AMIBROKER.COM AUTOMATED TRADING INTERFACE AGREEMENT
TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT THIS TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made between AmiBroker.com ("Company") and any person ("User") who installs the Software ("Software"). BY CLICKING THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OR ACCESSING, USING OR INSTALLING ANY PART OF THE SOFTWARE, USER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO AND CONSENTS TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF USER DOES NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE BUTTON INDICATING NON-ACCEPTANCE MUST BE SELECTED AND USER MAY NOT ACCESS, USE OR INSTALL ANY PART OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS AGREEMENT IS APPLICABLE FOR ALL RELEASED VERSIONS OF THE SOFTWAREINCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BETA VERSIONS. THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME- TO-TIME AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF COMPANY. USER SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH THIRTY (30) DAYS ADVANCE NOTICE BY EMAIL OF ANY SUCH AMENDMENTS AND SHALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REFUSE SAID AMENDMENTS SOLELY BY REQUESTING TERMINATION OF ACCESS TO THE SOFTWARE. 1. Software Terms a. Description. The Software is proprietary to Company and is protected by intellectual property laws and international intellectual property treaties. User's access to the Software is licensed and not sold. Software is an order entry application including, but not limited to, stocks, futures and commodities that interfaces through an Application Protocol Interface ("API") to various third party brokers (collectively "Brokers"). All stock orders are executed through Brokers. Brokers provide an API allowing Software to send stock orders to Brokers' platform. b. Use of Third Party Vendors/Brokers. User is aware that the Software implements various third party software, platforms, and equipment (collectively "Vendors") and platforms developed by Brokers. User shall abide by all Vendors'/Brokers' individual terms of service agreements, if applicable. COMPANY MAKES ABSOLUTLEY NO WARRANTIES WITH REFERENCE TO THIRD PARTY VENDOR/BROKER SOFTWARE AND/OR SERVICES. The following table represents a non-exhaustive list of Vendors/Brokers used by Software with Internet links to applicable Vendor/Broker websites: Vendor/Broker : Link InteractiveBrokers : http://www.interactivebrokers.com c. Accessibility and Function. User agrees that from time to time, the Software may be inaccessible or inoperable for any reason, including, without limitation: (i) equipment (hardware) malfunctions, (ii) software malfunctions, (iii) periodic maintenance procedures or repairs which Company may undertake from time to time, or (iv) causes beyond the reasonable control of Company or which causes are not reasonably foreseeable by Company. Company is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for the performance and/or reliablity of Vendor/Broker software, platform, system, equipment or otherwise, or User's Internet Service Provider ("ISP"). d. Equipment. User shall be solely responsible for providing, maintaining and ensuring compatibility with the Software, all hardware, software, electrical and other physical requirements for User's use of the Software including, without limitation, telecommunications and Internet connection(s), ISP, web browsers and/or other equipment, programs and services required to access and use the Software. e. Grant of License. Company grants User, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, a nonexclusive and nontransferable license to use the Software. 2. Security of User's System User shall be solely responsible for the security, confidentiality and integrity of all messages and the content that User receives, transmits through or stores via the Software or on any computer or related equipment that is used to access the Software. User shall be solely responsible for any authorized or unauthorized access to User's account by any person, entity, partnership, organization, association or otherwise. 3. User Representations User represents and warrants to Company that: (a) User is over the age of eighteen (18) and has the power and authority to enter into and perform User's obligations under this Agreement, (b) all information provided by User to Company is truthful, accurate and complete, (c) User shall comply with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, (e) User has provided and shall provide accurate and complete registration information including, without limitation, User's legal name, address and e-mail address, (f) User acknowledges that all right, title, and interest to the Software belongs to Company. Company reserves all rights not expressly granted to User in this Agreement and that the User may not sublicense, transfer, or assign the Software, directly or indirectly, to any person, entity, partnership, organization, association or otherwise, for any reason. 4. Termination This Agreement is effective upon User's acceptance as set forth herein and shall continue in full force until terminated. User may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Company. Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice to User, at any time and for any reason, to: (a) remove or disable access to all or any portion of the Software, (b) suspend User's access to or use of all or any portion of the Software, and (c) terminate this Agreement. 5. Disclaimer of Warranties THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS AT USER'S SOLE RISK. COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE, NOR DOES COMPANY MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO ANY RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY USE OF THE SOFTWARE. USER REALIZES THAT THERE IS RISK IN TRADING STOCKS AND THAT ASSETS MAY BE LOST AND ARE NOT INSURED. COMPANY IS ABSOLUTELY NOT RESPONSIBLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR USERS' STOCK ORDER, PURCHASE AND SALE ACTIONS. COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN RELATION TO THE SOFTWARE. COMPANY MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTIES WITH REFERENCE TO THIRD PARTY VENDOR/BROKER SOFTWARE AND/OR SERVICES. 6. Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL COMPANY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY OTHER PERSON, ENTITY, PARTNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, ASSOCIATION OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR ANY MATTER ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE SOFTWARE OR THE INTERNET IN GENERAL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, USER'S USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, ANY CHANGES TO OR INACCESSIBILITY OF THE SOFTWARE, DELAY, FAILURE, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF ANY TRANSMISSION OR DATA, ANY MATERIAL OR DATA SENT OR RECEIVED OR NOT SENT OR RECEIVED, ANY TRANSACTION OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO THROUGH THE SOFTWARE, OR ANY DATA OR MATERIAL FROM A THIRD PARTY ACCESSED ON OR THROUGH THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED ON THE BASIS OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY USER TO COMPANY HEREUNDER. SOME STATES PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THUS THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO USER. IF USER IS DISSATISFIED WITH THE SOFTWARE, USER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE FOR USER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5. COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ITEMS VIEWED OR TRANSMITTED VIA THE SOFTWARE. COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY ACTS TAKING PLACE WHICH ARE NOT VIEWED OR TRANSMITTED VIA THE SOFTWARE. COMPANY IS NOT OBLIGATED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO TAKE ANY STEPS TO PREVENT OR CORRECT ANY ILLEGAL, ABUSIVE OR OTHERWISE INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITY PERFORMED BY USER, NOR IS COMPANY OBLIGATED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO ARCHIVE OR OTHERWISE MAINTAIN OTHER REPRODUCTION OF THE CONTENT THAT APPEARS OR IS TRANSMITTED ON THE SOFTWARE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY ACTION OR INACTION WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONTENT ON THE SOFTWARE. COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR COMPLIANCE OR LACK THEREOF BY ANY BROKER(S) WITH RESPECT TO ANY APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE LAWS REGARDING OR PERTAINING TO THE TRADING OF SECURITIES. COMPANY MAKES SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS MEETING OR EXCEEDING INDUSTRY STANDARDS TO INSURE THE SECURITY AND/OR FUNCTIONALITY OF SOFTWARE RELATED INTERNET TRANSMISSIONS BUT, DUE TO THE INHERENT NATURE OF THE INTERNET, CANNOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT FUNCTIONALITY AND/OR SECURITY OF INTERNET TRANSMISSIONS. 7. Indemnification User agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Company, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any action, cause, claim, damage, debt, demand or liability, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, asserted by any person, entity, partnership, organization, association or otherwise, arising out of or relating to: (a) this Agreement, (b) User's use of the Software, including any data or work transmitted or received by User, and (c) any unacceptable use of the Software, including, without limitation, any statement, data or content made, transmitted or republished by User which is prohibited by the law. 8. Privacy a. General. When reasonably practicable, Company shall attempt to respect and maintain User's privacy. Company shall not monitor, edit, or disclose any personal information about User or User's account, including its contents or User's use of the Software, without User's prior written consent unless Company has a good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (i) comply with any legal process or other legal requirements of any governmental authority, (ii) protect and defend the rights, interests, or property of Company, (iii) enforce this Agreement, (iv) protect the interests of users of the Software other than User or any other person, entity, partnership, organization, association or otherwise, or (v) operate or conduct maintenance and repair of Company's services or equipment, including the Software as authorized by law. User has no expectation of privacy with respect to the Internet in general. User's IP address is transmitted and recorded with each User session. b. Cookies. The Software may use cookies. A cookie is a small data file that a website stores on the User's computer when the Software is accessed via the Internet. A cookie allows Company to monitor activity on its website and remember user preferences. Company uses information contained in cookies to improve the User's experience, as well as track usage and tailor service options and content to usage patterns. Company does not use cookies to retrieve information from the User's computer not related to the Software. c. Security of Personal Information. Information security is of the utmost importance to Company, however, no transmission of data over the Internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. Company shall not guarantee or warrant the security of any personal information transmitted to or from it. Any such transmission is made solely at User's risk. e. Links. Company's Software website may contain links to other Internet websites. These websites are not under the control of Company and Company does not control linked websites' privacy and/or user agreements. Company does not grant any warranties (express or implied) nor does Company have any liability for information transferred and conferred to or from linked websites. 9. Miscellaneous a. Amendment. Company shall have the right, at any time and without prior written notice to or consent from User, to add to or modify the terms of this Agreement, simply by delivering such amended terms to User by e-mail at the address provided to Company by User or by requiring the User to accept an updated Agreement upon accessing the Software. User's access to or use of the Software after the date such amended terms are delivered to User shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of such amended terms. b. Waiver. No waiver of any term, provision or condition of this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other term, provision or condition hereof, whether or not similar, nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver of any such term, provision or condition hereof. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. c. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, then such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible and the other provisions shall remain fully effective and enforceable. d. Notice. All notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be delivered when sent by first-class mail or when sent by facsimile or e-mail to either parties' last known post office, facsimile or e-mail address, respectively. User hereby consents to notice by e-mail. All notices shall be directed to the parties at the respective addresses given above or to such other address as either party may, from time to time, provide to the other party. e. Governing Law. This Agreement is made in and shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Poland without reference to any conflicts of laws. f. Dispute Resolution. Any and all disputes relating to or arising out of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the arbitrability and the validity of this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Wroclaw, Poland. g. Force Majeure. If the performance of any part of this Agreement by either party is prevented, hindered, delayed or otherwise made impracticable by causes beyond the reasonable control of either party, that party shall be excused from such performance to the extent that it is prevented, hindered or delayed by such causes. h. Survival. The terms and provisions of sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 all survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. i. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties with respect to the Software and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, statements and understandings, whether oral or written, between the parties concerning the Software.