GlobalTradeCentral.com Terms of Service Agreement

Last Updated: May 01, 2011

Welcome to the Terms of Service Agreement for Global Trade Central Inc., hereto referred to as GTC.

This agreement describes the terms on which you may access and use our services. To become a GTC user you must fist accept all of the terms and conditions of this agreement as well as agreeing to our Privacy Policy.

The User Agreement will prevail in the event of any inconsistency between the GTC Privacy Policy and User Agreement. You may not access the GTC portal if you do not agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

We reserve the right to post amended terms to this agreement at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of GTC indicates your acceptance of the amended User Agreement.

Description of Service
GTC is a one-stop shop for business professionals to network and market their products, services and investment opportunities. GTC users can connect (‘network’) with thousands of other users from around the world as well as market their business through our premium features that include SEO, SEM, Advertising, Press Release Distribution, Events and more. (I think many people don’t know what SEM and SEO mean. Please spell out)

Membership Eligibility
The GTC service is not available to minors under the age of 18 or to any users suspended or removed from the system by GTC for any reason. Additionally, users are prohibited from selling, trading, or otherwise transferring their GTC account to another party. (delete the last sentence)

Use of Service
Your use of the GTC portal is governed by this User Agreement. GTC may refuse membership without prior notice to any user for any or no reason. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account with or without your knowledge. If you knowingly provide your login and password information to another person, your account privileges may be suspended temporarily or terminated. You agree to immediately notify GTC of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security. GTC cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

Termination
You agree that GTC may, with or without cause, immediately terminate your account and access to GTC services without prior notice. Without limiting the foregoing, the following will lead to a termination by GTC  of a user’s account:

• Breaches or violations of this User Agreement or other incorporated agreements or guidelines,

• Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies

• Request by you (self-initiated account deletions)

• Unexpected technical issues or problems

• Extended periods of inactivity.

Termination of your GTC account includes removal of access to all offerings within the GTC service and may also bar you from further use of GTC. Furthermore, you agree that all terminations shall be made in GTC’s sole discretion and that GTC shall not be liable to you nor any third-party for any termination of your account or access to the GTC Service.

REFUND POLICY
GTC will gladly stop monthly or yearly automatic billing on any account or service provided. If you sign up for a monthly service and request the service to be canceled, your account will no longer be re-billed starting with the date of your notification. Your service will still be active until the renewal date; at which time the account will be canceled and deleted from our system.

To cancel your account, simply contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from ‘spambots’ and you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please be sure to include your first and last name as well as your Unique Internet Services user name when making the request. GTC will promptly refund any charges made, if your request was placed before your recurring bill date and for any reason your account was still charged.

If you wish to cancel or have any questions, comments or concerns about our refund policy, you may contact us by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . (delete last sentence that was here)

User Conduct

You understand and agree not to use GTC for the following reasons:
• Post content or initiate communications which are unlawful, libelous, abusive, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable.

• Use the GTC service for any illegal purpose, including but not limited to conspiring to violate laws.

• Falsely state, impersonate, or otherwise misrepresent your identity, including but not limited to the use of a pseudonym, or misrepresenting your current or previous positions and qualifications, or your affiliations with a person or entity, past or present.

• Upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content or initiate communications which include information that you do not have the right to disclose or make available under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as insider information, or proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements).

• Upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content or initiate communication that infringes upon patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights or other proprietary rights.

• Upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail,” “spam,” “chain letters,” “pyramid schemes,” or any other form of solicitation. This prohibition includes but is not limited to the following:

• Using GTC invitations to send messages to people who are unlikely to recognize you as a known contact

• Using GTC to connect to people who don’t know you and then sending unsolicited promotional messages to those direct connections without their permission

• Sending messages to distribution lists, newsgroup aliases, or group aliases

• Upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment

• Stalk or harass anyone

• Forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any communication transmitted through the GTC service

• Post content in fields that aren’t intended for that content. Example: Putting an address in a name or title field

• Interfere with or disrupt the GTC service or servers or networks connected to the GTC service, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the GTC Service.

International Use

Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all applicable local rules including but not limited to rules regarding online conduct and acceptable content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside.

