These Terms and Conditions have been updated as of December 24th, 2015

1. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

1.1 The following specifies the Terms and Conditions on which VTech Electronics North America LLC (“VTech”) offers you the ability to install and use the software available at Learning Lodge Support FAQ (“Site”). Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Site and downloading the software or firmware available on the Site. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Learning Lodge Support FAQ website as well as any software or firmware downloaded therefrom.

1.2 The Site is available for individuals aged 18 years or older. If you are under the age of 18, you should not use the Site alone. Instead, review these terms and conditions with your parent/guardian to make sure you and your parent/guardian understand these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions create an agreement between VTech and an adult parent/guardian of any minor child who uses the Site.

1.3 The Site and the software and firmware available thereon are intended solely for the use of individuals who already own VTech products, specifically the Max 5”/7”, InnoTV, and IT2/3/2+/3+. If you do not currently own and possess one of these products, DO NOT use this Site and DO NOT download the software or firmware available on this Site. If you disregard this Term and download software or firmware despite not currently owning one of the aforementioned products, VTech will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused to your computer or information stored thereon, and you may be held legally liable for any resulting damage or loss caused to VTech by your illegal download.

1.4 Use of the Site shall constitute your acceptance of these terms and conditions together with the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use available at http://www.vtechkids.com/privacy_policy/ and http://www.vtechkids.com/terms_of_use, respectively (collectively the “VTech Kids Policies”). The VTech Kids Policies are incorporated herein by reference. To the extent these Terms and Conditions conflict with any provision of the VTech Kids Policies, these Terms and Conditions will control. If you do not accept any of these Terms and Conditions or the VTech Kids policies, please do not use the Site or download the software or firmware therefrom.

2. Modification of Terms

VTech may revise these Terms and Conditions and the VTech Kids Policies from time to time with or without notice to you. The revised Terms and Conditions and VTech Kids Policies shall take effect immediately when they are posted on their respective websites. You are responsible for reviewing regularly information posted online to obtain timely notice of such changes. Your use of this Site or other VTech websites following the posting of any changes to these Terms and Conditions or the VTech Kids Policies shall constitute your acceptance of those changes.

3. The Site

3.1 There are different versions of the Site for different countries. The version of Site you are licensed to use will depend on the country where you buy the compatible VTech product.

3.2 The Site enables you to download VTech software and firmware onto a compatible VTech product via the Internet using a designated personal device. In order to use the Site you must have Internet access. Any fee for Internet access shall be paid by you.

3.3 The VTech Software is for use by you only on specific compatible VTech products.

3.4 VTech may provide upgrades for your compatible VTech products through the Site from time to time without any prior written notice. You shall read and precisely follow the instructions before initiating an upgrade. You shall download these upgrades in an environment with a steady power supply. If the upgrade process is interrupted, your compatible VTech products may not function properly. You must follow the download procedure as explained on the Site in order to properly access the device. Failure to follow the download procedure as explained on the Site may result in data loss, including but not limited to the original data stored on the devices. VTech will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, your failure to use of or inability to use the VTech software and/or the Site.

3.5 VTech may upgrade the Site from time to time and such upgraded changes will be automatically provided to you the next time you connect to the Site. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new or additional features that augment or enhance the current Site, including the release of new products or services, shall be subject to these terms and conditions.

3.6 VTech can impose additional restrictions, rules or charges concerning the use of the Site or the downloading of software or firmware therefrom and revise the same from time to time at its sole discretion without notice. VTECH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR REMOVE THE SITE OR SUSPEND OR TERMINATE YOUR USE IN ANY WAY, AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION, AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF SUCH CHANGES.

4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 The Site and the software and firmware available thereon are the property of VTech and protected by copyright, trademarks and/or all other proprietary rights that are currently held or will be held by VTech.

4.2 VTech grants to you a non-exclusive, non-delegable, non-transferable license to install one copy of each software or firmware application downloaded from the Site for non-commercial use. You acknowledge that you shall acquire no rights in or to the Site and/or the software or firmware available therefrom other than the license in accordance with these Terms and Conditions as set out herein.

5. Indemnity

You agree to hold VTech, and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees harmless from and against any or all claims, proceedings, damages, losses, injuries, costs and expenses or liabilities arising from: your breach of any of these Terms and Conditions; your use of the Site; your use of software or firmware downloaded from the Site; your inability to use the Site or software or firmware downloaded therefrom; and any deletions, additions, insertions, or alterations to, or any unauthorized use by you of the Site or software or firmware downloaded therefrom.

6. Warranty Disclaimers

You expressly understand and agree that your use of the Site and the software and firmware downloaded therefrom is at your sole risk. The Site and the software and firmware are provided on an “AS IS” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. You release VTech from any and all liability for any injury, loss, or harm of any kind that arises from your use of the Site and any software or firmware downloaded therefrom. The Site may contain, or direct you to other websites containing, information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. VTech makes no representations concerning any content contained in or accessed through the Site, and VTech will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Site.

7. Limitation of Liability

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ANY INFORMATION YOU SEND OR RECEIVE DURING YOUR USE OF THE SITE MAY NOT BE SECURE AND MAY BE INTERCEPTED OR LATER ACQUIRED BY UNAUTHORIZED PARTIES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. RECOGNIZING SUCH, YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER VTECH NOR ITS SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS, PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, CO-BRANDERS, OTHER PARTNERS, OR EMPLOYEES WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE LOSSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY (EVEN IF VTECH HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM THE SITE OR SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM; THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SITE; UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OR DESTRUCTION OR DELETION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA OR DEVICE; STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE; ANY ACTIONS WE TAKE OR FAIL TO TAKE AS A RESULT OF COMMUNICATIONS YOU SEND TO US; HUMAN ERRORS; TECHNICAL MALFUNCTIONS; FAILURES, INCLUDING PUBLIC UTILITY OR TELEPHONE OR INTERNET OUTAGES; OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, LATENCY, DELETIONS OR DEFECTS OF ANY DEVICE OR NETWORK, PROVIDERS, OR SOFTWARE; ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO COMPUTER EQUIPMENT; INABILITY TO FULLY ACCESS THE SITE OR ANY OTHER SITE; THEFT, TAMPERING, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION OF, ENTRIES, IMAGES OR OTHER CONTENT OF ANY KIND; TYPOGRAPHICAL, PRINTING OR OTHER ERRORS, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF; OR ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE OR THE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, VTECH’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO PURCHASE A VTECH DEVICE OR SOFTWARE.

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.

8. Links

The Site may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Because VTech has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that VTech is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that VTech, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.

9. Termination

If you fail to comply with any of the Terms and Conditions, VTech at its sole discretion, without notice to you may terminate the agreement between VTech and you. VTech shall not be liable to you or any third party for the termination of the agreement. The following provisions of the Terms and Conditions survive any termination of these Terms: WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; LINKS; TERMINATION; NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES; BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVERS; and INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

10. No Third Party Beneficiaries

You agree that, except as otherwise expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions, there shall be no third party beneficiaries to the Terms and Conditions.

11. Severability

If any one or more of these Terms and Conditions, or their application in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, the validity, legality and enforceability of that term or condition in any other respect and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall not in any way be impaired.

12. No Waiver

VTech’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or terms or condition shall not constitute a waiver of such right or terms or condition.

13. Choice of Law and Forum and Consent to Electronic Communications

These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, excluding its conflicts of law rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your access or use of, or inability to access or use, this Site or the software or firmware available thereon will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Cook County in the State of Illinois, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. When you visit our Site or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive communications from us electronically. We will communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on this Site or other VTech sites. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

14. Privacy Statement

14.1 The types of data VTech collects from your use of this Site or the software of firmware downloaded therefrommay include but is not limited to (i) personally identifiable information (including your name, gender, date of birth, etc.); (ii) non-personally identifiable information (including personal preferences and comments, text, video, and audio messages); (iii) technical data (including IP address, etc.) and (iv) usage information (including playing results, etc.). The information as mentioned in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively hereinafter called “Data.” By providing the Data to VTech, you acknowledge that such provision is fair and reasonable and VTech collects the Data in order to provide you with additional service including the “Progress Log.” Our use of this Data is governed by VTech’s privacy policy which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference and available at http://www.vtechkids.com/privacy_policy/.

14.2 VTech may disclose and transfer the Data to our parent company, associated companies and/or contractors and other persons whom VTech considers appropriate in connection with your use of the Site, software or firmware downloaded therefrom, or VTech devices. Otherwise, VTech will not disclose or transfer the Data to other parties. VTech may disclose the Data when required by law or court order of any jurisdiction, or as requested by any government or law enforcement authorities or administrative organs, or in the good faith that disclosure is otherwise necessary or appropriate including so VTech can enforce or verify your compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

15. Statute of Limitations

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the use of the Site or the software or firmware downloaded therefrom or the Terms and Conditions must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

16. Section Titles

The section titles in the Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

17. Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY – IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Initial Dispute Resolution

17.1 Our customer service department is available by email at vtechkids@vtechkids.com or via telephone 1-800-521-2010 to address any concerns you have regarding the Site. Our customer service department is able to resolve most concerns quickly to our customers’ satisfaction. The parties shall use their best efforts through this customer service process to settle any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement and good faith negotiations which shall be a condition to either party initiating a lawsuit or arbitration.

Binding Arbitration

17.2 If the parties do not reach an agreed upon solution within a period of 30 days from the time informal dispute resolution under Section 18.1, then either party may initiate binding arbitration as the sole means to resolve claims, subject to the terms set forth below. Specifically, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions (including their formation, performance and breach), the parties’ relationship with each other and/or your use of the Site or the software or firmware downloaded therefrom shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the supplementary procedures for consumer related disputes of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”), excluding any rules or procedures governing or permitting class actions.

17.3 The arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have exclusive authority to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of these Terms and Conditions, including, but not limited to any claim that all or any part of these Terms are void or voidable, or whether a claim is subject to arbitration. The arbitrator shall be empowered to grant whatever relief would be available in a court under law or in equity. The arbitrator’s award shall be written, and binding on the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

17.4 The Commercial Arbitration Rules governing the arbitration may be accessed at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879. To the extent the filing fee for the arbitration exceeds the cost of filing a lawsuit, VTech will pay the additional cost. If the arbitrator finds the arbitration to be non-frivolous, VTech will pay all of the actual filing and arbitrator fees for the arbitration, provided your claim does not exceed $75,000. The arbitration rules also permit you to recover attorney’s fees in certain cases. The parties understand that, absent this mandatory provision, they would have the right to sue in court and have a jury trial. They further understand that, in some instances, the costs of arbitration could exceed the costs of litigation and the right to discovery may be more limited in arbitration than in court.

Location

17.5 If you are a resident of the United States, arbitration will take place at any reasonable location within the United States convenient for you. For residents in Canada, arbitration shall be initiated in Cook County, State of Illinois, United States of America, and you and VTech agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of any federal or state court in Cook County, Illinois, in order to compel arbitration, to stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate or enter judgment on the award entered by the arbitrator.

Class Action Waiver

17.6 The parties further agree that any arbitration shall be conducted in their individual capacities only and not as a class action or other representative action, and the parties expressly waive their right to file a class action or seek relief on a class basis. YOU AND VTECH AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. If any court or arbitrator determines that the class action waiver set forth in this paragraph is void or unenforceable for any reason or that an arbitration can proceed on a class basis, then the arbitration provision set forth above shall be deemed null and void in its entirety and the parties shall be deemed to have not agreed to arbitrate disputes.

Exception - Litigation of Intellectual Property and Small Claims Court Claims

17.7 Notwithstanding the parties’ decision to resolve all disputes through arbitration, either party may bring an action in state or federal court to protect its intellectual property rights (“intellectual property rights” means patents, copyrights, moral rights, trademarks, and trade secrets, but not privacy or publicity rights). Either party may also seek relief in a small claims court for disputes or claims within the scope of that court’s jurisdiction.

30-Day Right to Opt Out
17.8 You have the right to opt-out and not be bound by the arbitration and class action waiver provisions set forth above by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to the following address: VTech Electronics North America LLC, 1156 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60004. The notice must be sent within 30 days of December 24th, 2015 or your first use of the Site, whichever is later, otherwise you shall be bound to arbitrate disputes in accordance with the terms of those paragraphs. If you opt out of these arbitration provisions, VTech also will not be bound by them.

Changes to this Section
17.9 VTech will provide 60-days’ notice of any changes to this section 18. Changes will become effective on the 60th day, and will apply prospectively only to any claims arising after the 60th day.

17.10 For any dispute not subject to arbitration you and VTech agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the federal and state courts located in Cook County, Illinois. You further agree to accept service of process by mail, and hereby waive any and all jurisdictional and venue defenses otherwise available. The Terms and the relationship between you and VTech shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to conflict of law provisions.

I.1. Applicabilité, objet de l’accord et détermination des parties

1. Le téléchargement, l’installation et l’utilisation des gestionnaires de téléchargement de la plateforme Explor@ Park VTech (« Gestionnaire de Téléchargement ») sont soumis aux présentes conditions générales (« Conditions Générales »). Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement VTech est un produit proposé par la société VTech Electronics Europe B.V., Copernicusstraat 7 6003 DE Weert, Pays-Bas (“VTech”).

2. L’objet du présent contrat est le téléchargement, l’installation et l’utilisation du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. Avec le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, vous pouvez télécharger des logiciels VTech (« Logiciels VTech ») ou des logiciels tiers (« Logiciels Tiers »), ci-après, dénommés conjointement « Logiciels », ce par internet et sans frais, sans paiement, à partir d’un serveur désigné par VTech (« le Serveur »), à destination d’un produit matériel compatible avec le Logiciel VTech (« Produit VTech »). Les Logiciels sont principalement des livres électroniques et des jeux.

3. Le téléchargement, l’installation et l’utilisation du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement sont uniquement régis par les présentes Conditions Générales, sauf si VTech et l’Utilisateur ont passé un accord différent dans un cas particulier, ou si un contrat supplémentaire a été conclu par écrit.

4. L’offre d’installation et d’utilisation du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement s’applique uniquement au consommateur vivant en France et qui souhaite utiliser le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement à des fins privées.

5. Seules les personnes âgées de 18 ans et plus ont le droit d’installer et d’utiliser le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. Si le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement est installé et utilisé par des mineurs, les règles légales d’ordre public s’appliqueront.

6. L’accord relatif à l’installation et l’utilisation du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement est conclu entre VTech et la personne qui installe et/ou utilise le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement (ci-après « l’Utilisateur »).

7. La version actuellement en vigueur des Conditions Générales est disponible sur la plateforme Explor@ Park.

I.2. Conditions d’utilisation

1. Afin d’utiliser le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, les Utilisateurs doivent enregistrer un Produit VTech et doivent avoir accès à internet.

2. Afin de télécharger un Logiciel, il peut être nécessaire de télécharger tout d’abord des applications logicielles complémentaires qui sont proposées et disponibles via le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. Dans certains cas, l’Utilisateur doit accepter d’autres conditions générales pour l’utilisation de ces logiciels complémentaires, qui seront portées à la connaissance de l’Utilisateur avant que ces logiciels complémentaires ne puissent être téléchargés. En téléchargeant et/ou en utilisant les logiciels complémentaires, l’Utilisateur accepte toutes conditions générales complémentaires et déclare être contractuellement lié par leurs termes. De telles conditions générales complémentaires peuvent notamment s’appliquer à des logiciels pour lesquels un paiement est requis (par exemple, les programmes d’éducation et les jeux disponibles à titre non gracieux) et qui peuvent être achetés via le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement.

3. Pour l’installation et l’utilisation du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, l’Utilisateur doit détenir, ou doit avoir accès à un Produit VTech. L’Utilisateur déclare qu’il ou elle est autorisé à installer et à utiliser le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement sur le Produit VTech qu’il ou elle utilise.

4. Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement peut être installé et utilisé uniquement sur un Produit VTech.

I.3. Mise à disposition du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement

1. Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement est proposé par VTech à titre gracieux et peut être mis à jour, modifié ou limité de façon totale ou partielle sans préavis et à tout moment. VTech est libre de mettre à jour le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement ainsi que les fonctionnalités qu’il propose et de les rendre disponibles pour téléchargement à tout moment et sans préavis.

2. VTech peut modifier ou supprimer des informations et des produits Logiciels qui peuvent être téléchargés en utilisant le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement à tout moment et à sa discrétion. L’Utilisateur n’a aucun droit lui permettant d’attendre de VTech qu’il offre différentes fonctions et/ou les maintienne disponibles.

