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The Terms and Conditions below apply generally, but not exclusively, to the Terms and Conditions of the Laughtub Website and/or your use thereof. However, such Terms and Conditions may also apply to the Terms and Conditions of Submitting a Funny Story/Joke and/or the Terms and Conditions in relation to Advertising with Laughtub.
INTRODUCTION:
Lision Enterprises LLC (A.K.A. “Laughtub”, “we”, “us”, or “the company”) is primarily a public relations business providing advertising opportunities. We can offer such opportunities by maintaining a mailing-list of people who enjoy funny stories. Only one advertisement is placed in each email so as not to raise any “spam” flags! We encourage happiness, positivity, and story sharing through the voting process. The voting process enables each user, who has subscribed, to read funny stories and vote for the one he/she deems the most humorous. Each email will have a winner, A.K.A. “The Funniest Story of that Email,” and such story will get posted on a “Winners” page on the Laughtub Website.
Using the Laughtub Website is free, whether you are a member, visitor, or extraterrestrial being.
Users of the Laughtub Website must be able to fully comprehend and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you cannot, you must gain access/permission/authorization from your parent/guardian prior to using, submitting a story/joke, or accessing the Website in any manner. The general age for this requirement is 18 years old but may be less for some individuals. Let it also be noted that Laughtub strives to maintain a family-friendly Website. Furthermore, you agree that you are fully able to understand, and comply with, the Privacy Policy.
By using, viewing, submitting a funny story/joke, or using the Website in any way, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions and also the Privacy Policy, which can be found here: http://laughtub.com/support/contact-us/privacy-policy. If you do not agree with any portion of these Terms and Conditions, and/or the Privacy Policy, we strongly recommend you do not use, view, or access the Laughtub Website, the content within, or anything related, whether direct or indirect, with Laughtub.
These Terms and Conditions may be updated at any time and it is your responsibility to monitor such alterations. The latest version of these Terms and Conditions will be posted on the Laughtub Website. We will do our best to change the “Updated” date, but cannot be held responsible if such date is not updated and you use, access, or view Laughtub and disagree with any of the content, material, etc. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your agreement to these Terms and Conditions and the most up-to-date version thereof.
These Terms and Conditions are applicable to any user of the Laughtub Website, whether subscribed or viewing the Website as a visitor. Whether a visitor or a member, you (“You”, “Your”, “User”, or “Users”) agree that any breach in these Terms and Conditions, and/or the Privacy Policy, by you may be responded to in any of the following ways, in addition to any options not listed herein: (1) Your ban of use from the Laughtub Website, (2) The notification to proper authorities, if applicable, and/or (3) The removal of any/all information, content, material, etc. that was posted, placed, published, or sent by you.
The Laughtub Website consists of any/all material, content, information in relation to User Content, Members Content, polls (for the funniest story in each email), poll results, story topics, blogs, discussions, articles, comments, advertising information, additional information, and any information accessed through another party. A visitor is considered someone who views the Website and any portion thereof. A member is one that has subscribed to the mailing list and has access to certain aspects, usually, but not explicitly, via email.
The Laughtub Website may contain links, images, or the like that lead you to third party Websites. Such Websites are not affiliated with, owned by, operated by, or controlled by the Laughtub Website unless specifically stated in the Terms and Conditions of such Website. Laughtub has no control, or authority, and assumes no responsibility/liability, over the content, material, information, or the like that you view, access, or distribute while accessing the Website of a third party. In addition, Laughtub has no control, or authority, and assumes no responsibility/liability, for the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and/or any other important/legal documents that are relevant to any third party. It is your sole responsibility to view such documents and be aware of them. By clicking, accessing, or viewing a third party Website from the Laughtub Website, whether directly or indirectly, you acknowledge that you release Laughtub of any, and all, liabilities, legalities, responsibilities, or the like that may arise while you access the Website of any third party.
USE OF THE LAUGHTUB WEBSITE:
Laughtub provides access to the Website for any user, whether subscribed or visiting. However, there are several areas of the Website, or features via email or other form of contact, that may only be accessible to individuals who have subscribed. This is done, in part, to create exclusivity for those who subscribe. Your use of the Website is authorized by these Terms and Conditions. Laughtub reserves the right to change, alter, or modify these Terms and Conditions, and/or your use of the Website, at any time, without notice. Such changes are final and nonnegotiable.
