Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last Updated: 08/21/2024

Welcome to the Nova Chicago website (the “Site”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, operated by Nova Chicago (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or international laws or regulations.
Engage in any activity that could harm or disable the Site or interfere with other users’ use and enjoyment of the Site.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Site, or any other systems or networks connected to the Site.
Use any automated means, including robots, spiders, or other similar tools, to access, monitor, or copy any content from the Site without our prior written permission.

2. Intellectual Property

The content on this Site, including text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of Nova Chicago or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express written permission.

3. User Content

If you submit any content to the Site, including comments, feedback, or other materials (collectively, “User Content”), you grant Nova Chicago a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such User Content worldwide in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content and that your User Content does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.

4. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Nova Chicago. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Nova Chicago is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Site, or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content provided through the Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nova Chicago disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Nova Chicago, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your use of, or inability to use, the Site;
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein;
Any errors or omissions in the content on the Site;
Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Nova Chicago, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chicago, Illinois, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.