3. VTech se réserve le droit de proposer des mises à jour pour les produits Logiciels VTech ou des nouvelles versions pour le Logiciel via le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. Il peut être nécessaire d’installer des mises à jour ou des nouvelles versions afin de pouvoir utiliser correctement certaines fonctionnalités. Avant de procéder à une mise à jour ou à l’installation d’une nouvelle version, l’Utilisateur doit lire les instructions correspondantes et doit les suivre très précisément. Un système de fourniture d’électricité ininterrompu doit être garanti lors d’une mise à jour. Si une mise à jour est interrompue pendant son installation, il est possible que votre matériel VTech ne puisse plus fonctionner correctement.

4. A moins que cela ne soit expressément mentionné, les présentes Conditions Générales s’appliquent au téléchargement de mises à jour et de nouvelles versions, ainsi qu’à l’utilisation des nouvelles versions mises à jour du logiciel, y compris les fonctionnalités nouvelles ou améliorées qui apportent des améliorations au Gestionnaire de Téléchargement ou au Logiciel, en ce compris les nouvelles versions des produits et des services.

I.4. Droits de l’Utilisateur

1. VTech accorde à l’Utilisateur le droit de télécharger le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et de l’installer et de l’utiliser sur son Produit VTech.

2. Uniquement à cette fin, VTech accorde à l’Utilisateur le droit personnel et non transférable d’installer et d’utiliser une copie du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement dans un but non commercial sur son Produit VTech.

3. Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement peut uniquement être utilisé pour télécharger des Logiciels ou du contenu. Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement est mis à la disposition de l’Utilisateur uniquement à cette fin et n’est pas vendu à l’Utilisateur.

4. L’Utilisateur n’a pas le droit d’utiliser une copie du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement qui est mis à sa disposition pour tout autre but que ceux définis dans le droit d’utilisation. Entre autre, cela signifie que l’Utilisateur n’a pas le droit de copier le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, à moins que cela ne soit absolument nécessaire afin de pouvoir l’utiliser sur un Produit VTech. La copie ne peut pas être vendue, louée ou faire l’objet de licence à des tiers, ou exploitée par l’Utilisateur d’une autre façon sans le consentement de VTech. L’Utilisateur n’est pas davantage autorisé à modifier la copie du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement qui est mise à sa disposition ou du Logiciel qu’il ou elle obtient en utilisant le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et n’est pas autorisé à décompiler leurs codes. En particulier, la modification, l’adaptation ou la décompilation du logiciel d’une quelconque manière que cela soit ou la reconstruction des étapes de conception du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement sont totalement interdits à moins que cela ne soit absolument nécessaire dans le respect des droits que détient l’Utilisateur pour utiliser le Produit VTech. Ces restrictions n’affectent pas les droits dont bénéficie l’Utilisateur afin de bénéficier de l’interopérabilité comme prévue par l’Article 6 de la directive communautaire 2009/24/CE du 23 avril 2009 concernant la protection juridique des programmes d'ordinateur.

5. Il existe différentes versions du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement pour différents pays. Les droits d’utiliser la version du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement dont bénéficie l’Utilisateur s’appliquent au pays dans lequel l’Utilisateur a acheté son Produit VTech.

I.5. Obligations de l’Utilisateur

1. Afin d’utiliser le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, il est nécessaire de créer un compte Utilisateur dans le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. En créant un compte dans le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, l’Utilisateur s’engage à assurer la confidentialité de ses mots de passe et des détails de son compte. En particulier l’Utilisateur n’est pas autorisé à partager ses mots de passe ou les détails de son compte avec des tiers ou à accorder à des tiers le droit d’accéder à son compte de quelque manière que ce soit.

2. L’Utilisateur garantit que les données utilisées pour créer son compte d’Utilisateur sont correctes, complètes et ne sont pas trompeuses. En particulier, aucune donnée relative à des tierces parties ne peut être utilisée.

3. L’Utilisateur a l’obligation de signaler toute utilisation frauduleuse de ses mots de passe par des tiers ou des détails de son compte et doit immédiatement signaler à VTech toute autre irrégularité constatée sur son compte d’Utilisateur. Cela s’applique également aux indications reçues par l’Utilisateur s’il est fait mauvais usage à travers son compte Utilisateur.

4. L’Utilisateur est responsable de toutes les activités qui ont lieu par l’utilisation des détails de son compte. Cela ne s’applique pas dans les cas où l’Utilisateur ne peut pas se voir reprocher de mauvaise utilisation via les détails de son compte.

5. Afin de télécharger, d’installer et d’utiliser le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, une source stable de courant électrique et un accès à internet sont requis. Une interruption de la source d’électricité ou de la connexion à internet sont susceptibles d’avoir des conséquences sur le bon fonctionnement du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. Cela s’applique en particulier aux interruptions ayant lieu lors de l’interaction entre le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et le Produit VTech. Les coûts engendrés par la procédure de téléchargement sont à la charge de l’Utilisateur.

6. L’Utilisateur est dans l’obligation de télécharger et d’installer le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement en conformité avec les instructions de VTech et doit respecter les étapes exactement telles qu’elles sont décrites. Tout non-respect de ces instructions peut provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, en particulier concernant l’interaction entre le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et le Produit VTech.

7. Si l’Utilisateur achète un logiciel via le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement (en particulier, les programmes éducatifs et des jeux pour lesquels un paiement est dû), il ou elle a l’obligation de payer le prix convenu dans un prompt délai.


9. L’Utilisateur déclare que dans le cadre de son utilisation du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement il ou elle respectera la législation en vigueur et ne violera pas les droits de tierces parties (tels que droit à la vie privée, droit de marque déposée, droit lié aux données à caractère personnel).

10. L’Utilisateur s’engage à ne pas collecter de données personnelles concernant d’autres utilisateurs du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. Cela s’applique également aux noms d’utilisateur, aux adresses emails, aux adresses postales, aux mots de passe et à toute autre action similaire accessible à l’Utilisateur ou collectée par VTech à propos d’autres utilisateurs lors du leur usage du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement.

11. VTech peut à tout moment bloquer l’accès au Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et aux contenus entrés par l’Utilisateur si, par exemple, il est présumé que l’utilisation ou le contenu violent une législation en vigueur ou les droits de tiers.

I.6. Garantie

1. Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement est mis à la disposition des Utilisateurs gratuitement. VTech veille à ce que les Utilisateurs puissent utiliser le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement sans dysfonctionnement.

2. VTech vise à proposer un Gestionnaire de Téléchargement d’un niveau de qualité permettant son utilisation sur des Produits VTech, qui soit en conformité avec les normes et les exigences les plus récentes et sur lesquelles toutes les mises à jour ont été installées, afin que cela permette le téléchargement de Logiciels et l’interaction avec des Produits VTech.

3. Toutefois, VTech ne garantit pas que le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement soit dénué de défaut. Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement est rendu disponible à l’Utilisateur “tel quel”, c’est-à-dire dans la même condition qu’il est disponible à VTech, et il peut donc inclure des défauts. En particulier, VTech n’est pas responsable et ne s’engage pas quant aux performances du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et quant à sa compatibilité avec le Produit VTech de l’Utilisateur. En cas de défauts, l’Utilisateur n’aura pas de droit en lien avec des performances sauf si l’existence de défaut a été sciemment et volontairement cachée. En particulier, dans l’hypothèse de défauts du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement ou si il ne peut pas être utilisé pour les buts souhaités par l’Utilisateur, l’Utilisateur n’aura aucun droit à bénéficier de support, et VTech n’aura pas davantage d’obligation de maintenance à cet égard.

4. Ces limitations à la garantie ne s’appliquent pas si l’Utilisateur se procure du contenu payant via le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. En pareil cas, immédiatement après avoir téléchargé le Logiciel, l’Utilisateur doit l’étudier et faire connaitre à VTech la présence de tout défaut, dans un délai de 14 jours, dans la mesure où cela peut raisonnablement être réalisé. Si l’Utilisateur ne fait état d’aucun défaut, le Logiciel est réputé avoir été approuvé, sauf en cas de défaut caché que l’étude n’aurait pas permis de mettre à jour. Un défaut caché qui n’aurait pas pu être découvert lors de l’étude doit être signalé dans les 14 jours de sa découverte. Dans tous les autres cas de figure, les lois d’ordre public concernant la garantie contre les malfaçons s’appliquent.

5. Sauf si c’est expressément convenu, les descriptions et autres illustrations du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement ou du Logiciel ou de leurs fonctionnalités peuvent être différentes de ce qu’elles sont en réalité, et aucun droit ni aucune garantie ne peuvent en être dérivés.

I.7. Responsabilité

1. VTech fait ses meilleurs efforts pour assurer une haute qualité à son Gestionnaire de Téléchargement, à son contenu et à ses fonctionnalités. Cela est naturellement limité aux services et aux circonstances qui sont sous le contrôle de VTech. VTech n’est pas responsable des défauts liés aux systèmes, des pannes, des interruptions, ou des mal fonctions des installations techniques si elles sont en dehors du contrôle de VTech, et que VTech ne peut pas se voir reprocher leur existence.

2. La limitation de responsabilité qui suit s’applique au Gestionnaire de Téléchargement lui-même et à tous les autres produits proposés à titre gracieux : VTech sera uniquement responsable en cas de faute intentionnelle et négligente, en cas de violation d’une garantie contractuelle et dans le respect de la législation applicable sur la responsabilité des produits. Dans l’hypothèse d’une négligence mineure, VTech sera uniquement responsable pour les dommages corporels (y compris dommages fatals) ou liés à la santé personnelle. Si VTech a connaissance de tout défaut important ou violation de droit en lien avec les Produits proposés à titre gracieux, VTech en fera part à l’Utilisateur. Si VTech avait connaissance de ces problèmes importants ou violations et les cachait délibérément aux Utilisateurs, sa responsabilité serait illimitée.

3. En cas de négligences mineures concernant les services pour lesquels l’Utilisateur doit procéder à un paiement, VTech est également responsable si elle ne respecte pas une obligation essentielle prévue par contrat et qui est nécessaire pour l’exécution de ces obligations et sur laquelle l’Utilisateur est en droit de s’appuyer. En cas de faute simple, l’étendue de la garantie de VTech sera limitée aux dommages en lien avec le contrat et tel qu’ils étaient prévisibles, et dont l’occurrence devra être prise en compte.

4. Le Logiciel et toute autre information proposée par le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement ne sont pas toujours créés par VTech et, par conséquent, ne reflètent pas nécessairement la vision de VTech. En particulier, VTech n’a aucune influence sur le contenu des Logiciels Tiers. VTech a le droit, mais n’est pas obligé, d’inspecter les Logiciels Tiers et de les modifier ou de les supprimer à tout moment et à sa discrétion. VTech n’est pas responsable des conséquences d’une altération ou d’une suppression d’un Logiciels Tiers ou de toute autre donnée dans le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement.

5. VTech n’est aucunement responsable dans toutes les autres circonstances. Ces limitations de responsabilité s’appliquent également aux subordonnés et agents de VTech.

I.8. Droits d’auteur et actions prises en cas de contrefaçon

1. Le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et tous les Logiciels VTech qui sont proposés sont la propriété de VTech et sont protégés par droits d’auteur et par toute autre règle applicable de droit des marques. Tous autres droits de propriété intellectuelle ou industrielle en lien avec le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et d’autres contenus proposés tels que des analyses, des dessins, des marques, de la documentation, des rapports, des animations, des modules de test, des vidéos, des photographies ainsi que tous les projets peuvent être considérés comme une base de données et font partie des droits uniquement entre les mains de VTech et de ses licenciés sauf dans les hypothèses où c’est expressément prévu dans les présentes Conditions Générales, VTech garde tous les droits y compris droits de propriété et tous les intérêts dans le contenu et logiciel proposés via le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement et tout le contenu et les Logiciels auxquels il permet d’avoir accès. Il n’est pas autorisé d’enlever ou de modifier les indications de droit d’auteur, de marque, de marque déposée ou de tout autre droit de propriété intellectuelle ou industrielle, y compris des indications quant à la nature confidentielle et le fait qu’il ne faut pas divulguer ce contenu du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement.

2. VTech se réserve le droit de bloquer l’accès à des comptes d’Utilisateurs en cas de présomption de contrefaçon des droits d’auteur de VTech ou de tierces parties.

I.9. Résiliation du contrat ; action prise en cas de violation de ces Conditions Générales

1. L’acceptation de ces Conditions Générales par l’Utilisateur constitue la matérialisation d’un contrat de licence entre l’Utilisateur et VTech concernant l’utilisation du Gestionnaire de Téléchargement. Cet accord peut être résilié par chaque partie à tout moment.

2. Si l’Utilisateur viole toute clause des présentes Conditions Générales, VTech peut prendre toute action appropriée afin de bloquer l'accès de l’Utilisateur au Gestionnaire de Téléchargement ainsi que son utilisation, de façon temporaire ou permanente. VTech peut par exemple bloquer le compte de l’Utilisateur, ou rendre le contenu inaccessible dans le Gestionnaire de Téléchargement.

I.10. Absence de renonciation ; absence de compensation

1. Si l’Utilisateur agit de façon contraire aux présentes Conditions Générales ou de façon contraire aux lois applicables, et que VTech ne prend pas de mesure contre une telle conduite de l’Utilisateur, cela ne signifie pas que VTech approuve rétroactivement de telles attitudes de l’Utilisateur, ni maintenant ni dans le futur. Cela s’applique peu importe si VTech a été, ou aurait dû, être informé de ces violations. De plus, si aucune action n’est prise contre ces violations, cela ne signifiera en aucun cas que VTech renonce à l’application de tout droit contractuel ou non contractuel dont VTech pourrait bénéficier contre l’Utilisateur dans le cadre de la violation.

I.11. Modifications des Conditions Générales

2. L’Utilisateur sera notifié de toute modification ou ajout aux présentes Conditions Générales par email ou lorsqu’il se connectera au Gestionnaire de Téléchargement avant que ces modifications n’entrent en vigueur, sans que les versions amendées ou les termes modifiés de la nouvelle version des Conditions Générales n’aient à être transférés dans leur intégralité. La notification des modifications souhaitées ou des ajouts souhaités suffira. VTech inclura un lien dans le corps de la notification qui donnera accès à la nouvelle version des Conditions Générales en un document entier.

3. Si l’Utilisateur ne s’oppose pas par écrit aux modifications ou aux ajouts dans les six semaines qui suivent la notification, il ou elle sera réputé avoir consenti à ces modifications ou à ces ajouts. Les notifications mises en œuvre par VTech attireront l’attention de l’Utilisateur sur son droit à faire une telle objection, et sur l’importance de la date limite de son objection, ainsi que sur toute absence de réponse. Si l’Utilisateur s’y oppose, la version des Conditions Générales qui s’appliquait jusqu’alors continuera à s’appliquer. Dans cette hypothèse, VTech aura la possibilité de résilier le contrat à effet immédiat dans les deux semaines qui suivent le refus de l’Utilisateur.

I.12. Dispositions finales

1. Si une ou plusieurs clauses des présentes Conditions Générales sont ou deviennent invalides, en partie ou en totalité, les autres clauses des présentes Conditions Générales resteront en vigueur. En pareil cas, les parties coopéreront pour remplacer les clauses invalides par des clauses correspondant aux clauses invalides dans la mesure du possible.

2. Le droit français s’appliquera à titre exclusif. Toutefois, cela sera uniquement le cas si cela n’entre pas en conflit avec d’autres lois impératives dans le pays de résidence de l’Utilisateur et si VTech a une forme d’activité dans le pays de résidence de l’Utilisateur.

3. En l’absence de toute stipulation contraire, les notifications contractuelles et les déclarations doivent a minima être faites par écrit.

Dernière mise à jour : janvier 2016

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PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS:

All right, title and interest including, but not limited to, copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the software are owned by TERRASCIENCES Inc. Such rights are protected by United States copyright laws, other applicable copyright laws, and international treaty provisions. TERRASCIENCES Inc. retains all rights not expressly granted herein.
You may not redistribute, sell, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the software. The software, including any modified or customized versions, cannot be resold, redistributed, or offered as a service without explicit written permission from TERRASCIENCES Inc. TERRASCIENCES Inc. reserves the right to refuse permission to use this software product to any individual or company for any reason, and may do so without notice.

EXPORT CONTROLS:

The software is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. You agree to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledge that you have the responsibility to obtain licenses to export, re-export, or import Licensed Program if necessary. If you are based in, or intend to use the software in, any embargoed country you will be in violation of the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations and must NOT download the software.

