document: title: Opera
sentences: if you do n't live in the european economic area , please read this terms of service .
last updated : december 14 , 2018
opera software as and its affiliates offer a number of different services through their respective websites and software .
the terms of this document govern your use of those services .
please read this document carefully .
these terms of service -lrb- `` terms '' -rrb- , along with opera 's privacy statement , form a legally-binding contract between you and opera software as , a norwegian company whose principal place of business is gjerdrumsvei 19 , 0484 , oslo , norway , as well as its affiliates -lrb- `` opera '' and `` we , '' `` us '' and `` our '' -rrb- .
by using the services -lrb- as defined below -rrb- , you are agreeing to be legally bound by these terms .
if you do n't agree with these terms , you must discontinue using the services .
as used in these terms , the word `` services '' applies to online services provided to you by opera through its software applications , websites and apis .
we expect you to be a responsible user .
you agree that you will not use the services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms .
you agree to follow all applicable local , state , national , and international laws and regulations .
you are solely responsible for all acts or omissions that occur while using any services , including the content of any transmissions you send through the services and any content you upload or publish using the services .
we expect you to respect the rights of others .
by using the services , you agree that you will not upload , transfer , or otherwise make available files , images , code , materials , or other information or content -lrb- `` content '' -rrb- that violates the rights of any third party , including their intellectual property rights , however defined .
you also agree not to upload , transfer , or otherwise make available any content that is obscene , vulgar , sexually-oriented , hateful , or threatening .
opera strictly forbids unsolicited messaging and unauthorized advertisements while using the services .
d. opera has a zero-tolerance policy against child sexual abuse content and will terminate the access of any user who publishes or distributes child sexual abuse content .
furthermore , we will report such user to the appropriate authorities .
you are responsible for the security of your user account .
certain services -lrb- including use of opera 's forums -rrb- allow you to create a user account to access to certain services .
you are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your user account and password .
additionally , you are also responsible for any and all activities that occur under your user account .
you acknowledge that information of any kind presented to you via the services may be protected by copyright , trademark , patent and/or other proprietary rights and laws .
you agree not to violate these laws or infringe these rights in any way .
g. certain features of the services may allow you to publish or send content that can be viewed by others -lrb- `` user generated content '' -rrb- .
you agree that opera is not liable for user generated content that is provided by others .
opera has no duty to pre-screen user generated content , but opera has the right to refuse to post , edit , or deliver user generated content .
opera reserves the right to remove user generated content for any reason , but opera is not responsible for any failure or delay in removing such material .
opera reserves the right to block any user 's access to any content , website or webpage at our sole discretion .
h. opera does not claim ownership of any user generated content .
however , by submitting user generated content on any service , including any ideas , concepts , know-how , or techniques described therein , you consent to opera 's unrestricted use of those items .
if you upload any content or user generated content to opera 's sites , you warrant that you have the necessary rights and authority to do so , including the necessary consent to upload and distribute any personal information about third persons .
you agree that you will not upload viruses or other forms of malware .
for clarity , and consistent with the rest of these terms , here are further details on specific services that may be available through the opera websites or software applications .
a. extension catalog : opera may offer a portfolio of third party browser extensions and themes -lrb- `` add-ons '' -rrb- .
opera exercises no editorial control over the add-ons that you access through this service .
b. compression : opera 's software applications include compression functionality to enable users to boost the download of web content such as webpages and/or videos .
this functionality requests web content through opera 's proxy or compression servers .
your browsing experience may change due to increased loading speeds .
certain webpages may not be available through proxy servers .
c. news recommendations : opera 's software applications may include a current news feed feature to help you discover and access news content made available by third parties on the internet .
opera exercises no editorial control over any content that you access through this service .
d. synchronization : opera allows you to enable synchronization of browser data such as your speed dials between opera browsers on the devices you are using .
this service requires that you login to a social network service or create an opera account .
e. contextual hints : opera 's browser for computers may include `` browser assistant '' , a component that provides contextual hints about certain opera browser features and other useful information which you might be interested in .
browser assistant is an optional component of the software .
f. virtual private network : through opera 's browser for computers you may have access to a virtual private network -lrb- `` vpn '' -rrb- .
consistent with other provisions of these terms , you agree not to use the vpn service in a manner that violates applicable law or otherwise infringes any third party 's rights .
opera does not guarantee that vpn service will always be available .
the vpn feature is not an end-to-end service and it does not guarantee that any transmissions of information made while using vpn will be secure .
note that certain websites may not be accessible while using vpn .
g. snapshot : opera 's browser for computers may include functions that enable you to easily take screenshots of content viewed through the browser .
this feature is for your personal , non-commercial use only .