Information Provided on this Website

In the course of using GTC , users may provide information about themselves which may be visible to certain other users (see our Privacy Policy to learn more about information collected on this website). You understand that by posting materials on the GTC website or otherwise providing materials to GTC, you are granting to GTC a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use this information in the course of offering the GTC service. Furthermore, you understand that GTC retains the right to reformat, excerpt, or translate any materials submitted by you. You understand that all information publicly posted or privately transmitted through the GTC is the sole responsibility of the person from which such content originated and that GTC will not be liable for any errors or omissions in any content. You understand that GTC cannot guarantee the identity of any other users with whom you may interact in the course of using the GTC service. Additionally, we cannot guarantee the authenticity of any data which users may provide about themselves or relationships they may describe.

In many ways, GTC also serves as a search engine that extracts and summarizes information from other sources across the Internet. This information may be inaccurate and we may make mistakes when extracting the information. GTC assumes no responsibility regarding the accuracy of the information that is provided by GTC once we have collected information about a person or company. We combine multiple mentions of the same person into an individual Company Profile. The resulting Web Summaries are then made available to the public through GTC.

Additionally, GTC allows users to create and/or update their own Profile. Any information provided by a user to be part of his or her Profile will be available to the public as part of the GTC service. Users who create and/or update their own Profile can change or delete any information they provide if they choose to do so. Please use caution when posting personal identifiable information.

Access to Service

Use of manual or automated software, devices, or other processes to “crawl” or “spider” any web pages contained in the GTC website is strictly prohibited. You agree not to monitor or copy, or allow others to monitor or copy our web pages or the content included herein. You also agree not to “frame” or otherwise simulate the appearance or function of this website. Furthermore, you agree not to take any action that interferes with the proper working of or places an unreasonable load on our infrastructure, including but not limited to unsolicited communications, attempts to gain unauthorized access, or transmission or activation of computer viruses.

Communications

In the course of providing you services, GTC may need to communicate with you via email (see our Privacy Policy to learn more about communications). You agree to receive emails which are specific to your account and necessary for the normal functioning of the GTC, including a series of emails which help inform new users about various features and upgrade opportunities. You also agree to have your name and/or email address listed in the header of certain communications which you initiate through GTC

Uploaded Emails - Third Party Platforms

Growing your network often begins with inviting your existing contacts to join you on a new network. GTC simplifies the process by providing an automated way to invite multiple people across a variety of communication platforms (other social networks, email accounts, etc.). Note: GTC is not liable for any communication made between our users and members of other networks or the networks themselves. Invitations originating from GTC to people outside of the network at the request of our current users are done entirely independent of GTC and therefore absolve GTC from damages or complaints that may be brought by a recipient or third-party platform.

Monitoring and Enforcement

While we have the right to monitor activity and content associated with GTC, we are not obligated to do so. And since we do not, and may not have the ability to, control or actively monitor content we don’t guarantee its accuracy, integrity or quality. Because community standards vary and individuals sometimes choose not to comply with our policies and practices, in the process of using our website, you may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. You can contact our Customer Service Department to let us know of content that you find objectionable. We may investigate the complaints and violations of our policies that come to our attention and may take any action that we believe is appropriate, including, but not limited to issuing warnings, removing the content or terminating accounts and/or subscriptions. However, because situations and interpretations vary, we also reserve the right not to take any action. Under no circumstances will we be liable in any way for any content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of, access to, or denial of access to any content on the website.

GTC Marketing (www.globaltradecentral.com)

GTC provides press, blog, events, job postings as well as additional marketing channels designed to provide additional exposure to its users. GTC optimizes all of its user’s submissions and distributes them through our distribution network of search engines and media outlets.

Use

You are responsible for the content and accuracy of all news copy and other information submitted by you to GTC. Because of the volume of information and copy submitted to GTC, GTC cannot be responsible for verifying facts contained in Submitted Materials.

GTC reserves the right (i) to reject or edit Submitted Materials; and (ii) to remove any marketing channel postings from its web site, pull from distribution or deny approval to any marketing channel release. GTC can only remove Submitted Materials from its network, and GTC makes no representation or warranty regarding the removal of Submitted Materials from sites outside of the GTC network.

GTC endeavors to disseminate Submitted Materials promptly and accurately. Any inadvertent errors by GTC will be corrected promptly upon discovery, without additional charge, and such obligation to correct shall constitute the sole liability of GTC in this regard.

All Submitted Materials transmitted by GTC must align itself with a GTC Profile which must contain (at least) a user-supplied contact name and phone number and a clearly identifiable source. The source gives legitimacy to the release by indicating who is responsible for the content and cannot be the name of an agency issuing news on your behalf.

