Effective Date: 5.7.2026
Last Updated: 5.7.2026
Platform Name: ToQuotes.com
Jurisdiction: International (compliant with US, EU, Australia, Brazil, Canada, UK, and other major jurisdictions)

 

1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Welcome to ToQuotes.com (referred to as “ToQuotes”, “the Platform”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or “Site”). ToQuotes.com is an online platform dedicated to providing users with a collection of quotes in English. The Platform allows you to:

– Read quotes from various categories and authors.
– Share quotes directly on social media networks (including but not limited to Facebook, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram via native sharing APIs).
– Download quote images (static image files containing the quote text and design elements) to your device for personal, non-commercial use.
– **Register and log in to your personal account using either:
– Our native email/password registration system, or
– Social Login (including Google, Pinterest, Facebook, and other supported social identity providers).
– Once registered and logged in, save quotes to “Favorites” – a personalized database that stores your preferred quotes for future access.
– Subscribe to our *weekly newsletter* (once per week) featuring the “Quote of the Week” from popular categories, delivered to your email address.
– Install the Platform as a **Progressive Web App (PWA)** on your desktop computer or mobile phone home screen for an app-like experience.

By accessing, browsing, or using ToQuotes.com in any way (including as a guest, registered user, or subscriber), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Material changes will be prominently notified via a banner on the Site or by email (if you are a registered user or subscriber).

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2. ELIGIBILITY AND USER REPRESENTATIONS

 2.1 Age Requirements by Jurisdiction
ToQuotes.com is intended for a general audience, but you must meet the minimum age requirements of your country of residence:

– United States: You must be at least 13 years old. The Platform complies with the **Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)**. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.
– European Union (GDPR): You must be at least 16 years old, or you have obtained parental/guardian consent to use the Platform and provide personal data.
– Canada: You must be at least 13 years old, and if under 18, you represent that you have parental permission.
– Australia: You must be at least 13 years old. The Platform complies with the **Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)** under the *Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)*.
– Brazil (LGPD): You must be at least 13 years old. If between 13 and 18, you need parental authorization.

If you do not meet these age requirements, you are prohibited from creating an account or providing any personal information.

 2.2 User Representations
By using ToQuotes.com, you represent and warrant that:
– All registration information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.
– You will maintain the security of your login credentials (password, social login tokens).
– You will not share your account with any third party.
– You will not use the Platform for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose.
– You will not scrape, crawl, or use automated bots to extract content from the Platform without our express written permission.

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3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND LOGIN

 3.1 Native Registration (Email/Password)
You may create an account by providing:
– A valid email address
– A password (hashed and stored securely using industry-standard encryption)

You are responsible for keeping your password confidential. ToQuotes.com will never ask for your password outside of the login page.

 3.2 Social Login (Google, Pinterest, Facebook, etc.)
You may choose to register or log in using your existing social media accounts. When you use Social Login:

– You will be redirected to the chosen social media platform’s authorization screen.
– We request only the minimal data necessary for account creation and identification: typically your **public profile** (name) and **email address**.
– We **do not receive** your social media password. Authentication is handled entirely by the social media provider.
– We **do not post** anything to your social media accounts without your explicit action (e.g., you manually clicking a “Share” button).
– We **do not sell, rent, or transfer** any data received via Social Login to any third party, including advertisers or data brokers.
– The social media provider’s own privacy policy and terms of service govern their handling of your data. We encourage you to review them.

> Important: ToQuotes.com stores only your social ID (a unique, non-reusable identifier provided by the social platform), your name (if provided), and your email address (if provided). We do not store your friends list, posts, or any other social graph data.

 3.3 Account Deletion and Favorites
– You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at **privacy@toquotes.com**.
– Upon account deletion, all your saved Favorites will be permanently and irreversibly removed from our database.
– Guest users (non-registered) cannot save Favorites. Favorites are stored only for authenticated registered users.

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4. SAVING FAVORITES (REGISTERED USERS ONLY)

Registered and logged-in users can save any quote to their personal **Favorites list**. This list is stored in ToQuotes.com’s secure database and is accessible only to you when logged in.

– Favorites are not shared with other users or third parties.
– We use your Favorites solely to improve your experience (e.g., displaying your saved quotes on demand). We do not use Favorites for advertising targeting unless you have separately consented to personalized ads (via cookie consent).
– You may add or remove quotes from Favorites at any time.

