Introduction to Terms of Use
Welcome to the ICA – Laws Legal Institute website (https://icalaws.com/), managed by the Intercontinental Academia on Laws: Rigidity and Dynamics Legal Services. By accessing, browsing, or using the site and taking part in any of the available services, you (“User”, “Scholar”, “Mentor”, or “Visitor”) accept without limitation our Terms of Use. You should read these Terms carefully. If you do not accept these Terms, do not use this website or any of the services and practices provided by ICA – Laws Legal Institute. These Terms of Use are applicable to your access to and use of all content, research programs, events and services provided through our website and sites associated with it.
Agreement and Acceptance of Terms
By using or accessing the ICA – Laws Legal Institute site and associated services, you represent that you are of at least the legal age needed to enter into a binding contract and have the legal right, capacity and authority to enter into the Terms of Use. You acknowledge that your use of our site, participation in programs or other resources is your binding acceptance of our Terms of Use and related licensing and other policies to the extent referenced herein or made available by the Institute.
Modifications to Terms and Conditions
ICA – Laws Legal Institute may at any time update, alter or amend these Terms of Use without prior notice. Changes become effective when posted on this page. It is your responsibility to review these terms regularly for updates and/or changes. Your continued use of the website or enrollment in programs following the posting of changes or updates constitutes an acceptance of those changes.
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Description of Services
ICA – Laws Legal Institute hosts a top-rated U.S.-based legal research network that provides early and mid-career legal scholars with cross-disciplinary research programs, mentorship from leading legal practitioners, transformative academic events, publishing fellowships and collaborative projects, and public legal education programs. Participation is by application or invitation only. Institute coordinators and volunteers aim to make the Institute’s activities a supportive home for a network of legal research leaders and colleagues nationwide. Select services, workshops, programs and institutes may require prior registration, notification/acceptance into selected programs, and/or adherence to additional guidelines.
Eligibility of Participants
Our leadership briefs and services are principally for early and mid-career legal academics, seasoned legal scholars, effective mentors and U.S. academic institutions. Participation in ICA – Laws Legal Institute programs may require user applications, credentials or invitations. The Institute reserves the right to determine eligibility of participation, to accept and/or decline user applications and use of and/or attendance at particular events or programs at its sole discretion. All participants must observe and comply with, as applicable, program-specific rules, codes of conduct and relevant institutional policies or standards.
User Accounts and Registration
Some portions of the ICA – Laws Legal Institute website and Services may require that you establish an account. When you establish an account, you agree to provide accurate, current and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and account number, and you assume full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. The Institute may suspend or terminate any account that it believes, in its sole action and discretion, is in violation of these Terms and/or the laws.
Ownership and Intellectual Property Rights
All material published on the ICA – Laws Legal Institute website (this includes, but is not limited to: text, graphics, logos, research papers, program materials, event descriptions, images, audio files, video files and software) is the property of ICA – Laws Legal Institute or its content suppliers unless otherwise stated. Material is protected by U.S. and International copyright, trademark and other intellectual property protection. No part of any material may be used, reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior express written permission of the Institute or the appropriate copyright holder.
Use of Institute Resources and Written Materials
The materials on this site may be accessed and used by you solely for your personal, educational or non-commercial legal research purposes, provided that you do not alter or remove any proprietary notices. You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, sell or create derivative works from the materials on this site in whole or in part without the express prior written permission of ICA – Laws Legal Institute. All other rights are reserved. All requests for permission to copy, reproduce or distribute materials may be made via email at [email protected].
User Content and Submissions
By submitting any content, including, but not limited to research proposals, feedback, comments or forum contributions, you grant ICA – Laws Legal Institute a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, world-wide license to use, reproduce, display, adapt, publish and distribute such content in any medium for an unlimited number of times and for purposes related to its mission. You warrant that you are the owner or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that your submission does not infringe or violate the rights of others. The Institute shall have the option to monitor, edit or remove any User Generated Content at its discretion.
Academic Honesty and Research Integrity
ICA – Laws Legal Institute espouses and follows the highest principles of academic integrity and research ethics. Every member, contributor or user should act according to ethical principles in research and scholarship, as well as in teaching and professional engagement. Plagiarism, misrepresentation, falsification of data, and similar activities are not tolerated and can lead to suspension from programs, withdrawal of privileges to participate in ICA – Laws Legal Institute events, and/or notice thereof to relevant academic institutions or authorities.
