Welcome to sequencedesign.com (hereafter referred to as "Site"), a service of Sequence Design, Inc. ("Sequence Design").

Through this site, Sequence Design provides valuable services and materials designed to aid our customers. Your access and use of the Site, along with any services or materials herein, is governed by and subject to the following Terms of Use Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"), as well as all applicable laws. Please review the Agreement carefully, before using the Site. By accessing, using or downloading any materials from the Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions in the Agreement.

1. User representations

Your acceptance. You agree to review this Agreement prior to accessing any information or obtaining any documents from the Site. As Sequence Design continues to grow, this Agreement may change. Any changes will be made by updating this Agreement online. A change in the Terms of Use may include, without limitation, adding to, deleting from, or amending the existing Agreement. Any new Agreement may address matters that are different than the types of matters that are then contained in the Agreement. Sequence Design will not provide you with individual notice of any change in the Agreement. We may revise the Agreement at any time without notice to you. We advise you to periodically check this Site to ensure your familiarity with any changes. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THIS SITE INDICATES YOUR COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.

2. Copyright and trademarks

2.1 Copyright. Sequence Design, Inc., 2004. All rights reserved. The entire content of this Site is copyrighted unless otherwise noted. Nothing contained on this Site may be used in any manner, except as provided in this Agreement, or with the written permission of Sequence Design's legal department. Sequence Design does not warrant or represent that your use of the materials displayed on the Site will not infringe on the rights of third parties not owned by or affiliated with Sequence Design.

2.2 License Grant. In the event you download software from the Site, the software, including any files, images, incorporated in or generated by the software, and data accompanying the software (collectively, the Software), you are granted a non,-transferable license to use the Software.

2.3 Restrictions. Sequence Design does not transfer title to the Software to you. You may own the medium on which the Software is recorded, but Sequence Design retains full and complete title to the Software and all intellectual property rights in it. You may not redistribute, sell, or create derivatives of the Software. Except as otherwise permitted for purposes of interoperability as specified by the European Union Software Directive or local law, you shall not reverse-assemble, reverse-compile, reverse-engineer, de-compile, disassemble, reduce the Software to a readable form, or in any way derive from the Software any source-code information. All Software is subject to the license granted to you at the time of its download. You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, repost, or use the content of the site, including the text, software, images, audio, and video, for any purpose without prior written permission from Sequence Design.

2.4 Trademarks. The trademarks, logos, and service marks (collectively the "Trademarks") displayed on the Site are registered and unregistered trademarks of Sequence Design and its affiliates, and other third-party vendors. Sequence Design will enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.

3. Content and liability disclaimer

3.1 Liability. Your use of the Site is at your own risk. While Sequence Design strives to include accurate and up-to-date information on the Site, Sequence Design makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy, nor as to its decency, copyright compliance, or legality. Sequence Design and its affiliates, as well as any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the Site, specifically disclaim any liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of the Site, or any of the forms, documents or agreements contained on the Site. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, Sequence Design, its affiliates, and any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the Site, are NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on the Site, including, but not limited to the materials and services, is provided to you "AS-IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COMPATIBILITY, SECURITY, ACCURACY, OR FREEDOM FROM COMPUTER VIRUS. SEQUENCE DESIGN DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. Please note that some jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you. Check your local laws for any restrictions or limitations regarding the exclusion of implied warranties.

3.2 No substitute for professional advice. The forms, agreements, and documents within the Site, or available through the Site, may not be appropriate under the circumstances of a particular transaction. Please consult local laws and regulations, as requirements will vary from state to state.

You assume any, and all responsibilities and obligations with respect to any decisions made or advice given as a result of the use or selection of any information, program, or document obtained from the Site.

