Terms and conditions of use

1. General. This User Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which you are granted a license to use the courses. The courses include materials specifically developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its Partner and Contributing Organizations (hereinafter referred to as "the Partners").

2. Usage. FAO holds the copyright over the Product and any algorithms or other proprietary information specifically developed by FAO for inclusion in the Product, which are protected by copyright laws and regulations worldwide. The Product includes additional materials and resources such as documents, user manuals, images and software provided ‘as is’ by FAO and the Partners, or made available over the Internet. FAO or the Partners hold copyright on the additional materials and resources which are provided ‘as is’ for inclusion with the Product. FAO and the Partners hereby grant you a license to use the Product, and to print the materials that are the result of the use of the Product solely for educational or other non-commercial purposes, and in accordance with this User Agreement. Reproduction of material specifically developed by FAO and contributing Partners for inclusion in the Product for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited.

3. Disclaimer of Warranty; Limitations on Liability. You expressly acknowledge and agree that any and all use of the Product, and the materials specifically developed by the partners is at your sole risk. Neither FAO, its affiliates, or any of their respective employees, agents, third-party content providers, or licensors warrant that access to and use of the Product will be free from interruptions or free from errors; nor do they make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from use of the Product and the materials specifically developed by the partners, or as to the accuracy, reliability, or content of any information or service provided through the Product.
   
   The Product and the materials specifically developed by the partners are provided ‘as is’ without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall FAO be liable to you or any other person for any loss of business or profits, or for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of any use of, or inability to use, the Product, even if FAO was previously advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any other claim by you or any other person.

4. Disclaimer for External Links. External links to non-FAO Internet addresses are provided in the Product. Such external Internet addresses contain information created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions, individuals, or organizations independent of FAO. At the time such links were initiated, an author determined such links to be of interest to the course users. However, FAO does not endorse, approve, certify, or exercise any editorial control over these external sites and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information located at such addresses. Use of any information obtained from such addresses is voluntary. Reference therein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by the FAO.

5. Indemnification. By using the Product, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FAO, its Partners, affiliates and respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of the use of the Product by you or by anyone having access to the Product by means of your Account.

6. Termination. Either you or FAO may terminate this User Agreement at any time, effective immediately, with or without prior notice to the other party. Termination of this Agreement automatically terminates your license to use the Product and any content or other material contained therein. The provisions of Section 3, 4, 6 and 7 shall survive any termination of this User Agreement.

7. Governing Law; Disputes. This User Agreement shall be governed by general principles of law, to the exclusion of any single national system of law. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising under or pursuant to this User Agreement shall be settled by mutual agreement. If FAO and you are unable to reach agreement on any question in dispute, either party shall have the right to request arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. FAO and you agree to be bound by any arbitration ruling rendered in accordance with the above, as the final adjudication of any such dispute. Nothing contained in or related to this User Agreement shall be deemed a waiver, express or implied, of the privileges and immunities of FAO.

8. Miscellaneous. This User Agreement and any FAO policies relating to your operation and use of the Product constitute the entire agreement and understanding between FAO and you with respect to the subject matter hereof.