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5. SHARING QUOTES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ToQuotes.com integrates third-party social sharing buttons (e.g., Facebook Share, Pinterest Pin, X/Twitter Tweet). When you click these buttons:

– You will be directed to the respective social media platform’s sharing interface.
– The Platform does not control what happens on that third-party site.
– We do not track or store which quotes you share or with whom.

You are responsible for complying with the terms of service of each social media platform when sharing content.

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6. DOWNLOADING QUOTE IMAGES

We provide a “Download Image” feature that allows you to save a visual representation of a quote (including text, background, and design elements) to your device.

– Downloaded images are for **personal, non-commercial use only**.
– You may not sell, license, or redistribute these images in any commercial product, service, or merchandise without our explicit written permission.
– Watermarks (if present) must remain intact.

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7. WEEKLY EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION (“QUOTE OF THE WEEK”)

 7.1 Opt-In Consent
Users may voluntarily subscribe to receive a **weekly email** (once every seven days) containing the “Quote of the Week” selected from popular categories on the Platform.

– Subscription is **strictly opt-in**. We do not pre-check subscription boxes.
– You subscribe by entering your email address in the subscription form and clicking a confirmation link sent to that email (double opt-in for EU/GDPR compliance).

 7.2 Content of Emails
Each email contains:
– One featured quote (text and optionally an image)
– Links to related quotes on the Platform
– An **unsubscribe link** that is functional for at least 30 days
– Our physical mailing address (as required by CAN-SPAM Act)

 7.3 Unsubscribe Process
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
– Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email (no login required)
– Logging into your account and disabling email notifications

Upon unsubscribing, your email address will be removed from the newsletter mailing list within 48 hours. We may retain your email in a **suppression list** (hash only) to ensure we do not re-add you without your consent.

 7.4 Legal Compliance by Jurisdiction
– **US CAN-SPAM Act:** Each email includes clear identification that it is an advertisement or commercial message, a valid physical postal address, and a functioning opt-out mechanism.
– **Canada CASL (Anti-Spam Legislation):** We obtain express consent before sending commercial electronic messages. Implied consent (e.g., existing business relationship) does not apply.
– **EU GDPR Art. 7:** Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You may withdraw consent at any time without detriment.
– **Australia Spam Act 2003:** Unsubscribe requests are honored within 5 business days.

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8. PROGRESSIVE WEB APP (PWA) INSTALLATION

ToQuotes.com is a **Progressive Web App (PWA)**. You may install it on your desktop computer or mobile device’s home screen.

 8.1 How PWA Works
– When you visit the Site with a compatible browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox), you will see an “Install” or “Add to Home Screen” prompt.
– After installation, the PWA behaves like a native app: it launches in its own window, loads quickly, and can cache recent content for offline access.

 8.2 Data and Storage
– The PWA uses local storage and cache to store previously viewed quotes for offline reading.
– No additional tracking or analytics is introduced by the PWA beyond what is already described in our Privacy Policy.
– You may uninstall the PWA using your device’s standard application removal process (e.g., drag to trash on iOS, right-click uninstall on Windows/Android).

 8.3 No App Store Distribution
The PWA is not distributed through Google Play, Apple App Store, or other app marketplaces. Updates are deployed directly from our web server.

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9. ADVERTISING AND PLATFORM MONETIZATION

 9.1 General Advertising Disclosure
ToQuotes.com is a **free, ad-supported service**. The Platform displays advertisements to generate revenue, which covers hosting, development, content curation, and operational costs. **This is how ToQuotes.com lives and sustains itself.**

> *DISCLAIMER: By using ToQuotes.com, you acknowledge and agree that advertisements will be shown to you. You are not entitled to an ad-free experience unless we explicitly offer a paid subscription (which we do not at this time).

