Terms of Use and Legal Restrictions for ETP Library

ETP Library

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

ATTENTION:THIS IS A CONTRACT.PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE (“TERMS”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE.BY ACCESSING, USING OR DOWNLOADING MATERIALS FROM THIS WEB SITE,YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, JUST AS IF YOU HAD SIGNED THESE TERMS IN A PAPER CONTRACT.IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THIS WEB SITE.

Use of Site. This Web site (“Site”) was created by BP p.l.c. (“BP”) solely for use by authorized BP employees and contractors who have been assigned a Username and Password by BP.BP and its affiliates and subsidiary companies have proprietary rights in this system and the data contained thereon. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED AND MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION OR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING, WHERE APPROPRIATE, CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.

Disclaimer. THE MATERIALS AND SERVICES PROVIDED AT THIS SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. FURTHER, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE MATERIALS OR SERVICES AT THIS SITE OR THAT THE MATERIALS OR SERVICES AT THIS SITE ARE ACCURATE, CORRECT OR COMPLETE OR FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES. BP may make changes to the materials and services at this Site, including the temporary or permanent cessation of all or any portion of this Site, at any time without notice. The materials and services at this Site may be out of date, and BP makes no commitment to update the materials and services at this Site.Applicable law may not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL BP OR ITS AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RESULTING FROM LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, VIRSUSES OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THIS SITE, ANY WEB SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE, OR THE MATERIALS OR INFORMATION OR SERVICES CONTAINED AT ANY OR ALL SUCH SITES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Applicable law may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of liability may not apply to you.

Important Notice regarding Monitoring. While respecting privacy principles and pursuant to the bounds of applicable law, you acknowledge that BP reserves the right to, and may from time to time, monitor any and all information transmitted or received through this Site. BP, at its sole discretion, and without further notice to you, may (but is not obligated to) review, censor or prohibit the transmission or receipt of any information which BP deems inappropriate or that violates any of these Terms.During monitoring, information may be examined, recorded, copied, and used for authorized purposes (consistent with our Privacy Statement).Use of the Site, whether authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to such monitoring.

Transfers of Data Our information systems span many countries,both in and outside of the European Economic Area.Thus, if you provide data or information about yourself in the European Economic Area, your personal data or information may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area.We will only do so, however, in compliance with applicable laws and with appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data or information.By accepting these Terms, you also consent to such transfers of personal data or information.

Confidentiality. The data, specifications, procedures, practices and other information (“Information”) available through this Site are confidential or proprietary.As such, BP puts you on notice that all Information you may view through this Site is subject to any confidentiality, non-disclosure, or similar agreement governing the treatment or non-disclosure of confidential or proprietary information, and you should consider all Information available through this Site as “CONFIDENTIAL.”

Username and Password. All authorized users have been provided with a unique Username and Password to be used only by them in accessing this Site.You shall take such actions as are necessary to maintain the confidentiality and otherwise to prevent the unauthorized use of the your Username and Password, and you agree to notify BP (Standardsline) promptly in the event that any unauthorized person has gained access to them. You hereby authorize BP and its affiliates, subsidiaries, shareholders, employees, officers, directors, and contractors to rely upon any information and instructions set forth in any data transmission using the Username and Password you select without making further investigation or inquiry and regardless of the actual identity of the individual transmitting the same in connection with the operation of the Site.You are responsible for the use, misuse, or unauthorized use of your Username and Password. If you are an employee of BP or one of its affiliates or subsidiaries, you may be disciplined for the misuse or unauthorized use of your Username and Password. IF YOU ARE NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF BP OR OF ITS AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES, YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD BP AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYER) HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM, PROCEEDING, OR DAMAGES RELATED TO THE USE, MISUSE, OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE USERNAME AND PASSWORD, EXCEPT FOR CASES OF GROSS (BUT NOT ORDINARY) NEGLIGENCE OR WILFULL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY.

User Submissions. It is critical that you ensure the quality of the information that you submit to this Site, because others will rely upon the information you submit.Your employer will assume the sole responsibility and liability for the accuracy and adequacy of the information that you submit to this Site and for the consequences of the use of such information. Any documents or other material added to or through this Site must be free of viruses and analogous problems.

Applicable Laws. BP makes no representation that materials or services at this Site are appropriate or available for use in all jurisdictions, and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited.You may not use or export or re-export the materials or services at this Site or any copy or adaptation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations including without limitation United States export laws and regulations. If you choose to access this Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.THESE TERMS WILL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY choice of law rules which may direct the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

Compliance with Copyright Laws. You are responsible for obeying all applicable copyright laws.BP permits you to make copies of this Site as necessary incidental acts during your viewing of it; provided, however, that you comply with all requirements for protecting confidential or proprietary information. All other use is strictly prohibited.

Framing and Deep Linking Prohibited. You may not frame this Site nor provide a link to a page other than the home page without our express permission.This Site is strictly limited to only those persons authorized to access this Site using a unique Username and Password.

Ownership of the Trademarks on this Site. The letters BP, the BP shield and the Helios mark, including the colors of BP Green, BP Light Green and BP Yellow, are trademarks of BP p.l.c.Amoco, the Amoco torch and oval device are trademarks of Amoco Oil Company. ARCO and the ARCO Spark are trademarks of Atlantic Richfield Company.

General. BP may revise these Terms at any time by updating this posting.You should visit this page from time to time to review the then-current Terms because they are binding on you.Certain provisions of these Terms may be superseded by expressly designated legal notices or terms located on particular pages at this Site.

Questions? If you have any questions or comments concerning the Terms or operation of this Site, please contact the appropriate person at BP (see Standardsline ).