you agree never to use the feature in any way that violates applicable law , or the rights of any third party , including copyrights .
h. virtual reality functions : opera 's browser for computers may include functions that facilitate access to virtual reality content using your virtual reality hardware .
your use of any virtual reality hardware and related services are governed by separate terms and conditions .
opera is not responsible for your use of your hardware , or for any virtual reality content produced by third parties .
the services are provided without any warranties or guarantees .
opera does not guarantee that your use of the services will be problem free .
although we work hard to provide the highest quality software and services , we can not and do not guarantee that they will work perfectly every time or in every respect .
the services are provided `` as is '' without warranties of any kind .
opera and/or its respective suppliers hereby disclaim all warranties and conditions with regard to the services , including all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability , fitness for a particular purpose , title , and non-infringement .
b. opera does not represent or warrant that the services will be uninterrupted or error free , that defects will be corrected , or that the services or the server that makes them available are free of viruses or other harmful components .
in compliance with local law , certain services and websites may not be available in some countries .
certain services are provided by third parties .
some services accessible through the opera software applications are provided by other companies -lrb- `` third party services '' -rrb- .
third party services may be subject to separate terms and conditions .
these third party services may include the following :
a. geolocation api : a geolocation service provided by google llc .
by using the service you accept google 's terms of service available at https://policies.google.com/terms ; and
b. whatsapp : a messaging service provided by whatsapp , inc. , whose terms of use are available at https://www.whatsapp.com/legal ; and
c. messenger : a messaging service provided by facebook , inc. , whose terms of use are available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms ; and
d. yandex.zen : a content aggregation/recommendation service offered by yandex services ag and its affiliates .
by using the yandex.zen service , you accept the yandex.zen terms of use published at https://yandex.com/legal/zen_termsofuse .
your access to the services is subject to change .
opera reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue the services in whole or in part , and to terminate your access to the services at any time , with or without notice .
you agree that opera shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification , suspension or discontinuance of the services .
opera may also terminate or suspend your user account for inactivity , which is defined as failing to sign-in to the services for an extended period of time , as determined by opera .
opera reserves the right to assign its rights and responsibilities under these terms to any third party .
links to the third party sites are available through the services .
the services may contain links to other websites -lrb- `` third party sites '' -rrb- , as well as articles , photographs , text , graphics , pictures , designs , music , sound , video , information , applications , software , and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties -lrb- `` third party content '' -rrb- .
opera has no control over and no responsibility for third party sites or third party content .
inclusion of , linking to , or permitting the use or installation of any third party site or any third party content does not imply approval or endorsement thereof by opera .
all our services are generally provided free of charge .
opera incurs substantial development , collocation and bandwidth expenses in doing this .
to support our business and continue providing you with the services for free , we will display the advertisements of select partners to you .
by using our services , you consent to the placement of such advertisements within the services .
opera is not responsible for any damages you may incur as a result of your use of the services .
you agree that opera shall not be responsible for unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data , any material or data sent or received or not sent or received , or any transactions entered into through the services .
you agree that opera is not responsible or liable for any threatening , defamatory , obscene , offensive , or illegal content or conduct of any other party or any infringement of another 's rights , including intellectual property rights .
you specifically agree that opera is not responsible for any content sent using and/or included in the services by any third party .
in no event shall opera and/or its suppliers be liable for any direct , indirect , punitive , incidental , special , consequential damages , or any damages whatsoever including , without limitation , damages for loss of use , data , or profits , arising out of or in any way connected with the use or performance of the services , with the delay or inability to use the services , the provision of or failure to provide any services , or for any information , software , products , services , and related graphics obtained through the services , or otherwise arising out of the use of the services , whether based on contract , tort , negligence , strict liability , or otherwise , even if opera or any of its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages .
because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages , the above limitation may not apply in every instance .
if you are dissatisfied with any portion of the services , or with any of these terms , your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the services and related websites .
you agree to indemnify and hold opera , its parents , subsidiaries , affiliates , officers , and employees , harmless from any claim , demand , or damage , including reasonable attorneys ' fees , asserted by any third party due to or arising out of your use of or conduct on the services .
we need you to respect our trademarks .
the opera word mark and the opera , opera news , and `` o '' logos are trademarks of opera software as in norway , the european union and other countries .
you agree that all such trademarks , trade names , service marks and other opera logos and brand features , and product and service names are trademarks and the property of opera -lrb- the `` opera marks '' -rrb- .
without prior written permission , you agree not to display or use the opera marks in any manner .
these terms are based on norwegian law .
these terms are governed by the laws of norway without giving effect to any conflicts of law principles that may require the application of the laws of a different country .