 9.2 Types of Advertisements We Display
We display the following ad formats:
– **Static banner ads** (image-based, displayed at fixed positions on pages)
– **Video ads** (in-stream or out-stream, which may auto-play with sound disabled by default where required by law)
– **Native ads** (designed to blend with quote content but clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Ad”)
– **Interstitial ads** (full-screen ads that appear between page navigations, subject to frequency caps)

 9.3 First-Party vs. Third-Party Ads
– First-party ads: Advertisements sold directly by ToQuotes.com to advertisers. We control the creative and placement but may use third-party ad serving technology.
– Third-party ads: Advertisements served by external ad networks, including but not limited to:
– Google AdSense** (including personalized/non-personalized ads)
– AdThrive
– Media.net
– Amazon Native Shopping Ads
– Other programmatic advertising exchanges

 9.4 Third-Party Ad Networks and Tracking
Third-party ad networks may use **cookies**, **web beacons**, **device fingerprints**, **mobile advertising IDs**, and similar technologies to:
– Deliver ads relevant to your inferred interests (“interest-based advertising” or “personalized ads”)
– Limit the number of times you see a particular ad
– Measure ad effectiveness and attribution

We do **not** share your personal information (name, email, social login data, Favorites) with any ad network. However, ad networks may collect your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior on our Site (and across other sites) via cookies.

 9.5 Your Choices Regarding Advertising
You have the right to control how ads are targeted to you:

– Cookie Consent (required for EEA/UK/Brazil/Certain US states):** On your first visit to ToQuotes.com, you will see a cookie consent banner. You may:
– Accept all cookies (including advertising cookies)
– Reject non-essential cookies (including ad targeting cookies)
– Customize your cookie preferences (functional vs. analytics vs. advertising)

– Opt-out of personalized ads (global):
– Google AdSense:** [https://adssettings.google.com](https://adssettings.google.com)
– YourAdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance): [https://youradchoices.com](https://youradchoices.com) (US) or [https://youradchoices.ca](https://youradchoices.ca) (Canada)
– Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out: [https://optout.networkadvertising.org](https://optout.networkadvertising.org)
– European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): [https://youronlinechoices.eu](https://youronlinechoices.eu)

– Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers send a DNT signal. We honor DNT by refraining from using cross-site tracking for advertising when the signal is enabled, as required under some US state laws (e.g., CalOPPA).

– Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser sends a GPC signal (indicating a request to opt out of sale/sharing under CCPA/CPRA), we will treat that as a global opt-out of any data “sale” or “share” for cross-context behavioral advertising.

 9.6 No Sale of Personal Information
ToQuotes.com **does not sell your personal information** to third parties, whether for monetary or other valuable consideration. We also do not “share” your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. However, the use of third-party ad networks may be interpreted by some laws as a “sale” or “sharing” of certain online identifiers (e.g., IP address, cookie IDs). In such cases, we provide opt-out mechanisms as described above.

California residents (CCPA/CPRA)** have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of their personal information. We do not engage in such activities that require an opt-out under the literal definition, but we nonetheless honor GPC signals and provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website.

Australian users:** We do not disclose personal information to ad networks for any purpose other than serving ads, and we require ad networks to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.

 9.7 Ad Blockers
While you may use ad-blocking software, we ask that you consider whitelisting ToQuotes.com, as advertising revenue allows us to remain free for all users. We do not prevent access to the Site based on ad blocker detection, but we reserve the right to do so in the future.

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10. GDPR (EU & UK) SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

If you are located in the **European Economic Area (EEA)** , **Switzerland**, or the **United Kingdom**, the following additional terms apply:

 10.1 Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
– Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For email subscription, saving Favorites, and accepting non-essential cookies.
– Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): For serving basic functional cookies, maintaining security, preventing fraud, and operating the ad-supported service (where ads are non-personalized and do not rely on tracking).
– Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): For providing you with account features (Favorites) when you register.

 10.2 Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
– Access (Art. 15) – Obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and request a copy.
– Rectification (Art. 16) – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) (Art. 17) – Request deletion of your data.
– Restriction (Art. 18) – Limit how we use your data.
– Data portability (Art. 20) – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Object (Art. 21) – Object to processing based on legitimate interests (including advertising).
– Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)) – Withdraw any consent previously given (e.g., email subscription).

To exercise these rights, contact **privacy@toquotes.com**. We respond within 30 days (extendable by 60 days for complex requests).

 10.3 Data Protection Officer (DPO)
For GDPR matters, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: **dpo@toquotes.com** or by mail at [Insert EU Representative Address if required].

 10.4 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Supervisory Authority (e.g., ICO in the UK, CNIL in France, BfDI in Germany). A full list of authorities is available at [https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en](https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en).

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11. CCPA/CPRA (CALIFORNIA) SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

If you are a California resident, the **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)** as amended by the **California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)** applies.

