OntarioNet is a communications services provider owned and operated by the City of Ontario. The OntarioNet Website https://www.ontarionet.com and its subpages (“Website”) provide information exclusively with respect to OntarioNet. The City of Ontario, doing business as OntarioNet, operates the Website and does not allow any outside entity to publish, or edit the Website. OntarioNet may modify or discontinue the Website and any or all content on it, at any time without notice.
OntarioNet’s Website does not provide information regarding any other City of Ontario services or topics. If you are looking for information about the City of Ontario, go to the City’s website: https://www.ontarioca.gov/.
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a binding contract relating to your use and interactions with the OntarioNet Website.
1. COMPLIANCE WITH TERMS OF USE
By accessing or using our Website in any way you are agreeing to comply with these Terms. If you are unable or unwilling to comply with these Terms, you should not access or use this Website. Violating these Terms is prohibited and may result in immediate termination of your access to the Website.
2. SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE
Certain services available through this Website, especially services for which you are asked to subscribe or pay money, have their own terms and conditions that apply to your purchase or use of that particular service. These Terms do not apply to those services nor do they alter any of those service terms and conditions.
3. CHANGES TO THE TERMS
OntarioNet may modify these Terms at any time without notice other than posting the updated Terms on the Website. Any changes to the Terms will automatically be effective when posted on our Website. Your continued use of our Website after any changes in these Terms means you consent to comply with the updated Terms.
4. SECURITY OF OUR WEBSITE
OntarioNet takes reasonable steps to help ensure the security of its Website. However, you understand and agree that such steps do not guarantee that use of the Website is invulnerable to all security breaches, and that OntarioNet makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation that use of any of our Website is protected from viruses, security threats or other vulnerabilities.
4. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIVACY
When you visit our Website, OntarioNet uses automated means, such as cookies and other analytical tools, to collect certain usage information to enhance the quality and functionality of your browsing experience. The information OntarioNet collects and stores via cookies when you visit our Website includes:
Internet Protocol Address and domain name used;
Type of browser and operating system you used;
Date and time you visited the Website;
Subpages or services you accessed on the Website; and
The website you visited prior to coming to our Website.
Cookies created on your computer by using this Website do not contain personally identifying information. You can refuse the cookies or delete the cookie file from your computer by using any of the widely available methods, such as blocking all or certain cookies through the settings of your preferred web browser. For example, if you want to disable cookies in the Safari web browser, go to Preferences and then to the Privacy pane and choose to block cookies. If you want to disable cookies on your Apple devices, which uses Safari as its default browser, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced, and then select Block All Cookies.
OntarioNet also uses Google Analytics, which uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about your use of Website and report on activities and trends. Google Analytics may also collect information regarding the use of other websites, apps, and services. You can learn about how Google uses this information by visiting: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can also opt-out of having your activity available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on will not prevent OntarioNet from using other tools to measure site analytics.
OntarioNet’s use of your information is governed at all times by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. You understand that through your use of the Website you consent to the collection and use of this information as set forth in the Privacy Policy.
5. TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS; COPYRIGHT
Trademarks and service marks that are used or displayed on the Website are owned by OntarioNet. The trademarks and service marks of OntarioNet may not be copied or used, in whole, partial or modified form, without the prior written permission of OntarioNet or, if applicable, its licensor.
OntarioNet is the owner of all copyrights in and to the information on the Website. Permission is granted to view and print materials from the Website for the non-commercial purpose of viewing, reading and retaining for reference. Any other copying, distribution, retransmission or modification of information on this Website, whether in electronic or hard copy form, without the express prior written permission of OntarioNet, is strictly prohibited.
6. THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
The Website may contain links to other websites not operated by OntarioNet or the City of Ontario. The inclusion of any links to other websites does not imply affiliation, endorsement or adoption by OntarioNet of those websites or the contents therein. We are not responsible for the contents, links or privacy of any linked website. Access to any other websites linked to the Website is at your own risk. When leaving the Website, you should carefully review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of that third-party website.
7. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
You agree to use our Website in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, you will not use any computer code, file, program, or any other mechanism that is designed or intended to disrupt, damage, overburden, impair or limit the functioning of our Website.
Violating the security of our Website is prohibited and may result in immediate termination of access to the Website as well as criminal and civil liability. OntarioNet may investigate incidents involving such violations and may involve and will cooperate with law enforcement if a criminal violation is suspected.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OntarioNet shall not be liable for any claim, including claims by third parties, arising directly or indirectly from (i) any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the information provided on the Website regardless of cause; or (ii) any decision made or action taken or not taken by anyone using or relying upon the Website or the information provided on it; or (iii) any virus or other damage to any computer or computer system that might occur during or as a result of accessing the Website; or (iv) any other act identified in any disclaimer of liability or indemnification provision or any other provision set forth in the Terms.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Ontario and its officers, employees, agents and assigns harmless, at your own expense, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses), claims, liabilities, and damages of any kind, including direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of or related to your use of, or permitting the use by others of, this Website and any breach or violation of these Terms by you, your agents or assigns.
9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
You expressly understand and agree that your use of our Website is at your sole risk. Our Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and there is no warranty made that the Website will be free from errors or interruptions.
OntarioNet expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express, statutory or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy of data and non-infringement.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
OntarioNet’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any legal action or proceeding brought to interpret or enforce these Terms shall be filed and prosecuted in the appropriate California State Court in the County of San Bernardino, California. If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision shall be deemed severable from the Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
Should you have any questions regarding OntarioNet’s Website Terms of Use, please contact: careteam@ontarionet.com.
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