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Terms & Conditions of Use


Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region offers members and non-members a wide range of content and information via our website PBSWest.org, you are agreeing to accept and comply with the terms and conditions of use as stated below.

If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, do not access or utilize information on PBSWest.org.
All materials and services on these sites and any third-party sites are provided “as is” without warranty or representations of any kind. Changes are periodically made to the information on PBSWest.org, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region may make improvements and/or changes at any time. With respect to the materials and services contained on these sites and in linked sites directly or indirectly accessible from the site, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region makes no representations and disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to: warranties of title, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose regarding the suitability of the information; the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the content, services, products, text, graphics, links, or other items contained within these sites; or the results obtained from accessing and using these sites and/or the content contained herein. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region does not warrant that the functions contained in the materials will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the sites, including the server that makes it available, are free of viruses or other harmful components. The user assumes the entire cost of all necessary maintenance, repair or correction.

Limited Right To Use
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region ownes and operates PBSWest.org. Unless otherwise specified, all materials on PBSWest.org is the property of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and are protected by the copyright laws of the United States and throughout the world. You may use, view, print, and/or download the materials from these sites solely for your personal, informational, or non-commercial use within your organization, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. No materials published by Phi Beta Sigma on PBSWest.org, in whole or in part, may be copied, reproduced, modified, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region. The use of any such materials on any other Website or networked computer environment or for any other purpose is strictly prohibited and such unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark and other similar laws. All materials, including graphic images, buttons, layout and text posted on the site are subject to copyrights owned by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Any reproduction, retransmission, or republication of all or part of any graphic images, materials or documents found on the site is expressly prohibited, unless Phi Beta Sigma or the copyright owner of the material has expressly granted its prior written consent to so reproduce, retransmit, or republish the material. All other rights are reserved. The names, trademarks, service marks and logos appearing on these sites may not be used in any advertising or publicity, or otherwise to indicate Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. ’s sponsorship of, or affiliation with, any product or service, without Phi Beta Sigma ’s prior express written permission. Any logos on PBSWest.org is the exclusive property of the respective entities, and are used with their permission.

Trademarks
The contents of all material available on these Internet sites are copyrighted by Phi Beta Sigma unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved by Phi Beta Sigma, and content may not be reproduced, downloaded, disseminated, published or transferred in any form or by any means, except with the prior written permission of Phi Beta Sigma. Phi Beta Sigma members may download pages or other content for their own non-commercial use for non-monetary purposes, consistent with the Purpose of Phi Beta Sigma.

Links To Third Party Websites
Third party links are included solely for the convenience of our members and other users. Phi Beta Sigma is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Websites. Such external Internet addresses contain information created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of Phi Beta Sigma. Phi Beta Sigma does not endorse, approve, certify, or control these external sites and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information located at such addresses.

Third Part Content
Any opinions, advice, services, or other information made available by third parties either via third party links or contributed articles on PBWest.org are those of the respective author(s) or distributor(s) and not of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region

Modification
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region shall have the right, at its discretion, to change, modify, add or remove terms of this agreement or the sites at any time. Notification of any such changes may be made herein, but is not guaranteed. Changes shall be effective immediately, and subsequent use by you of the site shall constitute your acceptance of them.

Indemnity/Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Phi Beta Sigma be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including but not limited to loss of data or lost profits, that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials on this site. As a condition of use of these sites, the user agrees to indemnify Phi Beta Sigma and its members and suppliers from and against any and all liabilities, expenses and damages arising out of claims resulting from user’s use of these sites, including without limitation any claims alleging facts that if true would constitute a breach by user of these terms and conditions. If you are dissatisfied with any material on PBSWest.org, or with any of terms and conditions for using this sites, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using PBSWest.org.

Security
PBSWest.org operates secure data networks protected by industry standard firewall and password protection systems. Our security and privacy policies are periodically reviewed and enhanced as necessary and only authorized individuals have access to the information provided by our members or customers.

Software Licenses
You acknowledge that any software available or provided to you on PBSWest.org may contain technology that is subject to strict controls by various agencies of the United States Government pursuant to United States export control laws and regulations. You hereby agree that you will not transfer or export such software from the United States (including, for example, providing such software to any foreign person or entity in the United States) or re-export such software outside the United States in violation of United States export laws and regulations. Phi Beta Sigma does not authorize the downloading or exportation of any software or technical data from this Website to any jurisdiction prohibited by the United States export controls laws and regulations.

Cookies
The site uses cookies to enhance your on-line experience. A ‘cookie’ is nothing more than a small file that your Web browser will place on your hard drive. It allows us to remember you and keep track of preferences and passwords. The cookie itself does not contain personal Information although it will enable us to relate your use of this site to information that you have specifically and knowingly provided. But the only personal information a cookie can contain is information you supply yourself. A cookie cannot read data off your hard disk or read cookie files created by other sites. Phi Beta Sigma uses cookies to track user traffic patterns (as described in the PBSWest.org Privacy Policy).

Archive Material Disclaimer
Archived materials located on this site contain information believed to be accurate when produced and posted, but that may have been superseded by subsequent events and the passage of time. These materials are available as archives, but Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region cautions that these are not reviewed or updated, and disclaims any intent or undertaking to do so. By viewing these archived materials, you acknowledge that you understand this cautionary statement.

Payment Terms
By submitting a donation, ordering a subscription or placing an order on these sites, you authorize Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region or its agent to collect payment from your credit card for all charges you incur.

Contact Information
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region welcomes your questions or comments regarding these Terms and Conditions. If you believe that PBSWest has not adhered to this Statement, please contact us at:

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Western Region
4929 Orinda Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Email Address:
contactus@pbswest.org

Telephone number:
310-563-8752