GTC does not warrant specific placement of any news release nor pick up on any news release on its wire, but will deliver a news release to the appropriate media point where an editor or reporter will best be able to decide on usage.

You agree to use the Service for its intended purpose and not for any illicit purposes including, but not limited to, the reverse engineering of the site and/or its processes and the inclusion of such processes or services in a derivative service. You shall not query, spider or access any GTC systems with the express written consent of GTC

Fees

Signing up for a basic (FlatWorld) GTC account is free. GTC also offers a variety of ‘Premium’ services that may include a monthly or annual fee and or a one-time ‘upgrade’ (example press release enhancements) or ‘event’ charges. All of these charges are presented clearly to our users during each ‘sign-up’ process. Subscriptions to GTC are billed on either a monthly (every four weeks) or annual basis from the date of the initial sign-up. GTC reserves the right to modify the pricing of, add to, or discontinue a GTC service or any portion thereof without prior notice.

Paid members are responsible for keeping their billing information current including expiration dates, billing address, etc. Members whose billing experiences a failure will be notified via email and upon login to their profile. All premium services provided through the membership will cease until updated billing information is provided. Members will have an opportunity to update their billing information to re-activate their membership. Note: Subscriptions that require additional processing by GTC employees may receive a $10.00 process / handling fee each month that billing requires additional handling by GTC employees.

Right of Cancellation

The User may cancel registration for the Flat World or ‘Gated’ memberships by EMAILING GTC directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from ‘spambots’. You need JavaScript enabled to view it without stating any particular reason. YOUR ACCOUNT WILL NOT BE CANCELLED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL STATING SUCH. All FlatWorld or ‘Gated’ Members may cancel at anytime. WHEN YOU CANCEL YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR ACCOUNT WILL REMAIN ACTIVE UNTIL THE END OF YOUR CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION TERM UNLESS OTHERWISE TERMINATED. SUBSCRIPTION FEES WILL NOT BE PRORATED OR REFUNDED FOR PARTIAL USAGE.

Consequences of cancellation

In the event of cancellation, both parties shall be obliged to restore any benefits already received in accordance with legal provisions, and issue any gains (e.g. interest). This means that all activity related to your profile becomes the sole possession of GTC including all efforts related to SEO, SEM, etc. So for example, if our SEO efforts get your profile ranked #1 on Google and you decide to cancel, the ranking by virtue of the profile (owned by GTC) becomes the possession of GTC. GTC has the right to use the profile ranking thereafter however it wishes.

Indemnification

By accepting this User Agreement, you agree to indemnify and otherwise hold harmless Global Trade Central Inc., its officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, affiliates and other partners from any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages resulting from (i) your use of the GTC; (ii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your communications with or through GTC, or (iii) any other matter relating to GTC. Any business transactions which may arise between users from their use of GTC are the sole responsibility of the users involved.

Without limitation of the terms and conditions set forth in our Privacy Policy, you understand and agree that GTC may disclose personally identifiable information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with legal process, enforce this User Agreement, or protect the rights, property, or safety of GTC, its users, and the public.

Disclaimer of Warranties

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE GTC SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND THAT GTC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROMPT OR PROPER DELIVERY, OR RETENTION OF ANY USER INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN USERS. GTC ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR EXISTENCE OF ANY COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN USERS. GTC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

GTC  MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE GTC  SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE GTC  SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE GTC  SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE GTC  SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND (V) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.

ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE GTC SERVICE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM GTC OR THROUGH OR FROM THE GTC SERVICE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS USER AGREEMENT.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Entire Agreement

The User Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and GTC and governs your use of the GTC Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and GTC.

Limitation of Liability

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT GTC  SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF GTC  HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL GTC ’S TOTAL CUMULATIVE DAMAGES EXCEED US$ 100.

Governing Law

The User Agreement between you and  Global Trade Central Inc. will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to conflict of laws principles.

General Information

GTC, the GTC logo, and other GTC logos and names are trademarks of Global Trade Central Inc. You agree not to display or use these trademarks in any manner without GTC’s prior, written permission. The section titles of this User Agreement are displayed for convenience only and have no legal effect.

Please send any questions or comments, or report violations of the User Agreement to:

Global Trade Central  Inc.
Attn: User Agreement Issues
101 Convention Center Drive Suite 700       
Las Vegas, NV 89109