

IV.    USER-PROVIDED CONTENT

DMC may post event notices, advertising or promotional information provided by third parties at this site. This site may also include opportunities for visitors to participate in blogs or other interactive features, as well as online directories, or other features where third parties can post content. Without undertaking any obligation to do so, DMC reserves the right to remove any third party content in its sole discretion, but is not responsible for the accuracy, quality, suitability, currency or legality of any content provided by any third party.

V.    DISCLAIMERS

The information on this Web site is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate and reliable when made, but is offered WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER. IN NO EVENT SHALL DMC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEB SITE. DMC assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the Content of the Web site, whether provided by DMC or any third party. DMC does not approve, endorse, or recommend any proprietary products, processes or services of any manufacturer or company mentioned on this site, and shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the sale, use or application of such company's products, processes or services. The ability to make donations or certain on-line purchases may be provided for your convenience; however users are warned that the Internet is not a secure medium. Any information provided by you, including credit card and address information, may be subject to interception, and you provide such information at your own risk.

DMC reserves the right to use or disclose any information as needed to safeguard its websites, its intellectual property, or the property or safety of others, to investigate violations of these terms and conditions, to cooperate in any legal investigation, or as permitted or required by law.

VI.v  JURISDICTION

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that the State of Maryland is a proper forum for any claim arising out of this agreement or any purchase of any goods or services via this Web site. Those who choose to access this site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. Content from this site is here for the benefit of DMC's members and to promote the services of DMC within the United States (including U.S. territories and protectorates). By downloading or using Content or features of this site, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country where use of this site is prohibited.

VII.    CHANGES

DMC reserves the right to change this page or anything else at the site at any time. All users are bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use and should check this page each time they visit.

VIII.    Special Notice to California Residents

Under California's "Shine the Light" law (SB 27), codified at Section 1798.83 of the Civil Code, California residents have the right to receive, once a year, information about third parties with whom we have shared information about you for their marketing purposes during the previous calendar year, and a description of the categories of personal information shared. To make such a request, please send an email including the phrase "California Privacy Request" in the subject line, and provide us with your name, address, and e-mail address. We will respond to you within thirty days of receiving such a request.