Terms and Conditions & Terms of Usage
Please read the terms and conditions contained herein before you use this website. This website is owned and operated by Sincerity Lodge No.181 AF&AM of Maryland, a subordinate lodge of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, USA. By using this site, you agree to all terms, conditions and notices contained or referenced herein and all applicable laws and regulations, including U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms of Usage, do not use this website.
This website is for general informational purposes only. Although we, Sincerity Lodge No.181 make reasonable efforts to ensure that any information we post to this website is both timely and accurate, errors may appear from time to time. This website may not be updated daily, and certain information may not be the most current information available. Before you act on information, you have found on our website, you should independently confirm any facts that are important to your decision.
We reserve the right to update or revise our Privacy Policy or these Terms of Usage at anytime. Please check these Terms of Usage periodically for changes. Policies, services and prices are subject to change without prior notice, but we will never violate the Privacy Policy that existed at the time we acquired information about you. If you do not agree to these terms, then you may not use this website. We may change the terms of this agreement from time to time. By continuing to use the website after we post any changes, you accept and agree to this agreement, as modified.
By accessing this web site, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions, including any terms and conditions that may be modified from time to time without notice by Sincerity Lodge No.181 and posted in or on this site. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, then do not use this site.
Except as otherwise stated, the copyright in all text materials contained in this website is owned by Sincerity Lodge No.181, and/or its affiliated Lodges. These materials may be used, downloaded, reproduced or reprinted, provided that appropriate credit is given, and provided that such use is for educational, non-commercial or personal use only. The text materials contained in this website may not be modified in any way without our express written permission.
All rights in photographs, illustrations, artworks, videos, and other graphic materials are reserved and/or the copyright owners, except as stated below. Prior written permission to use, download, reproduce or reprint any photograph, illustration, artwork, video, or other graphic material must be obtained from the copyright owner, regardless of intended use except as stated below, and generally, the copyright owner is not us.
Please read the entire page for further information regarding permission to use material from this website and the proper format for giving us or those who provided the material to be used the appropriate credit they so richly deserve.
Of course, here is an exception to the rule: This website may sometimes contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We always strive to give appropriate credit and making these materials available in an effort to advance the understanding of Masonry, Sincerity Lodge No.181 and the use of the Web.
We believe this constitutes a "fair use" of this material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. In accordance with section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond "fair use" or that, which is licensed, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.
You may not access, download, use or export the materials contained in this website in violation of United States export laws or regulations or in violation of any applicable local laws or regulations.
Sincerity Lodge No.181 strives to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information available. However, we are not responsible for typographical errors or technical inaccuracies on our website.
Sincerity Lodge No.181 is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the performance of, any products and services provided by any advertisers or others to whose sites we link. A link to another website does not constitute an endorsement of that site (nor of any product, service or other material offered on that site).
Sincerity Lodge No.181 welcomes links to the homepage of our website. You are free to establish a hypertext link to the homepage of this site so long as the link does not state or imply any affiliation, connection, sponsorship, or approval of your site by Sincerity Lodge No.181 (with the Exception of the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies and affiliated Lodges). We do not normally permit framing or inline linking to our website or any portion of it without prior written permission.
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and children should ask their parents for permission before sending any information about themselves to us or anyone else over the Internet. No one under the age of 13 should provide personally identifiable information through this Web Site. We will not knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without first obtaining verifiable parental consent. If it comes to our attention that an online subscriber or a registered user of this Web Site is under the age of 13, we will remove from our files all personally identifiable information about that person. Please note that this Web Site may link to other web sites, which may have their own privacy and data collection policies and practices. You should check the applicable privacy policies of those linked web sites before providing personally identifiable information through such web sites.
No Warranties
The user of this web site assumes all responsibilities and risk for the use of this site and the Internet generally. This Lodge, Sincerity No.181, the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies and affiliated Lodges, and all data suppliers disclaim all warranties, representations, or endorsements, express or implied, with regard to the data, information, and material included in, or accessible from, this site or the Internet, including, without limitation, all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or no infringements. Sincerity No.181, the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, have the right to discontinue, change, or update any data, information, or material included in this site without prior notice, and they do not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any data, information or material included in, or accessible from, this site. No advice or information given by Sincerity Lodge No.181, or the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies and affiliated Lodges, or their respective Officers, Members, agents and/or employees shall create any warranty. Neither the Sincerity Lodge No.181 nor the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies and affiliated Lodges warrant that the data, information, or material included in this site or on the Internet will be uninterruptible or error free, or that any data, information, software, or other material accessible from this site is free of viruses or other harmful components.
THIS SITE, INCLUDING ALL INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE IN OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS SITE, ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SINCERITY LODGE NO.181 OR THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND AND ITS APPELLATE BODIES OR ITS AFFILIATED LODGES BE LIABLE FOR ANY COMPENSATORY, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHAT SO EVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, INFORMATION OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE DATA, INFORMATION, OR MATERIAL INCLUDED IN THIS SITE OR ON THE INTERNET GENERALLY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY:
WE RESPECT YOUR PRIVACY, for each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes no information regarding the domain or e-mail address.