USAGE:

The software will function for 30 days from the date it is installed on your computer. After 30 days the software will cease to function. A data set is provided with the software. You cannot load data from outside source into the software. You cannot use the demonstration system to generate revenue for you or any business you are representing. You may install this software on more than one computer for the purpose of evaluating the software.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

Except to the extent prohibited by local law, in no event will TERRASCIENCES Inc., or it's employees or officers be liable for direct, special, incidental, consequential or other damages (including lost profit, lost data, or downtime costs), arising out of the use, inability to use, or the results of use of the software, whether based in warranty, contract, tort or other legal theory, and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages. Your use of the software is entirely at your own risk. Should the software prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all service, repair, or correction.

RETURN POLICY:

Software that is not specifically referred to as "demo software" cannot be returned for a refund. Should you experience a problem with any purchased software, TERRASCIENCES, Inc. offers support services to assist with any technical issues. There are no refunds on installation services or any software that has been installed, downloaded, or emailed to you.

SUPPORT SERVICES:

Some software purchased from TERRASCIENCES, Inc. may include limited free support (technical support, re-downloads, and free updates may be limited to 30 days from date of original qualifying purchase). Unless stated otherwise, the free support is only available through our website/email. If you require more advanced technical support or require telephone assistance, additional consulting services or a support plan may be required. We reserve the right to change our support policy at any time.

INSTALLATION:

You must make every attempt to safeguard your data and other files during installation, when upgrading, or when installing an update. TERRASCIENCES Inc. does not assume responsibility for loss of data or any other losses that result from installation, upgrading, or updating of the software. Hard disks (including but not limited to all data or files related to the software) should be backed up on a regular basis and should always be backed up before you begin any installation tasks.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER:

TERRASCIENCES Inc. neither assumes nor accepts any liability for any loss, damage, theft, misuse, malfunction, etc. of your hardware or data or anything else that you may own regardless of the cause or reason for any such misfortune. TERRASCIENCES Inc., it's officers, and employees will not be liable for lost profits, loss of business or other consequential, special, indirect or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any third party . These policies, terms, and conditions may be subject to change without notice.

These Terms and Conditions have been updated as of 19 February 2016.

These General Terms and conditions regarding the Learning Lodge (Terms and Conditions) consist of the following sections:

1. Terms and conditions of Installation and Use
2. Privacy Policy

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION AND USE
   
   
   1. Learning Lodge
      1. The Learning Lodge enables you to download free and/or payable digital software programs or firmware owned by VTech or its licensors, including but not limited to e-books, games and award certificates (“VTech Software”) via the Internet from a VTech-designated server (“Server”) on a designated Personal Computer, laptop or Mac® from which the VTech Software can be uploaded onto a VTech Software compatible hardware product (“VTech Hardware Product”). In order to download VTech Software it may be necessary to download additional software applications offered and provided through the Learning Lodge first and it may require you to accept additional terms which will be presented to you before you can use these additional software applications. When the term “Learning Lodge” is used in the Terms and Conditions it also refers to other software applications, VTech Software and content made available through Learning Lodge. We particularly draw your attention to sections I.6.3 and I.11 below, which explains the circumstances in which we may suspend or terminate your use of the Learning Lodge and the conditions and limitations which apply to our liability to you in connection with the Learning Lodge.
   
   
   2. Applicability and acceptance
      1. The following specifies the Terms and Conditions on which VTech Electronics Europe PLC (registered company number 02178243) Napier Court, Abingdon Science Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3YT (“VTech”) offers you to install and use the Learning Lodge and may be varied by us in accordance with section I.2.5 and I.6.3 below. Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before installing and using the Learning Lodge on your computer.
      2. The Learning Lodge is intended solely for the use of individuals who already own VTech Hardware Products. If you do not currently own and possess one of these products, DO NOT use the Learning Lodge and DO NOT download the software or firmware available on the Learning Lodge. If you disregard this section and download software or firmware despite not currently owning a VTech Hardware Product, VTech will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused to your device or information stored thereon, and you may be held legally liable for any resulting damage or loss caused to VTech by your download.
      3. The Learning Lodge is available for individuals aged 18 years or older. If you are under the age of 18, you should not use the Learning Lodge alone. Instead, review these terms and conditions with your parent/guardian to make sure you and your parent/guardian understand these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions create an agreement between VTech and an adult parent/guardian of any child who uses the Learning Lodge.
      4. Installation and use of the Learning Lodge on your computer will only be possible after your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. You can only accept the Terms and Conditions, of which the below stated privacy policy of VTech (“Privacy Policy”) forms an integral part, by clicking the button: “I Agree”. If you do not accept the Terms and Conditions in whole, please do not install and/or use the Learning Lodge. In that case you are kindly but firmly requested to click on the button: “Cancel”, as installation and use of the Learning Lodge shall imply your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
      5. VTech may revise the Terms and Conditions from time to time with or without notice to you. If we make only minor changes to these Terms and Conditions without materially changing your rights or obligations, we will post the revised Terms and Conditions on the Learning Lodge and they shall take effect immediately when they are posted. We recommend that you regularly review information posted by us within the Learning Lodge to keep up to date with such changes. We will notify you by email or through our online services if we make a change that materially alters your rights or obligations. If you do not accept any change, then you are free to terminate the agreement with us and stop using the Learning Lodge or software or firmware downloaded from it. Your use of the Learning Lodge following the posting (or notification) of any changes to the Terms and Conditions, shall constitute your acceptance of those changes.
   
   
   3. License
      1. VTech grants to you a non-exclusive, non-sub licensable, non-transferable license to install one copy of the Learning Lodge for non-commercial use on a designated Personal Computer or Mac®. You acknowledge that you shall acquire no rights to the Learning Lodge other than the license in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. The Learning Lodge may only be used to reproduce the VTech Software or other content and software applications you are authorized or legally permitted to reproduce. The Learning Lodge is licensed, not sold, to you only for that purpose.
      2. In order to use the Learning Lodge you must register a VTech Hardware Product and have Internet access, which you shall be responsible for the Internet connecting fee. There are different versions of Learning Lodge for different countries. The version of Learning Lodge you are licensed to use will depend on the country where you bought your VTech Hardware Product.
   
   
   4. Limited Warranty, Warranty Disclaimers and Links to Third Party Websites
      1. Subject to sections I.4.2 and I.4.3 below, VTech warrants to you that the Learning Lodge downloaded on your Personal Computer that adheres to the minimum technical requirements specified on the website www.vtechkids.com/download/UK is of satisfactory quality and fit for its purpose, and shall work as designed for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of installation and VTech will correct any defect and provide updates as soon as commercially feasible (the "Warranty Period").
      2. Except where we are not permitted by law to limit our liability as further set out in section I.11.4 below, VTech shall have no liability for any damage, loss, expense or detriment caused, whether directly or indirectly, for any defect or fault in the Learning Lodge arising as a result of your use of the Learning Lodge in contravention of VTech's instructions.
      3. If within the Warranty Period, you notify VTech in writing of any defect or fault in the Learning Lodge, which does not arise from use in contravention of these Terms and Conditions, from any step we take in accordance with I.6.3, or from any circumstance listed in I.11.1 (provided that such circumstance is not caused by VTech's failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions), VTech shall, at its sole option, either repair or replace the VTech Software, provided that you make available such information and assistance as VTech may reasonably require.
      4. VTech makes every effort to ensure the high quality of the content of the Learning Lodge. To the extent permitted by law and except as expressly set out in the Limited Warranty provisions at sub-sections I.4.1 - I.4.3 above despite the due care it exercises in compiling the information, VTech does not accept responsibility or liability for the functions incorporated into the Learning Lodge and does not guarantee the accuracy, suitability or comprehensive nature of the information, nor does it guarantee that the Learning Lodge is at all times error-free or that defects are corrected.
      5. To the extent permitted by law and except as expressly set out in the Limited Warranty provisions at sub sections I.4.1 – I.4.3 above the content, information and software provided through the Learning Lodge is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and VTech makes no warranty, representation or condition, either express or implied, as to its use, availability, accuracy or performance. To the extent permitted by law and except as expressly set out in the Limited Warranty provisions at sub-sections I.4.1 – I.4.3 above as a user you assume all risks and responsibilities for its use or non-use and VTech makes no representation that the content appearing on or downloaded via Learning Lodge is compatible for your computer or free from errors or viruses. No VTech employee, agent or representative is authorized to modify or amend this warranty. Nor does the information provided by VTech through the Learning Lodge made available by VTech release the user from the responsibility of having to examine the suitability of this information and/or software for the object envisaged by the user.
      6. The Learning Lodge may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Because VTech has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that VTech is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, services or other materials on or available from such sites or resources including without limitation for the accuracy, non-infringement or legality of such content, advertising, products, services or other materials. You further acknowledge and agree that VTech, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, advertising, products, services or other materials available on or through any such sites or resources.
   
   
   5. Registration, Accounts and Passwords
      1. VTech requires you to register an account by providing the information as requested and following the registration procedures as specified after you have indicated in the Learning Lodge that you would like to register an account.
      2. You must not choose a username that infringes the rights of any third party, impersonates VTech staff or other users, which is deliberately confusing or which is offensive, racist, obscene, hurtful, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate or which is against any relevant laws and regulations. VTech reserves the right to make such assessment in its sole discretion, change any username for any reason or take such other action as VTech believes appropriate.
      3. If you create an account in the Learning Lodge, you agree to be responsible for: maintaining the confidentiality of passwords or other account identifiers which you choose and all activities that occur under such password or account identifiers. You agree to promptly notify VTech of any unauthorized use of your password or account identifiers. Subject to section I.11.4 of these Terms and Conditions, VTech will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred by you to the extent that it is as a result of, or in connection with, your failure to comply with this section of the Terms and Conditions.
   
   
   6. Upgrades, updates and changes to the Learning Lodge
      1. VTech may provide updates and upgrades to your VTech Hardware Product through the Learning Lodge from time to time without any prior written notice. You should read and precisely follow the instructions before initiating an update or upgrade. The process shall be done in an environment with a steady power supply. If the update or upgrade process is interrupted, your VTech Hardware Product may not function properly. You must follow the download procedure as explained through the Learning Lodge in order to properly use the VTech Hardware Product. To the extent permitted by law, VTech will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, your failure or inability to use the Learning Lodge or any software or firmware downloaded from it, including any damage which you could have avoided by following our advice to apply an update or upgrade offered to you free of charge or for damage which was caused by you failing to correctly follow installation instructions or to have in place the minimum system requirements advised by us .
      2. VTech may update or upgrade the Learning Lodge from time to time and such updated or upgraded changes will be automatically provided to you the next time you connect your designated Personal Computer or Mac® to the Internet. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new or additional features that augment or enhance the current Learning Lodge, including the release of new products or services, shall be subject to the Terms and Conditions.
      3. The information published in the Learning Lodge does not necessarily reflect VTech’s views. VTech may at any time and at its own discretion with or without notice to you change, delete or withdraw any information, content or downloadable software programs made available through the Learning Lodge or impose additional restrictions, rules or charges concerning the use of the Learning Lodge or any software or firmware made available through it. Where such changes, withdrawals, restrictions or rules are material, VTech will contact you in advance to tell you about them and you will be free to stop using the Learning Lodge if you do not agree to the revisions. However, VTech reserves the right to alter or remove the Learning Lodge or suspend or terminate your use in any way, at any time, for any reason, without prior notification, and will not be liable in any way for possible consequences of such changes. This may be necessary, for example, to reflect changes in relevant laws or regulatory requirements or to implement technical adjustments and improvements, for example to address a security threat.
   
   
   7. User Submissions
      1. While VTech desires to receive feedback from consumers, unless specifically requested by VTech in writing, please do not send VTech any creative or original concepts, ideas, materials or products, or confidential or proprietary information. All comments, feedback, ideas, suggestions or other information submitted or offered to VTech by e-mail or otherwise (collectively "User Submissions") shall be and remain VTech's property. Any such disclosure or offer of any User Submissions shall constitute an assignment to VTech of all worldwide rights, titles and interest in all intellectual properties in the User Submissions. Thus, VTech will own exclusively all such rights, titles and interests in any User Submissions, and shall not be limited in any way in its use, commercial or otherwise, of any User Submissions. VTech is and shall be under no obligation to maintain any User Submissions in confidence (except to the extent a User Submission constitutes (in whole or part) personal data in which case it will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy), tomake any payment for any Submissions, or to respond to any User Submissions. You agree not to use the Learning Lodge for any illegal or immoral purpose.
         
         You agree that you will not send or post any User Submissions that are subject to any third party proprietary rights (including rights of privacy or rights of publicity), unless you have a formal license or permission from the rightful owner to post the material in question and to grant VTech the rights referred to in paragraph I.7.1. above. VTech reserves the right (but shall have no obligation) to decide whether User Submissions comply with the content requirements set out in the Terms of Use in paragraph I.8 below and may remove such User Submissions without prior notice and at VTech’s sole discretion.
   
   
   8. User restrictions
      1. VTech grants you permission to access and use the Learning Lodge, subject to the following express terms, and you agree that your failure to adhere to any of these terms of use shall constitute a breach of contract on your part:
         1. you agree not to distribute any part of or parts of the Learning Lodge, including but not limited to any textual or other content submitted to the Learning Lodge by users in any medium without the prior written authorization of VTech;
         2. you agree not to alter or modify any part of the Learning Lodge;
         3. you agree not to (or attempt to) circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with any security related features of the Learning Lodge or features that (i) prevent or restrict use or copying of Learning Lodge content or (ii) enforce limitations on use of the Learning Lodge or the content accessible via the Learning Lodge;
         4. you agree not to use the Learning Lodge for any commercial use, without the prior written authorization of VTech;
         5. you agree not place content which is inappropriate or contains discrimination, slander, defamation and/or any provocation, exchange of abuse or incitement to hatred, or infringes on the privacy and personal life or other rights of a natural person or that can be assumed to be in any other way illegal;
         6. You agree not to collect or harvest any personal data of any user of the Learning Lodge (and agree that this shall be deemed to include VTech’s account names);
      
      
   9. Intellectual Property Rights
      1. The Learning Lodge is owned by VTech and protected by copyright, trademarks and/or other proprietary rights. All intellectual or industrial property rights to the Learning Lodge and (other) content made available such as analyses, designs, trademarks, documentation, reports, animations, testing modules, video and/or photo material, as well as preparatory material for this, as well as the system of collected works which can be considered a database, are vested solely in VTech or its licensors. Except as specifically set forth herein, VTech retains all right title and interest in all the contents and underlying software of the Learning Lodge, or made available therein. You are not allowed to remove or to alter any indication of copyrights, trademarks, trade names or other intellectual or industrial property rights from the Learning Lodge, including indications of the confidential nature and non-disclosure of the material.
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   11. Our liability to you
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       2. Neither VTech nor its suppliers, licensors, parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, co-branders, other partners or employees will be liable to you for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if it was an obvious consequence of our breach or if it was contemplated by you and us at the relevant time the contract was made.
       3. Except as set out in I.11.4 below, VTech’s total liability to you for any cause whatsoever (including without limitation arising in tort (including negligence), contract or breach of statutory duty) will not exceed £500.
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   12. Your liability to us
       
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   13. Termination
       
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2. PRIVACY POLICY
VTech may collect information from you and/or your child during the registration process for Learning Lodge and/or during use of the Learning Lodge, software or firmware downloaded therefrom, or related services.

VTech is committed to protecting the privacy of the users of Learning Lodge and its software, firmware and related services. Our policies regarding collection, use, storage, protection, and disclosure of your information, are contained in VTech’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference and available at http://www.vtech.co.uk/privacy_policy/.

By proceeding to use any of the VTech Services or (where available) by registering to use any of the VTech Services, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to this Privacy Policy in its entirety and grant us permission to process (your) personal data that you have provided to us in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy. We therefore advise you to read it carefully.

Questions, comments or requests regarding the Privacy Policy are welcomed and may be submitted for the attention of The Marketing Department VTech Electronics Europe PLC Napier Court, Abingdon Science Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3YT or by email to consumer_services@vtech.com.

I.1. Toepasselijkheid, onderwerp van de overeenkomst en partijen

1. Downloaden, installatie en gebruik van VTechs Explor@ Park („Explor@ Park“) zijn onderworpen aan deze Algemene Bepalingen en Voorwaarden (AVW). Explor@ Park is een product van en wordt aangeboden door VTech Electronics Europe B.V., Copernicusstraat 7 6003 DE Weert („VTech“).

