document: title: Mozilla
sentences: websites & communications terms of use
please read the terms of this entire document -lrb- `` terms '' -rrb- carefully because it explains your rights and responsibilities when you visit any of mozilla 's websites -lrb- `` websites '' -rrb- , or related feeds , social media , newsletters , source code repositories , and emails -lrb- together with websites , these are collectively referred to as `` communications '' -rrb- .
by accessing or signing up to receive communications , you agree to be bound by these terms .
our websites include multiple domains such as mozilla.org , mozillians.org , firefox.com , mozillafestival.org , openstandard.com , openbadges.org and webmaker.org .
you may also recognize our websites by nicknames such as bugzilla@mozilla , bmo , mozwiki , mopad , mozreps , mdn , marketplace , one and done , sumo , and amo .
some of our websites connect you with links , apps or add-ons that are provided by other parties and are subject to separate terms .
some websites require you to register for an account in order to access additional features of a website or another mozilla service .
if applicable , additional terms will be presented to you .
you are responsible for all activities under your account .
some websites allow you to create a username during registration .
your use of a username must comply with our acceptable use policy .
our communications include content such as articles , images , photographs , comments , software code , audio and video clips , and other materials -lrb- collectively , `` content '' -rrb- .
content is authored by mozilla , contributors to mozilla projects , and other sources .
content authored by mozilla is generally made available for public sharing and reuse through open licenses such as creative commons -lrb- for expressive material -rrb- or the mozilla public license -lrb- for software code -rrb- .
in most cases we ask mozilla contributors to release content under open licenses .
some content in our communications is acquired from sources that prohibit further use of their content without advance permission .
where possible , the content or website footer will display a notice with the applicable license .
you agree to abide by such notices .
some content expressly indicates that the author does not intend for an open license to apply .
you should contact the author or author 's agent for permission to use such content .
questions on mozilla authored content can be sent to : licensing@mozilla.org .
some content contains trademarks , trade dress , logos and brand assets of mozilla and other parties -lrb- `` trademarks '' -rrb- .
except for a few limited circumstances , trademarks can not be used without advance written permission of the owner of the trademark .
learn more on mozilla trademarks .
software used by our websites is licensed under the mpl or similarly permissive open source licenses .
for more information on the specific license , please see the applicable source code or github repository .
you may contribute content when interacting with our communications , including but not limited to commenting on an article , blogging , contributing code , or contributing graphics or written material -lrb- each a `` submission '' -rrb- .
unless your submission is made under a separate agreement with mozilla , in which case that agreement will govern , then
for submissions to mozilla 's open source projects :
you agree to license your submission under the terms of the corresponding license of the particular open source project to which you are contributing .
for more information on the specific license , please see the applicable source code or github repository .
for all other submissions , you agree to the following in connection with each :
you represent and warrant that your submission will comply with these terms , the mozilla conditions of use , and any additional terms that may govern your submission .
you hereby grant us a nonexclusive , royalty-free , worldwide , sublicensable -lrb- to those we work with -rrb- license to use your submission in connection with the communications and online and offline promotion of mozilla 's mission , products and services .
you acknowledge that your submissions may be accessible by other registered users of the applicable service or the public .
if your submission contains expressive material or software code , you agree to license it in a manner that is compatible with the particular website you are making a submission to .
you represent and warrant that you have the rights necessary to grant the rights granted herein , and further , that the uses contemplated under these terms will not infringe the proprietary or intellectual property rights of any third party .
you understand and agree that mozilla reserves the right , at its discretion , to review , modify , or remove any submission that it deems is objectionable or in violation of these terms .
the mozilla websites , communications & cookies privacy notice describes how we handle information that we receive from you in connection with our communications .
the privacy notice explains , for example , that we place certain cookies on our websites and how you can opt-out .
if you subscribe to receive our newsletters or register for an account in connection with any of our websites , you may receive transactional emails from us in connection with your account -lrb- for example , legal , privacy , and security updates -rrb- .
some of our websites have online tools that allow you to send emails to others .
for example , you can invite your contacts to events on mozillians .
you agree not to misuse others ' email addresses -lrb- for example , by spamming them -rrb- .
other websites , like mozreps , provide tools that enable users to arrange physical events for anyone to attend .
please exercise caution and good judgment when attending events .
for more information on how to report claims of copyright or trademark infringement , please see : https://www.mozilla.org/about/legal/report-infringement/ .
these terms will continue to apply until ended by either you or mozilla .
you can choose to end them at any time for any reason by discontinuing your use of our communications and , if applicable , deleting your account .
we may suspend or terminate your access to our communications at any time for any reason , including , but not limited to , if we reasonably believe : -lrb- i -rrb- you have violated these terms , our acceptable use policy , or other relevant policy ; -lrb- ii -rrb- you create risk or possible legal exposure for us ; or -lrb- iii -rrb- our provision of the communications to you is no longer commercially viable .
in all such cases , these terms shall terminate , except that the following sections shall continue to apply : indemnification , disclaimer ; limitation of liability , miscellaneous .
you agree to defend , indemnify and hold harmless mozilla , its contractors , contributors , licensors , and partners ; and the respective directors , officers , employees and agents of the foregoing -lrb- `` indemnified parties '' -rrb- from and against any and all third party claims and expenses , including attorneys ' fees , arising out of or related to your use of our communications -lrb- including , but not limited to , from your submissions or from your violation of any these terms -rrb- .
the communications are provided `` as is '' with all faults .
to the extent permitted by law , mozilla and the indemnified parties hereby disclaim all warranties , whether express or implied , including without limitation warranties that the communications are free of defects , merchantable , fit for a particular purpose , and non-infringing .
you bear the entire risk as to using the communications for your purposes and as to the quality and performance of the communications , including without limitation the risk that your hardware , software , or content is deleted or corrupted , that someone else gains unauthorized access to your information , or that another user misuses or misappropriates your submission .
this limitation will apply notwithstanding the failure of essential purpose of any remedy .
some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties , so this disclaimer may not apply to you .
except as required by law , mozilla and the indemnified parties will not be liable for any indirect , special , incidental , consequential , or exemplary damages arising out of or in any way relating to these terms or the use of or inability to use the communications , including without limitation direct and indirect damages for loss of goodwill , work stoppage , lost profits , loss of data , and computer failure or malfunction , even if advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the theory -lrb- contract , tort , or otherwise -rrb- upon which such claim is based .
the collective liability of mozilla and the indemnified parties under this agreement will not exceed $ 500 -lrb- five hundred dollars -rrb- .
some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental , consequential , or special damages , so this exclusion and limitation may not apply to you .
we may update these terms from time to time to address a new feature of the communications or to clarify a provision .
the updated terms will be posted online .
if the changes are substantive , we will announce the update through our usual channels for such announcements such as blog posts , banners , emails , or forums .
your continued use of our communications after the effective date of such changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes .
to make your review more convenient , we will post an effective date at the top of this page .
these terms constitute the entire agreement between you and mozilla concerning our communications and supersede any prior versions of these terms .
the communications and these terms are governed by the laws of the state of california , u.s.a. , excluding its conflict of law provisions .
all claims and disputes arising out of the communications or these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of santa clara county , california , and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts .
if any portion of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable , the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect .
in the event of a conflict between a translated version of these terms and the english language version , the english language version shall control .
in the event of a conflict between these terms and relevant additional terms , the additional terms shall control .
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