I. USER AGREEMENT
By using the Gertie’s Live/Work website (https://www.gertieslivework.com) and the resources and links therein, the user hereby agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained in this User Agreement and Disclaimer. Gertie’s Live/Work (Gertie’s) reserves the right to change the terms of this User Agreement and Disclaimer and will notify users of any such changes through this online posting. The user’s continued use of the Gertie’s website shall constitute his/her/their acceptance to be bound by any such changes.
Furthermore, the user acknowledges and accepts that Gertie’s is not responsible for any materials or viruses accessed, located, or stored on other Internet websites, nor is it liable for any inaccurate, defamatory, offensive, or illegal materials found on other Internet websites, and that the risk of injury from viewing, hearing, downloading, linking to, or storing such materials rests entirely with the user.
II. TRACKING AND SECURITY ISSUES
Cookies
The Gertie’s website uses browser cookies. We reserve the right to use cookies or other software in the future to track site traffic in certain areas without explicit notice. Examples of those areas include, but are not limited to, database interactives, gallery work samples, and the online capabilities for financial donations.
Personal Information
Gertie’s will not obtain personal information about a user who accesses the Gertie’s website unless the user chooses to provide such information. However, if a user sends an e-mail message or completes a web form that collects personal information, Gertie’s may retain the user’s e-mail address and personal information as appropriate for official business purposes. Gertie’s does not sell, rent, or share email addresses or personal information with any other businesses. Gertie’s may also use this information for its annual contribution drive.
Security
The Gertie’s website may use software to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, to cause harm, or otherwise to damage the website. Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on this server are strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use, tampering with, or modification of this system, including supporting hardware or software, may subject the violator to criminal and civil penalties. In the event of unauthorized intrusion, all relevant information regarding possible violation of law may be provided to law enforcement officials.
III. INFORMATION DISCLAIMER (AS-IS Clause)
Due to the ongoing changes and improvements to Internet applications and public information postings, as well as the potential for human error, neither Gertie’s, nor any other party associated with the development and maintenance of the Gertie’s website, warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate, complete, or current, and they are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information.
In addition, neither Gertie’s nor any other party associated with the development and maintenance of the Gertie’s website warrants that the information contained at linked external websites is in every respect accurate, complete, or current, and they are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. Furthermore, links from the Gertie’s website to other websites do not constitute an official endorsement by Gertie’s of the materials contained on such websites. These links are provided for informational purposes only. Gertie’s does not control these websites and is not responsible for their contents.
The information set forth in the Gertie’s website is furnished free of charge and is based on public domain information believed to be reliable. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the content, quality, and accuracy of material or information obtained from other web sites. Users are urged to contact the responsible organization to confirm the accuracy of its information, especially when this information is time-sensitive. Information is to be used at the user’s own risk.
IV. FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY (Copyright Issues)
Links to Gertie’s Website
Users may link to any html page in the Gertie’s website.
Copying Materials
Users may make a single copy of the content displayed on the Gertie’s website for personal, noncommercial use only, provided that the user does not remove any trademarks, copyright, and, any other notice contained in such content.
Commercial Use or Distribution of Materials
Users may not archive or retain any content in any form, distribute (including via email or the Internet) or otherwise make copies available to others for payment or other consideration, without the written permission of Gertie’s. Permission for such use is granted at the sole discretion of Gertie’s on a case-by-case basis. Permission may be granted via email. There may be a usage fee involved depending on the nature and type of the proposed use. Further copyright restrictions, in particular pertaining to artists’ images and work samples contained on the Gertie’s website, may also apply.
Artworks on the Gertie’s Web Site
All artworks (images, text, downloadable work samples, web sites linked from the Gertie’s web site, etc.) included on the Gertie’s web site are the property of the artist or other copyright holder as noted. Art works may not be reproduced without written permission of the artist. Additionally, artworks included on the Gertie’s web site do not necessarily reflect the views of Gertie’s.
V. Gertie’s Listings
The content and accuracy of the listing is the responsibility of the originating organization. Gertie’s reserves the right to refuse to offer services to anyone at any time without notice, including illegal or “spam” listings.
New listings are posted on Gertie’s web site in 2-3 business days, usually sooner.
Making Changes to a Listing
If you would like to make changes to a listing you have already submitted, please log in to your account at https://www.gertieslivework.com to make the necessary revisions.
Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their posts, including typos, grammatical errors, and HTML formatting, which won’t be reviewed by our staff. However, Gertie’s reserves the right to make any necessary edits to listings.