Welcome to wpt.org, the Web site of Wisconsin Public Television (WPT), a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and University of Wisconsin-Extension.
The following rules govern the use of the WPT Web site. These rules apply to all materials, online communications and other information that is or becomes available on the Web site. By signing on and using wpt.org you specifically agree to abide by these rules and any future modifications.
1. Uses Permitted
Material from wpt.org or any Web site owned, operated, licensed or controlled by WPT may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. You may download one copy of the materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial home use provided you keep intact all copyright and other ownership notices.
Modification of downloaded materials or use of the materials for any other purpose is a violation of copyright and other proprietary rights and is not permitted. The use of any such material on any other Web site or networked computer environment is expressly prohibited. All trademarks, servicemarks, and trade names are proprietary to WPT, its parent organizations and partners. You may not frame the WPT Web site to enclose its content in your site. You may link to sections of our site so long as you do not portray WPT in a false, misleading, derogatory or otherwise offensive manner. You may not use the WPT, UW-Extension or Wisconsin Educational Communications Board logos as part of the link without permission.
2. User's Obligation to Abide by Applicable Law
In connection with the use of wpt.org, you agree to abide by all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not necessarily limited to, those relating such areas as libel, slander, defamation, trade libel, product disparagement, harassment, invasion of privacy, tort, obscenity, indecency, and copyright or trademark infringement. The information available on wpt.org may include intellectual property that is protected under the copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws of the United States and/or other countries. Such intellectual property Laws generally prohibit the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of all text, photographic and graphic (art and electronic) images, music, sound samplings and other protected materials. The violation of any laws may give rise to civil and/or criminal penalties.
3. Links
WPT may provide links to other Web sites or resources. Because we have no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that WPT is not responsible for the availability of external sites or resources. WPT is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials from such sites or resources. You also agree that WPT is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by such site or resource.
4. Comments, Communications and Postings
Visitors to wpt.org may, in some instances, have the opportunity to post comments, questions, reviews, suggestions or other information on the site. These postings or communications are allowed so long as the content of the message is not illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, infringing of intellectual property rights, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable. These postings may not consist of or contain software viruses, political campaigning, commercial solicitation or any form of "spam." You may not impersonate any person or use a false e-mail address. WPT reserves the right to remove or edit such content, but does not regularly review posted content. WPT reserves the right to use these postings and communications as WPT deems necessary.
You are cautioned that any online communications may not be fully confidential. You should be aware that federal postal regulations do not protect electronic mail. You should also aware that administrative personnel of WPT may, in the course of their regular duties, have access to communications for technical or operational purposes. WPT may also disclose any communications to the extent required by law.
5. Protection Against Malicious Programming
WPT will make every effort to insure the safety of content posted to the Web site. However, downloading of software or other materials or any other use of the information on wpt.org is at your own risk. You are advised to take adequate precautions to minimize any loss to your system caused by malicious programming (e.g. virus, worms), including use of anti-virus programs and proper backup of files. Posting malicious programming to wpt.org is prohibited.
6. Disclaimer
THIS SITE IS PROVIDED BY WPT ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WPT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANITES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
WPT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ANY INFORMATION IS COMPLETE OR ACCURATE, THAT WPT.ORG WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. WPT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SITE, ITS SERVERS, OR E-MAIL SENT FROM WPT ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WPT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE.
7. Release and Indemnity
WPT cannot be liable for any circumstance that may result from the use or inability to use the Web site due to delays in operation or transmission or any other failure of performance.
8. Modifications
This User Policy may be modified by WPT from time to time. Such modifications will be binding on all site visitors as soon as they appear online.
9. Jurisdiction
The laws of the state of Wisconsin will govern these terms and conditions and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and WPT.
Contact Us
If you wish to report inaccurate information on the Web site, please e-mail comments@wpt.org or call toll-free 800-422-9707. If you have any questions or concerns about this Web site, please contact us.
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