SAGA Zone Terms and Conditions
In order to use the SAGA Zone service you undertake to register using accurate and current information about yourself on the SAGA Zone section of the SAGA website at http://www.sagazone.co.uk.
Each time you log into SAGA Zone, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with SAGA's Privacy Policy, which can be found by clicking on the "Privacy Policy" button on the SAGA Zone home page.
Explanatory Terms
Username: means a unique sequence of letters and numbers without spaces to identify you to the system. You can also use your email address as an alternative. Your username or email address can be used in conjunction with your chosen Password to provide access to the Service.
Password: means a personal identification name which, when used in conjunction with the correct Username, will allow you to access the Service. This must be more than six characters in length and contain one number.
Service: means the service of posting messages in an Internet forum called SAGA Zone.
we or us: means SAGA Group Limited (or any of its subsidiaries).
you: means you the customer and user.
The Service
The Service is provided by us free of charge for anyone aged 50 and over and who has properly registered with us online.
By using the Service or the Site, you represent and warrant that you are 50 or older and that you agree to and to abide by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Privacy Policy and House Rules.
No fee will be charged for the Service: no fee will be required to find and contact other users. The efficiency of this free Service will be enhanced by your willingness to contribute details about yourself as well as about your interests in specific areas of the site upon registration and your willingness to participate in user generated activities and exchange. However, this Service does not give you free access to other users' email addresses as all addresses are kept confidential and mail between users must be routed via our site.
We reserve the right to alter this present non-charging policy. Should this policy be changed, we will tell you about any changes by posting an updated policy on our website and sending you a message to draw your attention to the new policy. You will have the right to discontinue your use of the Service prior to any charges becoming effective. Any change we make applies from the date we post it on our website.
Our Agreement with You
This Agreement constitutes your agreement with SAGA Group Limited with respect to your use of the Service. You must agree to abide by all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement in order to become or remain an authorised user of the Service.
Your Use of the Service
Your right to use the Service is subject to any limitations, conditions and restrictions established by us from time to time. In our sole discretion we may alter, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time. We may also impose limits on certain features and aspects of the Service or restrict your access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability
You may only use the Service for lawful purposes. In particular you may not use the Service to transmit defamatory, racist, offensive or abusive material or material of an obscene or menacing character, or in breach of copyright or any other intellectual property rights, or in contravention of the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
You agree to keep your personal information in relation to the Service up to date. Personal information means your date of birth, postal address and email address as well as the information you enter about yourself.
The Service is not designed and may not be used for commercial use.
Please read the instructions below (under the heading "Your Conduct and Responsibilities") for further conditions on the use of the Service. You acknowledge that, if you do use the Service in contravention of these terms and conditions, we may terminate your use of the Service without providing you with any prior notice.
Security of the Service
In consideration of your use of the Site, you agree to maintain the security of your log-in details and be fully responsible for all use of your account and for any actions that take place using your account.
Service Availability
We may have to suspend the Service at any time without being able to give you prior notice of this. We will do all that we can to restart the Service as soon as possible in such circumstances. While we will endeavour to minimise the inconvenience caused to you, we cannot be responsible for any financial loss that you may suffer as a result. In addition we cannot warrant that this website will be free of viruses or defects of any description and we will not be held responsible for any technical problems you may suffer as a result of your use of this website.
Terminating the Service
We may, in our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any fraudulent, abusive, or otherwise illegal activity, or that may otherwise affect the enjoyment of the Service or the Internet by others may be grounds for termination of your access to all or part of the Service at our sole discretion, and you may be referred to appropriate law enforcement agencies. Once registered, subject to the above, you may use the Service for as long as you wish.
However, if you wish to unsubscribe from SAGA Zone you can delete your profile by going to "Edit my Profile" via the "My Profile" tab. At the bottom left of the page is a link entitled "Delete Your Account" which, if clicked, will begin the process.
You will need to enter the word "YES" into the confirmation box and also type your password. This is to ensure that people don't accidentally delete their profiles.
Once your profile is deleted, it will show up with your name displayed with no other details shown.
Limitation of our Liability, Warranties and Indemnity
We accept no liability in contract, tort or otherwise including but not limited to negligence for inability to gain access to the Service as a result of routine or emergency maintenance on the system or excessive demand for the Service. You acknowledge that we are not responsible for suspension of the Service, regardless of the cause of the interruption or suspension. We may discontinue or change the Service or its availability to you at any time, and you may stop using the Service at any time.
We do not warrant that this Service will be uninterrupted or error-free. There may be delays, omissions, and interruptions in the availability of the Service. Where permitted by law, you acknowledge that the Service is provided without any warranties of any kind either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. You acknowledge that use of the Service is at your own risk. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any member profile, advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed, uploaded or distributed through the Service by us, our partners (if any) or any user of the Service or any other person or entity. You acknowledge that any reliance upon any such opinion, member profile, advice, statement or information shall be at your sole risk.