We only collect the e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-mail. Your email address will not be shared with other organizations for commercial purposes.
Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, and affiliated Lodges, maintaining the trust and confidence of the individuals we serve is a high priority. That is why we want you to understand how we protect your privacy when we collect and use information about you. We respect your right to privacy and recognize our obligation to keep information about you secure and confidential. We do not sell or share information about you with outside marketers or other companies or lodges, which may then try to sell their products or services to you.
We reserve the right to use aggregated, anonymous data about our users as a group. For instance, we might report to potential advertisers that a certain percentage of our users are interested in certain editorial content or product reviews based on online surveys or other requests. However, we do not connect it to any name, address or other personal identifying information. This way we can give you customized information without compromising your privacy.
E-mail Communications. When you open e-mails from the site, Sincerity Lodge No.181, Lodge Officers, Lodge Members, or the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, or its affiliated Lodges, we may receive a confirmation noting you opened an e-mail from us, if your computer supports such capabilities. We also may keep track of what e-mails we send you and what e-mails you may be receiving from any of our affiliates. Additionally, we keep a record of what e-mails you have opted to receive and those e-mail transmissions you have declined.
If you feel that this site is not following its stated information policy, you may contact us at Email: leo.feehely@SincerityLodge181.com
Password and User Name
Access to some content accessible or under develepment from this Web Site is, or maybe password controlled. By registering for an account, a password and the right to use the protection portions of this Web Site, you are certifying that you are an authorized to access and use the Web Site and agree to be bound by Terms of Use (and any additional terms required for access to password controlled content) and that the user name and password are unique to you. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your user name and password. You are advised that you could be held liable for losses incurred by Sincerity Lodge No.181 as a result of the misuse of your user name, password or account.
DISCLOSURE
Sincerity Lodge No. 181 reserves the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, in that Sincerity Lodge No.181 or the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, and affiliated Lodges sole discretion.
TERMINATION AND ACCESS RESTRICTION
Sincerity Lodge No. 181 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to this web site and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice.
Ad Servers
With respect to Ad Servers: Currently we do not have any arrangements with Ad Servers; other then Microsoft, Microsoft Office Live, however, we reserve the right to eventually develop these relationships. If we do develop Ad Server relationships, it will be in order to try to bring you offers that are of interest to you, therefore they will place ads on our Web pages. As a result of your visit to our site, ad server companies may then collect information such as your domain type, your IP address and click stream information.
Cookies
As with many Web sites, this site uses standard technology called "cookies", which are small data files that are transferred to your computer when you allow your browser to accept cookies. Cookies may automatically identify your web browser to the site whenever you visit the web sites, and can make using these web sites easier for you by saving your passwords, purchases, and preferences if applicable. By tracking how and when you use the site, cookies help us determine which areas are popular and which are not. Many of the improvements and updates to this web site are and maybe based on data obtained from cookies. Accepting cookies allows you, among other things, to personalize your experience on this web site. Cookies may also allow this web site to present you other information, which may be of interest to you. If you do not want information collected through the use of cookies, you generally can opt out of providing this information by turning off the cookies in your browser; however, some areas of the site may not provide you with a personalized experience if you have disabled the use of cookies.
Use of Web Site Information
You may download, view, copy and print documents and graphics incorporated in these documents (the "Documents") from the Site subject to the following: (a) the Documents may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes; and (b) the Documents may not be modified or altered in any way. Except where your use constitutes "fair use" under copyright law, you may not otherwise use, download, upload, copy, print, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit or distribute any information from this Web site in whole or in part without the express authorization of Sincerity Lodge No.181. Pictures on the Web Site are property of Sincerity Lodge No.181 and may not be used for commercial purposes without permission of Sincerity Lodge No.181.
Use of Forums & Public Communication
Forum" means a discussion group, chat area, bulletin board, news group, letter to Sincerity Lodge No.181, its webmaster, Lodge Officers or Lodge Members, or e-mail function offered as part of the Site. You agree not to upload, email, post, publish or otherwise transmit through a Forum any content that: (a) is false or misleading; (b) is defamatory; (c) is harassing or invades another's privacy, or promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual; (d) is obscene; (e) infringes another's rights, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; (f) constitutes unsolicited bulk e-mail, "junk mail," "spam" or chain letters; or (g) violates any applicable laws or regulations. Forums shall be used in a noncommercial manner only. You shall not distribute or otherwise publish any content containing a solicitation of funds, promotion, advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or other commercial matter. You agree not to solicit other users of the Site to use, join, or become members of any commercial online or offline service or other organization. Except where expressly authorized by Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, you agree not to collect or store personal data about other users.
By uploading, emailing, posting, publishing or otherwise transmitting content to any Forum or submitting any content to Sincerity Lodge No.181, you automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) Sincerity Lodge No.181 a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, nonexclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, transmit and distribute such content on in any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed. In addition, you warrant that all so-called moral rights in the content have been waived.
You recognize that any Forum is a public Forum, and Sincerity Lodge No.181, the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and its appellate bodies, is not responsible for its content. The views expressed on any Forum are not necessarily the views of Sincerity Lodge No.181 or the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies. Sincerity Lodge No.181 reserves the right to remove posts for any reason. Just as, Sincerity Lodge No.181 reserves the right not to remove posts for any reason. Some forums may not be appropriate for minors and parental discretion is advised.