2. Onderwerp van de overeenkomst is het downloaden, installeren en gebruik van Explor@ Park. Met Explor@ Park kunt u vanaf een door VTech aangewezen server („Server“) via het internet gratis en/of tegen betaling softwareprogramma's van VTech („VTech-Software“) of van derden („Derden-Software“), hierna gezamenlijk aangeduid als: “Software”, naar een hardwareproduct dat compatibel is met VTech-Software („VTech-Hardware“). Software bestaat met name uit e-books en spellen.

3. Op het downloaden, installeren en gebruik van Explor@ Park zijn uitsluitend deze AVW van toepassing, tenzij tussen VTech en Gebruiker in een concreet geval anders is overeengekomen of schriftelijk een aanvullende overeenkomst is gesloten.

4. Het aanbod om Explor@ Park te installeren en te gebruiken geldt uitsluitend voor consumenten die Explor@ Park voor privédoeleinden willen gebruiken.

5. Installatie en gebruik van Explor@ Park is slechts toegestaan voor personen die ouder zijn dan 18 jaar. Voor zover Explor@ Park wordt geïnstalleerd en gebruikt door minderjarigen gelden de wettelijke voorschriften.

6. De overeenkomst inzake installatie en gebruik van Explor@ Park wordt gesloten tussen VTech en de persoon die Explor@ Park installeert en/of gebruikt (hierna te noemen: „Gebruiker“).

7. De thans geldende AVW zijn beschikbaar en te downloaden via Explor@ Park.

I.2. Gebruiksvoorwaarden

1. Om Explor@ Park te gebruiken, dienen Gebruikers met een VTech-Hardwareproduct zich te registreren en toegang te hebben tot Internet.

2. Om Software te downloaden kan het noodzakelijk zijn om eerst aanvullende softwaretoepassingen te downloaden die aangeboden en beschikbaar gesteld worden via Explor@ Park. In sommige gevallen dient Gebruiker voor het gebruik van deze aanvullende softwaretoepassingen aanvullende voorwaarden te accepteren, die voorafgaand aan het downloaden van de aanvullende softwaretoepassingen aan Gebruiker kenbaar worden gemaakt. Door het downloaden resp. gebruiken van de aanvullende softwaretoepassingen gaat Gebruiker akkoord met eventuele aanvullende voorwaarden en aanvaardt hij deze als bindend. Dergelijke aanvullende voorwaarden kunnen met name van toepassing zijn op betaalde Software (bijv. betaalde leer- en spelprogramma's) die via Explor@ Park kan worden gekocht.

3. Gebruiker dient voor het installeren en gebruiken van Explor@ Park te beschikken over, resp. toegang te hebben tot, VTech-Hardware. Gebruiker verklaart dat hij bevoegd is om Explor@ Park op het gebruikte VTech-Hardwareproduct te installeren en te gebruiken.

4. Explor@ Park mag uitsluitend worden geïnstalleerd en gebruikt voor toepassing op een VTech-Hardwareproduct.

5. Ten aanzien van de via Explor@ Park digitaal geleverde Software geldt dat u afstand doet van uw herroepingsrecht.

I.3. Aanbod van Explor@ Park

1. Explor@ Park wordt gratis aangeboden door VTech en kan te allen tijde zonder aankondiging worden geactualiseerd, veranderd of geheel dan wel gedeeltelijk worden beperkt. Het staat VTech vrij om Explor@ Park en de daarbij behorende functies allen tijde en zonder aankondiging te actualiseren en als download ter beschikking te stellen.

2. VTech kan te allen tijde en naar eigen goeddunken informatie en Software producten die via Explor@ Park gedownload kunnen worden, veranderen of verwijderen. Gebruiker heeft geen recht op het door VTech aangeboden en/of beschikbaar houden van afzonderlijke functies.

3. VTech behoudt zich het recht voor, upgrades voor VTech-Hardware of updates voor Software via Explor@ Park aan te bieden. Voor een goede functionaliteit kan het installeren van upgrades/updates absoluut noodzakelijk zijn. Voor het upgraden of updaten dient de Gebruiker de betreffende aanwijzingen te lezen en nauwgezet op te volgen. Bij de upgrade moet een ononderbroken stroomvoorziening gewaarborgd zijn. Indien het upgradeproces wordt onderbroken, kan het voorkomen dat uw VTech-Hardware niet meer goed werkt.

4. Tenzij uitdrukkelijk anders bepaald, zijn deze AVW van toepassing op het downloaden van upgrades en updates en op het gebruik van de geactualiseerde of nieuwe Software, inclusief de nieuwe of uitgebreide functionaliteiten, die de huidige Explor@ Park of de Software uitbreiden of verbeteren, inclusief release van nieuwe producten en diensten.

I.4. Rechten Gebruiker

1. VTech verleent Gebruiker het recht om Explor@ Park te downloaden en vervolgens op zijn VTech-Hardware te installeren en te gebruiken.

2. Uitsluitend voor dit doel verleent VTech Gebruiker een individueel en niet-overdraagbaar recht om een kopie van Explor@ Park voor niet-commercieel gebruik op zijn VTech-Hardware te installeren en te gebruiken.

3. Explor@ Park mag uitsluitend worden gebruikt om Software of andere content mee te downloaden. Explor@ Park wordt uitsluitend voor dit doel aan Gebruiker in gebruik gegeven en niet aan Gebruiker verkocht.

4. Het is Gebruiker niet toegestaan om de aan hem in gebruik gegeven kopie van Explor@ Park voor andere dan in het gebruiksrecht gedefinieerde doeleinden te gebruiken. Dit betekent onder meer dat het Gebruiker niet is toegestaan Explor@ Park te kopiëren, voor zover dit niet absoluut noodzakelijk is voor het gebruik op de VTech-Hardware. De in gebruik gegeven kopie mag door Gebruiker niet aan derden worden verkocht, verhuurd, gesublicentieerd of op enigerlei wijze zonder toestemming van VTech commercieel worden geëxploiteerd. Het is Gebruiker ook niet toegestaan om de aan hem in gebruik gegeven kopie van Explor@ Park of de via Explor@ Park verkregen Software te bewerken of hun code te decompileren. Het is met name verboden de Software op welke wijze dan ook te bewerken, te veranderen, aan te passen en terug te vertalen of anderszins de fabricagestadia van Explor@ Park te reconstrueren, tenzij dit volgens de gebruiksrechten absoluut noodzakelijk is voor het gebruik op de VTech-Hardware. De bovenstaande regelingen laten de rechten van Gebruiker om conform artikel 6 van de EU-richtlijn 2009/24/EG d.d. 23.04.2009 betreffende de rechtsbescherming van computerprogramma's interoperabiliteit tot stand te brengen onverlet.

5. Er zijn verschillende versies van Explor@ Park voor verschillende landen. De rechten op de aan Gebruiker in gebruik gegeven versie van Explor@ Park gelden voor het land waarin Gebruiker zijn VTech-Hardware heeft gekocht.

I.5. Verplichtingen Gebruiker

1. Om Explor@ Park te kunnen gebruiken, is het noodzakelijk om in Explor@ Park een gebruikersaccount aan te maken. Met het aanmaken van een gebruikersaccount in Explor@ Park verplicht Gebruiker zich om de door hem gekozen wachtwoorden resp. accountgegevens geheim te houden. Gebruiker is met name niet gerechtigd om zijn wachtwoorden resp. accountgegevens aan derden bekend te maken en/of derden op andere wijze toegang te verlenen tot zijn gebruikersaccount.

2. Gebruiker verzekert dat de gegevens die voor het aanmaken van het gebruikersaccount zijn gebruikt correct, volledig en niet misleidend zijn. Er mogen met name geen gegevens van derden worden ingevoerd.

3. Gebruiker is verplicht om misbruik door derden van wachtwoorden resp. accountgegevens en/of andere onregelmatigheden in zijn gebruikersaccount direct aan VTech te melden. Dit geldt ook voor aanwijzingen die Gebruiker ontvangt met betrekking tot misbruik via zijn gebruikersaccount.

4. Gebruiker is verantwoordelijk voor alle activiteiten die met gebruik van zijn accountgegevens plaatsvinden. Dit geldt niet voor zover Gebruiker geen schuld heeft aan misbruik door middel van zijn accountgegevens.

5. Om Explor@ Park te downloaden, te installeren en te gebruiken zijn een stabiele stroomvoorziening en internettoegang vereist. Een onderbreking van de stroomtoevoer resp. van de internetverbinding kan gevolgen hebben voor de goede werking van Explor@ Park. Dit geldt met name voor onderbrekingen tijdens de interactie van Explor@ Park met de VTech-Hardware. De kosten voor het downloaden komen voor rekening van Gebruiker.

6. Gebruiker is verplicht Explor@ Park te downloaden en te installeren conform de voorschriften van VTech en om de daarin beschreven stappen nauwgezet uit te voeren. Afwijking van deze voorschriften kan storingen in Explor@ Park tot gevolg hebben, met name in de interactie tussen Explor@ Park en de VTech-Hardware.

7. Voor zover Gebruiker via Explor@ Park Software koopt (met name betaalde leer- en spelprogramma's) is hij verplicht de daarvoor overeengekomen prijs tijdig te betalen.

9. Gebruiker verklaart bij het gebruik van Explor@ Park het vigerende recht in acht te nemen en geen inbreuk te maken op rechten van derden (bijv. privacy-, merk-, auteurs- en gegevensbeschermingsrechten).

10. Gebruiker verplicht zich om geen persoonlijke gegevens te verzamelen van andere gebruikers van Explor@ Park. Dat geldt ook voor gebruikersnamen, e-mailadressen, fysieke adressen, wachtwoorden en gelijksoortige informatie, die aan Gebruiker beschikbaar worden gesteld of door VTech van andere Gebruikers tijdens hun gebruik van Explor@ Park worden verzameld.

11. VTech mag te allen tijde de toegang tot Explor@ Park en tot de door Gebruiker ingevoerde content blokkeren indien bijvoorbeeld wordt vermoed dat het gebruik of de content inbreuk maakt op het toepasselijke recht of op rechten van derden.

I.6. Garantie

1. Explor@ Park wordt gratis aan Gebruiker ter beschikking gesteld. VTech zet zich ervoor in dat Gebruikers Explor@ Park zonder storingen kunnen gebruiken.

2. VTech streeft ernaar Explor@ Park aan te bieden met een dusdanige kwaliteit dat de applicatie op VTech-Hardware, die aan de meest actuele stand voldoet en waarbij alle vereiste upgrades zijn geïnstalleerd, beantwoordt aan het doel van het downloaden van Software en de interactie met VTech-Hardware.

3. VTech garandeert echter niet dat Explor@ Park vrij is van gebreken. In Explor@ Park wordt Gebruiker „als zodanig“ ter beschikking gesteld, d.w.z. in dezelfde toestand, eventueel met gebreken, waarover VTech beschikt. VTech is met name niet aansprakelijk voor de prestaties van Explor@ Park en de compatibiliteit ervan met de VTech-Hardware van Gebruiker. Behoudens in gevallen van opzettelijk en bewust verzwegen gebreken heeft Gebruiker in het geval van eventuele gebreken geen recht op nakoming achteraf. In dit kader heeft Gebruiker met name in het geval van gebreken of van onbruikbaarheid van Explor@ Park voor de door Gebruiker gewenste doeleinden geen recht op ondersteuning noch rusten er ter zake onderhoudsverplichtingen op VTech.

4. Deze beperkingen van de garantie gelden niet indien Gebruiker tegen betaling content via Explor@ Park aanschaft. Gebruiker dient de Software in dit geval onmiddellijk na het downloaden, voor zover dit in redelijkheid kan worden verlangd, te onderzoeken en eventuele gebreken binnen 14 dagen schriftelijk aan VTech te melden. Indien Gebruiker het gebrek niet meldt, geldt de Software als goedgekeurd, behalve als het een verborgen gebrek betreft dat tijdens het onderzoek niet kon worden ontdekt. Een verborgen gebrek dat tijdens het onderzoek niet kon worden ontdekt, dient binnen 14 dagen na ontdekking te worden gemeld. Voor het overige gelden de wettelijke rechten op garantie bij gebreken.

5. Tenzij uitdrukkelijk anders overeengekomen, kunnen beschrijvingen en andere afbeeldingen van Explor@ Park of van de Software of hun functionaliteiten in werkelijkheid afwijken en kunnen er geen rechten of garanties aan worden ontleend.

I.7. Aansprakelijkheid

1. VTech stelt alles in het werk om een hoge kwaliteit van Explor@ Park en zijn content en functies te waarborgen. Dit is uiteraard beperkt tot prestaties en omstandigheden die binnen de invloedssfeer van VTech vallen. VTech is niet aansprakelijk voor systeemgebonden defecten, onderbrekingen en/of storingen van technische installaties, indien deze niet binnen de invloedssfeer vallen van VTech en zijn opgetreden buiten de schuld van VTech om.

2. Met betrekking tot Explor@ Park zelf en tot andere producten die gratis beschikbaar zijn, geldt de volgende beperkte aansprakelijkheid: VTech is alleen aansprakelijk in geval van opzet en grove schuld, bij inbreuk op een contractuele garantie en met inachtneming van de productaansprakelijkheidswetgeving. Bij lichte nalatigheid is VTech alleen aansprakelijk voor schade als gevolg van (dodelijk) letsel of de gezondheid van personen. Indien VTech kennis heeft van materiële gebreken of onwettigheden met betrekking tot de gratis Producten, zal VTech dit aan Gebruiker bekend maken. Indien VTech op de hoogte was van deze materiële gebreken of onwettigheden en dit voor Gebruiker opzettelijk heeft verzwegen, wordt de aansprakelijkheid niet beperkt.

3. Indien het gaat om prestaties waarvoor Gebruiker verplicht is een vergoeding te betalen, is VTech in geval van lichte nalatigheid ook aansprakelijk bij schending van een essentiële verplichting uit de overeenkomst, waarvan de naleving, waarop Gebruiker regelmatig mag vertrouwen, voor de uitvoering van de overeenkomst een vereiste is (kardinale verplichting). In geval van gewone schuld is de hoogte van de aansprakelijkheid beperkt tot de voor de overeenkomst kenmerkende, voorzienbare schades, met het ontstaan waarvan doorgaans rekening gehouden dient te worden.

4. De in Explor@ Park aangeboden Software en andere gegevens zijn niet altijd van VTech afkomstig en reflecteren daardoor ook niet noodzakelijkerwijze de visie van VTech. Met name op de inhoud van Derden-Software kan VTech geen invloed uitoefenen. VTech heeft het recht maar niet de plicht om Derden-Software te controleren en te allen tijde naar eigengoeddunken te veranderen of te verwijderen. VTech is niet aansprakelijk voor de gevolgen van een verandering of verwijdering van Derden-Software of andere gegevens in Explor@ Park.

5. Voor het overige is VTech niet aansprakelijk. Deze aansprakelijkheidsbeperkingen gelden ook voor hulppersonen van VTech.

I.8. Auteursrecht en maatregelen bij inbreuk

1. Explor@ Park en alle daarin aangeboden VTech-Software zijn het eigendom van VTech en worden beschermd door auteursrechten en eventueel merkenrechten. Alle intellectuele of industriële eigendomsrechten op Explor@ Park, alsook (andere) content die beschikbaar gesteld wordt, waaronder analyses, ontwerpen, handelsmerken, documentatie, rapporten, animaties, testmodules, video- en/of fotomateriaal, alsook de materialen ter voorbereiding daarvan, en het systeem van verzamelde werken dat als een database kan worden beschouwd, berusten uitsluitend bij VTech en haar licentieverleners. Behoudens indien en voor zover uitdrukkelijk anders in deze AVW is bepaald, behoudt VTech alle rechten, eigendomsrechten en belangen op/in alle content en onderliggende software van Explor@ Park en alle content en Software die daarin beschikbaar gesteld worden. Het is niet toegestaan om enige indicatie van auteursrechten, handelsmerken, handelsnamen of andere intellectuele of industriële eigendomsrechten van Explor@ Park te verwijderen of te wijzigen, inclusief indicaties van de vertrouwelijke aard en niet-openbaarmaking van de materialen.

2. VTech behoudt zich het recht voor om de toegang tot gebruikersaccounts te blokkeren waarvan wordt vermoed dat zij op auteursrechten van VTech of derden inbreuk hebben gemaakt.

I.9. Beëindiging van de overeenkomst; Maatregelen bij overtredingen tegen de AVW

1. Door de acceptatie van de AVW door Gebruiker wordt een licentieovereenkomst tot stand gebracht tussen Gebruiker en VTech inzake het gebruik van Explor@ Park. Deze overeenkomst kan te allen tijde door beide partijen worden opgezegd.

