Introduction Welcome to DiscourseAnalytics.com. DiscourseAnalytics.com’s goal is to provide you with customized content based on your interaction with the website and its users. We understand that not every topic on this site will be of interest to every user and encourage you to explore appropriate topics of interest to you. DiscourseAnalytics.com’s recommendations are based on an algorithm that combines the collective input of all of the users on this site. DiscourseAnalytics.com’s recommendations do not necessarily represent the opinions or preferences of DiscourseAnalytics.com, Discourse Analytics or its employees, directors or investors. If you continue to browse and use this website, including doing such things as creating a profile, posting any content and participating in any polling including polling via your mobile phone, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Discourse Analytic’s relationship with you in relation to this website. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new features or functionality that augment or enhance our site shall be subject to these Terms and Conditions. The most current version of these Terms and Conditions can be viewed at any time at: www.DiscourseAnalytics.com. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website. The term “DiscourseAnalytics.com” or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website that is owned and operated by Discourse Analytics, a Delaware corporation located at 6917 Anchorage Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20817. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website. The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use: The content of the pages of this website is only for your general information and use. It is subject to change without notice. Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements. 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Warranty Disclaimer You acknowledge that Discourse Analytics has no control over, and no duty to take any action regarding: which users gain access to the Site; what Content you access via the Site; what effects the Content may have on you; how you may interpret or use the Content; or what actions you may take as a result of having been exposed to the Content. You release Discourse Analytics from all liability for your having acquired or not acquired Content through the Site. The Site may contain, or direct you to sites containing, information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. Discourse Analytics makes no representations concerning any Content contained in or accessed through the Site, and Discourse Analytics will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality or decency of Content contained in or accessed through the Site. 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DISCOURSE ANALYTICS MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY SITES LINKED TO THE SITE AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE DiscourseAnalytics.com SITE. DISCOURSE ANALYTICS DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE DiscourseAnalytics.com SITE OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND DISCOURSE ANALYTICS WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT.YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE. • We're not responsible for which users access our site. • We're not responsible for anything you do as a result of interpreting or using the content on our site, particularly if you do something knuckleheaded. • You may not like some of the content on DiscourseAnalytics.com or on sites we link to. If so, we're sorry. But we're still not responsible or liable for the content or what you do with it. • There may be mistakes on our site. We don't claim everything is perfect and are not liable if it isn't. • We're not liable for site outages, the transmission of bugs or other nasties by third parties, or unauthorized access to our site. • We don't guarantee or endorse any product or service we might show or link to, and are not responsible for any transaction you take with third parties. • You use this site at your own risk. Limitation of Liability IN NO EVENT SHALL DISCOURSE ANALYTICS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY (I) INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (A) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (B) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR SITE; (II) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (III) INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR SITE, (IV) BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, (V) ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE DiscourseAnalytics.com SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, OR (VI) DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF $100; WHETHER OR NOT DISCOURSE ANALYTICS IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION. YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT DISCOURSE ANALYTICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR USER SUBMISSIONS OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU. The Site is controlled and offered by Discourse Analytics from its facilities in the United States of America. Discourse Analytics makes no representations that the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law. Indemnity You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Discourse Analytics, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, parents and subsidiaries from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Service; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site. These Terms of Service shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Delaware, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and Discourse Analytics that arises in whole or in part from the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in Delaware. These Terms of Service, together with the Community Guidelines, Privacy Notice available on this site and any other legal notices published on the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Discourse Analytics concerning the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site. If any provision of these Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term of these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Discourse Analytics failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Discourse Analytics reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time and without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service for any changes. Your use of the DiscourseAnalytics.com Site following any amendment of these Terms of Service will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of these Terms of Service and you do not have any authority of any kind to bind Discourse Analytics in any respect whatsoever.