The following terms constitute a legal agreement between you ("You" or "Your") and Highland Institution. Please carefully read and understand the terms and conditions outlined herein, as well as those incorporated by reference. Your access to or use of our Infrastructure (the "Site" or "Website") or services implies your explicit agreement to abide by these terms.

Responsibility to Review Terms

As an institution or member (employee, customer, student, etc.), it is your responsibility to thoroughly review and comprehend these terms and conditions before proceeding to use Highland Institution's infrastructure. If you do not expressly agree to all the terms and conditions stated herein, please refrain from accessing or using Highland Institution.

Legal Agreement

This Agreement, also referred to as the "Terms," constitutes a binding legal agreement between you and Highland Institution, a globally operating institution duly organized and validly existing. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms outlined in this Agreement.

Cancellation of Previous Agreements

This Agreement supersedes and renders null and void all prior agreements between you and Highland Institution. Any previous terms or conditions are hereby annulled.

OVERVIEW

By visiting our Site and/or downloading materials, or making a purchase, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions, including those additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms apply to all users of the infrastructure.

In case of any inconsistency between this Agreement and any additional terms or policies referenced herein, the provisions of the additional terms or policies shall control.

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our application. By accessing or using any part of the infrastructure, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all the Terms of this Agreement, then you may not access the Site or use any Service. If these Terms are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms.

Any new features or tools added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms. You can review the most current version of the Terms at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and/or changes to our Platform. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 1 – GENERAL TERMS

By accepting these Terms, you affirm that you meet the age of majority in your state or province or have provided consent for any minor dependents to use this infrastructure. Prohibited actions include illegal or unauthorized use of our products or Site and violations of local laws (including motor vehicle laws). Transmission of worms, viruses, or destructive code is strictly forbidden.

A breach of these Terms will result in the immediate termination of your account and access to our Service.

We retain the discretionary right to take the following actions at any time and without prior notice if you do not comply with these terms:

1. Restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to our infrastructure;
2. Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our products or Site;
3. Refuse, relocate, or remove any content on our Site;
4. Deactivate or delete your account;
5. Establish general practices and limits for Site usage.

You acknowledge that we bear no liability for these actions.

You comprehend and agree that our Site may include communications like service announcements and notices, and opting out is not possible.

Your content (excluding credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted, involving transmissions over various networks. Credit card information is always encrypted during network transfer.

Reproduction, duplication, sale, or exploitation of any portion of the Site without express written permission is prohibited. Modification, publication, transmission, or reverse engineering of the content, in whole or in part, is also forbidden. Users are not entitled to unauthorized use of protected content, and any such use will result in termination of access. No ownership rights are acquired in protected content. No licenses, express or implied, to the intellectual property of HIghland Institution or our licensors are granted, except as expressly authorized by these Terms.

SECTION 2 – CREATING AN ACCOUNT

When you create an account with us, you become a registered institution within the Highland Institution Infrastructure. The terms "Startup," "Professional," "Business," "Institution," "package" "membership," and "account" all refer to your registration within the Highland Institution infrastructure. If you are browsing the Site without an account, or if your member account is created under one of the registered institutions, your use is still subject to this Agreement. If you disagree with this Agreement, please refrain from using the Site. 

During account creation, you will provide a unique organization name, email, and business gateway along with creating a password. As activities under your username or password are your responsibility, it's crucial to keep this information secure. Your account cannot be assigned or transferred to another entity without further validation. You acknowledge that Highland Institution is not responsible for third-party access resulting from theft or misappropriation of your account. If you suspect unauthorized use of your operator name, email, or password, notify us immediately.

Additionally, by registering, you acknowledge, understand, and agree to:

a) Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

b) Maintain and promptly update your registration and profile information to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Knowingly providing false, untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete information gives Highland Institution grounds and rights to suspend or terminate the institution, violating this aspect of the Agreement. In such cases, Highland Institution reserves the right to refuse any current or future use of its services.