Mentorship and Collaborative Networking
ICA – LLI participants are expected to treat one another with courtesy and to collaborate in a constructive and professional manner. Especially mentors and fellows are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the code of conduct. Diversity and inclusion are values to be upheld and supported; all activities will be organized and conducted in an equitable, respectful research environment. Harassment, discrimination, bullying, and abusive behaviour are not tolerated and can result in programs and events withdrawal.
Links to Third Party Websites and Resources
The ICA – Laws Legal Institute website may contain links to other third-party websites or resources that are operated by other people or organizations. The links are for your convenience only and do not constitute or imply endorsement, support, or approval by the Institute. ICA – Laws Legal Institute has no control over the content of such third party sites or resources. Likewise, access to and use of such third party sites or resources by you is made at your own risk and is subject to the applicable third party site or resource terms of use and privacy policies.
Event Participation and Participation Policies
Participation in ICA – Laws Legal Institute events, conferences, workshops, and programs (“the event(s)”) is subject to event specific policies and codes of conduct. Participation at the events is based on the requirement that the conduct of all participants remain professional and polite throughout events including but not limited to, respecting the diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, points of view, and perspectives of other events participants. The Institute may deny, withdraw or terminate participation to any event for improper, inappropriate or disruptive conduct or for failure to comply with these Terms of Use.
All material presented is subject to change.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. ICA – Laws Legal Institute collects and processes personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using this website, or office, or participating in particular programs, you consent to collection of certain personal information as further described in the Privacy Policy. A reasonable standard of administrative, technical and physical precautions are taken to safeguard your personal information. For further information, please consult the complete Privacy Policy, or email [email protected].
Disclaimer of Warranty
All services, resources and content available through ICA – Laws Legal Institute are provided on an “as is,” “as available” basis and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. ICA – Laws Legal Institute makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, that the information available through the website will meet any requirements or needs. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ICA – Laws Legal Institute disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent of applicable law, ICA – Laws Legal Institute or its affiliates, business partners, content contributors & representatives (collectively “ICA”) will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the website, services or content even if you have been advised of the likelihood of such damages. Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with our Services or website is to discontinue use.
Indemnification
You will defend, indemnify and hold harmless ICA – Laws Legal Institute, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, partners and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the website or services, or the violation of these Terms of Use, or infringement by you or any third party using your computer/account/ip address of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
Termination of Access to Resources
ICA – Laws Legal Institute retains the exclusive right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to terminate or temporarily or indefinitely suspend your account, as well as your access to the Site and/or any of the services, for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, a breach of these Terms of Use, contravention of applicable laws and regulations, or behavior that ICA – Laws Legal Institute, in its absolute discretion, deems detrimental to its interests and/or those of its users.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising under or relating to the Terms of Use, the website or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of, and venue in, the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
Dispute Resolution Mechanism
In the case of any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, the use of the ICA – Laws Legal Institute website or ICA’s services, the parties shall first try to resolve the matter in an informal, amicable manner through good faith negotiations. If negotiating this matter informally is not possible, then the dispute shall be settled by means of final and binding arbitration, in Los Angeles, California, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each party bears its own costs and attorneys’ fees, except as otherwise awarded by the arbitrator.
Program Applications and Selection
Participation in ICA – Laws Legal Institute programs is accomplished through a competitive process subject to application or invitation. All applicants must provide complete and accurate information including academic and educational qualifications and plans for research. The Institute reserves the right to verify all information submitted and further reserves the right to reject any application, for whatever reason, including but not limited to incomplete submissions, ineligibility based on stated academic qualifications or research programs, etc. Acceptance decision and conditions are final and not subject to review.
Behavior and Participation Code of Conduct
All who participate in ICA – Laws Legal Institute programs, workshops, events and online in any way are required to act with the utmost professionalism, integrity, collegiality and respect. ICA – Laws participants are required to abide by all applicable laws and institutional policies, and by any program-specific code of conduct. Harassing or otherwise abusive conduct, discrimination, bullying or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Such conduct may result in immediate dismissal from programs and events.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
As part of your participation in any program, event or project undertaken jointly with the Institute or program participants, you may receive information from ICA – Laws Legal Institute or other participants that belongs to such other participant(s) and is confidential or proprietary. You will not use, disclose or share such information except as authorized in connection with your participation in Institute activities unless you have obtained express written permission of the party disclosing that information.