2. Voor zover Gebruiker in strijd handelt met bepalingen van de AVW kan VTech passende maatregelen treffen om de toegang van Gebruiker tot Explor@ Park en het gebruik daarvan tijdelijk of blijvend te blokkeren. Passende maatregelen zijn bijvoorbeeld het blokkeren van het gebruikersaccount en/of van afzonderlijke via Explor@ Park bereikbare contents.

I.10. Geen afstand; verrekeningsverbod

1. Indien Gebruiker in strijd handelt met regelingen uit deze AVW of met het vigerende recht en VTech geen maatregelen neemt tegen deze overtreding, betekent dit niet dat VTech dit inbreukmakende gedrag van Gebruiker met terugwerkende kracht, nu of in de toekomst goedkeurt. Zulks ongeacht of VTech van de inbreuk wist of had moeten weten. Ook betekent het in stand laten van de inbreuk in geen geval dat VTech afstand doet van het doen gelden en handhaven van eventuele contractuele of niet-contractuele rechten die VTech jegens Gebruiker op grond van de inbreuk toekomen.

2. Het is Gebruiker niet toegestaan eventuele vorderingen jegens VTech te verrekenen met eventuele vorderingen jegens de aanbieder die voortvloeien uit het gebruik van de producten, indien deze niet rechtsgeldig zijn vastgesteld of door de aanbieder zijn erkend.

I.11. Wijzigen AVW

2. Voordat een wijziging of aanvulling van deze gebruiksvoorwaarden van kracht wordt, wordt deze per e-mail of tijdens het inloggen in Explor@ Park aan Gebruiker meegedeeld, zonder dat het daarbij noodzakelijk is, de gewijzigde of aangevulde voorwaarden afzonderlijk of de nieuwe versie voorwaarden in zijn geheel door te sturen; de aankondiging van de voorgenomen wijziging of aanvulling is voldoende. In de aankondiging zal VTech een link bekend maken die toegang geeft tot de gehele nieuwe versie van de gebruiksvoorwaarden.

3. Indien Gebruiker binnen zes weken na aankondiging geen schriftelijk bezwaar maakt tegen de wijziging of aanvulling, wordt dit beschouwd als goedkeuring van de wijziging of aanvulling. In het bericht zal VTech Gebruiker wijzen op zijn recht van bezwaar en op de betekenis van de bezwaartermijn en van een eventueel stilzwijgen. Indien Gebruiker bezwaar maakt, blijven de gebruiksvoorwaarden in de tot dan toe geldende versie gelden. In dat geval heeft VTech echter het recht om binnen twee weken na het bezwaar van Gebruiker de overeenkomst met onmiddellijke ingang op te zeggen.

I.12. Slotbepalingen

1. Als een of meerdere bepalingen van deze AVW geheel of gedeeltelijk ongeldig zijn of worden, laat dit de geldigheid van de overige bepalingen van deze AVW onverlet. In dat geval zullen de partijen gezamenlijk de ongeldige regelingen vervangen door regelingen, waarvan de inhoud en strekking zoveel mogelijk met de nietige regelingen overeenkomen.

2. Uitsluitend Nederlands recht is van toepassing. Dit geldt echter alleen indien het niet in strijd is met het dwingend recht van het land van de woonplaats van Gebruiker en VTech haar activiteiten op een of andere wijze op het land waar zich de woonplaats van Gebruiker bevindt, richt.

3. Indien niets anders is geregeld dienen contractuele mededelingen en verklaringen ten minste schriftelijk te worden gedaan.

Versie: januari 2016

I.1. Aplicación, objeto y partes del contrato

1. La descarga, instalación y uso del Explor@ Park (el “Centro de Descargas”) queda sujeto a los presentes Términos y Condiciones Generales (“TyC”). El Centro de Descargas de VTech es un producto de, y es ofrecido por, VTech Electronics Europe B.V., Copernicusstraat 7 6003 DE Weert, Países Bajos.

2. El objeto del contrato es la descarga, instalación y uso del Centro de Descargas. Con el Centro de Descargas, usted podrá descargar software de VTech (“Software de VTech”) o software de terceras personas (“Software de Terceros”) que, en adelante, se denominará conjuntamente “Software”, a través de Internet de forma gratuita y/o mediante pago, de un servidor designado por VTech (el “Servidor”) a un producto de hardware que sea compatible con el Software de VTech (“Hardware VTech”). El Software lo conforman principalmente libros electrónicos y juegos.

3. La descarga, instalación y uso del Centro de Descargas se regirá únicamente por los presentes TyC, salvo que VTech y el Usuario hayan acordado otra cosa en un caso concreto o se haya suscrito un contrato suplementario por escrito.

4. La oferta de instalación y uso del Centro de Descargas se aplica únicamente a los consumidores deseen utilizar el Centro de Descargas para fines privados.

5. Solo las personas mayores de 18 años podrán instalar y utilizar el Centro de Descargas. Si el Centro de Descargas fuera instalado y utilizado por menores, se aplicarán las disposiciones legales.

6. El contrato sobre la instalación y el uso del Centro de Descargas se concluye entre VTech y la persona que instale y/o use el Centro de Descargas (en adelante, el “Usuario”).

I.2. Condiciones de uso

1. Para usar el Centro de Descargas, los Usuarios deberán registrar un producto de Hardware VTech y tener acceso a Internet.

2. Para descargar Software, es posible que sea necesario descargar primero aplicaciones informáticas adicionales ofrecidas y puestas a disposición a través del Centro de Descargas. En algunos casos el Usuario deberá aceptar términos y condiciones adicionales para usar estas aplicaciones informáticas adicionales, que se pondrán en conocimiento del Usuario antes de ser descargadas. A través de la descarga y/o uso de estas aplicaciones informáticas adicionales, el Usuario acepta cualesquiera términos y condiciones adicionales y los acepta como vinculantes. Dichos términos y condiciones adicionales podrán ser de aplicación, en particular, al Software de pago (por ejemplo, programas educativos y juegos disponibles de pago) que pueden comprarse a través del Centro de Descargas.

3. Para instalar y utilizar el Centro de Descargas, el Usuario deberá disponer de, o tener acceso a, Hardware VTech. El Usuario declara que está autorizado para instalar y utilizar el Centro de Descargas en el producto de Hardware VTech del que esté haciendo uso.

4. El Centro de Descargas podrá instalarse y utilizarse únicamente en un producto de Hardware VTech.

I.3. Oferta del Centro de Descargas

1. El Centro de Descargas es ofrecido por VTech de forma gratuita y puede ser actualizado, alterado o limitado, total o parcialmente, sin notificación, en cualquier momento. VTech es libre de actualizar el Centro de Descargas y las correspondientes funciones y de ponerlas a disposición en forma de descargas sin notificación, en cualquier momento.

2. VTech podrá alterar y retirar información y productos de Software que puedan descargarse utilizando el Centro de Descargas en cualquier momento y como considere oportuno. El Usuario no tendrá derecho a esperar que VTech ofrezca funciones separadas y/o a que las mantenga disponibles.

3. VTech se reserva el derecho a ofrecer mejoras para el Hardware VTech o actualizaciones para el Software a través del Centro de Descargas. Es posible que sea absolutamente necesario instalar mejoras/actualizaciones para lograr un funcionamiento apropiado. Antes de la mejora o actualización, el Usuario deberá leer las instrucciones relevantes y seguirlas con exactitud. En el caso de las mejoras, deberá garantizarse un suministro de energía sin interrupciones. Si un proceso de mejora fuera interrumpido, es posible que su Hardware VTech deje de funcionar correctamente.

4. Salvo que se estipule expresamente otra cosa, estos TyC serán de aplicación a las descargas de mejoras y actualizaciones y al uso de Software actualizado o nuevo, incluidas las funciones nuevas o ampliadas que amplíen o mejoren el presente Centro de Descargas o el Software, incluido el lanzamiento de nuevos productos y servicios.

I.4. Derechos del Usuario

1. VTech otorga al Usuario el derecho a descargar el Centro de Descargas y a instalarlo y usarlo en su Hardware VTech.

2. Exclusivamente a estos efectos, VTech otorga al Usuario el derecho individual e intransferible a instalar y usar una copia del Centro de Descargas para el uso no comercial de su Hardware VTech.

3. El Gestor de Descargas solo podrá ser utilizado para descargar Software u otros contenidos. El Centro de Descargas se pone a disposición del Usuario únicamente a estos efectos y no es objeto de venta al Usuario.

4. No se permite al Usuario usar la copia del Centro de Descargas puesta a su disposición para ningún fin distinto de los definidos en el derecho de uso. Entre otras cuestiones, esto significa que el Usuario no podrá copiar el Centro de Descargas, salvo que sea absolutamente necesario para usarlo en el Hardware VTech. La copia puesta a disposición no podrá ser vendida, arrendada o sublicenciada a terceras personas ni explotada por el Usuario de ninguna otra forma sin el consentimiento de VTech. El Usuario tampoco podrá modificar la copia del Centro de Descargas puesta a su disposición ni el Software que obtenga a través del Centro de Descargas ni descompilar sus códigos. En concreto, queda prohibido alterar, adaptar o hacer una traducción inversa del Software cualquier que sea su forma o reconstruir las fases de fabricación del Centro de Descargas de cualquier otra forma, salvo que sea absolutamente necesario de conformidad con los derechos de uso del mismo en el Hardware VTech. Estas normas no afectarán a los derechos del Usuario para lograr la interoperabilidad de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Directiva de la EU 2009/24/CE, de 23 de abril de 2009, sobre la protección jurídica de programas de ordenador.

5. Existen diferentes versiones del Centro de Descargas para distintos países. Los derechos respecto de la versión del Centro de Descargas puesta a disposición del Usuario se aplicarán al país en el que el Usuario compró su Hardware VTech.

I.5. Obligaciones del Usuario

1. Para usar el Centro de Descargas, es necesario crear una cuenta de usuario en el Centro de Descargas. Mediante la creación de una cuenta en el Centro de Descargas, el Usuario se compromete a guardar las contraseñas y los datos de la cuenta de forma confidencial. En concreto, el Usuario no queda autorizado para dar a conocer sus contraseñas ni los datos de la cuenta a terceras personas y/o a dar acceso a terceras personas a su cuenta de usuario de ninguna otra forma.

2. El Usuario garantiza que los datos usados para crear la cuenta de usuario son correctos, completos y no son engañosos. En concreto, no podrán introducirse datos de terceras personas.

3. El Usuario queda obligado a informar de inmediato a VTech sobre cualquier uso irregular de las contraseñas o de los datos de la cuenta por parte de terceros y/o cualquier otra irregularidad en su cuenta de usuario. Esto también será aplicable a las indicaciones recibidas por el Usuario en relación con el uso irregular a través de su cuenta de usuario.

4. El Usuario es responsable de todas las actividades que se realicen utilizando los datos de su cuenta. Esto no será de aplicación cuando el Usuario no sea culpable del uso irregular realizado mediante los datos de su cuenta.

5. Para descargar, instalar y usar el Centro de Descargas, se requerirá un suministro de energía eléctrica estable y acceso a Internet. La interrupción del suministro eléctrico o de la conexión a Internet podrá tener consecuencias en el funcionamiento apropiado del Centro de Descargas. Esto es aplicable, en particular, a las interrupciones durante la interacción del Centro de Descargas con el Hardware VTech. Los costes incurridos en el proceso de descarga serán de cuenta del Usuario.

6. El Usuario queda obligado a descargar e instalar el Centro de Descargas de conformidad con las instrucciones de VTech y a llevar a cabo los pasos exactamente como se describen. Cualquier desviación de estas instrucciones podrá dar lugar a malos funcionamientos en el Centro de Descargas y, en particular, en la interacción entre el Centro de Descargas y el Hardware VTech.

7. Si el Usuario compra Software a través del Centro de Descargas (en concreto, programas educativos y juegos de pago), quedará obligado a pagar el precio acordado de forma puntual.

9. El Usuario declara que al usar el Centro de Descargas observará la legislación en vigor y no infringirá derechos de terceras personas (tales como, derechos de privacidad, derechos de marca, copyrights y derechos de protección de datos).

10. El Usuario no recogerá ningún dato personal de otros usuarios del Centro de Descargas. Esto también se aplicará a los nombres de usuario, direcciones de correo electrónico, direcciones físicas, contraseñas e información similar puesta a disposición del Usuario o recogida por VTech sobre otros Usuarios durante su uso del Centro de Descargas.

11. VTech podrá bloquear en cualquier momento el acceso al Centro de Descargas y el contenido introducido por el Usuario si, por ejemplo, se presume que el uso o el contenido infringe la legislación en vigor o los derechos de terceras personas.


I.6. Garantía

1. El Centro de Descargas se pone a disposición del Usuario de forma gratuita. VTech se esforzará por asegurar que el Usuario puede usar el Centro de Descargas sin que se produzca un mal funcionamiento.

2. VTech tiene por objeto ofrecer el Centro de Descargas con una calidad de modo que su uso en el Hardware VTech, que cumpla con los requisitos de vanguardia más recientes y en el que se hayan instalado todas las mejoras necesarias, cumpla con la finalidad de descargar Software e interactuar con el Hardware VTech.

3. Sin embargo, VTech no garantiza que el Centro de Descargas no adolezca de defectos. El Centro de Descargas se pone a disposición del Usuario en la forma en la que se encuentra, es decir, en las mismas condiciones en las que está a disposición de VTech, lo que puede incluir defectos. En particular, VTech no será responsable del funcionamiento del Centro de Descargas ni de su compatibilidad con el Hardware VTech del Usuario. En caso de defectos, el Usuario no tendrá derecho a cumplimiento posterior, salvo en los casos en los que existan defectos que se hayan ocultado con conocimiento de causa y deliberadamente. En particular, en caso de defectos del Centro de Descargas o si no pudiera usarse a los efectos deseados por el Usuario, el Usuario no tendrá derecho a ayuda, ni VTech tendrá ninguna obligación de mantenimiento en este sentido.

4. Estas limitaciones de la garantía no se aplicarán si el Usuario adquiere contenidos de pago a través del Centro de Descargas. En ese caso, inmediatamente después de haber descargado el Software, el Usuario deberá examinarlo e informar sobre cualquier defecto a VTech por escrito en un plazo de 14 días, en la medida en que esto pueda esperarse razonablemente de él. Si el Usuario no comunicara ningún defecto, el Software se entenderá que ha sido aprobado, salvo que exista un defecto oculto que no podría haberse descubierto durante dicho examen. Los defectos ocultos que no podrían haberse descubierto durante dicho examen deberán comunicarse en un plazo de 14 días desde que se descubran. A todos los demás efectos, se aplicarán los derechos legales sobre garantías frente a defectos.

5. Salvo que se acuerde expresamente lo contrario, las descripciones y demás ilustraciones del Centro de Descargas o del Software o sus funciones pueden diferir de la realidad y es posible que de ellos no se derive ningún derecho o garantía.

I.7. Responsabilidad

1. VTech hace todo lo posible por salvaguardar la alta calidad del Centro de Descargas, sus contenidos y funciones. Esto, por supuesto, queda limitado a los servicios y circunstancias que están bajo el control de VTech. VTech no es responsable de los defectos relacionados con el sistema, las averías, las interrupciones y/o el mal funcionamiento de las instalaciones técnicas si estos sobrepasan el control de VTech y VTech no es culpable de los mismos.

2. La responsabilidad limitada siguiente se aplica al propio Centro de Descargas y a otros productos puestos a disposición de forma gratuita: VTech solo será responsable en caso de conducta dolosa o negligencia grave, incumplimiento de una garantía contractual y tal y como se disponga en la legislación sobre responsabilidad de producto. En caso de negligencia menor, VTech solo será responsable de los daños originados por lesión (incluida lesión mortal) o salud personal. Si VTech tuviera conocimiento de cualquier defecto grave o incumplimiento legal en relación con los Productos gratuitos, se lo notificará al Usuario. Si VTech tuviera conocimiento de estos defectos graves o incumplimientos legales y se los ocultara deliberadamente al Usuario, su responsabilidad será ilimitada.

3. En caso de negligencia leve relacionada con servicios por los que el Usuario queda obligado a pagar, VTech también será responsable si incumple una obligación fundamental amparada en el contrato que se requiere para su cumplimiento y en el que el Usuario tiene derecho a confiar regularmente (una obligación principal). En caso de culpabilidad ordinaria, el alcance de la responsabilidad de VTech se limitará al daño que sea característico del contrato y sea previsible, cuya ocurrencia deba tenerse en cuenta con carácter general.

