TERMS OF USE For RateYourCompany and all its translated versions
Using RateYourCompany and translated versions (« RateYourCompany ») involves that you agree to comply with the conditions below, unconditionally and completely.
ARTICLE 1. Presentation
RateYourCompany is a free, innovative and original service that host messages by which users express their opinion regarding companies where they had professional activities.
ARTICLE 2. Agreement of terms and conditions
The purpose of the following terms of use is to regularize the use of RateYourCompany and are freely accessible by a hypertext link entitled “Terms of use” placed at the bottom of each page of the site. Before displaying any message, the user agrees to be bounded to the terms of use. Its contributions appear as anonymous contributions as only its nickname is posted. In spite of this apparent anonymity, it is reminded that the site administrators of RateYourCompany’s site keep trace of the email address and the IP address of the user. Consequently, he must be aware that in case of an injunction from the legal authority it can be found and prosecuted.
ARTICLE 3. Amendment of conditions
This section can be prone to revisions without notice; it is the responsibility of the user to consult it frequently, in order to know the terms of use.
ARTICLE 4. Registration and Access
To submit a rating, the user must create an account using an online form, created for this purpose. After validation of his account, the user receives an email inviting him to click on a hyperlink to confirm the registration. The access of the account happens by entering the ID and password, which only the user insure the confidentiality. It is valid for an unlimited duration. RateYourCompany reserves the right to end the registration at anytime by email and without notice, temporarily or definitively, in the event of non-observance by the user of its engagements as exposed to article 5.
ARTICLE 5. Ownership Use of Services
Within the scope of his online comments, the user commits to respect the current laws and regulations. In fact, he guarantees that the diffusion of its messages does not constitute of slandering, insult, invasion of privacy, act of unfair competition, racism or hatred. He is committed to not allowing any access to these types of hurtful contents, in particular by the creation of an external hypertext link. If the user can exert his right of criticism freely, he is committed nevertheless to show of understanding and circumspection regarding the information which he takes the initiative to publish.
ARTICLE 6. Flagging and removal of inappropriate content
It is possible to make a request for removal of a comment as far as the comment violates article 5 of these terms of use. The simple fact of disagreeing with a comment is however not acceptable. You can send your request to report@rateyourcompany.com while including in your message:
- The complete comment regarding the request as well as its complete url (internet address).
- The reasons justifying your request.
ARTICLE 7. Limitation of Liability for RateYourCompany
All postings, messages, text or other materials (“Content”) posted on by an user of the website RateYourCompany (“ Service”) are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such Content originated. RateYourCompany does not control, and is not responsible for Content made available through the Service. The Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, declared that operators of Internet services were not to be construed as publishers and thus not legally liable for the words of third parties who use their services. RateYourCompany is not responsible for typographical errors, or inexact things that could appear on the service or for any damage experienced resulting of its utilization.
ARTICLE 8. Disagreements between the members
The user is responsible for his interactions with the other members. RateYourCompany reserves the right, but is not subject to any obligation, to get involved in any way in disagreements between the user and other members.
ARTICLE 9. Personal Data
RateYourCompany respects the privacy of its users and conforms strictly to the laws regarding the protection of pricacy and individual freedom. RateYourCompany saves the IP addresses of its users. RateYourCompany saves the nickname and email address of registered users.
ARTICLE 10. Intellectual property
RateYourCompany is the exclusive holder of all the intellectual property rights regarding the structure, the graphic chart and the distinctive signs (logo, slogan…), and this in the entire world. RateYourCompany does not assert any property right on the content published by its users.
ARTICLE 11. Accessibility
RateYourCompany is accessible 24/24h, 7/7d, except for an interruption, programmed or not, for maintenance needs or case of major force. RateYourCompany cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from an interruption of service.
ARTICLE 12. Applicable laws and jurisdiction
These terms of use and the relation of the user with RateYourCompany are regulated by Hong Kong state law. The user agrees with RateYourCompany to be subject to the Hong Kong jurisdiction in the event of a dispute resulting from theses terms of use.
