TM Forum - Website Terms and Conditions

"TM Forum Web Properties" refers to all web properties owned and maintained by TM Forum. A Registered User, as defined below, has access to the facilities on these properies, subject to these Terms and Conditions of Use.

"Registered User" refers to a user who has elected to create a unique login identity and password by way of the online registration process in order to access TM Forum Web Properties. Unless otherwise indicated, the term “you” refers to Registered User.

Use of TM Forum Web Properties
Each Registered User is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the login identity and password that such user has selected and agrees not to share such login identity and password with any other person. Registered User agrees to notify TM Forum of any unauthorized use of such login identity or password. Registered User agrees that he/she shall be fully responsible for any activity undertaken on the TM Forum Web Properties with such Registered User’s login identity and password. Registered User further acknowledges that TM Forum reserves the right to remove a Registered User if TM Forum suspects that such Registered User’s login identity and password is in fact being used by more than one individual.

Registered User agrees that any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of TM Forum Web Properties is at Registered User’s own risk and that Registered User will be solely responsible for any damage to Registered User’s computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material. TM Forum does not guarantee the accuracy or integrity of such information.

TM Forum is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained by use of the information found in any of the TM Forum Web Properties. TM Forum is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by the information and ideas contained, suggested or referenced in any of the TM Forum Web Properties.

In no event will TM Forum Web Properties, its suppliers, or other third parties mentioned at this site be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use, inability to use, or the results of use of this site, any websites linked to this site, or the materials or information contained at any or all such sites, including but not limited to damages to computer system, data or any personal objects resulting from the downloading of material and/or data from the website or the third-party sites.

The TM Forum Web Properties provide links to resources that are not within its' control. TM Forum is not responsible for the quality, suitability, functionality or legality of such sites. Notice is hereby served that users waive any claims against TM Forum with respect to such sites.

TM Forum is not responsible for the actions of users on the TM Forum Web Properties. Notice is hereby served that users waive any claims against TM Forum with respect to members' actions or identity online.

Copyright Information
The information provided by TM Forum is the property of TM Forum or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws of the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions. Violation of TM Forum's copyrights and other proprietary rights entitles TM Forum to pursue various remedies against the violator, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, statutory damages, punitive damages and attorney's fees.

You may not modify, reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute, display, post or transmit any material found on any of the TM Forum Web Properties without express permission (in writing) from TM Forum.

Sales and License Grants on the TM Forum Web Properties
TM Forum may offer items for sale or for licensing on this website. Unless otherwise indicated in these Terms and Conditions, all of the terms and conditions contained in this this Agreement are applicable to sales and license grants described in this section.

Where such items are offered for sale (typically printed materials), purchaser may use such item for purchaser’s benefit only. Such purchased items may not be reproduced, distributed, performed publicly, or displayed publicly, provided however that if the item is provided by TM Forum in electronic form, purchaser may print one copy for purchaser’s personal use. TM Forum reserves the right to include in such electronic copies a mechanism that would limit the number of copies that could be printed.

Where such items are offered for license (audiovisual works and some printed works), you receive only those rights that are specified in the license grant with respect to the particular work, which is generally the right to access the particular work on TM Forum Web Properties for a limited period of time. Typically, such license will give you the right to use the work for your benefit, but not for any other purpose whatsoever. Such licensed works may not be reproduced, distributed, performed publicly, or displayed publicly. In other words, it cannot be watched by multiple individuals in a single office, or displayed on a conference room monitor for group viewing. Licenses for other than single user use may be available through TM Forum, but generally cannot be purchased through TM Forum Web Properties.

Once a purchase or license has been paid for on a TM Forum Web Property, TM Forum will not grant a refund. If there is a technical problem with accessing the work, Registered User’s sole remedy shall be to have TM Forum fix the technical problem and make the work available to Registered User. If for some reason that is not possible and TM Forum concludes that the problem is due to TM Forum’s TM Forum Web Properties, and not Registered User’s computers, software or firewall, internet congestion or other connectivity issues caused outside of TM Forum Web Properties. TM Forum may elect to provide Registered User with a copy of the work in an alternate format (e.g. CD Rom, printed version, as appropriate).