SECTION 3 - USER CONDUCT

As an institution or a member of the infrastructure, you acknowledge, understand, and agree that all information, whether publicly or privately posted or transmitted, is the sole responsibility of the individual providing the content. In using Highland Institution Services, you are solely responsible for any content posted, uploaded, emailed, or transmitted, and we do not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of such content. Your use of our Services may expose you to content with errors, omissions, or potential loss or damage.

You agree not to use Highland Institution’s Services to:

a) Upload, post, email, or transmit unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, or invasive content;

b) Cause harm to minors; 

c) Impersonate any individual or entity, including Highland Institution officials, forum leaders, guides, or hosts, or falsely state or misrepresent any affiliation; 

d) Forge captions, headings, or titles or offer content without the right to do so;

e) Upload, post, email, or transmit content that may infringe upon any patent, copyright, trademark, or other proprietary or intellectual rights; 

f) Upload, post, email, or transmit content without the right pursuant to any law or contractual or fiduciary relationship; 

g) Offer unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional flyers, “junk mail,” “spam,” or any other solicitation;

 h) Offer content that may contain a software virus or other computer code designed to interfere, destroy, or limit the operation of computer software, hardware, or telecommunication equipment;

 i) Disrupt the normal flow of communication or negatively affect other users’ participation in real-time interactions; 

j) Interfere with or disrupt Highland Institution Services, servers, and/or networks, including bypassing robot exclusion headers; 

k) Collect or store personal data relating to any other member or user in connection with prohibited conduct and/or activities.

Highland Institution reserves the right to pre-screen, refuse, and/or delete any content through its Services. Additionally, we reserve the right to remove content that violates the Terms or is considered offensive.

We may access, preserve, and/or disclose member account information and/or content if required by law or in good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary for compliance, enforcement of the Terms, responding to claims of content violation, responding to customer service requests, or protecting the rights, property, or safety of Highland Institution, its visitors, users, members, and partners.

Highland Institution may use security components to protect digital information or material, subject to usage guidelines and regulations. Attempts to override or circumvent embedded usage rules are prohibited.

Unauthorized reproduction, publication, distribution, or exhibition of any information or materials supplied by our Services is expressly prohibited.

SECTION 4 – GLOBAL USE; EXPORT/IMPORT COMPLIANCE

Recognizing the worldwide reach of the internet and our network, you are bound to observe local regulations governing online conduct and acceptable content. The transfer, posting, or uploading of software, technology, and technical data is subject to the export and import laws of multiple countries. By engaging with our network, you explicitly agree to adhere to all applicable export and import laws, statutes, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations. Your cooperation ensures a responsible and lawful global online presence.

SECTION 5 – SUBMITTED CONTENT

OWNERSHIP OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND WORKFLOW

Highland Institution respects contributors' ownership rights within its infrastructure, refraining from asserting ownership over content submitted by institutions (partners) or members. The treatment of contributions varies between public and private workflows.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC WORKFLOW

Highland Institution encourages active participation in the public workflow, fostering collaboration and shared insights. Contributors acknowledge that their contributions become the sole property of Highland Institution, allowing use, disclosure, and termination upon discontinuation of membership. Non-confidentiality is emphasized, and no compensation obligation exists.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE WORKFLOW

In the private workflow, contributors retain ownership of their contributions and enjoy enhanced confidentiality rights. Highland Institution commits not to disclose contributions without the explicit consent of contributors. Furthermore, Highland Institution is not obligated to compensate or reimburse contributors.

SECTION 6 – MODIFICATIONS

Highland Institution reserves the right, at any time it may deem fit, to modify, alter, and/or discontinue, whether temporarily or permanently, our service, or any part thereof, with or without prior notice. In addition, we shall not be held liable to you or to any third party for any such alteration, modification, suspension, and/or discontinuance of our Services, or any part thereof.

SECTION 7 – TERMINATION

As an institution or a member of Highland Institution, you may cancel or terminate your account, associated email address, and/or access to our Services by submitting a cancellation or termination request to Highland Institution.