the united nations convention on contracts for the international sale of goods does not apply to these terms .
all actions or proceedings arising under or related to these terms must be brought in the oslo city court , and each party hereby agree to irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction and venue of any such court in all such actions or proceedings .
if any provision of these terms is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid , illegal , or unenforceable , the remaining provisions of these terms shall not be affected or impaired thereby .
opera may modify these terms .
opera may update these terms or the privacy statement from time to time .
the current version of these terms are posted at https://www.opera.com/terms .
the privacy statement is posted at https://www.opera.com/privacy .
it is your responsibility to remain informed of any changes , because you are legally obligated to abide by the latest versions of these terms and the privacy statement .
you may not assign or transfer your rights under these terms without obtaining opera 's prior written consent , and any purported assignment or transfer in violation of this section will be null and void .
if you believe that any content accessible via the services infringes your rights , you may submit a notification to opera in which you provide the following information : -lrb- a -rrb- identification of the rights/works that are being infringed upon ; -lrb- b -rrb- identification of the content that is infringing your rights -lrb- including url -lrb- s -rrb- for the content -rrb- ; -lrb- c -rrb- your name , address , telephone number , and electronic mail address ; -lrb- d -rrb- a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the rights holder , its agent , or the law ; -lrb- e -rrb- a statement that the information in the notification is accurate and , under penalty of perjury , that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed ; and -lrb- f -rrb- your physical or electronic signature , or that of a person authorized to act on your behalf , of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed .
notices may be sent to copyright@opera.com .
opera 's crypto wallet service provides self-hosted , user controlled services related to ethereum and related cryptographically secured tokens -lrb- `` crypto currency '' -rrb- .
while commonly referred to as a `` wallet '' , it is important for you to understand that , unlike cash in a physical wallet , crypto currency is not stored in the wallet .
our wallet service stores a key pair -lrb- an address or public key , as well as an encrypted private key -rrb- .
the key pair enables you to communicate with ethereum-based blockchains -lrb- `` ethereum networks '' -rrb- through our wallet service and without requiring you to download or install additional software to your device .
any crypto currency , however , is stored , sent and received by and within the relevant ethereum network .
the wallet service facilitates your communications with and use of these ethereum networks .
ethereum networks are peer-to-peer networks supported by third parties .
in order to be completed , all proposed transactions must be confirmed and recorded in the crypto currency 's associated network .
we have no control over the ethereum networks and , therefore , can not and do not ensure that any transaction details that you submit will be confirmed and processed , or that this will occur in a timely manner .
you should carefully asses the ethereum network and crypto currency with which you choose to transact .
use of our wallet service is subject to these terms of service , including the following :
a. create or import a wallet .
to use this service , you must either import an existing wallet or create a new wallet .
if you create a new wallet , you will be assigned a key pair consisting of a public key -lrb- or address -rrb- for your wallet , as well as an encrypted private key .
you will also be assigned a human readable , mnemonic pass phrase -lrb- `` backup phrase '' -rrb- for use in accessing your encrypted private key .
b. write down your backup phrase .
when creating a new wallet , you will be prompted to write down your backup phrase .
your wallet does not receive or store your backup phrase .
neither your key pair nor the backup phrase is available to us .
we can not , therefore , assist you with key pair or backup phrase retrieval .
we can not generate a new backup phrase for your wallet .
you accept and acknowledge that any crypto currency you have associated with your wallet address will become inaccessible if you do not have your backup phrase .
we also strongly encourage users to take a backup of their backup phrase as well as their key pair on an external medium .
c. keep your backup phrase secure .
the backup phrase can be used to unlock your encrypted private key , which is stored in a separate file on your device .
the private key is connected to your wallet 's public address and , together , they can be used to authorize the transfer of crypto currency to and from that address .
you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your backup phrase , and will be fully responsible for any and all activities that occur using such backup phrase .
you are responsible to manage your crypto currency .
once transaction details have been submitted to an ethereum network it is not possible to cancel or otherwise modify your transaction .
we have no control over any ethereum network and we do not have the ability to facilitate any cancellation or modification request .
you must ensure that you have adequate crypto currency associated with your wallet address before initiating a transaction .
you must comply with the law .
you can only use our wallet service if permitted under the laws of your jurisdiction .
please make sure that your use of the wallet service are in compliance with all laws , rules , and regulations that apply to you .
it is your responsibility to determine what , if any , taxes apply to your crypto currency transactions , and it is your responsibility to report and remit the correct tax to the appropriate tax authority where applicable .
we are not responsible for determining whether taxes apply to your transactions or for collecting , reporting , withholding , or remitting any taxes arising from any of your transactions .
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