AFGE CASETRACK END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

 

NOTICE: This is a legal agreement between you ("User") and the American Federation of Government Employees ("AFGE") governing the use of the AFGE CaseTrack and Contract Search database (hereinafter, “CaseTrack”). Please read this agreement carefully. If you click the "Accept" button below, or install and/or access the CaseTrack database, you are consenting to being bound by and becoming a party to this agreement.  If you do not accept the terms of this agreement, you may not access, install or use the information in the CaseTrack database. 

 

 

Definitions

 

  • CaseTrack Database means the electronic compilation of AFGE local case representation and contract information and any updates, supplements or changes to that collection of data, including associated media, printed materials, and online electronic documentation. 

 

  • User means AFGE officers, members and staff authorized to access and use the CaseTrack database. 

 

General: This end user license agreement ("agreement") governs the CaseTrack access, and/or use of the AFGE CaseTrack Database and the information contained therein. The right to access and/or use the CaseTrack Database is personal to each authorized User and may not be transferred to other persons or entities. Users are responsible for complying with the terms and conditions of this agreement, including protecting their password.

 

Limitations on Use: The CaseTrack Database and the information contained therein is considered secured information and cannot be copied, sold or distributed illegally or without the  permission of the AFGE National Office.  Users must authenticate their identity to confirm that they are authorized to use this website and the information contained therein. Only authorized Users may access and/or use the CaseTrack Database. The CaseTrack Database is not a public forum.  Users are responsible for exercising reasonable care in ensuring that the information contained in the CaseTrack Database is not disclosed to unauthorized persons or entities. Examples of the information include, but are not limited to, a member's name, address and detailed case information.  Entering information into CaseTrack is not a request to AFGE for assistance.

 

The following are considered violations of this Agreement:

 

  • unauthorized tampering: modifying, reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or creating derivative databases or software based on the CaseTrack Database or the information contained in it. 

 

  • illegal use: sending email to other Users or members listed in the CaseTrack Database for any purpose other than intended communication, including, but not limited to, transmitting unsolicited commercial or bulk/spam mail, advertisements or selling of goods and services to others.

 

  • unauthorized access: attempting to access the accounts of other Users.

 

  • fraudulent activity: using the CaseTrack Database or the information contained in it to make offers to buy or sell that information or to advance any scheme by using the information for any use other than its intended purpose.

 

  • sale of information: selling or misusing the CaseTrack Database or the information contained in it.

 

  • transfer use rights: renting, leasing, granting an interest, or otherwise transferring rights to access the CaseTrack Database or the information contained in it.

 

Limitation of Liability: AFGE shall not be liable in any event for any damages, whether foreseeable or not, arising from the use, misuse, or inability to use the CaseTrack Database.

Contents of this website are un-moderated, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO. Comments that are off-topic, offensive, slanderous, or otherwise inappropriate may be summarily deleted. However, the fact that particular comments remain on the site IN NO WAY constitutes an endorsement by the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO of the views or statements expressed therein.

 

Indemnification: The User agrees to hold harmless and indemnify AFGE, its affiliates, and agents against all claims and expenses, including attorney fees, arising from violations of the terms and conditions of this Agreement concerning use of the CaseTrack Database or the information contained in it.

 

Copyright: AFGE retains title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights to the CaseTrack Database and the information contained therein. The license granted by this Agreement does not transfer these rights to the User.

 

Modification and Termination of the Agreement: AFGE retains the right to change or modify the terms and conditions of this agreement at any time. This agreement may be unilaterally terminated by AFGE if the User fails to comply with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Upon termination of the Agreement, the User must destroy all copies of downloaded or transferred materials. Failure to destroy these materials or their continued use may result in a lawsuit.

 

Reservation of Rights: All rights not expressly granted are reserved by AFGE.

 

Enforcement of Agreement: Failure to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement by AFGE or the User does not constitute a waiver of the future performance of the term or condition.

 

Choice of Jurisdiction: The Parties further agree that this Agreement and the rights and obligations hereunder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the District of Columbia.

 

Severability: If any terms or provisions of this Agreement are found null, void or inoperative, for any reason, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to the fair meaning, and not strictly for or against either of the parties. 

 

 

 

 

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE AFGE CASETRACK DATABASE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO BEING BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  THIS AGREEMENT REFLECTS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH AFGE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, CONCERNING ACCESS AND USE OF THE CASETRACK DATABASE. THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT APPLY TO ALL UPGRADES, NEW VERSIONS, AND RELEASES OF THE CASETRACK DATABASE.