4. El Software y demás información ofrecida en el Centro de Descargas no siempre tienen su origen en VTech y, en consecuencia, no reflejan necesariamente la visión de VTech. En particular, VTech no influye en el contenido del Software de Terceros. VTech tiene derecho a, aunque no la obligación de, examinar el Software de Terceros y alterarlo o eliminarlo en cualquier momento a su propia discreción. VTech no es responsable de las consecuencias de una alteración o eliminación de Software de Terceros ni de ninguna otra información que se encuentre en el Centro de Descargas.

5. VTech no es responsable en otros sentidos. Estas limitaciones de responsabilidad también serán de aplicación a los subordinados y agentes de VTech.

I.8. Copyright y medidas adoptadas en caso de incumplimiento

1. El Centro de Descargas y todo el Software VTech ofrecido en él es propiedad de VTech y están protegidos mediante copyright y cualquier derecho de marca aplicable. Todos los derechos de propiedad intelectual o industrial del Centro de Descargas y (demás) contenidos puestos a disposición, tales como, análisis, diseños, marcas, documentación, informes, animaciones, módulos de prueba, vídeos y/o material fotográfico, así como cualquier material preparatorio de los mismos y el sistema de trabajos recopilados que pueden considerarse una base de datos, se otorgan únicamente a VTech y sus licenciatarios. Salvo cuando se disponga expresamente lo contrario en estos TyC, VTech conservará todos los derechos, incluidos los derechos de propiedad y derechos sobre todos los contenidos y el Software subyacente del Centro de Descargas y todos los contenidos y Software puesto a disposición en el mismo. No se permite eliminar ni alterar ninguna indicación de copyright, marca registrada, marca comercial y otros derechos de propiedad intelectual o industrial, incluidas las indicaciones de confidencialidad o no revelación del material, del Centro de Descargas.

2. VTech se reserva el derecho a bloquear el acceso a las cuentas de usuario cuando exista presunción de que han infringido el derecho de copyright de VTech o de terceros.

I.9. Terminación del contrato; medidas adoptadas frente al incumplimiento de los TyC

1. La aceptación de los presentes TyC por el Usuario constituye la conclusión de una contrato de licencia entre el Usuario y VTech en relación con el uso del Centro de Descargas. Este contrato podrá resolverse por cualquiera de las partes en cualquier momento.

2. Si el Usuario incumpliera cualquier disposición de estos TyC, VTech podrá tomar medidas apropiadas para bloquear el acceso al Usuario al Centro de Descargas y su uso, temporal o permanentemente. Ejemplos de medidas apropiadas son bloquear la cuenta de usuario y/o el contenido concreto en el Centro de Descargas.

I.10. Ausencia de renuncia; no compensación

1. Si el Usuario actuara de forma contraria a estos TyC o las leyes aplicables y VTech no tomara ninguna medida frente a dicha conducta infractora del Usuario, esto no significará que VTech apruebe retroactivamente dicho incumplimiento del Usuario, ni ahora ni en el futuro. Esto se aplicará independientemente de que VTech tuviera, o debiera haber tenido, conocimiento del incumplimiento. Asimismo, si no se tomara ninguna medida frente a dicho incumplimiento, ello no significará bajo ninguna circunstancia que VTech renuncie a la aplicación y ejecución de ningún derecho contractual o extracontractual que VTech tenga frente al Usuario basado en el incumplimiento.

2. El Usuario no tendrá derecho a compensar ninguna reclamación que pueda tener frente a VTech con reclamaciones frente al proveedor de Internet derivadas del uso de los Productos si éstas no se hubieran establecido de una forma legalmente válida o reconocida por el proveedor de Internet.

I.11. Modificación de los TyC


2. El Usuario será notificado en relación con cualquier modificación o adición a estos TyC por correo electrónico o cuando se conecte al Centro de Descargas antes de que produzcan efectos, sin que tengan que remitirse los términos y condiciones modificados o añadidos o la nueva versión de los TyC en su totalidad. La Notificación de la(s) modificación(es) o adición(es) prevista(s) será suficiente. VTech incluirá un enlace en la notificación dando acceso a la nueva versión de todos los TyC.

3. Si el Usuario no se opusiera por escrito a la modificación(es) o adición(es) en el plazo de las seis semanas siguientes a ser notificado de la(s) misma(s), se considerará que ha prestado su consentimiento a la modificación(es) o adición(es). La notificación de VTech alertará al Usuario de su derecho de objeción y del significado del plazo de objeción y de cualquier falta de respuesta. Si el Usuario se opusiera, seguirá siendo de aplicación la versión de los TyC que se hayan aplicado hasta entonces. En ese caso, sin embargo, VTech tendrá derecho a resolver el contrato con efectos inmediatos en dos semanas desde la objeción del Usuario.

I.12. Disposiciones finales

1. Si una o más disposiciones de los presentes TyC fuera o deviniera nula, en todo o en parte, el resto de las disposiciones de los TyC seguirán siendo válidas. En ese caso, las partes colaborarán para reemplazar las disposiciones nulas por disposiciones que correspondan a las disposiciones nulas en la medida de lo posible.

2. La legislación española se aplicará de forma exclusiva. Sin embargo, este solo será el caso si no existiera conflicto con ninguna otra ley de obligado cumplimiento del país de residencia del Usuario y VTech llevara a cabo sus operaciones de alguna forma en el país de residencia del Usuario.

3. Salvo que exista una estipulación en contrario, las declaraciones y notificaciones contractuales deberán hacerse, al menos, por escrito.

Última actualización: enero de 2016

I.1. Geltungsbereich, Vertragsgegenstand und Vertragsparteien

1. Die vorliegenden Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB) gelten für den Download, die Installation und die Nutzung des VTech Download Managers Learning Lodge („Download Manager“). Der Download Manager ist ein von der VTech Electronics Europe B.V., Copernicusstraat 7 6003 DE Weert (Niederlande) („VTech“), angebotenes Produkt.

2. Gegenstand des Vertrages sind Download, Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers. Mit dem Download Manager können Sie von einem von VTech vorgesehenen Server („Server“) über das Internet kostenlose und kostenpflichtige Software-Programme von VTech („VTech-Software“) oder Dritten, denen dies von VTech gestattet wurde („Dritt-Software“, beides gemeinsam: „Software“) auf Hardware, von der die Software auf ein mit der VTech-Software kompatibles Hardware-Produkt („VTech-Hardware“) hochgeladen werden kann, herunterladen. Software sind insbesondere E-Books und Spiele.

3. Download, Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers erfolgen ausschließlich auf Grundlage dieser AGB, soweit zwischen VTech und dem Nutzer im Einzelfall keine abweichenden oder ergänzenden Vereinbarungen in Textform getroffen wurden.

4. Das Angebot zur Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers richtet sich ausschließlich an Verbraucher die den Download Manager zu privaten Zwecken nutzen wollen.

5. Die Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers ist Personen vorbehalten, die das 18. Lebensjahr beendet haben. Soweit der Download Manager von Minderjährigen installiert und genutzt wird, gelten die gesetzlichen Vorschriften.

6. Der Vertrag über die Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers kommt zwischen VTech und der Person, die den Download Manager installiert und/oder nutzt („Nutzer“), zustande.

7. Die derzeit gültigen AGB sind via der Download Manager abrufbar.

I.2. Nutzungsvoraussetzungen

1. Um den Download Manager verwenden zu können, müssen Nutzer eine VTech-Hardware anmelden und über einen Internetzugang verfügen.

2. Für den Download von Software ist unter Umständen zunächst der Download weiterer über den Download Manager angebotener und bereitgestellter Software-Anwendungen erforderlich. Unter Umständen muss der Nutzer darüber hinaus vor Nutzung dieser zusätzlichen Software-Anwendungen weiteren Geschäftsbedingungen zustimmen, welche dem Nutzer vor dem Download der zusätzlichen Software-Anwendung bereitgestellt werden. Mit dem Download bzw. der Inanspruchnahme der zusätzlichen Software-Anwendung erklärt sich der Nutzer mit etwaigen ergänzenden Geschäftsbedingungen einverstanden und erkennt diese als für sich verbindlich an. Solche ergänzende Geschäftsbedingungen können insbesondere für kostenpflichtige Software (z.B. kostenpflichtige Lern- und Spielanwendungen), welche über den Download Manager erworben werden können, gelten. Die Leistungen von VTech beinhalten nicht den Internetzugang und etwaige Kosten für den Internetzugang hat der Nutzer selbst zu tragen.

3. Der Nutzer muss für die Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers VTech-Hardware besitzen bzw. darauf Zugriff haben. Der Nutzer versichert, zur Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers auf der verwendeten VTech-Hardware berechtigt zu sein.

4. Der Installation und Nutzung des Download Managers für einen anderen Zweck als den Einsatz auf VTech-Hardware ist unzulässig.

I.3. Angebot des Download-Managers

1. Der Download Manager ist ein kostenfreies Angebot von VTech, das jederzeit und ohne Vorankündigung aktualisiert, geändert oder ganz oder teilweise eingeschränkt werden kann. VTech steht es frei, den Download Manager und seine Features jederzeit und ohne Vorankündigung zu aktualisieren und zum Download zur Verfügung zu stellen.

2. VTech kann Informationen, Software und Produkte, die über den Download Manager zum Download angeboten werden, jederzeit nach eigenem Ermessen ändern oder entfernen. Es besteht kein Anspruch des Nutzers auf Bereitstellung oder Aufrechterhaltung einzelner Features.

3. VTech behält sich das Recht vor, über den Download Manager Upgrades für VTech-Hardware oder Updates für Software bereitzustellen. Für eine ordnungsgemäße Funktionalität kann die Installation der Upgrades/Updates unabdingbar sein. Bevor der Nutzer das Upgrade oder das Update vornimmt, ist er verpflichtet, die entsprechenden Hinweise zu lesen und genau zu befolgen. Beim Upgrade muss eine dauerhafte Stromversorgung gewährleistet sein. Bei einer Unterbrechung des Upgrades kommt es unter Umständen zu Funktionseinschränkungen der VTech-Hardware.

4. Für den Download on Upgrades und Updates und die Nutzung der aktualisierten oder neuer Software, inklusive neuer oder erweiterter Funktionen, die den aktuellen Download Manager oder die Software erweitern oder verbessern, einschließlich neuer Produkte und Dienste, gelten diese AGB, wenn nicht ausdrücklich etwas anderes angegeben ist.

I.4. Rechte des Nutzers

1. VTech räumt dem Nutzer das Recht ein, den Download Manager herunterzuladen und diesen anschließend auf seiner Hardware zu installieren und zu nutzen.

2. Ausschließlich für diese Zwecke gewährt VTech dem Nutzer ein einfaches, nicht übertragbares Recht zur Installation und Verwendung einer Kopie des Download Managers zur nicht gewerblichen Nutzung auf seiner VTech Hardware.

3. Der Download Manager darf ausschließlich zum Download von VTech-Software oder anderen Inhalten oder Dritt-Software verwendet werden. Der Download Manager wird dem Nutzer ausschließlich zu diesem Zweck überlassen und nicht verkauft.

4. Der Nutzer ist nicht berechtigt, die ihm überlassene Kopie des Download Managers über die ihm im Rahmen der durch das Nutzungsrecht festgelegten Möglichkeiten hinaus zu nutzen. Dies bedeutet insbesondere, dass der Nutzer nicht berechtigt ist, Vervielfältigungen des Download Managers anzufertigen, sofern diese nicht für die Nutzung auf der VTech-Hardware nach den Handlungsanweisungen von VTech zwingend notwendig sind. Der Nutzer darf die ihm überlassene Kopie an Dritte weder veräußern, noch vermieten, noch Unterlizenzen erteilen oder in irgendeiner Weise ohne Zustimmung von VTech zum Gegenstand einer kommerziellen Verwertung machen. Der Nutzer ist ferner nicht berechtigt, Bearbeitungen an der ihm überlassenen Kopie des Download Managers oder der über den Download Manager erworbenen Produkte vorzunehmen oder den Code zu dekompilieren. Insbesondere sind untersagt jede Form der Bearbeitung, Veränderung, Anpassung und Rückübersetzung der Software sowie sonstige Arten der Rückerschließung der Herstellungsstufen des Download Managers, sofern diese nicht für die Nutzung auf Hardware oder VTech-Hardware gemäß der Nutzungsrechte zwingend notwendig sind. Rechte des Nutzers zur Herstellung von Interoperabilität, die auf Art. 6 der EU-Richtlinie 2009/24/EG vom 23.4.2009 über den Rechtsschutz von Computerprogrammen beruhen, bleiben von vorstehenden Regelungen unberührt.

5. Es gibt verschiedene Versionen des Download Managers für verschiedene Länder. Die Rechte an der dem Nutzer überlassenen Version des Download Managers beziehen sich auf das Land, in dem der Nutzer seine VTech-Hardware erworben hat.

I.5. Pflichten des Nutzers

1. Die Nutzung des Download Managers erfordert die Einrichtung eines Benutzerkontos im Download Manager. Mit der Einrichtung eines Benutzerkontos im Download Manager verpflichtet sich der Nutzer, die Vertraulichkeit der von ihm gewählten Passwörter bzw. Zugangsdaten zu wahren. Der Nutzer ist insbesondere nicht berechtigt, seine Passwörter bzw. Zugangsdaten an Dritte weiterzugeben und/oder Dritten auf sonstige Weise Zugang zu seinem Benutzerkonto zu verschaffen.

2. Der Nutzer sichert zu, dass die bei der Einrichtung des Benutzerkontos getätigten Angaben zutreffend, vollständig und nicht irreführend sind. Es dürfen insbesondere keine Daten von Dritten eingegeben werden.

3. Der Nutzer ist verpflichtet, VTech unverzüglich über eine missbräuchliche Nutzung seiner Passwörter bzw. Zugangsdaten durch Dritte und/oder sonstige Unregelmäßigkeiten in seinem Benutzerkonto in Kenntnis zu setzen. Dies gilt ebenso, sofern der Nutzer Anhaltspunkte für missbräuchliche Aktivitäten über sein Benutzerkonto erhält.

4. Der Nutzer ist für sämtliche Aktivitäten verantwortlich, die, die unter Verwendung seiner Zugangsdaten erfolgen. Dies gilt nicht, sofern der Nutzer einen etwaigen Missbrauch seiner Zugangsdaten nicht zu vertreten hat.

5. Für den Download, die Installation und die Nutzung des Download Managers bedarf es einer stabilen Stromversorgung und eines Internet-Zugangs. Eine Unterbrechung der Stromversorgung bzw. der Internetverbindung kann die Funktionsfähigkeit des Download Managers beeinträchtigen. Dies gilt insbesondere für Unterbrechungen während der Interaktion des Download Managers mit VTech Hardware. Für den Download anfallende Kosten hat der Nutzer zu tragen.

6. Der Nutzer ist verpflichtet, beim Download und der Installation des Download Managers in der von VTech vorgegeben Weise vorzugehen und dort beschriebene Schritte genau in dieser Weise durchzuführen. Eine Abweichung von dem beschriebenen Vorgehen kann zu Fehlfunktionen des Download Managers, insbesondere bei der Interaktion mit VTech Hardware, führen.

7. Sofern der Nutzer über den Download Manager kostenpflichtige Software (insbesondere kostenpflichtige Lern- und Spielanwendungen) erwirbt, ist er verpflichtet, dass hierfür vereinbarte Entgelt fristgerecht zu bezahlen.

9. Der Nutzer verpflichtet sich, bei der Nutzung des Download Managers geltendes Recht zu beachten und keine Rechte Dritter (z.B. Persönlichkeits-, Marken-, Urheber- und Datenschutzrechte) zu verletzen.

10. Der Nutzer verpflichtet sich, keine persönlichen Daten von anderen Nutzern des Download Managers zu erheben. Dies gilt auch für Name, E-Mail-Adresse, physische Adresse, Password und jedwede Information, die vom Nutzer bereitgestellt oder von VTech über andere Nutzer bei deren Nutzung des Download Managers erhoben wird.

11. VTech ist jederzeit berechtigt, den Zugang zum Download Manager und zu den vom Nutzer hinterlegten Inhalten zu sperren, z.B. wenn der Verdacht besteht, dass die Nutzung oder die Inhalte gegen geltendes Recht oder Rechte Dritter verstoßen.

I.6. Gewährleistung

1. Der Download Manager wird dem Nutzer kostenfrei zur Nutzung überlassen. VTech ist bemüht, den Nutzern eine störungsfreie Inanspruchnahme der Features des Download Managers zu ermöglichen.

2. VTech ist bestrebt, den Download Manager in einer Qualität bereitzustellen, dass er auf VTech-Hardware die den aktuellen Standards entspricht und bei der alle notwendigen Upgrades installiert wurden, den Zweck des Downloads von Software und die Interaktion mit VTech-Hardware erfüllt.

