Terms of Use for Tide Networks

Terms of Use for Tide Networks

Effective: January 1, 2023

ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE. THESE TERMS OF USE INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, YOUR INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, LIMITATIONS ON OUR LIABILITY, A BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, A CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND A JURY TRIAL WAIVER THAT AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS. THE WEBSITE IS NOT DIRECTED TO CHILDREN, AND PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE THE WEBSITE. USING THIS WEBSITE INDICATES THAT YOU AND YOUR COMPANY SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE, YOU MAY NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.

1. Acceptance

The following terms of use (“Terms of Use”) apply to all users of this website (the “Website”), govern their access to and use of the Website (including any content, functionality, and services offered through the Website), and constitute a legal agreement between (a) Tide Networks LLC and its affiliates (“Tide Networks”) and (b) you, and if accessing the Website on behalf of your company, then also your company.

By using the Website you represent and warrant that: (i) you are of legal age to form a binding contract with Tide Networks; (ii) you have, or if applicable, an appropriate representative of your company has read, understands, and agrees to be bound by these Terms of Use and you have the power, authority, and legal right to use the Website in accordance with these Terms of Use on behalf of yourself and, if applicable, your company; (iii) if using this Website on behalf of your company, such use has been duly authorized by all requisite action; and (iv) these Terms of Use are a valid, legal, and binding obligation of you and your company. If you or your company do not agree to these Terms of Use, you cannot use the Website.

Tide Networks may amend these Terms of Use from time to time in its sole discretion without notice. Amendments will be posted on the Website and become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms of Use.

These Terms of Use supplement: (y) Tide Networks’ privacy policy located at https://tidenetworks.com/privacy-policy (“Privacy Policy”), and (z) any written agreement(s) between Tide Networks and you or your company. If there is a conflict between these Terms of Use and another applicable document, the terms more favorable to Tide Networks shall apply.

References to “you”, “your”, or “yourself” refer to both you individually and your company unless otherwise indicated.

2. Scope of License & Intellectual Property

The Website is intended solely for users who are 18 years or older. Tide Networks may authorize certain users with passwords or credentials to access restricted areas of the Website.

You acknowledge that the Website and all content (including text, software, files, images, video, audio, designs, and arrangements) (“Information”) are owned by Tide Networks, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use may violate these laws.

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade dress (“Marks”) displayed on the Website are the property of Tide Networks or third parties. You may not use any Marks without prior written consent.

You may use the Website and Information solely for the Purpose (defined in Section 5). You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, publish, or transmit any Information except:

  • Temporary RAM storage incidental to browsing

  • Browser-cached files

  • Printing or downloading a reasonable number of pages for the Purpose, without alteration and retaining all notices

Any unauthorized use terminates your right to use the Website and requires returning or destroying all copies of the Information.

Tide Networks reserves all rights not expressly granted.

3. Accessing the Website and Account Security

Tide Networks may withdraw or amend the Website or any feature at any time without notice. Tide Networks is not liable if the Website becomes unavailable.

You are responsible for:

  • Making necessary arrangements to access the Website

  • Ensuring all users accessing through your connection comply with these Terms

You may be asked to provide registration information. All information you provide must be accurate and complete. Your use of the Website is governed by the Privacy Policy.

You must keep passwords and access credentials confidential and not share access with others. You are responsible for all use, misuse, or unauthorized access involving your credentials. In case of a breach or unauthorized use, you must notify Tide Networks immediately.

Tide Networks may disable credentials at any time for any reason.

4. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose

  • Infringe intellectual property rights

  • Use the Information to compete with Tide Networks

  • Impersonate Tide Networks, employees, other users, or any entity

  • Interfere with Website functionality or security

  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, spiders)

  • Reverse engineer any part of the Website

  • Introduce malware or harmful code

  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its servers

  • Engage in actions that burden or damage the Website

5. Information and Third-Party Content

Information is provided solely to support your potential purchase of Tide Networks’ products or services (“Purpose”). Information may contain errors and is subject to change. Your use is at your own risk.

The Website may display third-party content. Tide Networks is not responsible for accuracy or reliability of such content.

6. Confidentiality

Information accessed through secure areas is confidential and proprietary (“Confidential Information”). You agree not to disclose, reproduce, or misuse Confidential Information and to protect it using reasonable precautions.

Confidential Information does not include information that becomes publicly available.

7. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The Website and all Information are provided “AS IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS,” and without warranties of any kind. Tide Networks disclaims all implied warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

Tide Networks does not guarantee:

  • Accuracy or reliability of the Website

  • That defects will be corrected

  • That the Website or server is free of malware

  • That the Website will meet your expectations

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tide Networks is not liable for any damages of any kind including lost profits, data loss, downtime, indirect or consequential damages, or personal/business losses arising from use of the Website.

8. Promotions

Promotions conducted on or through the Website may have additional rules which govern participation.

9. Third-Party Websites

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience. Tide Networks does not control or endorse third-party sites and is not responsible for their content, policies, or security.

10. Printing & Downloading

Any Information printed or downloaded is at your own risk. You are responsible for safeguarding your systems.

11. Monitoring and Termination of Access

Tide Networks may monitor use of the Website and may suspend or terminate access at any time for any reason.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tide Networks from all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

13. Submissions

Any content or submissions provided to Tide Networks (including feedback, reviews, or uploaded content) are non-confidential and may be used by Tide Networks without restriction.

14. Content Standards

Submissions must comply with all laws and must not:

  • Defame, offend, or harass

  • Include obscene or discriminatory material

  • Promote unlawful activity

  • Infringe intellectual property

  • Misrepresent your identity

  • Contain commercial advertising unless authorized

15. Changes to the Website

Information may be updated periodically, but Tide Networks is not obligated to update any content.

16. Information About You

Use of your information is governed by the Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Tide Networks

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, contact:
[email protected]

18. Miscellaneous

a. The Website is controlled from Florida. Users accessing from outside the U.S. are responsible for compliance with local laws.

b. These Terms are governed by Florida law. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in Florida under the Federal Arbitration Act and administered by the American Arbitration Association. Claims must be brought individually; class actions are waived.

c. If any court action becomes necessary (where arbitration does not apply), jurisdiction lies in Florida state or federal courts.

d. Failure by Tide Networks to enforce any provision does not waive its rights.

e. These Terms constitute the entire agreement regarding Website use.

f. Invalid or unenforceable provisions do not affect the remainder of the Terms.