We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed, uploaded or distributed through the Service.
You agree to indemnify us, our officers, directors, employees and agents, from any loss or damages, including without limitation reasonable legal fees, which we may suffer from your activities on or use of the Service, including without limitation any breach by you of this Agreement or any charges or complaints made by other parties against you. You shall cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defence of any claim. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you provided, however, that you shall remain liable for any such claim.
Changes We May Make to this Agreement
We may change these terms and conditions at any time by changing or removing existing terms or adding new ones. We will tell you about any changes by posting an updated version of these terms and conditions on our web site and sending you a message to draw your attention to the new policy. Any change we make applies from the date we post it on our web site.
Data Protection
We may use records of your use of the Service to aid with fraud detection.
Certain details and information provided by you will be monitored from time to time and certain data such as messages sent by you will be retained by us for up to 12 months in accordance with the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act and may be disclosed to the police and Law Enforcement Agencies for the purpose of fraud detection, crime prevention and national security.
We may provide you with information by post, telephone, SMS, or email about other products and services which we consider may be of interest to you, unless you contact us or you make use of the regular opportunities that we provide you with to confirm which channels and products you do not wish to use or hear about or unless you tell us you prefer not to receive direct marketing.
You agree for us to put on the site the notes you write about yourself. You understand that any or all users of the site may view this information. We will not publish any direct contact details, except where you specifically confirm that you wish such information to be published.
Your Conduct and Responsibilities - Code of Conduct
Please remember the Service is intended for use by people who value good manners. For everyone's enjoyment it is important to respect others in your choice of words and thoughts. You are solely responsible for the content of the messages and postings you publish.
By using SAGA Zone, you are agreeing to permit us to republish your comments in whole or in part for as long as there is no breach of privacy. You also agree to abide by our House Rules, which are available on the home page once you have logged in.
SAGA Zone does not actively monitor messages or message board content and is not responsible for any conversations that take place within these areas. While we cannot and do not review every message or posting, and are not responsible for the content of these messages, we reserve the right to delete, move, or edit messages that we determine violate the following guidelines:
You are not allowed to distribute, upload or publish anything that is defamatory, libellous, pornographic, offensive, obscene or abusive, use of expletives, promotes hatred, violence or illegal conduct or that otherwise violates any law or the rights of another.
We do not accept any responsibility for arrangements made or disputes between the parties concerned and cannot act as an intermediary.
You agree not to send or make available any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, solicitations, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters,", bulk messaging, "pyramid schemes," internet scamming or any other form of solicitation.
You may not register for more than one account or use or attempt to use another's account, service or system without authorisation or create a false identity on the Service or the Site.
Monitoring of Information
We reserve the right to monitor all advertisements, postings and messages to ensure that they conform to the content guidelines, which may be applicable from time to time.
Removal of Information
While we do not and cannot review every message or other material posted or sent by users of the Service, and are not responsible for any content of these messages or materials, we reserve the right, but are not obligated, to delete, move, or edit messages or materials, including without limitation profiles, postings and messages, that we, in our sole discretion, deem to violate the Code of Conduct set out above or any applicable content guidelines, or to be otherwise unacceptable. You shall remain solely responsible for the content of profiles, public postings, messages and other materials you may upload to the service or users of the service.
If you feel abused, have a problem or dispute, or wish to make a complaint, please use the "Contact Us" facility.
If you feel you have been abused in a private message, you should print out and save those messages in case you ever need to refer to them.
If you find offensive material being posted online please contact the SAGA Zone Hosts.
We will investigate the matter, review all reported messages and, if appropriate, remove them.
The forums and other self-publishing services are offered, "as is". We hereby disclaim any liability for any content appearing in these areas or any technical malfunctions caused by the use of the Service. You understand that we would be unwilling to offer the Service without an effective disclaimer, and that your use of the Service is at your risk and, further, constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.
You use the Service entirely at your own risk and you should remember when using the site that some people may fabricate information about themselves and may not even be who they say they are.
Provision of Direct Contact Details
The Service is set up so your personal contact details are not revealed to any other users who may be contacting you via the website. We advise you not to include personal details in your personal notes or messages you write and we reserve the right to remove any messages that do contain such information, although we will not be obliged to do so.
Governing Law
This policy and consent forms part of our website terms of use and as such it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute or claim of whatever nature arising out of or relating to this policy and consent or otherwise to the use of your personal data, and that the laws of England and Wales shall govern such dispute or claim. However, we retain the right to bring legal proceedings in any jurisdiction where we believe that infringement of our intellectual property rights or breach of those terms is taking place or originating. You are responsible for compliance with any applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction from which you are accessing this website. We operate this website from England and make no representation or warranty that the information contained herein is appropriate or available for use in other locations outside England and Wales.