Whether a visiting member or one who has subscribed, you are granted use of the Website based on the following conditions, in addition to any conditions that may not be listed herein: (1) You do not alter, modify, or falsify, any portion of the Laughtub Website other than what your privileges allow, (2) You are not an individual who has been banned from using the Laughtub Website for any reason, (3) You comply with these Terms and Conditions and also the Privacy Policy.
Laughtub offers visitors/users to access the Founder’s Blog at their sole discretion. There is no guarantee that the material, content, discussions, or the like will not offend, disturb, or otherwise bother you in any way. If such situation occurs, please do not access that particular blog story, or the entire blog all together. Laughtub is not liable, responsible, or accountable for any information that creates any undesired feelings within you. Furthermore, the grammar, spelling, content, discussion, and the like of blog material is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. In addition, Laughtub makes no guarantees, warranties, or the like that such information is valid. It is your sole responsibility to prove the validity/accurateness of such information.
Laughtub permits the use of our Content to be transferred, posted, or detailed in other Websites for the following reasons: (1) Non-commercial use, (2) Commercial use.
Non-commercial use of Laughtub Content on another Website consists of using our Content while you have no intent of profiting from it, in any way. Examples would be posting Content on: (1) A social-networking Website, (2) A personal blog, or (3) Your own personal/business Website. You must cite “Laughtub” somewhere in your content so that a viewer knows you received any particular information from the Laughtub Website.
Commercial use of Laughtub Content consists of content you plan to use with the intention of profiting from it, whether directly or indirectly. The same conditions from the non-commercial use of Laughtub Content apply to commercial use. In addition, the following conditions also apply: (1) You must notify Laughtub within five (5) business days after the information has been made available (contact us with the URL to the information, the reasoning behind its use, your contact name, company, address, e-mail address, and phone number). If you fail to notify Laughtub within those first five (5) business days, such information may be requested to be removed by Laughtub. If you fail to do so upon our request, legal actions may be taken and you, not Laughtub, will be solely responsible for the outcomes, charges, and liabilities thereof.
If you are unsure whether your use of our Content is for non-commercial or commercial use, please contact us. Laughtub reserves the right to deny the use of any Content, to any individual, at any time and for any reason. In addition, Laughtub may deny such rights after they have been granted, at any time and for any reason. These decisions are final and nonnegotiable and are made solely by Laughtub.
The illegal, unethical, or unauthorized use of the Laughtub Website will result in the termination of your Membership and all Membership Privileges. Such actions would include: (1) Collecting names, emails, or other personally identifiable information for the purpose of, but not limited to, sending unsolicited e-mails to our members/users, (2) Unauthorized linking to the Laughtub Website, and/or (3) Advertising your business, in a way Laughtub deems inappropriate, within the Content of the Laughtub Website. Appropriate legal actions will be taken for any illegal, unethical, or unauthorized use of the Laughtub Website. You agree not to harvest, collect, and/request any personally identifiable information from any member of Laughtub, or employee thereof, for any commercial/noncommercial solicitation purposes, and/or any other reason. You agree not to use Laughtub for commercial use unless specifically granted (ex. through our advertising options). You agree not to solicit members for their names, e-mails, or any other personally identifiable information. If it is discovered that you have, and/or currently are, committing such actions you may be prosecuted, charged, and/or fined to the fullest extent of the law in accordance with the laws of the state of New Jersey and/or the laws of your state of residence.
You agree not to launch any automated system, including, but not limited to, “robots”, “spiders”, “offline readers”, etc. Such automated systems access the Laughtub Website in an inappropriate fashion and send falsified inquiries, or the like, at a pace quicker than an actual human is capable. The use of such automated system(s) is/are strictly prohibited. If it becomes known that you have launched such a system, you will be banned from the Laughtub Website, your information may be sent to the appropriate authorities, and your information may be sent to the members of Laughtub. However, Laughtub does permit the use of “spiders” by reputable public search engines for the purpose of copying material from the Website and making it readily available to any individual using such search engine.
Certain pages, information, or the like may be restricted from view if you are accessing the Website as a visitor. In order to gain access to said pages, information, etc. you will need to subscribe with Laughtub and/or create an account, A.K.A. become a Member, herein referred to as “Account,” or “member.” When you subscribe with Laughtub you will be required to submit some, or all, of the following information, in addition to any information that may have been omitted: (1) Your first name, (2) Your last name (optional), and (3) Your email address. You are solely responsible for keeping your registration information private. When you subscribe, you must provide accurate information. Laughtub is not responsible, liable, or accountable for any situations, events, occurrences, or the like that occur as a direct or indirect result of the use of your subscription information by you, and/or someone else. You, however, will be held liable, accountable, and responsible for such actions.