3. VTech übernimmt jedoch keine Gewähr für die Mangelfreiheit des Download Managers. Der Download Manager wird dem Nutzer „wie gesehen“, also in dem Zustand, in dem VTech ihn Besitz hat, mit etwaigen Mängeln zur Verfügung gestellt. Insbesondere übernimmt VTech keine Gewährleistung für die Leistungsfähigkeit des Download Managers und seine Komptabilität mit VTech-Hardware des Nutzers. Außer in Fällen arglistig verschwiegener Mängel hat der Nutzer im Falle etwaiger Mängel keinen Anspruch auf Nacherfüllung. Insofern besteht im Falle eines Mangels oder im Falle der Nichtbrauchbarkeit des Download Managers für die vom Nutzer gewünschten Zwecke insbesondere kein Anspruch des Nutzers auf etwaige Support- und Serviceleistungen seitens VTech.

4. Diese Einschränkungen der Gewährleistung gelten nicht, sofern der Nutzer kostenpflichtige Inhalte über den Download Manager bezieht. Der Nutzer hat die Software in diesem Fall unverzüglich nach dem Download, soweit dies nach ordnungsgemäßer Geschäftslage tunlich ist, zu untersuchen und, wenn sich ein Mangel zeigt, VTech innerhalb von 14 Tagen Anzeige in Textform zu machen. Unterlässt der Nutzer die Anzeige, so gilt die Software als genehmigt, es sei denn, dass es sich um einen Mangel handelt, der bei der Untersuchung nicht erkennbar war. Sofern es um einen Mangel handelt, der bei der Untersuchung nicht erkennbar war, muss die Anzeige innerhalb von 14 Tagen nach dessen Entdeckung erfolgen. Im Übrigen gelten die gesetzlichen Mängelgewährleistungsrechte.

5. Soweit dies nicht ausdrücklich anderweitig erklärt wird, stellen Beschreibungen und sonstige Darstellungen des Download Managers oder der Software oder ihrer Funktionen keine Beschaffenheitsvereinbarungen oder Garantien dar.

I.7. Haftung

1. VTech unternimmt alle Anstrengungen, um eine hohe Qualität des Download Managers und seiner Inhalte und Features zu gewährleisten. Dies beschränkt sich naturgemäß auf Leistungen und Umstände, auf die VTech einen Einfluss hat. VTech übernimmt keine Haftung für systembedingte Ausfälle, Unterbrechungen und/oder Störungen der technischen Anlagen, soweit diese außerhalb des Einflussbereichs von VTech liegen und VTech diese nicht zu vertreten hat.

2. In Bezug auf den Download Manager selbst sowie auf sonstige Software und Produkte, die unentgeltlich überlassen werden, gilt folgende beschränkte Haftung: VTech haftet nur für Vorsatz und grobe Fahrlässigkeit, bei Verletzung einer vertraglich gewährten Garantie sowie nach Maßgabe des Produkthaftungsgesetzes. Für leichte Fahrlässigkeit haftet VTech nur bei Schäden aus der Verletzung des Lebens, des Körpers und der Gesundheit von Personen. Sofern VTech etwaige Sach- oder Rechtsmängel der kostenfreien Produkte bekannt sind, wird VTech diese dem Nutzer offenlegen. Nicht beschränkt ist insofern die Haftung für Schäden in Fällen, in denen VTech den Sach- oder Rechtsmangel kannte und dem Nutzer arglistig verschwiegen hat.

3. Soweit Leistungen betroffen sind, für die der Nutzer ein Entgelt zu zahlen verpflichtet ist, haftet VTech zusätzlich im Falle leichter Fahrlässigkeit auch im Falle der Verletzung einer wesentlichen Vertragspflicht, deren Erfüllung die ordnungsgemäße Durchführung des Vertrages überhaupt erst ermöglicht und auf deren Einhaltung der Nutzer regelmäßig vertrauen darf (Kardinalpflicht). Die Haftung für leichte Fahrlässigkeit ist in diesen Fällen der Höhe nach beschränkt auf die bei Vertragsschluss vorhersehbaren Schäden, mit deren Entstehung typischerweise gerechnet werden muss.

4. Die im Download Manager angebotene Software und sonstige Informationen stammen nicht immer von VTech und entsprechen daher auch nicht notwendiger Weise der Sichtweise von VTech. VTech hat insbesondere keinen Einfluss auf den Inhalt von Dritt-Software. VTech ist berechtigt, aber nicht verpflichtet, Dritt-Software und sonstige Informationen zu prüfen und jederzeit nach eigenem Ermessen zu ändern oder zu entfernen. VTech haftet nicht für die Folgen einer Änderung oder Entfernung von Dritt-Software oder sonstiger Informationen im Download Manager.

5. Im Übrigen besteht keine Haftung von VTech. Diese Haftungsbeschränkungen gelten auch zu Gunsten der Erfüllungsgehilfen von VTech.

6. Der Download Manager oder Dritt-Software kann Links auf andere Websites oder Internetinhalte enthalten. Weil VTech keinen Einfluss auf diese Websites und Inhalte hat, übernimmt VTech für deren Verfügbarkeit und alle dort angebotenen Inhalte, Werbung, Produkte oder sonstigen Informationen auch keine Verantwortung und Haftung. Dem Nutzer ist bewusst, dass die Haftung von VTech für jedweden Schaden oder Vermögensverlust ausgeschlossen ist, der direkt oder indirekt durch Inhalte solcher Websites oder Internetinhalten oder deren Nichtverfügbarkeit oder dem Vertrauen auf die Richtigkeit dort wiedergegebener Informationen verursacht wurde oder verursacht worden sein soll.

I.8. Urheberrecht und Maßnahmen bei Rechtsverletzung

1. Der Download Manager und sämtliche darin angebotene VTech-Software ist Eigentum von VTech und durch Urheberrecht und ggf. Markenrechte geschützt. Sämtliche Rechte am geistigen und gewerblichen Eigentum des Download Managers, Software und (anderer) bereitgestellter Inhalte, wie Analysen, Entwürfe, Handelsmarken, Dokumentationen, Berichte, Animationen, Testmodule, Video- und Fotomaterial, sowie entsprechende vorbereitende Materialien sowie das System gesammelter Werke, das als Datenbank betrachtet werden kann, ruhen einzig bei VTech und dessen Lizenzgebern. Wenn nicht ausdrücklich anders angegeben, behält sich VTech alle Rechte und Ansprüche an allen Inhalten sowie an der zugrunde liegenden Software des Download Managers sowie der bereitgestellten Inhalte vor. Es ist nicht gestattet, Kennzeichnungen des Urheberrechts, von Handelsmarken, Handelsbezeichnungen oder anderem geistigen oder gewerblichen Eigentum aus dem Download Manager zu entfernen oder zu ändern. Dies umfasst auch Kennzeichnungen, mit denen das Material als vertraulich und der Geheimhaltung unterliegend markiert wird.

2. VTech behält sich vor, den Zugang zum Benutzerkonto von Nutzern, die die Urheberrechte von VTech oder Dritten verletzt haben oder bei einen hinreichend Grund zu dieser Annahme besteht, zu sperren.

I.9. Beendigung des Vertragsverhältnisses; Maßnahmen bei Verstößen gegen die AGB

1. Die Annahme der AGB durch den Nutzer begründet eine Lizenzvereinbarung zwischen dem Nutzer und VTech hinsichtlich der Nutzung des Download Managers. Beide Parteien können diese Vereinbarung jederzeit kündigen.

2. Sofern der Nutzer gegen Bestimmungen dieser AGB verstößt, kann VTech geeignete Maßnahmen ergreifen, um den Zugang des Nutzers zum Download Manager sowie die Nutzung vorübergehend oder dauerhaft zu sperren. Geeignete Maßnahme sind beispielsweise das Sperren des Benutzerkontos und/oder einzelner über den Download Manager erreichbarer Inhalte.

I.10. Kein Verzicht; Aufrechungsverbot

1. Sofern der Nutzer gegen Regelungen dieser AGB oder geltendes Recht verstößt und VTech gegen diesen Verstoß nicht vorgeht, folgt hieraus nicht, dass VTech das gegen die Regelungen verstoßende Verhalten des Nutzers rückwirkend, gegenwärtig oder für die Zukunft billigt. Dies gilt unabhängig davon, ob VTech Kenntnis von dem Verstoß hatte oder hätte haben müssen. Auch folgt aus der Nichtahndung des Verhaltens in keinem Fall, dass VTech auf die Geltendmachung und Durchsetzung etwaiger VTech gegen den Nutzer aufgrund des Verstoßes zustehender vertraglicher oder außervertraglicher Rechte verzichtet.

2. Der Nutzer ist zur Aufrechnung etwaiger ihm gegen VTech zustehender Forderungen mit etwaigen aus der Inanspruchnahme der Produkte resultierenden Forderungen gegen den Anbieter nicht berechtigt, sofern diese nicht rechtskräftig festgestellt oder vom Anbieter anerkannt sind.

I.11. Änderung der AGB


2. Eine Veränderung oder Ergänzung dieser Nutzungsbedingungen wird dem Nutzer vor ihrem Wirksamwerden per E-Mail oder beim Login im Download Manager angekündigt, ohne dass die geänderten oder ergänzten Bedingungen im Einzelnen oder die Neufassung der Bedingungen insgesamt übersandt werden müssten; es genügt die Unterrichtung über die vorgenommenen Änderungen oder Ergänzungen. VTech wird in der Ankündigung einen Link mitteilen, unter dem die Neufassung der Nutzungsbedingungen insgesamt eingesehen werden kann.

3. Sofern der Nutzer der Änderung oder Ergänzung nicht innerhalb von sechs Wochen nach Ankündigung der Änderung oder Ergänzung in Textform widerspricht, gilt dies als Einverständnis mit der Änderung oder Ergänzung. VTech wird den Nutzer in der Benachrichtigung auf sein Widerspruchsrecht und die Bedeutung der Widerspruchsfrist und eines etwaigen Schweigens hinweisen. Für den Fall, dass der Nutzer widerspricht, gelten die Nutzungsbedingungen in der bisherigen Fassung fort. VTech steht aber in diesem Fall ein Recht zur fristlosen Beendigung des Vertragsverhältnisses zu, das innerhalb von zwei Wochen nach Ausübung des Widerspruchsrechts des Nutzers auszuüben ist.

I.12. Schlussbestimmungen

1. Sollten eine oder mehrere Bestimmungen dieser AGB ganz oder teilweise unwirksam sein oder werden, bleibt die Wirksamkeit der AGB im Übrigen unberührt. Die Parteien werden in diesem Fall zusammenwirken, um unwirksame Regelungen durch solche Regelungen zu ersetzen, die den unwirksamen Bestimmungen soweit wie möglich entsprechen.

2. Es gilt ausschließlich deutsches Recht. Dies gilt jedoch nur, sofern dem zwingendes Recht des Wohnsitzlandes des Nutzers nicht entgegensteht und VTech seine Tätigkeit auf irgendeiner Weise auf das Wohnsitzland des Nutzers ausrichtet.

3. Soweit nichts anderes geregelt ist, bedürfen vertragliche Mitteilungen und Erklärungen mindestens der Textform.

Stand: Januar 2016

These Terms and Conditions have been updated as of December 24, 2015

1.1 The following specifies the Terms and Conditions on which VTech Electronics North America LLC (“VTech”) offers you the ability to install and use the software available at Learning Lodge Support FAQ (“Site”). Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Site and downloading the software or firmware available on the Site. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Learning Lodge Support FAQ website as well as any software or firmware downloaded therefrom.

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1.3 The Site and the software and firmware available thereon are intended solely for the use of individuals who already own VTech products, specifically the Max 5”/7”, InnoTV, IT2/3/2+/3+, If you do not currently own and possess one of these products, DO NOT use this Site and DO NOT download the software or firmware available on this Site. If you disregard this Term and download software or firmware despite not currently owning one of the aforementioned products, VTech will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused to your computer or information stored thereon, and you may be held legally liable for any resulting damage or loss caused to VTech by your illegal download.

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2. Modification of Terms

VTech may revise these Terms and Conditions and the VTech Kids Policies from time to time with or without notice to you. The revised Terms and Conditions and VTech Kids Policies shall take effect immediately when they are posted on their respective websites. You are responsible for reviewing regularly information posted online to obtain timely notice of such changes. Your use of this Site or other VTech websites following the posting of any changes to these Terms and Conditions or the VTech Kids Policies shall constitute your acceptance of those changes.

3. The Site

3.1 There are different versions of the Site for different countries. The version of Site you are licensed to use will depend on the country where you buy the compatible VTech product.

3.2 The Site enables you to download VTech software and firmware onto a compatible VTech product via the Internet using a designated personal device. In order to use the Site you must have Internet access. Any fee for Internet access shall be paid by you.

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3.4 VTech may provide upgrades for your compatible VTech products through the Site from time to time without any prior written notice. You shall read and precisely follow the instructions before initiating an upgrade. You shall download these upgrades in an environment with a steady power supply. If the upgrade process is interrupted, your compatible VTech products may not function properly. You must follow the download procedure as explained on the Site in order to properly access the device. Failure to follow the download procedure as explained on the Site may result in data loss, including but not limited to the original data stored on the devices. VTech will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, your failure to use of or inability to use the VTech software and/or the Site.

3.5 VTech may upgrade the Site from time to time and such upgraded changes will be automatically provided to you the next time you connect to the Site. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new or additional features that augment or enhance the current Site, including the release of new products or services, shall be subject to these terms and conditions.

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4.2 VTech grants to you a non-exclusive, non-delegable, non-transferable license to install one copy of each software or firmware application downloaded from the Site for non-commercial use. You acknowledge that you shall acquire no rights in or to the Site and/or the software or firmware available therefrom other than the license in accordance with these Terms and Conditions as set out herein.

5. Indemnity

You agree to hold VTech, and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees harmless from and against any or all claims, proceedings, damages, losses, injuries, costs and expenses or liabilities arising from: your breach of any of these Terms and Conditions; your use of the Site; your use of software or firmware downloaded from the Site; your inability to use the Site or software or firmware downloaded therefrom; and any deletions, additions, insertions, or alterations to, or any unauthorized use by you of the Site or software or firmware downloaded therefrom.

6. Warranty Disclaimers

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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.

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9. Termination

If you fail to comply with any of the Terms and Conditions, VTech at its sole discretion, without notice to you may terminate the agreement between VTech and you. VTech shall not be liable to you or any third party for the termination of the agreement. The following provisions of the Terms and Conditions survive any termination of these Terms: WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; LINKS; TERMINATION; NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES; BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVERS; and INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

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11. Severability

If any one or more of these Terms and Conditions, or their application in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, the validity, legality and enforceability of that term or condition in any other respect and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall not in any way be impaired.

12. No Waiver

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13. Choice of Law and Forum and Consent to Electronic Communications

These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, excluding its conflicts of law rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your access or use of, or inability to access or use, this Site or the software or firmware available thereon will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Cook County in the State of Illinois, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. When you visit our Site or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive communications from us electronically. We will communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on this Site or other VTech sites. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

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14.1 The types of data VTech collects from your use of this Site or the software of firmware downloaded therefrom may include but is not limited to (i) personally identifiable information (including your name, gender, date of birth, etc.); (ii) non-personally identifiable information (including personal preferences and comments, text, video, and audio messages); (iii) technical data (including IP address, etc.) and (iv) usage information (including playing results, etc.). The information as mentioned in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively hereinafter called “Data.” By providing the Data to VTech, you acknowledge that such provision is fair and reasonable and VTech collects the Data in order to provide you with additional service including the “Progress Log.” Our use of this Data is governed by VTech’s privacy policy which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference and available at http://www.vtechkids.com/privacy_policy/.

14.2 VTech may disclose and transfer the Data to our parent company, associated companies and/or contractors and other persons whom VTech considers appropriate in connection with your use of the Site, software or firmware downloaded therefrom, or VTech devices. Otherwise, VTech will not disclose or transfer the Data to other parties. VTech may disclose the Data when required by law or court order of any jurisdiction, or as requested by any government or law enforcement authorities or administrative organs, or in the good faith that disclosure is otherwise necessary or appropriate including so VTech can enforce or verify your compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

15. Statute of Limitations

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the use of the Site or the software or firmware downloaded therefrom or the Terms and Conditions must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

16. Section Titles

The section titles in the Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
17. Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY – IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Initial Dispute Resolution

17.1 Our customer service department is available by email at vtechkids@vtechkids.com or via telephone 1-800-521-2010 to address any concerns you have regarding the Site. Our customer service department is able to resolve most concerns quickly to our customers’ satisfaction. The parties shall use their best efforts through this customer service process to settle any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement and good faith negotiations which shall be a condition to either party initiating a lawsuit or arbitration.