 11.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the last 12 months, we have collected:
– Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, social login ID.
– Internet activity: Browsing history on ToQuotes.com, click data, ad interactions.
– Inferences: Not used for automated decision-making.

 11.2 No Sale or Sharing
We do not *sell* or *share* your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (as those terms are defined by the CPRA). However, third-party ad networks may use cookies that could be considered a “share” under the CPRA. You can opt out via our cookie consent tool or by enabling GPC.

 11.3 California Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
– Know what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold.
– Delete your personal information (subject to exceptions).
– Correct inaccurate personal information.
– Opt out of sale/sharing (use GPC or our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link).
– Limit use of sensitive personal information – we do not collect sensitive personal information.
– Non-discrimination – exercising your rights will not affect price or service.

To submit a request, email **privacy@toquotes.com** or call **[Insert toll-free number if required]**. We verify requests using your email address.

 11.4 Authorized Agent
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide written permission signed by you and verification of their identity.

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12. AUSTRALIAN PRIVACY ACT (APPS) SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

If you are in Australia, the *Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)* and *Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)* apply.

 12.1 Collection Notice
We collect your email, name (optional), and favorites for the purposes of providing account features and email newsletters. We do not collect sensitive information (e.g., health, political opinions).

 12.2 Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal information or ask us to correct it by emailing **privacy@toquotes.com**. We respond within a reasonable period (usually 30 days).

 12.3 Overseas Disclosure
Some third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) may process data outside Australia (including the US). By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred overseas, where Australian Privacy Principle 8 applies. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients comply with the APPs.

 12.4 Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us. If you are not satisfied, you may complain to the **Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)** at [https://oaic.gov.au](https://oaic.gov.au).

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13. BRAZILIAN LGPD SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

For users in Brazil, the *Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD – Law No. 13.709/2018)* applies.

– Legal bases: Consent for email subscriptions and non-essential cookies; legitimate interest for security and basic functionality.
– Your rights: Confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymization, blocking, deletion, portability, information about sharing, withdrawal of consent, and objection.
– To exercise LGPD rights, email lgpd@toquotes.com.
– You may lodge a complaint with the **Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD)**.

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14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONTENT OWNERSHIP

 14.1 Quoted Text
The quotes displayed on ToQuotes.com are either:
– In the public domain (copyright expired), or
– Published under fair use/fair dealing for educational, inspirational, and non-commercial quotation purposes, or
– Submitted by users with representation that they have the right to share.

If you believe that any quote or image infringes your copyright, please submit a **DMCA takedown notice** (for US) or equivalent under your local law to **copyright@toquotes.com**. We will respond promptly.

 14.2 Platform Design and Layout
All code, graphics, user interface, and original compilations (excluding quote text) are owned by ToQuotes.com and protected by international copyright laws.

 14.3 User-Generated Content
Currently, ToQuotes.com does not allow user-submitted quotes. If that changes, any submissions will be governed by separate terms.

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15. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TOQUOTES.COM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

– THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;
– THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USING THE PLATFORM WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE;
– ANY ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED;
– THE WEBSITE OR SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

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16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TOQUOTES.COM, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AND ADVERTISERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM:

– YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM;
– ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY (INCLUDING ADVERTISERS AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS);
– UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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17. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ToQuotes.com, its owners, operators, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

– Your violation of these Terms;
– Your violation of any law or third-party rights;
– Your use of Social Login features;
– Any content you share via third-party social media buttons.

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18. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business interests.

Upon termination:
– You lose access to your Favorites.
– Your email address will be removed from active newsletters (unless you have separately subscribed as a guest).

Sections regarding intellectual property, disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law survive termination.

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19. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

US Users (excluding California-specific arbitration rules): These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [Your County, Your State].

EU Users: You may bring claims in your country of residence. We also support out-of-court dispute resolution via the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform: [https://ec.europa.eu/odr](https://ec.europa.eu/odr).

Australian Users: These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

International Users: These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Country], excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

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20. SEVERABILITY AND WAIVER

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

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21. CONTACT INFORMATION

For all questions, complaints, privacy requests, or DMCA/copyright notices:

Email: legal@toquotes.com
Privacy Requests: privacy@toquotes.com
Copyright Notices: copyright@toquotes.com
Data Protection Officer (GDPR): dpo@toquotes.com
LGPD (Brazil): lgpd@toquotes.com

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BY USING TOQUOTES.COM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE IN THEIR ENTIRETY.