Website Ownership and Intellectual Property Disclaimer

By completing and submitting the Central Maine Online Client Terms & Conditions form, and engaging the services of Central Maine Online for the creation of a website, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding ownership and intellectual property:

1. Ownership: Upon completion and delivery of the website, Central Maine Online shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights associated with the website, including but not limited to the design, layout, graphics, text, code, and other elements created by Central Maine Online.
2. Restrictions on Transfer: The client agrees not to move, transfer, or assign ownership of any part of the website, including its design, content, and underlying code, without the expressed written permission of Central Maine Online. This includes but is not limited to selling, leasing, sublicensing, or otherwise transferring any rights or ownership in the website.
3. Reuse and Reproduction: The client may not reproduce, reuse, or repurpose any part of the website, whether in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Central Maine Online. This includes copying, modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works based on the website without proper authorization.
4. Expressed Written Permission: Any requests to move, transfer ownership, or reuse any part of the website must be submitted in writing and explicitly approved by Central Maine Online. Such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and approval or denial will be communicated in writing.
5. Work Refusal, Termination, and Account Cancellation Clause: Central Maine Online reserves the right to refuse or cancel any work without refund that violates our terms and conditions. Additionally, we retain the right to terminate any website hosting account or project for any reason that we deem offensive, unethical, illegal, or contradictory to our personal beliefs. Such termination may occur without prior notice or liability. By engaging our services, you acknowledge and agree that Central Maine Online holds the authority to exercise these rights and take appropriate actions to enforce compliance with our terms and conditions, uphold ethical standards, and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
6. Prohibited Actions: You may not modify, republish, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, or create derivative works from any material obtained from this website without obtaining our prior written consent. This includes any downloading or copying of materials.
7. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold Central Maine Online and its affiliates harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from any third-party claims related to the use, reproduction, or display of the submitted content, images, or materials on the website.
8. Accuracy and Compliance: You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and compliance of the submitted content, images, or materials with applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights. Central Maine Online assumes no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies, errors, or infringements within the submitted content.
9. Release of Liability: You release Central Maine Online from any liability, loss, or damage arising from the use or reliance upon the submitted content, images, or materials on the website, including but not limited to any claims for defamation, copyright infringement, or violation of privacy rights. You will also release Central Maine Online from any liability arising from any and all issues related to web hosting whether provided by Central Maine Online or a 3rd party web hosting company, as well as, any and all claims related to domain names whether purchased by Central Maine Online or purchased by a 3rd party.
10. Acknowledgement: By submitting the Central Maine Online Client Terms & Conditions form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Website Ownership and Intellectual Property Disclaimer.