SUBSCRIBER
AND
Track Patrol Ltd (registered number 5964042) whose
registered office is at 8 Gaveston Close, Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7HE,
United Kingdom ("TP")
Agreement and Terms and Conditions
for access to www.trackpatrol.com
by the SUBSCRIBER (the "Agreement")
Definitions
'Web
Site' means the online search facility of distributed physical and
digital music recordings available at URL
www.trackpatrol.com
1. Introduction
1.1. The Web Site is owned by Track Patrol Ltd ("TP").
1.2. The Web Site contains both free-to-access and
subscription areas. Access to subscription content areas is
restricted to users who have registered and paid the appropriate fee
as determined by TP (“SUBSCRIBER”). The
subscription areas of the Web Site are clearly identified.
1.3. The
subscription areas allow the SUBSCRIBER access and search facilities
for artist; track title; album title; record label; format; release
date; catalogue number and territory (the "Search Results").
1.4.
Subscriber shall be solely responsible for
providing all equipment, including a computer and modem, necessary to
establish a connection to the World Wide Web and pay any telephone
service and/or other fees associated with such access
2. Term
& Termination
2.1. This Agreement shall come into effect
upon signature by the parties ("The Commencement Date") and
shall continue for an initial period determined by SUBSCRIBER’S
chosen Subscription Package ("The Initial Term") unless
terminated pursuant to Clause 2.3.
2.2. In
the event that SUBSCRIBER opts for a monthly subscription package
this Agreement will automatically renew on each anniversary of The
Commencement Date or upon reaching the corresponding number of
searches permitted, whichever the sooner, for a
period of 1 month at the prevailing Subscription Fee rate as may vary
from time to time (a "Subsequent Term") unless either party
has given notice in writing to the other party of their wish to
terminate the Agreement.
2.3. In
the event that SUBSCRIBER opts for an annual subscription package
this Agreement will automatically renew on each anniversary of The
Commencement Date or upon reaching the corresponding number of
searches permitted, whichever the sooner, for a
period of 12 months at the prevailing Subscription Fee rate as may
vary from time to time (a "Subsequent Term") unless either
party has given notice in writing to the other party of their wish to
terminate the Agreement.
2.4. Either party may
forthwith terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the
other to that effect in the event;
2.4a. of a material
breach of any of the terms of this Agreement by the other party
which, if capable of remedy, shall not have been remedied within 28
days of being requested in writing so to do by the other party; or
2.4b. that the other party shall go into liquidation whether
compulsory or voluntary (except for the purpose of a bona fide
reconstruction or amalgamation without insolvency) or if an
administrator of the other party shall be appointed or if a receiver
and manager or administrative receiver shall be appointed over any of
the assets or undertaking of the other party; or
2.4c. the
other party shall be unable to pay its debts within the meaning of
Section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986; or
2.4d. a distress,
execution, sequestration or other process is levied or enforced upon,
or sued out, against the property of the other party which is not
discharged within 7 days.
3. Subscription Fees
3.1. For
unlimited access to the Search Results for the Initial Term, the
SUBSCRIBER agrees to pay TP the specified subscription fee (the
'Subscription Fee').
3.2. If upon the anniversary of The
Commencement Date this Agreement has not been terminated then TP will
invoice the SUBSCRIBER for the Subscription Fee at the prevailing
rate as may vary from time to time (the ‘Renewal
Fee’).
4. Use
of TP Content
4.1. Save for the Search Results all material
on the Web Site (the "Content") belongs to TP, unless
expressly stated as otherwise. The SUBSCRIBER may retrieve and
display Content from the Web Site on a computer screen and print
individual pages on paper.
4.2. Except as expressly set out
in clause 4.1, the SUBSCRIBER may not reproduce, modify or in any way
commercially exploit any of the Content. In particular, but without
limiting the general application of the restrictions contained in the
preceding sentence, the SUBSCRIBER may not do any of the following
without prior written permission from TP.
4.2a. Redistribute
any of the Content (including by using it as part of any library,
archive or shared service);
4.2b. Remove the copyright
notice from any copies of Content made;
4.2c. Create a
database in electronic or structured manual form by systematically
downloading and storing all or any of the Content.
