Please read this document carefully before accessing AFV International’s websites. This site is owned and operated by Rikeology LLC DBA AFV International LLC (“AFV International”). Your continued use of afvinternational.com or ngvtraining.com indicates that you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions and AFV International’s Code of Conduct. If you do not agree to the Terms and Conditions or Code of Conduct, you must immediately terminate use of these sites.

Restrictions

Unless otherwise expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions or you receive AFV International’s written consent, you may not modify, translate, create derivative works of, copy, distribute, market, display, remove, or alter any proprietary notices or labels from, lease, sell, sublicense, clone, transfer, decompile, reverse engineer, or incorporate into any information retrieval system (electronic or mechanical), AFV International sites, any AFV International content, as defined below. You may not use the sites for: i) any unauthorized or illegal purpose or activity including, but not limited to, any activity to obtain or attempt to obtain unauthorized access to the sites; (ii) interfere with the proper working of the sites including, but not limited to, the transmission of any virus, worm, trap door, back door, timer, clock, Trojan horse, denial of service attack or other limiting routine, instruction, or design; or (iii) interfere with any other person’s use and enjoyment of the sites.

Revisions to Terms and Conditions

AFV International reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting revised Terms and Conditions to its sites. Your use of the sites signifies your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions posted at the time of your use. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the Terms and Conditions posted to the sites.

Login Information & Passwords

Certain features and areas of the sites may be available only to registered or authorized users. These areas will require the use of log-in and/or password to access content. Persons provided with log-in and password access must keep their log-in and password information confidential. You may not allow any third party to use your log-in or password. AFV International is not liable for any harm caused by or related to the theft, misappropriation, disclosure, or unauthorized use of your log-in information or password.

User Obligations

You warrant that you will abide by, without limitation, all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, and regulations with respect to your use of AFV International’s sites and not interfere with the use and enjoyment of the sites by other users or with the operation and management of the sites. Additionally, you agree to abide by AFV International’s Code of Conduct.

Copyrights & Ownership of Information

The content of the sites includes, without limitation, (i) trademarks, service marks, logos, brands, and brand names, trade dress and trade names, and other distinctive identifications. The content on these sites is the property of AFV International, its licensors, sponsors, partners, content providers, or other third parties and is protected by law including, but not limited to, copyright, trade secret, patent, and trademark law, as well as other state, national and international laws, treaties, and regulations. The reproduction, transmission, distribution, sale, publication, broadcast, circulation, or dissemination of any AFV International content by you is prohibited unless express written consent is separately obtained from AFV International or the owner of such content if AFV International is not the owner. For permission to use AFV International content, contact the person(s) listed at the end of this document. Any use of AFV International’s marks or copyrighted materials without express written consent is strictly prohibited. You may not alter, delete, obscure, or conceal any copyright or other notices appearing in documents or content made available on these sites, including any notices appearing on AFV International sites that you are you are permitted to download, transmit, display, print, or reproduce.

Third Party Information

The sites may feature materials, information, products, and services provided by third parties. Any such information, including but not limited to articles, press clippings, opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information made available by third parties such as content providers and other users of the sites are those of the respective third party. AFV International makes no representation with respect to, nor does it guarantee or endorse, the quality, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of such third-party materials, information, services, or products.

Links to Websites, Content, Sharing of Content

Links posted by third parties to AFV International sites or content may not use AFV International’s logo unless prior written permission has been given. Nor shall third parties suggest that AFV International promotes or otherwise endorses their products, services, causes, campaigns, websites, content, or information. AFV International reserves the right to require any linking party to disable or remove any link that violates its policies or rights.

Links to Third Party Websites

AFV International’s sites may provide links (including any link through sponsor banners) to other sites on the Internet for your convenience. These other sites are maintained by third parties over which AFV International exercises no control. The appearance of any such third party links is not intended to endorse any particular company or product. If you decide to access any of the third party sites linked to the Sites, you do so entirely at your own risk.

Sharing of Content

You may download, copy, or embed AFV International content and other downloadable items displayed on the sites for personal use only, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained therein. Copying or storing of any AFV International content for other than personal use is expressly prohibited without prior written permission from AFV International, or the copyright holder identified in the copyright notice contained in the content. AFV International reserves the right to require any party sharing AFV International content to disable or remove the content should its use violate AFV International’s policies or rights.

Information Provided Is Not Legal Advice

The information provided on our sites is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Every effort is made to provide timely and accurate information concerning legislation, laws, regulations, as well as the other information provided here. However, the provision of this information should not be relied upon for legal purposes and should not be used instead of consulting legal counsel.

Warranties Disclaimed

AFV International sites are provided “as is.” AFV International sites provide a broad range of information and commentary. We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content found on our site. This web site is intended to supply general information to the public, and while we try to ensure the accuracy of this information, we cannot guarantee that this information is accurate.

Exclusion of and Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances will AFV International, its members, directors, employees, contractors, or any other organization be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or any other type of damages resulting from your use or downloading of any content on our site. This includes, but is in no way limited to, loss or injury caused in whole or in part by our negligence or by circumstances beyond our control in creating or delivering any portion of afvinternational.com, or ngvtraining.com, rikeology.com, or any other sites under its control. AFV International specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims for damages which result from reliance on any postings by third parties.

Claims of Copyright Infringement

Anyone who believes that the use of their work on AFV International’s sites constitutes copyright infringement should send a notice to the person(s) listed below. Please provide the following information: i) the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; ii) the location and specifics concerning the material that is claimed to be infringing; iii) an address, telephone number, and an e-mail address where the complaining party may be contacted; and iv) a statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

Indemnification

Persons using AFV International sites agree to indemnify and hold AFV International, its officers, members, and employees harmless from any claims, demands, or damages, including attorney fees, asserted by any third party due to or arising out of your use of or conduct on the site.

Confidential Information

AFV International does not want to receive confidential or proprietary information from you through our website. Please note that any information or material sent to afvinternationa.com, ngvtraining.com, rikeology.com or its other sites, will be deemed NOT to be confidential. By sending us any information or material, you grant us an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute those materials or information, and you also agree that we are free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques that you send us for any purpose.

Miscellaneous Provisions

This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including, without limitation, compensatory, direct, indirect, or consequential damages, financial loss, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property, or claims of third parties. If any provision in this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.