TM Forum is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained by use of the items sold and/or licensed through the TM Forum Web Properties. TM Forum is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by the information and ideas contained, suggested or referenced in any of the TM Forum Web Properties. Registered User agrees that the limitations’s on TM Forum’s responsibility contained in this paragraph are reasonable and part of the consideration for the purchase and/or licensing of items through the TM Forum Web Properties.

In no event will TM Forum Web Properties, TM Forum, TM Forum’s suppliers, or other third parties named or otherwise mentioned be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential losses, damages, costs or expenses whatsoever. Any action against TM Forum or Registered User must be filed not later than one year after the cause of action has accrued. TM Forum’s total liability to any Registered User for all claims or suits of any kind, whether based upon contract, tort (including negligence), warranty, strict liability or otherwise arising out of or related to the use of TM Forum Web Properties or any items purchased or licensed through TM Forum Web Properties and/or TM Forum shall, under no circumstances, exceed the greater of $100 or the amount that Registered User paid for the item that gives rise to such liability. Registered User agrees that the limitations on liability contained in this paragraph are reasonable and part of the consideration for the purchasing or licensing of items through the TM Forum Web Properties.

Membership Benefits
TM Forum may change benefits at any time without notice to its members and without liability to members or any other third party. Continued use of TM Forum Web Properties signifies acceptance of any changes made to the Terms and Conditions.

TM Forum reserves the right to preserve the integrity and quality of its organization, and may withhold or cancel a Registered User's membership at its sole discretion. TM Forum reserves the right to terminate membership if false or misleading registration information is provided. Any violation of the Terms and Conditions, may result in:

a. An email notification of violation of the Terms and Conditions.
b. Deletion of any users provided content.
c. Discontinuation of the privilege of being a Registered User.
d. Any other actions that TM Forum deems appropriate.

General Terms and Conditions
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey as such laws are applied to agreements entered into and performed entirely within New Jersey between New Jersey residents, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts in New Jersey. Registered User hereby gives its consent to and hereby agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of New Jersey. Registered User waives personal service of process and consents that service of process upon it may be made by certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by any reputable overnight delivery service directed to the Registered User at its address as set forth when Registered User registered for use of TM Forum Web Properties. IN ADDITION, THE PARTIES EACH WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE AGREEMENT.

Registered User is responsible for the payment of all applicable excise, sales, use or similar taxes imposed currently or hereafter by any local, state, federal, or other taxing or regulatory authority.

In the event any provision of this Agreement or the application of any such provision shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

This Agreement, together with any product specific terms, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties regarding use of the TM Forum Web Properties and the purchase and/or licensing of any items through the TM Forum Web Properties. It supersedes and merges all prior proposals and understandings, oral or written, between the parties.

The use in this Agreement of one gender or of singular or plural terms shall be deemed to include uses of the other genders or plural or singular terms, as the context may require.

Changes to the Terms and Conditions
TM Forum may change its Terms and Conditions at any time without notice to Registered User and without liability to members or any other third party. It is the user's responsibility to check these Terms and Conditions prior to using TM Forum Web Properties. If you do not agree to any changes made to the Terms and Conditions as they occur, you may terminate your membership by:

Notifying TM Forum via email (websupport@tmforum.org) of your unwillingness to accept the changes to the Terms and Conditions. To ensure accuracy, this notification must be sent from the email address that you want to unsubscribe.
Discontinuing using TM Forum Web Properties.

Continued use of TM Forum Web Properties signifies acceptance of any changes made to the Terms and Conditions.

By logging in to TM Forum Web Properties, Registered User agrees to any changes made to the Terms and Conditions. Accordingly, you are urged to reread the Terms and Conditions each time that you access the TM Forum Web Properties.