Disclaimer
EXCEPT WHERE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE, THE SITE, AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE SITE, ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SINCERITY LODGE NO.181 OR THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND AND ITS APPELLATE BODIES OR ITS AFFILIATED LODGES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SINCERITY LODGE NO.181 AND THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND AND ITS APPELLATE BODIES OR ITS AFFILIATED LODGES MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT: (A) THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) THE SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS; (C) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE OR ANY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; OR (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
ANY CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION OR SOFTWARE DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK. SINCERITY LODGE NO.181 OR THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND AND ITS APPELLATE BODIES OR ITS AFFILIATED LODGES SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION OR SOFTWARE. SINCERITY LODGE NO.181 RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES OR UPDATES TO THIS SITE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
Export Restrictions / Legal Compliance
You may not access, download, use or export the Site, or the content, software, products or services provided on the Site in violation of U.S. export laws or regulations, or in violation of any other applicable laws or regulations. You agree to comply with all export laws and restrictions and regulations of any United States or foreign agency or authority, and not to directly or indirectly provide or otherwise make available the services and products of Sincerity Lodge No.181 in violation of any such restrictions, laws or regulations, or without all necessary approvals, including, without limitation, for the development, design, manufacture or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons of mass destruction. As applicable, you shall obtain and bear all expenses relating to any necessary licenses and/or exemptions with respect to your own use of the services of Sincerity Lodge No.181 outside the U.S. Neither the services of Sincerity Lodge No.181, nor the underlying information or technology may be downloaded or otherwise provided or made available, either directly or indirectly, (i) into Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria or any other country subject to U.S. trade sanctions, to individuals or entities controlled by such countries, or to nationals or residents of such countries other than nationals who are lawfully admitted permanent residents of countries not subject to such sanctions; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders. By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions of Use, you agree to the foregoing, represents, and warrants that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.
Applicable Laws
U.S. Federal law or the laws of the State of Maryland shall govern all matters relating to your access to, and use of, the Site. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to, or use of, the Site shall be instituted in a state or federal court in Maryland or Ann Arundel County, Maryland. You and Sincerity Lodge No.181 agree to submit to the jurisdiction of, and agree that venue is proper in, these courts in any such legal action or proceeding.
Links & Third Party Web Sites, Content, Products & Service
The Site provides links to Web sites and access to content, products and services from third parties, including users, advertisers, affiliates and sponsors of the Site. You agree that Sincerity Lodge No.181, the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and its appellate bodies, and/or its affiliated Lodges is not responsible for the availability of, and content provided by or on, third party Web sites. You should refer to the policies posted by other Web sites regarding privacy and other topics before you use them. You agree that Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, and/or affiliated Lodges is not responsible for third party content accessible through this Site, including opinions, advice, statements and advertisements, and understand that you bear all risks associated with the use of such content. If you choose to purchase any products or services from a third party, your relationship is directly with the third party. You agree that Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, and/or its affiliated Lodges is not responsible for: (a) the quality of third party products or services; and (b) fulfilling any of the terms of your agreement with the seller, including delivery of products or services and warranty obligations related to purchased products or services. You agree that Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and/or its appellate bodies are not responsible for any loss or damage of any sort you may incur from dealing with any third party.
Disclaimer of Endorsement
The Internet sites that are available through certain links included in this Web site, and the data, information and material found at such Internet sites are not and may not be under the control of Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, or its affiliated Lodges. Therefore, the reference in this site to any products, services, processes or other information of any third party by a trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer, supplier or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, or its affiliated Lodges. The product and service information are the sole responsibility of each individual vendor.
Restrictive Rights
Except as otherwise provided for herein, the data, information, and material included in this web site is provided to the user with restricted rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States government is subject to the restrictions that are set forth in subparagraph (c) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) off the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 C.F.R. §52.227-19, as applicable.
Disclaimer as to Confidentiality
Transmissions to and from this web site are not confidential or encrypted and it may be possible for the user's communications to be read or intercepted by others.
Disclaimer of Use of Forms
Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies, and/or its affiliated Lodges cannot represent nor endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information, material or functions, which are displayed, downloaded, uploaded or distributed through this site. When indicated, the user may print and return a completed form to the Sincerity Lodge No.181 or the Grand Lodge of Maryland or, its appellate bodies or one of its affiliated Lodges, depending on the type of form involved. Sincerity Lodge No.181, and the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies or its affiliated Lodges reserve the right to invalidate requests, which are submitted on altered forms. Any requests and/or applications, which are submitted, must first be reviewed and approved by Sincerity Lodge No.181, or the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies and/or its affiliated Lodges before becoming effective.
Indemnification
The user agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sincerity Lodge No. 181, or the Grand Lodge of Maryland and its appellate bodies and/or its affiliated Lodges, its members, officers, employees, and agents from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or relating to use of the site by the user or any other person accessing the site using such person's user name and/or password.
These Disclaimers are to be approved by
the members of Sincerity Lodge No.181.