This site is owned and operated by Rodman Media. Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. At Rodman, we want to make your online experience satisfying and safe.

Because we gather certain types of information about our users, we feel you should fully understand our policy and the terms and conditions surrounding the capture and use of that information. This privacy statement discloses what information we gather and how we use it.

Coatings World Magazine provides information on its website, CoatingsWorld.com, to the public subject to the terms and conditions included in Section I of this Statement. By using the Coatings World Magazine Public Site, as defined below, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in Section I below.

Coatings World Magazine offers enhanced, special Website access to registered Members, who are required to agree to the additional terms & conditions contained in Section II below. The Section II terms and conditions apply only to Members.

SECTION I: TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO CoatingsWorld.com

1. Definitions.

“Website” means the web site located at the URL http://www.CoatingsWorld.com and includes the entirety of both the Coatings World Magazine Public Site and the Coatings World Magazine Member Only Site.

“Coatings World Magazine Public Site” means that portion of the Website that is generally available for use by any person who by accessing the Website agrees to be bound by Section I of the Website terms and conditions.

“Coatings World Magazine Member Only Site” means that portion of the Website that is restricted to use by Members.

“Members” means those persons and entities that have registered and assented to the terms of Section II of this Agreement.

“Product Suppliers” means all suppliers of industrial materials, product components, industrial equipment, or services to finished goods manufacturers anywhere in the world.

“Coatings World Magazine Website Services” means functions on the Coatings World Magazine Website that allow Members to search for and access technical product documents of Product Suppliers; order product samples online directly from such suppliers; and request direct technical assistance from those suppliers.

2. Intellectual Property.
The materials contained on the Coatings World Magazine Website are proprietary to Rodman Media, its affiliates and/or third parties. These materials are protected under federal and state intellectual property laws and international treaties. Coatings World Magazine grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use and display the materials only on your computing device and only for those limited purposes associated with your interaction with the Coatings World Magazine Website.

You agree not to “link,” “frame” or “mirror” the Coatings World Magazine Website, or any material contained on or accessible from it, without prior written authorization from Coatings World Magazine. This license may be terminated at any time at the sole discretion of Coatings World Magazine.

3. Local Laws, Export Controls.
Rodman Media controls and operates the Coatings World Magazine Website from its offices in the U.S. and makes no representation that the materials are appropriate for use outside the U.S. You are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations.

4. Online Conduct.
You agree to use the Coatings World Magazine Website only for lawful purposes. You may not post defamatory, abusive, or offensive content, nor engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits other users. You agree not to transmit any viruses or harmful components through the site.

5. Consent to Monitoring and Disclosure.
Coatings World Magazine reserves the right to monitor the Website to ensure proper functionality and legal compliance. Unless specified in writing or protected by the Privacy Policy, any information you provide will be considered non-confidential and may be used or shared at the discretion of Coatings World Magazine.

6. No Endorsement.
References or links to third-party products or services do not constitute an endorsement by Coatings World Magazine. The magazine is not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or performance of such products or services.

7. Website Changes/Updates.
Coatings World Magazine reserves the right to update or modify the Website, its content, terms, or privacy policy at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of such changes.

9. Disclaimer of Liability.
Your use of the Coatings World Magazine Website and the Internet is at your own risk. All content is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Coatings World Magazine and its affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from use of the Website or the content therein.

10. Jurisdiction Issues and Applicable Law.
The Coatings World Magazine Website is operated from New Jersey, USA. By using the Website, you agree that all legal matters will be governed by New Jersey law, with jurisdiction in Bergen County, NJ. If arbitration is necessary, it will follow the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce.

SECTION II: TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ACCESS TO MEMBER ONLY MEMBERSHIP

This section outlines additional terms for Members accessing the Coatings World Magazine Member Only Site.

1. Relationship to Section I.
This section supplements Section I. In case of conflict, Section II takes precedence.

2. Additional Definitions.
“Member Registration Pages” and “Member’s Professional Information” refer to information collected during registration.

3. Member’s Professional Information.
Members must provide accurate, up-to-date professional information and update it as needed.

4. Sharing of Member’s Professional Information.
Coatings World Magazine may share your professional information with Product Suppliers whose content you access. Once shared, Coatings World Magazine is not responsible for how that information is used.

5. Restricted Access to Certain Information.
Depending on your professional role or affiliations, access to some documents may be restricted. You agree to abide by those restrictions.

6. Logon Procedure.
You must safeguard your login credentials and notify Coatings World Magazine immediately of any unauthorized access.

7. Accuracy of Information Not Warranted.
While Coatings World Magazine strives for accuracy, it does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all materials. You are responsible for verifying content.

8. Limited Use of Information.
You are granted limited access to the site for your professional use only. Redistribution or commercial use is not allowed without permission.

9. Indemnification by Member.
You agree to indemnify Coatings World Magazine against legal claims arising from your use of the site or services.

10. Termination of Agreement.
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Certain obligations will survive termination.

11. Entire Agreement; Severability.
This agreement supersedes prior agreements. If any part is deemed invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.

12. Modification of this Agreement.
Coatings World Magazine may revise these terms at any time by posting updates. Continued use implies consent.

13. Knowing Consent and Authority to Consent.
You represent that you are authorized to agree to these terms on behalf of yourself or your organization.

14. Authorization to Use Content.
To request permission to reuse content from Coatings World Magazine or Rodman Media, visit: https://marketplace.copyright.com/rs-ui-web/mp