As an institution or a member, you agree that Highland Institution may, without any prior written notice, immediately suspend, terminate, discontinue, and/or limit your account, any email associated with your account, and access to any of our Services. The cause for such termination, discontinuance, suspension, and/or limitation of access shall include, but is not limited to:

a) any breach or violation of our Terms or any other incorporated agreement, regulation, and/or guideline;

b) by way of requests from law enforcement or any other governmental agencies;

c) the discontinuance, alteration, and/or material modification to our Services, or any part thereof;

d) unexpected technical or security issues and/or problems;

e) any extended periods of inactivity;

f) any engagement by you in any fraudulent or illegal activities; and/or

g) the non-payment of any associated fees that may be owed by you in connection with your Highland Institution account Services.

Furthermore, you herein agree that any and all terminations, suspensions, discontinuances, and or limitations of access for cause shall be made at our sole discretion and that we shall not be liable to you or any other third party with regard to the termination of your account, associated email address, and/or access to any of our Services.

The termination of your account with Highland Institution shall include any and/or all of the following:

a) the removal of any access to all or part of the Services offered within Highland Institution;

b) the deletion of your password and any and all related information, files, and any such content that may be associated with or inside your account, or any part thereof; and

c) the barring of any further use of all or part of our Services.

SECTION 8 – LINKS

Either Highland Institution or any third parties may provide links to other websites and/or resources. Thus, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability of any such external sites or resources, and as such, we do not endorse nor are we responsible or liable for any content, products, advertising, or any other materials on or available from such third-party sites or resources. Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that Highland Institution shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any such damage or loss which may be a result of, caused or allegedly to be caused by or in connection with the use of or the reliance on any such content, goods, or Services made available on or through any such site or resource.

SECTION 9 – PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

You do hereby acknowledge and agree that Highland Institution’s Services and any essential software that may be used in connection with our Services (“Software”) shall contain proprietary and confidential material that is protected by applicable intellectual property rights and other laws. Furthermore, you herein acknowledge and agree that any Content that may be contained in any advertisements or information presented by and through our Services or by advertisers is protected by copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other proprietary rights and laws. Therefore, except for that which is expressly permitted by applicable law or as authorized by Highland Institution or such applicable licensor, you agree not to alter, modify, lease, rent, loan, sell, distribute, transmit, broadcast, publicly perform, and/or create any plagiaristic works which are based on Highland Institution Services (e.g., Content or Software), in whole or part.

Highland Institution hereby grants you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right and/or license to make use of the object code or our Software on a single computer, as long as you do not, and shall not, allow any third party to duplicate, alter, modify, create or plagiarize work from, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise make an attempt to locate or discern any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in and/or otherwise transfer any such right in the Software.

Furthermore, you do herein agree not to alter or change the Software in any manner, nature, or form, and as such, not to use any modified versions of the Software, including and without limitation, for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to our Services. Lastly, you also agree not to access or attempt to access our Services through any means other than through the interface which is provided by Highland Institution for use in accessing our Services.

SECTION 10 – WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

YOU HEREIN EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

a) THE USE OF HIGHLAND INSTITUTION SERVICES AND SOFTWARE IS AT THE SOLE RISK BY YOU. OUR SERVICES AND SOFTWARE SHALL BE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND/OR “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. HIGHLAND INSTITUTION AND OUR SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

b) HIGHLAND INSTITUTION AND OUR SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS MAKE NO SUCH WARRANTIES THAT (i) HIGHLAND INSTITUTION SERVICES OR SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (ii) HIGHLAND INSTITUTION SERVICES OR SOFTWARE SHALL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (iii) THAT SUCH RESULTS WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF HIGHLAND INSTITUTION SERVICES OR SOFTWARE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, ANY INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH OUR SERVICES OR SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; AND (v) THAT ANY SUCH ERRORS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE CORRECTED.

c) ANY INFORMATION OR MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED BY WAY OF HIGHLAND INSTITUTION SERVICES OR SOFTWARE SHALL BE ACCESSED AT YOUR SOLE DISCRETION AND SOLE RISK, AND AS SUCH, YOU SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR AND HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER AND/OR INTERNET ACCESS, DOWNLOADING AND/OR DISPLAYING, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA THAT COULD RESULT FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR MATERIAL.

d) NO ADVICE AND/OR INFORMATION, DESPITE WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY YOU FROM HIGHLAND INSTITUTION OR BY WAY OF OR FROM OUR SERVICES OR SOFTWARE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TERMS.

