TERMS OF USE

TERMS OF USE

1.Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement

ECBT (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) offers this website (“Website”) for your use. By using the Website, you agree to adhere to the terms outlined in this Terms of Use Agreement (“Agreement”). Please review these terms carefully. Accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website indicates your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, you must refrain from using the Website.

1.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to update this Agreement at any time without prior notice. You can review the latest version of the Agreement by selecting the “Terms of Use” link on the Website. Changes become effective as soon as they are posted. Continuing to use the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If the updated terms are not acceptable to you, your only recourse is to stop using the Website.

2.Website Usage

2.1 Content Access

The Website includes various materials such as software, text, graphics, and images (collectively, “Content”). The Content may be owned by us or provided through third-party arrangements. It is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of the Content could violate copyright, trademark, and other legal protections. You have no rights to the Content beyond those explicitly granted in this Agreement. Any other use requires our prior written consent. You must retain all copyright and proprietary notices on any copies you make of the Content. Selling, transferring, modifying, or publicly displaying the Content for commercial purposes is forbidden. Unauthorized use or posting of Content on other websites or networks is not allowed. Any violation of this Agreement will result in automatic termination of your access to the Website and Content, and you must destroy any copies of the Content you possess.

2.2 Trademark Use

The Company’s trademarks, service marks, and logos (“Company Trademarks”) on the Website are either registered or unregistered. Other names, products, and services may be trademarks of third parties (“Third-Party Trademarks”). Nothing on the Website or in this Agreement grants any right to use these Trademarks without our prior written approval. Trademarks cannot be used to harm the Company or third parties, their products, or services. Linking to any Trademark from another site requires our prior written permission. Any goodwill from using Company Trademarks benefits the Company.

2.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

(a) Overburden the Website’s infrastructure,

(b) Use any tools or software to disrupt the Website’s operation,

(d) Modify or remove any content posted on the Website,

(e) Frame or link to any part of the Website’s materials without permission.

2.4 Links to External Sites

The Website may include links to third-party sites (“External Sites”) for your convenience. These links do not imply our endorsement of the content on those sites. The content on External Sites is managed by others, and we are not responsible for it. Contact the administrators of those External Sites if you have concerns. We are not liable for any issues that arise from accessing these External Sites, and you should take precautions to protect your computer from potential threats. Accessing External Sites is at your own risk.

2.5 Protection of Website Elements

Certain features of the Website are safeguarded by trade dress, trademark, and other legal protections and may not be copied or imitated in any manner, including framing or mirroring, unless explicitly allowed by Section 2.1 of this Agreement. Content from the Website may not be retransmitted without our express written consent.

3.Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties

3.1 Content Accuracy Disclaimer

The Company, along with its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors (collectively referred to as “Company Parties”), makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Content on the Website. The Company Parties are not liable for the correctness, completeness, or reliability of any Content or other information provided to users, nor are they responsible for any errors, omissions, delays, or disruptions in data or information. Your use of the Website and Content is entirely at your own risk.

3.2 Operational Disclaimer

The Company Parties do not guarantee that the Website will operate without errors or that it, its server, or the Content are free from viruses or other harmful components. Should your use of the Website or Content result in the need for repairs or replacements of equipment or data, the Company Parties are not liable for those expenses.

3.3 “As Is” Provision

The Website and Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties. The Company Parties disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of title, merchantability, non-infringement, and fitness for a particular purpose.

3.4 Limitation of Liability

The Company Parties will not be liable for any damages (including but not limited to incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, lost profits, or damages resulting from data loss or business interruption) arising from the use or inability to use the Website and Content. This applies regardless of whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or other legal theories, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

3.5 Applicability of State Law

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such cases, the limitations stated above may not apply. In those jurisdictions, the liability of the Company Parties will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4.Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company Parties from any claims, actions, or demands, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of your breach of this Agreement or your use or misuse of the Website or Content. The Company will notify you of any such claims, suits, or proceedings. The Company reserves the right to take exclusive control of any matter requiring indemnification and, in such cases, you agree to assist in defending such matters.

5.Termination of Agreement

5.1 Termination Rights

The Company reserves the right to limit, suspend, or terminate this Agreement and your access to the Website or Content, in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, at any time and for any reason, without prior notice or liability. Additionally, the Company may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website or Content at any time without prior notice or liability.

6.Compliance with Applicable Laws

6.1 Jurisdictional Compliance

The Website is operated from Boston, Massachusetts. We make no representations about the suitability of the Content for use outside of the United States. If you access the Website or Content from locations outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws applicable in your jurisdiction.

6.2 Export Control Regulations

The export of products and information from the United States is controlled. You agree to comply with these export control laws and not to export or re-export any Content to restricted countries or individuals. By downloading the Content, you confirm that you are not located in a prohibited country or a prohibited person or entity. You are responsible for complying with all relevant laws regarding the import, export, or re-export of the Content in your jurisdiction.