5. Registration
5.1. The SUBSCRIBER has provided TP with accurate, complete
registration information for all licensed users and it is the
SUBSCRIBER's responsibility to inform TP of any changes to that
information by e-mail to info@trackpatrol.com
5.2. The
SUBSCRIBER is responsible for preventing unauthorised use of the
individual passwords or unauthorised access to the Search Results. If
the SUBSCRIBER believes there has been any breach of security such as
the disclosure or unauthorised use of the SUBSCRIBER's individual
passwords, the SUBSCRIBER must notify TP immediately by e-mailing
info@trackpatrol.com
5.3. Any
breach of this Agreement will result in termination of the
SUBSCRIBER's access to the Search Results on the Web Site.
5.4. For
the avoidance of doubt if the SUBSCRIBER fails to pay the
Subscription Fee then access to the Search Results will be suspended.
This will not affect TP's right to receive any payments, nor will it
result in an extension to the relevant Initial Term or Subsequent
Term.
6. Warranties, Exclusion of Damages, Limitation of
Liability, and Links
6.1. The Content does not constitute
any form of advice or recommendation by TP and is not intended to be
relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any
specific investment, purchasing, or other decisions. Any arrangements
made between the SUBSCRIBER and any third party named on the Web Site
are at the SUBSCRIBER's sole risk and responsibility.
6.2. To
the full extent allowed by applicable law, the SUBSCRIBER agrees that
TP will not be liable to the SUBSCRIBER and/or any third party for
any consequential or incidental damages (including but not limited to
lost profits) or for any other indirect, special, or punitive damages
whatsoever that arise out of or are related to this Agreement, the
Web Site or to any breach of the Agreement by TP.
6.3. The
Web Site contains links to other world-wide-web sites provided by
independent third parties ("Third Party Sites"), either
directly or through frames. TP is not responsible for the
availability or content of Third Party Sites and will not be a party
to, nor in any way responsible for, any transaction concerning goods
or services available from such Third Party Sites.
6.4. As
part of this agreement, TP agrees to provide a technical or billing
support. This facility may be accessed by e-mailing
info@trackpatrol.com.
6.5. TP
will use all commercially reasonable endeavours to ensure the
SUBSCRIBER's continual access to the Web Site. In circumstances where
the Web Site is not accessible to the SUBSCRIBER, and it is not the
fault of the SUBSCRIBER, TP will use all commercially reasonable
endeavours to restore access to the site as soon as possible.
6.6. In
circumstances that the Web Site suffers from more than 7 days
downtime in any month and it is the fault of TP or any of its
suppliers (the "Maximum Downtime") the SUBSCRIBER may claim
a refund on a pro-rata basis for each day by which the Maximum
Downtime is exceeded. If the Maximum Downtime is exceeded in two
successive months the SUBSCRIBER may terminate the Agreement in
writing and if so will be refunded pro-rata the remainder of any fees
paid in advance for the applicable Initial Term or Subsequent Term,
including the second successive month that the Maximum Downtime was
exceeded. Such written request by the SUBSCRIBER to terminate must be
received by TP within 30 working days of the end of the second
successive month the Maximum Downtime was exceeded.
7. Miscellaneous
7.1. Each party agrees not to disclose any information about
this Agreement to any third party without prior written agreement
from the other party.
7.2. Save for the right to access the
Search Results, TP reserves the right, at its discretion, to make
changes to any part of the Web Site. Without degradation to the
service/information available at the time of signing this Agreement.
7.3. Parts of the Web Site may contain advertising and
sponsorship. Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for ensuring
that material submitted for inclusion on the site complies with
international and national law. TP will not be responsible for any
error or inaccuracy in advertising material.
7.4. The
SUBSCRIBER may not assign, sub-license or otherwise transfer any of
its rights or obligations under this Agreement without prior
agreement in writing from TP.
7.5. If any provision of this
Agreement is found to be invalid by any court having competent
jurisdiction, the invalidity of that provision will not affect the
validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall
remain in full force and effect.
7.6. Failure by either
party to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement does not
constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.
7.7.
All notices to a party shall be in
writing and shall be made either via email or conventional mail. TP
may broadcast changes to the Agreement or other matters of importance
by updating this posting; such broadcasts shall constitute notice to
SUBSCRIBER
7.8. Headings in this Agreement are for
convenience only and will have no legal meaning or effect.
7.9. This
Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with,
English law.