e) A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF SOME USERS MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DEGREE OF EPILEPTIC SEIZURE WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN LIGHT PATTERNS OR BACKGROUNDS THAT MAY BE CONTAINED ON A COMPUTER SCREEN OR WHILE USING OUR SERVICES. CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY INDUCE A PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN CONDITION OR UNDETECTED EPILEPTIC SYMPTOM IN USERS WHO HAVE SHOWN NO HISTORY OF ANY PRIOR SEIZURE OR EPILEPSY. SHOULD YOU, ANYONE YOU KNOW OR ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY HAVE AN EPILEPTIC CONDITION, PLEASE CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS WHILE USING OUR SERVICES: DIZZINESS, ALTERED VISION, EYE OR MUSCLE TWITCHES, LOSS OF AWARENESS, DISORIENTATION, ANY INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT, OR CONVULSIONS.

SECTION 11 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE THAT HIGHLAND INSTITUTION, ALONG WITH OUR SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND LICENSORS, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. THESE DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE RELATED TO THE LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, AND OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY COVERS:

a) THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICE;

b) THE COST OF PROCURING SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES;

c) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR DATA;

d) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON OUR SERVICE;

e) AND ANY OTHER MATTER RELATED TO OUR SERVICE.

THIS PROVISION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

SECTION 12 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In the event of a dispute, Highland Institution is committed to seeking an amicable resolution. The parties agree to release Highland Institution, along with its officers, directors, employees, agents, parent subsidiaries, affiliates, co-branders, partners, and any other third parties involved, from any claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected to such dispute. This provision is aimed at encouraging peaceful settlement of disputes to foster collaboration and harmonious resolution.

SECTION 13 – NOTICE

Highland Institution may provide you with notices, including those related to any changes in the Terms, through various means such as email, regular mail, MMS or SMS, text messaging, postings on our website services, or other reasonable methods currently known or developed in the future. It is important to note that you may not receive such notices if you violate any aspects of the Terms by accessing our services in an unauthorized manner. By accepting this Agreement, you acknowledge and agree that you are considered to have received all notices that would have been delivered if you had accessed our services in an authorized manner. This ensures effective communication and keeps you informed about important updates or modifications to the Terms.

SECTION 14 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

You acknowledge, understand, and agree that all Highland Institution trademarks, copyrights, trade names, service marks, logos, brand features, and product or service names are the exclusive property of Highland Institution. You agree not to display or use the Highland Institution logo or marks without obtaining prior written consent from Highland Institution.

Respecting intellectual property is paramount at Highland Institution. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and under appropriate circumstances, to disable or terminate the accounts of users who violate our Terms or infringe on the rights of others. If you believe that your copyright or intellectual property rights have been violated, please provide the following information:

a) Electronic or physical signature of the authorized individual representing the copyright or intellectual property owner.

b) Description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property that you believe has been infringed.

c) Description of the location on the site where the alleged infringement has occurred.

d) Your physical address, telephone number, and email address.

e) A statement asserting that the use of your work is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agents, or the law.

f) A statement, made under penalty of perjury, affirming the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided and confirming that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or an authorized representative.

You can contact Highland Institution agent for notice of claims of copyright or other intellectual property infringement at: [email protected]

SECTION 15 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement serves as the comprehensive agreement between you and Highland Institution, governing the use of our Services. It supersedes any previous versions of this Agreement and establishes the terms for Highland Institution Services. Additionally, specific Highland Institution Services, affiliate Services, third-party content, or third-party software may have additional terms and conditions that apply when used or purchased. Users are encouraged to review and adhere to these supplementary terms for a complete understanding of their obligations and rights.

SECTION 16 – RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AND TRANSFERABILITY

You explicitly acknowledge, understand, and agree that any rights associated with your incorporation are transferable, and may persist upon your death and can be transferred to a designated beneficiary or successor. In the event of your demise, upon providing appropriate documentation, the rights associated with your incorporation may be transferred to the designated beneficiary or successor. This policy ensures the continuity and respectful handling of rights associated with your incorporation in the event of your passing.

24/03/2024