If you wish to terminate your subscription you are free to do so at any time. Being as the subscription is free, it is also free to cancel. Simply click the unsubscribe link in any email and follow the instructions. It may take several days for your subscription to be fully terminated. You will likely receive emails, notifications, and the like during this period. We apologize for the inconvenience. In addition, Laughtub reserves the right to terminate any membership, at any time, without notice and also at its sole discretion. Such decisions are made by Laughtub and are final and nonnegotiable. You will be bound by these Terms and Conditions even after said Membership has been terminated.
The Website contains Laughtub Content and User Content. This content cannot be copied, distributed, modified, altered, falsified, displayed, sold, transmitted, broadcast, licensed, reproduced, or the like unless it was originally created by you, is authorized by these Terms and Conditions, or you receive specific permission by Laughtub.
The Laughtub Website consists of content that includes, but is not limited to, text, information, stories, polls, poll results, blogs, images, scripts, software, software codes, or the like (herein referred to as “Laughtub Content.”) The Laughtub Content is protected by the fullest extent of any, and all, applicable law and such Content belongs explicitly to Laughtub unless otherwise stated.
Laughtub claims no ownership rights to the information, text, content, stories, blog comments, stories, or the like (collectively referred to as “User Content”) that you have posted, either by yourself or through the aide of Laughtub, within the Laughtub Website. After such information is posted/published, you still retain ownership rights. However, after such User Content has been posted, published, displayed, emailed, initiated (collectively referred to as “published”) you hereby grant Laughtub the fully-paid and royalty-free right to use and sublicense (ex. to third parties), to modify, alter, reproduce, publicly display, and distribute your User Content for any purpose whatsoever. Such User Content may be distributed worldwide and become highly improbable of being removed upon being published. Simply put, you are free to publish your User Content with anyone else in addition to Laughtub; once you publish your User Content with Laughtub we are not required to pay or compensate you in any way for such User Content; and once such User Content is published it may easily be available to anyone who has access to the World Wide Web.
Furthermore, by publishing such User Content you acknowledge that: (1) You are the sole creator of it and that is has not been stolen, plagiarized, or otherwise copied, from any third source in anyway, unless specifically cited and referenced, (2) You have not used any logo, trademark, or the like of either Laughtub or any third party without their direct authorization, and (3) You have agreed to pay any monies, fee(s), liabilities, etc., that you owe to anyone in reference to the User Content that has been published.
You are solely responsible for the User Content which gets posted on any, and/or all, of the following: (1) Stories, (2) Blog responses, (3) Comments, and/or (4) Humorous stories/jokes. You will also be responsible for the User Content that becomes available at a later date without first being disclosed herein. Laughtub may monitor some, and/or all, of the User Content to ensure it remains appropriate, relevant, and does not disobey these Terms and Conditions. Laughtub may, at any time, deny the publishing of any User Content, for any reason, without notice. However, Laughtub does not guarantee the review, monitoring, etc. of all User Content prior to publishing. Under no circumstance, unless specifically and clearly stated, does any User Content published by any member, subscribed or not, represent the views, beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and/or opinions of Laughtub. Unless specifically and clearly stated, Laughtub does not endorse or support any User Content published by any user, whether subscribed or not. In accordance with the Privacy Policy any/all of the following may be posted when you publish your User Content, in addition to any information not listed herein: (1) Your first name and last initial and (2) Your home state. Laughtub is not liable, responsible, or accountable for any User Content published by any user, whether a subscribed user or not.
Furthermore, in relation to User Content, you agree that you will not: (1) Publish any type of advertisement unless specifically granted such privilege by Laughtub (ex. You are advertising with Laughtub), (2) Submit any material that is harmful, demeaning, pornographic, crude, threatening, defamatory, or the like, about any person/place/situation/etc., (3) Publish any material, of any sort, that has been copyrighted, protected by trade secret, trademarked, registered, etc. without proper consent of the owner of such copyright, trade secret, trademark, registration, etc., (4) Publish any material, of any sort, that contains falsehoods, misrepresentations, or the like and could damage Laughtub, the Founder, or any third party, (5) Publish any material, of any sort, on behalf of someone else unless specific permission is granted from that other individual, or (6) Publish any material, of any sort, that can be considered unlawful in any way.
Laughtub is in no way liable, responsible, or accountable if someone copyrights, plagiarizes, steals, copies, or in any way illegally/unethically distributes/sends/submits a story/joke/comment/remark/email whether true or not.