3.3 Links. The Site may contain links to third-party Internet sites. The linked sites are not under the control of Sequence Design. Sequence Design is not responsible for the content of any linked site, including, but not limited to, additional links found therein. Sequence Design reserves the right to terminate any link or linking program at any time. Sequence Design does not endorse companies or products to which it links. If you decide to access any of the third-party sites linked to the Site, you do so entirely at your own risk.

4. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Sequence Design and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, vendors, and agents from, and against all liabilities, expenses (including court costs and attorneys' fees), losses, and other damages that are caused by, arise out of, or relate to, your use of the Site. This includes, without limitation, any claim of libel, defamation, violation of rights of privacy or publicity, loss of service by other users of the Site, and infringement of intellectual property or other rights. Sequence Design will notify you promptly of any claim for which it seeks indemnification. You will be afforded the opportunity to participate in the defense of such claim, provided that your participation will not be conducted in any manner prejudicial to Sequence Design interests, as reasonably determined by Sequence Design.

5. Communication

Any information disclosed in chat rooms, forums, message boards, and news groups becomes public information. We will collect such information as you choose to disclose. Any postings to chat rooms, forums, message boards, contests, or similar information you submit, as well as any computer code, bug fix, or other creative idea you provide, shall be deemed, and shall remain, the property of Sequence Design. Sequence Design shall use such information without restriction as it sees fit throughout the world. Sequence Design, however, will have no liability related to the content of any such information, whether or not arising under the laws of copyright, libel, privacy, obscenity or otherwise.

6. Accuracy of information

Information provided on this Site, including information concerning any products or their use, is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. You should verify all statements herein. All listings and information are subject to prior sales or changes without prior notice.

7. Copyright complaints

Sequence Design may, in appropriate circumstances and at its sole discretion, terminate the accounts of users who infringe on the copyright of others. If you believe that your work has been used or is accessible on the Site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify Sequence Design by providing our copyright agent with the following information:

1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest that is allegedly infringed
2. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, including where the copyrighted work exists or a copy of the copyrighted work;
3. A description of where on the Site the material that you claim is infringing is located, reasonably sufficient to permit Sequence Design to locate the material;
4. Your address, telephone number, and email address;
5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
6. A statement from you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner, or you are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

You can reach the Sequence Design agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement on this Site at:
Sequence Design, Inc.
469 El Camino Real
Santa Clara CA 95050
Tel +1.408.961.2300
Fax +1.408.961.2323

8. Applicable law

These Terms of Use shall be treated as though they were executed and performed in San Jose, CA, and shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, and, to the extent that state law is applicable, by the laws of the State of California (without regard to conflict of law principles). The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted in a neutral manner and in accordance with their fair meaning. Any rule of law or legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the party that has drafted them is not applicable and is waived. All legal proceedings arising out of, or in connection with, this Agreement shall be brought solely in San Jose, California. You expressly submit to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located San Jose, California, and you consent to extra-territorial service of process. Sequence Design and its affiliates make no warranties or representations that materials on this Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access this Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

9. Export

The United States controls the export of products and information. You agree to comply with such restrictions and not to export or re-export the materials to countries or persons prohibited under the export control laws. By downloading any materials, you represent that you are not in a country where such export is prohibited and that you are not on the US Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders or the US Treasury Department's list of specially-designated Nationals.

10. Passwords

If you elect to register and obtain a password, you represent and warrant that you will not transfer your password, as it is not transferable.

11. Miscellaneous

11.1 Other Sequence Design policies. For information on our Privacy Policy, click here. The terms of the Privacy Policy are incorporated into this Agreement.

11.2 Terms of Use control. In the event that any term or statement elsewhere on this Site conflicts with or is contrary to this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.

11.3 All rights reserved. All rights not expressly granted to you in this Agreement are reserved to Sequence Design.

11.4 Compliance with local laws. You are responsible for compliance with the laws of your local jurisdiction.

11.5 Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, all other terms of the Agreement will remain valid and enforceable.

11.6 No Waiver. The failure of a party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right of that party to enforce such provision or any other provision.