Last updated: June 2026
By accessing and using the website and services provided by the Berkeley Institute for Free Speech Online, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms. If you do not have such authority or do not agree with these terms, you must not accept them and may not use our services.
Berkeley Speech provides computer systems design and related services, including computer integrated systems design, professional consulting, and technical services within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector. The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for our services will be defined in separate service agreements, statements of work, or proposals issued to our clients. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, while any specific service terms will be set forth in the applicable service agreement.
All content, materials, trademarks, logos, designs, text, graphics, software, and other intellectual property displayed on or available through our website are the property of the Berkeley Institute for Free Speech Online or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from our website without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted by applicable law.
You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and these terms. You specifically agree that you shall not: (a) use the website in any manner that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation; (b) engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone from using or enjoying the website, or that may harm the Berkeley Institute for Free Speech Online or its users; (c) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, our servers, or any systems connected to our website; (d) introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful material; or (e) use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the website for any purpose without our express written permission.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Berkeley Institute for Free Speech Online and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, our website or services. Our total liability to you for any claims arising under or relating to these terms shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, to us for accessing our website or using our services during the twelve-month period preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
Our website and services are provided on an as is and as available basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance. The Berkeley Institute for Free Speech Online does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of any content on our website.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Berkeley Institute for Free Speech Online, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees, arising out of or related to: (a) your use of our website or services; (b) your violation of these Terms of Service; (c) your violation of any applicable laws or regulations; or (d) any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through our website. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by the Berkeley Institute for Free Speech Online. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not constitute our endorsement of those third parties or their content. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damages or losses caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with your use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use our website will immediately cease. Any provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers of warranties, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or relating to these terms or your use of our website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Alameda County, California, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. You agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to our services must commence within one year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time in our sole discretion. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated terms on this page, with the revised date noted at the top. We will notify users of material changes by updating the Last Updated date and may provide additional notice through our website or other communication channels. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must stop using our website and services.
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