You agree that you will copy, distribute, reproduce, etc. any Content in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If you save, print, or download a portion, section, or pages of the Laughtub Website, you must handle them in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not, legal ramifications may evolve against you.
You also agree that you will NOT, under any circumstance, attempt to disable, alter, damage, or interfere with the Laughtub Website, and/or securities features of the Laughtub Website, in any way.
Laughtub reserves the right to modify, alter, and/or remove the User Content for any reason, at any time, without notice. Such decisions are made by Laughtub and are final and nonnegotiable. Laughtub may remove User Content if it meets some, any, and/or all of the following conditions, in addition to any condition(s) that have been omitted: User Content is (1) Unlawful, (2) Violates these Terms and Conditions, (3) Is dangerous, harmful, demeaning, in any way, to Laughtub or any third party, and/or (4) Is irrelevant or inappropriate. Laughtub is not liable, responsible, or accountable for any actions, situations, or occurrences that happen as a result of the removal, modification, alteration, or the like, of any User Content.
Furthermore, Laughtub is not responsible, liable, or accountable, for any actions, situations, or occurrences that happen as a result of the publishing of any type of User Content. Laughtub reserves the right to monitor User Content, and the Website, at any time, without notice to anyone. However, Laughtub does not assume any responsibility for the monitoring of such and makes no guarantee as to such. We do our best to monitor and control User Content but make no warranties as to such.
You acknowledge that your use of the Website will subject you to numerous variations of the User Content, which may be offensive, demeaning, demoralizing, inaccurate, objectionable etc. to you. In addition, you understand that Laughtub is not liable, accountable, or responsible for the accuracy, safety, usefulness, or logistics of any User Content. You agree to pardon Laughtub, and any third party, of any legal ramifications, of any type, if such User Content disturbs, bothers, offends, or excites you in any way.
Under no conditions does Laughtub permit copyright infringement and/or copyright infringement activities on our Website. If such occurrences are noted, Laughtub will remove the User Content under discussion and may also terminate said individual’s membership.
If you are a copyright owner, agent, or the like and feel that a particular User Content infringes your copyright privileges, you are solely responsible for handling and addressing said situation.
The Laughtub Website and the content within is provided “as is.” You agree to use the Laughtub Website at your sole risk and do not hold Laughtub, the founder, or any third party liable, accountable, or responsible for any situation, event, or occurrence that may happen before, during, or after your access to the Laughtub Website and/or the content, whether User Content or Laughtub Content. We understand there may be mistakes within the content of the Website, these Terms and Conditions, and/or the Privacy Policy and assume no responsibility for any actions, situations, events, or the like that occur as either or indirect result of the misinterpretation of such mistakes. Laughtub does not make representations, promises, warranties, or the like about the accuracy and/or completeness of the Laughtub Website, the Laughtub Content, the User Content, and/or any Content of third parties. In addition, you agree not to hold such individuals liable, accountable, or responsible for any and all of the following, in addition to anything that is not listed herein: (1) Errors, (2) Inaccuracies, (3) Falsehoods, (4) Mistakes, (5) Misspellings, (6) Misrepresentations, (7) Personal injury and/or property damage resulting from the direct/indirect use and/or access of the Laughtub Website and the Content therein, (8) Viruses, Bugs, Trojan Horses, or the like that are transmitted by/through a third party and/or yourself, (9) The cessation, interruption, or prevention of any transfer of information, of any sort, to and/or from the Laughtub Website, (10) Any unauthorized access to, or the use of, secure information/servers/etc. and/or any/all personal, financial, and/or legal information stored in such, (11) Any errors, omissions, or the like in any Content (whether Laughtub Content or User Content), and/or (12) The loss, damage, harm of any kind that is incurred before, during, or after the use of Content (whether Laughtub Content or User Content) that is posted, published, transmitted, copied, transmitted, or otherwise made accessible through the Laughtub Website.
Laughtub does not endorse, warrant, guarantee, support, or assume liability, responsibility, or accountability for any product, service, or feature that is advertised, or therefore offered, by a third party through the Laughtub Website, a hyperlinked Website, a sponsorship, an advertising image, or any other form of advertising whether directly or indirectly placed on the Laughtub Website (unless specifically stated.) In addition, Laughtub is not responsible for the transaction of any monies, goods, etc. that occurs on any third party Website. You are solely responsible for such actions and should be cautious when necessary.
I'm Logan Lindabury, the Founder of Laughtub.com. I am here for those who need help being happy. Laughtub is where I go when I need to laugh, and now you will too. Why? Because Laughter is great™. 