Funding and Cost Participation and Sponsorship
Generally, participation in programs of the ICA – Laws Legal Institute will receive the sponsorship or support of host institutions and research grants. Fees for participation, travel and accommodation may be covered or discounted for selected fellows and mentors. There are no individual fees for participation for qualified candidates. Information on funding, sponsorship and reimbursement will be provided to participants after acceptance to a particular program or specific event. Participants are responsible for costs not specifically covered by the Institute.
Publications and Research Findings
ICA – Laws Legal Institute may publish or distribute the outcomes of research, event recordings or program materials, for educational and scholarly use or general benefit. By agreeing to participate in the Institute’s programmes you agree to the publication and distribution and public communication of deliverables, the presentations or recorded research outcomes, upon appropriate acknowledgement provided that you comply with applicable confidentiality arrangements.
Communications and Subscription to Mailing List
By adding your name to our mailing list, submitting an application or participating in an Institute program, you authorize ICA – Laws Legal Institute to contact you regarding program information, event invitations, research participation and other news. You may unsubscribe to our mailing list at any time by following the opt-out instructions in our email correspondence or by writing to [email protected]. We respect your privacy and do not sell or otherwise share your contact details with anyone outside of ICA – Laws Legal Institute other than as set forth in our Privacy Policy.
Accessibility Statement
ICA – Laws Legal Institute is dedicated to providing a digital and in person experience for all end users, including individuals with disabilities. We endeavor to ensure that our practices comply with current best practices for web accessibility and to the extent it is reasonable to do so, meet requests for accessible materials or services at our events. If you need assistance or other accessibility information, please contact us at [email protected] or (738) 735-7211.
No Legal Advice
All material, articles, documents and other media files of or from ICA – Laws Legal Institute is published and made available for either informational or educational purposes only. Nothing in these pages, on these web sites, in downloadable materials, blogs or other written publications should be considered legal advice or the formation of an attorney-client relationship. Users of these publications who would like individual legal advice should contact a licensed attorney familiar with the user’s individual practice area in the appropriate jurisdiction. Individual legal representation or advice to members of the public is not otherwise provided by ICA – Laws Legal Institute.
Force Majeure
ICA – Laws Legal Institute shall not be liable or responsible for any delay in, or failure to fulfill or comply with, its obligations under these Terms of Use, or in connection with its programs and events as outlined in clause 1, or its services or the Service. This includes any circumstances arising from causes outside of ICA – Laws Legal Institute’s reasonable control. Such causes include, but are not limited to, actions, omissions, and/or restrictions imposed by government or other competent authorities, war, strikes, fire, flooding, acts of God, or failures in communications and/or power.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found unlawful, void or unenforceable, it is deemed severable from these terms and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, including any policies or guidelines referenced here, comprise the entire agreement between you and ICA – Laws Legal Institute concerning your use of this website and participation with its services. Any other previous agreements, oral or written representations, or any other understanding that was had between you and ICA – Laws Legal Institute are superseded by these Terms of Use.
Waiver
Any failure of the ICA – Laws Legal Institute to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use will not be a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver by the institute must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.
Contact Information and Notices
If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding these Terms of Use (including fees, rights and limits of liability), or if you need to provide notice, or obtain information from us with respect to these Terms of Use or your rights hereunder in general, please contact us at:
ICA – Laws Legal Institute
6789 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 61
Los Angeles CA 90045
Phone: (738) 735-7211
E-mail: [email protected]
Site: https://icalaws.com/
Amendments and Updates
ICA – Laws Legal Institute may update, modify or otherwise change these Terms of Use to reflect changes in our services, applicable law or our organizational policies at any time. Updated terms of use will be posted on this page including their effective date. It is the responsibility of all users to periodically check this page for updates and to be familiar with your rights and obligations.
Acknowledgement and Consent
By using and/or accessing the ICA – Laws Legal Institute website and our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Use (also called User Agreement) and that you agree to be bound by and comply with these conditions. In addition, your on-going participation in our programs, events and use of our resources, materials or other services indicates your acceptance of any changes to these Terms.
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