LEGAL RESTRICTIONS AND TERMS OF USE
Use of this Site Signifies your Agreement to the Terms of Use.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE
By using this site, you signify your consent to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please do not use the site.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS
This site is owned and operated by DreamYard unless otherwise indicated the contents of DreamYard.com are the property of DreamYard ("DreamYard") and are protected, without limitation, pursuant to U.S. and foreign copyright and trademark laws. No material from DreamYard.com may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, except that you may download one copy of the materials on any single computer for your personal non-commercial use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. Modification of the materials or use of the materials for any other purpose is a violation of DreamYard's copyright, trademark, and trade secret rights and others' proprietary rights. For purposes of this Agreement, the use of any such material on any other Web Site or networked computer environment is prohibited.
USER CONDUCT
Derogatory, harmful or unlawful conduct is not permitted on DreamYard.com. Users are not permitted to upload to, distribute through, or otherwise publish through DreamYard.com any content which is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, illegal or otherwise objectionable that would constitute or encourage a criminal offense, violate the rights of any party, or that would otherwise give rise to liability or violate any law.
JUST FOR KIDS
We believe in the power of Kids and we urge both you and your parents to use and enjoy DreamYard. While we encourage the interactive nature of online media, we strive to educate you and your parents about how to appropriately safeguard your privacy when surfing in the Web. We urge you to check with your parents before entering any information on any website.
PARENTS
By taking responsibility for your children's online computer use, parents can greatly minimize any potential risks for being online. The best way to assure that your children are having positive online experiences is to stay in touch with what they are doing. One way to do this is to spend time with your children while they are online. Have them show you what they are doing and ask them to teach you how to access the services.
While children and teenagers need a certain amount of privacy, they also need parental involvement and supervision in their daily lives. The same general parenting skills that apply to the "real world" also apply while online.
Make it a family rule to:
1. Never give out identifying information-home address, school name, or telephone number- in a public message such as chat or bulletin boards, and be sure you're dealing with someone that both you and your child know and trust before giving it out via email. Think carefully before revealing any personal information such as age, marital status, or financial information. Consider using a pseudonym or unlisting your child's name if your service allows it.
2. Get to know the services your child uses. If you don't know how to log on, get your child to show you. Find out what types of information it offers, and whether there are ways for parents to block out objectionable material.
3. Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with another computer user without parental permission. If a meeting is arranged, make the first one in a public spot, and be sure to accompany your child.
4. Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable. Encourage your children to tell you if they encounter such messages. If you or your child receives a message that is harassing, of a sexual nature, or threatening, forward a copy of the message to your service provider and ask for their assistance.
5. Should you become aware of the transmission, use, or viewing of child pornography while online, immediately report this to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by calling 1-800-843-5678. You should also notify your online service.
JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
DreamYard.com is controlled and operated by DreamYard from its offices in New York, United States of America. DreamYard makes no representation that materials on DreamYard.com are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access DreamYard.com from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
OTHER
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You and DreamYard each agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the state of New York and the federal courts of the southern district of New York. If any provision of this Agreement shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. This is the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and shall not be modified except by writing, signed by both parties.
PERMISSION FOR REPRINTS
All material on DreamYard.com without limitation, is protected by U.S. and foreign copyright and trademark laws. In order to receive permission to reprint any material on DreamYard.com (outside of personal, non-commercial use), please write to:
DreamYard
This email address
The notification must be in writing and include:
1. A signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of each alleged infringing copyrighted work or works.
3. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to enable us to locate such material.
4. Information reasonably sufficient to enable us to contact the party complaining of an alleged infringement (e.g. an address, telephone number, and email address).
5. A statement that the complaining party has a good-faith belief that use of the allegedly infringing material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