Binding Arbitration

17.2 If the parties do not reach an agreed upon solution within a period of 30 days from the time informal dispute resolution under Section 18.1, then either party may initiate binding arbitration as the sole means to resolve claims, subject to the terms set forth below. Specifically, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions (including their formation, performance and breach), the parties’ relationship with each other and/or your use of the Site or the software or firmware downloaded therefrom shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the supplementary procedures for consumer related disputes of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”), excluding any rules or procedures governing or permitting class actions.

17.3 The arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have exclusive authority to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of these Terms and Conditions, including, but not limited to any claim that all or any part of these Terms are void or voidable, or whether a claim is subject to arbitration. The arbitrator shall be empowered to grant whatever relief would be available in a court under law or in equity. The arbitrator’s award shall be written, and binding on the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

17.4 The Commercial Arbitration Rules governing the arbitration may be accessed at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879. To the extent the filing fee for the arbitration exceeds the cost of filing a lawsuit, VTech will pay the additional cost. If the arbitrator finds the arbitration to be non-frivolous, VTech will pay all of the actual filing and arbitrator fees for the arbitration, provided your claim does not exceed $75,000. The arbitration rules also permit you to recover attorney’s fees in certain cases. The parties understand that, absent this mandatory provision, they would have the right to sue in court and have a jury trial. They further understand that, in some instances, the costs of arbitration could exceed the costs of litigation and the right to discovery may be more limited in arbitration than in court.

Location

17.5 If you are a resident of the United States, arbitration will take place at any reasonable location within the United States convenient for you. For residents in Canada, arbitration shall be initiated in Cook County, State of Illinois, United States of America, and you and VTech agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of any federal or state court in Cook County, Illinois, in order to compel arbitration, to stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate or enter judgment on the award entered by the arbitrator.
Class Action Waiver

17.6 The parties further agree that any arbitration shall be conducted in their individual capacities only and not as a class action or other representative action, and the parties expressly waive their right to file a class action or seek relief on a class basis. YOU AND VTECH AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. If any court or arbitrator determines that the class action waiver set forth in this paragraph is void or unenforceable for any reason or that an arbitration can proceed on a class basis, then the arbitration provision set forth above shall be deemed null and void in its entirety and the parties shall be deemed to have not agreed to arbitrate disputes.

Exception - Litigation of Intellectual Property and Small Claims Court Claims

17.7 Notwithstanding the parties’ decision to resolve all disputes through arbitration, either party may bring an action in state or federal court to protect its intellectual property rights (“intellectual property rights” means patents, copyrights, moral rights, trademarks, and trade secrets, but not privacy or publicity rights). Either party may also seek relief in a small claims court for disputes or claims within the scope of that court’s jurisdiction.

30-Day Right to Opt Out

17.8 You have the right to opt-out and not be bound by the arbitration and class action waiver provisions set forth above by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to the following address: VTech Electronics North America LLC, 1156 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60004. The notice must be sent within 30 days of December 24, 2015 or your first use of the Site, whichever is later, otherwise you shall be bound to arbitrate disputes in accordance with the terms of those paragraphs. If you opt out of these arbitration provisions, VTech also will not be bound by them.

Changes to this Section

17.9 VTech will provide 60-days’ notice of any changes to this section 18. Changes will become effective on the 60th day, and will apply prospectively only to any claims arising after the 60th day.

17.10 For any dispute not subject to arbitration you and VTech agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the federal and state courts located in Cook County, Illinois. You further agree to accept service of process by mail, and hereby waive any and all jurisdictional and venue defenses otherwise available.
The Terms and the relationship between you and VTech shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to conflict of law provisions.

These Terms and Conditions have been updated as of December 24, 2015

1.1 The following specifies the Terms and Conditions on which VTech Electronics North America LLC (“VTech”) offers you the ability to install and use the software available at Learning Lodge Support FAQ (“Site”). Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Site and downloading the software or firmware available on the Site. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Learning Lodge Support FAQ website as well as any software or firmware downloaded therefrom.

1.2 The Site is available for individuals aged 18 years or older. If you are under the age of 18, you should not use the Site alone. Instead, review these terms and conditions with your parent/guardian to make sure you and your parent/guardian understand these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions create an agreement between VTech and an adult parent/guardian of any minor child who uses the Site.

1.3 The Site and the software and firmware available thereon are intended solely for the use of individuals who already own VTech products, specifically the Max 5”/7”, InnoTV, IT2/3/2+/3+, If you do not currently own and possess one of these products, DO NOT use this Site and DO NOT download the software or firmware available on this Site. If you disregard this Term and download software or firmware despite not currently owning one of the aforementioned products, VTech will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused to your computer or information stored thereon, and you may be held legally liable for any resulting damage or loss caused to VTech by your illegal download.

1.4 Use of the Site shall constitute your acceptance of these terms and conditions together with the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use available at http://www.vtechkids.ca/privacy_policy/ and http://www.vtechkids.ca/terms_of_use, respectively (collectively the “VTech Kids Policies”). The VTech Kids Policies are incorporated herein by reference. To the extent these Terms and Conditions conflict with any provision of the VTech Kids Policies, these Terms and Conditions will control. If you do not accept any of these Terms and Conditions or the VTech Kids policies, please do not use the Site or download the software or firmware therefrom.

2. Modification of Terms

VTech may revise these Terms and Conditions and the VTech Kids Policies from time to time with or without notice to you. The revised Terms and Conditions and VTech Kids Policies shall take effect immediately when they are posted on their respective websites. You are responsible for reviewing regularly information posted online to obtain timely notice of such changes. Your use of this Site or other VTech websites following the posting of any changes to these Terms and Conditions or the VTech Kids Policies shall constitute your acceptance of those changes.

3. The Site

3.1 There are different versions of the Site for different countries. The version of Site you are licensed to use will depend on the country where you buy the compatible VTech product.

3.2 The Site enables you to download VTech software and firmware onto a compatible VTech product via the Internet using a designated personal device. In order to use the Site you must have Internet access. Any fee for Internet access shall be paid by you.

3.3 The VTech software is for use by you only on specific compatible VTech products.

3.4 VTech may provide upgrades for your compatible VTech products through the Site from time to time without any prior written notice. You shall read and precisely follow the instructions before initiating an upgrade. You shall download these upgrades in an environment with a steady power supply. If the upgrade process is interrupted, your compatible VTech products may not function properly. You must follow the download procedure as explained on the Site in order to properly access the device. Failure to follow the download procedure as explained on the Site may result in data loss, including but not limited to the original data stored on the devices. VTech will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of, or in connection with, your failure to use of or inability to use the VTech software and/or the Site.

3.5 VTech may upgrade the Site from time to time and such upgraded changes will be automatically provided to you the next time you connect to the Site. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new or additional features that augment or enhance the current Site, including the release of new products or services, shall be subject to these terms and conditions.

3.6 VTech can impose additional restrictions, rules or charges concerning the use of the Site or the downloading of software or firmware therefrom and revise the same from time to time at its sole discretion without notice. VTECH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR REMOVE THE SITE OR SUSPEND OR TERMINATE YOUR USE IN ANY WAY, AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION, AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF SUCH CHANGES.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 The Site and the software and firmware available thereon are the property of VTech and protected by copyright, trademarks and/or all other proprietary rights that are currently held or will be held by VTech.

4.2 VTech grants to you a non-exclusive, non-delegable, non-transferable license to install one copy of each software or firmware application downloaded from the Site for non-commercial use. You acknowledge that you shall acquire no rights in or to the Site and/or the software or firmware available therefrom other than the license in accordance with these Terms and Conditions as set out herein.

5. Indemnity

You agree to hold VTech, and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees harmless from and against any or all claims, proceedings, damages, losses, injuries, costs and expenses or liabilities arising from: your breach of any of these Terms and Conditions; your use of the Site; your use of software or firmware downloaded from the Site; your inability to use the Site or software or firmware downloaded therefrom; and any deletions, additions, insertions, or alterations to, or any unauthorized use by you of the Site or software or firmware downloaded therefrom.

6. Warranty Disclaimers

You expressly understand and agree that your use of the Site and the software and firmware downloaded therefrom is at your sole risk. The Site and the software and firmware are provided on an “AS IS” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. You release VTech from any and all liability for any injury, loss, or harm of any kind that arises from your use of the Site and any software or firmware downloaded therefrom. The Site may contain, or direct you to other websites containing, information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. VTech makes no representations concerning any content contained in or accessed through the Site, and VTech will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Site.

7. Limitation of Liability

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ANY INFORMATION YOU SEND OR RECEIVE DURING YOUR USE OF THE SITE MAY NOT BE SECURE AND MAY BE INTERCEPTED OR LATER ACQUIRED BY UNAUTHORIZED PARTIES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. RECOGNIZING SUCH, YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER VTECH NOR ITS SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS, PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, CO-BRANDERS, OTHER PARTNERS, OR EMPLOYEES WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE LOSSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY (EVEN IF VTECH HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM THE SITE OR SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM; THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SITE; UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OR DESTRUCTION OR DELETION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA OR DEVICE; STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE; ANY ACTIONS WE TAKE OR FAIL TO TAKE AS A RESULT OF COMMUNICATIONS YOU SEND TO US; HUMAN ERRORS; TECHNICAL MALFUNCTIONS; FAILURES, INCLUDING PUBLIC UTILITY OR TELEPHONE OR INTERNET OUTAGES; OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, LATENCY, DELETIONS OR DEFECTS OF ANY DEVICE OR NETWORK, PROVIDERS, OR SOFTWARE; ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO COMPUTER EQUIPMENT; INABILITY TO FULLY ACCESS THE SITE OR ANY OTHER SITE; THEFT, TAMPERING, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION OF, ENTRIES, IMAGES OR OTHER CONTENT OF ANY KIND; TYPOGRAPHICAL, PRINTING OR OTHER ERRORS, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF; OR ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SITE OR THE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE DOWNLOADED THEREFROM. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, VTECH’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO PURCHASE A VTECH DEVICE OR SOFTWARE.

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.

8. Links

The Site may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Because VTech has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that VTech is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that VTech, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.

9. Termination

If you fail to comply with any of the Terms and Conditions, VTech at its sole discretion, without notice to you may terminate the agreement between VTech and you. VTech shall not be liable to you or any third party for the termination of the agreement. The following provisions of the Terms and Conditions survive any termination of these Terms: WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; LINKS; TERMINATION; NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES; BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVERS; and INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

10. No Third Party Beneficiaries

You agree that, except as otherwise expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions, there shall be no third party beneficiaries to the Terms and Conditions.

11. Severability

If any one or more of these Terms and Conditions, or their application in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, the validity, legality and enforceability of that term or condition in any other respect and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall not in any way be impaired.

12. No Waiver

VTech’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or terms or condition shall not constitute a waiver of such right or terms or condition.

13. Choice of Law and Forum and Consent to Electronic Communications

These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, excluding its conflicts of law rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your access or use of, or inability to access or use, this Site or the software or firmware available thereon will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Cook County in the State of Illinois, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. When you visit our Site or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive communications from us electronically. We will communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on this Site or other VTech sites. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

14. Privacy Statement

14.1 The types of data VTech collects from your use of this Site or the software of firmware downloaded therefrom may include but is not limited to (i) personally identifiable information (including your name, gender, date of birth, etc.); (ii) non-personally identifiable information (including personal preferences and comments, text, video, and audio messages); (iii) technical data (including IP address, etc.) and (iv) usage information (including playing results, etc.). The information as mentioned in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) collectively hereinafter called “Data.” By providing the Data to VTech, you acknowledge that such provision is fair and reasonable and VTech collects the Data in order to provide you with additional service including the “Progress Log.” Our use of this Data is governed by VTech’s privacy policy which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference and available at http://www.vtechkids.com/privacy_policy/.

14.2 VTech may disclose and transfer the Data to our parent company, associated companies and/or contractors and other persons whom VTech considers appropriate in connection with your use of the Site, software or firmware downloaded therefrom, or VTech devices. Otherwise, VTech will not disclose or transfer the Data to other parties. VTech may disclose the Data when required by law or court order of any jurisdiction, or as requested by any government or law enforcement authorities or administrative organs, or in the good faith that disclosure is otherwise necessary or appropriate including so VTech can enforce or verify your compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

15. Statute of Limitations

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the use of the Site or the software or firmware downloaded therefrom or the Terms and Conditions must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

16. Section Titles

The section titles in the Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
17. Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY – IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Initial Dispute Resolution

17.1 Our customer service department is available by email at vtechkids@vtechkids.com or via telephone 1-800-521-2010 to address any concerns you have regarding the Site. Our customer service department is able to resolve most concerns quickly to our customers’ satisfaction. The parties shall use their best efforts through this customer service process to settle any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement and good faith negotiations which shall be a condition to either party initiating a lawsuit or arbitration.

Binding Arbitration

17.2 If the parties do not reach an agreed upon solution within a period of 30 days from the time informal dispute resolution under Section 18.1, then either party may initiate binding arbitration as the sole means to resolve claims, subject to the terms set forth below. Specifically, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions (including their formation, performance and breach), the parties’ relationship with each other and/or your use of the Site or the software or firmware downloaded therefrom shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the supplementary procedures for consumer related disputes of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”), excluding any rules or procedures governing or permitting class actions.

17.3 The arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have exclusive authority to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of these Terms and Conditions, including, but not limited to any claim that all or any part of these Terms are void or voidable, or whether a claim is subject to arbitration. The arbitrator shall be empowered to grant whatever relief would be available in a court under law or in equity. The arbitrator’s award shall be written, and binding on the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

17.4 The Commercial Arbitration Rules governing the arbitration may be accessed at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879. To the extent the filing fee for the arbitration exceeds the cost of filing a lawsuit, VTech will pay the additional cost. If the arbitrator finds the arbitration to be non-frivolous, VTech will pay all of the actual filing and arbitrator fees for the arbitration, provided your claim does not exceed $75,000. The arbitration rules also permit you to recover attorney’s fees in certain cases. The parties understand that, absent this mandatory provision, they would have the right to sue in court and have a jury trial. They further understand that, in some instances, the costs of arbitration could exceed the costs of litigation and the right to discovery may be more limited in arbitration than in court.

Location

17.5 If you are a resident of the United States, arbitration will take place at any reasonable location within the United States convenient for you. For residents in Canada, arbitration shall be initiated in Cook County, State of Illinois, United States of America, and you and VTech agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of any federal or state court in Cook County, Illinois, in order to compel arbitration, to stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate or enter judgment on the award entered by the arbitrator.
Class Action Waiver

17.6 The parties further agree that any arbitration shall be conducted in their individual capacities only and not as a class action or other representative action, and the parties expressly waive their right to file a class action or seek relief on a class basis. YOU AND VTECH AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. If any court or arbitrator determines that the class action waiver set forth in this paragraph is void or unenforceable for any reason or that an arbitration can proceed on a class basis, then the arbitration provision set forth above shall be deemed null and void in its entirety and the parties shall be deemed to have not agreed to arbitrate disputes.

Exception - Litigation of Intellectual Property and Small Claims Court Claims

17.7 Notwithstanding the parties’ decision to resolve all disputes through arbitration, either party may bring an action in state or federal court to protect its intellectual property rights (“intellectual property rights” means patents, copyrights, moral rights, trademarks, and trade secrets, but not privacy or publicity rights). Either party may also seek relief in a small claims court for disputes or claims within the scope of that court’s jurisdiction.

30-Day Right to Opt Out

17.8 You have the right to opt-out and not be bound by the arbitration and class action waiver provisions set forth above by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to the following address: VTech Electronics North America LLC, 1156 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60004. The notice must be sent within 30 days of December 24, 2015 or your first use of the Site, whichever is later, otherwise you shall be bound to arbitrate disputes in accordance with the terms of those paragraphs. If you opt out of these arbitration provisions, VTech also will not be bound by them.

Changes to this Section

17.9 VTech will provide 60-days’ notice of any changes to this section 18. Changes will become effective on the 60th day, and will apply prospectively only to any claims arising after the 60th day.

17.10 For any dispute not subject to arbitration you and VTech agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of and venue in the federal and state courts located in Cook County, Illinois. You further agree to accept service of process by mail, and hereby waive any and all jurisdictional and venue defenses otherwise available.
The Terms and the relationship between you and VTech shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to conflict of law provisions.