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USE OF CONTENTS FROM THIS WEBSITE
Access to and use of text, artwork, photographs and other files on this website are subject to the following terms and conditions.
All Content is Protected by Copyright Laws Images, text, software, documentation, electronic text and image files, audio and video clips, and other materials are protected by copyright laws and may be covered by other restrictions as well. Logos Knowledge Network Switzerland (LKN) retains all rights, including copyright, in data, image, text, and any other information contained in these files. Copyrights and other proprietary rights in the material on this Web site may also subsist in individuals and entities other than, and in addition to, LKN. LKN expressly prohibits the copying of any protected materials on this Web site, except for the purposes of fair use as defined in the copyright laws, and as described below.
Fair Use is Permitted
Fair use of copyrighted material includes the use of protected materials for non commercial educational purposes, such as teaching, scholarship, research, criticism, commentary, and news reporting. Unless otherwise noted, users who wish to download or print text and image files from LKN's website for such uses are welcome to do so without LKN's express permission. Users must cite the author and source of this material as they would material from any printed work; the citation should include the URL “http://www.logosnet.org” or the others websites listed in the home-page of the same site www.logosnet.org.
By downloading, printing, or otherwise using text and image files from this Web site, users agree that they will limit their use of such files to fair use, and will not violate LKN's or any other proprietary rights.
Commercial Use is Restricted
Unauthorized publication or exploitation of LKN's files is specifically prohibited. Anyone wishing to use any of these files or images for commercial use, publication, or any purpose other than fair use as defined by law, must request and receive prior permission. All requests to reproduce works of art from LKN's collection should be addressed directly to Logos Knowledge Network (Bernastrasse 6, CH-3005 Bern - Switzerland) – info@logosnet.org.
PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Privacy
LKN is committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our Web site, participate in our online contests and other activities, shop at the LKN’s Online Store. LKN does not collect personal information about individuals, such as names and mailing or e-mail addresses, unless the individual knowingly provides it. In choosing to provide this information, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of LKN’s Privacy Policy. The LKN’s Privacy Policy is outlined below.
Online Purchases
When you order a product from the LKN’s Online Store, we need to know your name, billing and shipping addresses, telephone number, e-mail address, and credit card information to process your order. Your credit card information will be used only as needed to process your transaction. So that we can track your order, we will retain your order information for our records.
Online Surveys
From time to time, LKN may invite you to participate in surveys posted on our Web site. You may decide whether or not you wish to complete such surveys, which may ask about your background, occupation, or similar questions. We use this information to help us understand our audience, which in turn allows us to better meet your needs and interests. No personal information from these surveys is ever disclosed to third parties, although Logos may disclose survey results to third parties in anonymous, aggregate form.
Online Contests
LKN will occasionally offer visitors the opportunity to participate in online contests. If you choose to enter, you will need to provide your name and e-mail address so that we may contact you in connection with the contest. We may also request that you provide us with certain other information, such as your zip code, state of residence, or grade in school. This information is used internally for statistical and similar purposes.
Children Twelve and Under
LKN does not solicit personal information from children twelve years of age and under. They are required to obtain an adult's permission before submitting any personal information to this or any other website.
Logos Newsletters
As a service, LKN offers visitors to its website the opportunity to subscribe our online newsletter, a service hosted by a LKN’s provider which has agreed to use the e-mail address you provide only to send our newsletters to you. If you choose to subscribe, you will receive LKN’s newsletter. You may subscribe or unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions.
Cookies
Cookies are small files of information that are stored on your computer's hard drive by your Web browser. The cookies we use do not contain any personal information. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change the preferences of your browser so that it does not accept them. In order to use all the features of the LKN’s Online Store, we recommend that you accept cookies.
LKN’S POLICY ON DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
LKN will not sell, trade, or rent the personal information you provide to us in purchasing online, participating in an online contest or signing up to receive our newsletter. We may compile and provide aggregate statistics about our visitors, customers, sales, traffic patterns, and related site information to third parties, but these statistics will not include any personally identifying information.
After you make a purchase on the LKN’s Online Store, we may share your name and postal address with other organizations or companies whose products might be of interest to you. If you do not want to have your information used in this way, you may send an e-mail message containing your name and postal address to info@logosnet.org. LKN may release account information when such release is reasonably necessary to comply with the law; enforce the terms of any of our user agreements; or protect the rights, property, and safety of LKN, the users of its site, or others.
We may notify you by e-mail about events or activities at or related to Logos that we believe may be of interest to you, or to alert you about sales or other promotional events at the LKN’s Online Store. If you do not want us to use your e-mail address to contact you for these purposes, you may send an e-mail message containing your name and postal address to info@logosnet.org.
SECURITY
LKN's secure server software uses industry-standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology. SSL encodes your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, as it travels over the Internet so that all transactions are secure.
Revisions to our Privacy Policy
Please note that LKN may revise its privacy policy at any time. Such revisions may arise in response to changes in the law, policy, or other factors. We encourage you to periodically visit this page to review our most current policy.
Contact LKN
Send your questions, comments, or concerns about our privacy policy or any other aspect of our Web site to info@logosnet.org.
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SITE CREDITS
LKN’s websites are designed and maintained by the Communication Area of the Logos Knowledge Network.
