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Welcome to www.fastforwardthinking.com, the website ("site") for FastForward Thinking Inc.   You may access or obtain both free and paid services, products, and information ("services") provided by FastForward Thinking Inc. ("we," or "us") through www.fastforwardthinking.com as a service to the public.  Your use of these services is subject to the Site Terms and Conditions of Use ("agreement").   Please read this agreement carefully, because by accessing this site and/or using the services, you agree that you have read and understand this agreement, and that your use of www.fastforwardthinking.com shall conform to this agreement.   We reserve the right to change or amend this agreement from time to time.   We will notify users of any significant change by posting a notice on our homepage.   Your continued use of the site after any modification indicates your agreement to the new terms.


COPYRIGHT

2008 FastForward Thinking Inc.   All rights reserved

"FastForward Thinking," "FastForward SAT Prep," "FastForward SAT Preparation," and the FastForward Thinking logo are trademarks of FastForward Thinking Inc ("FastForward Thinking Trademarks").   You may not use the FastForward Thinking Trademarks in connection with any product or service that does not belong to us, or in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among users about whether we are the source, sponsor, or endorser of the product or service, or in any manner that disparages or discredits us.   No use of FastForward Thinking Trademarks is permitted without express written consent.

FastForward Thinking Inc. has expended substantial time, effort, and funds to create www.fastforwardthinking.com and its services.   You acknowledge and agree that FastForward Thinking Inc. exclusively owns or has been licensed by third parties to use all rights, title, and interest in the services and the information, data, databases, images, and other content (collectively referred to as "content") provided by www.fastforwardthinking.com.

Copyright in the text of www.fastforwardthinking.com is owned by FastForward Thinking Inc., except for materials specifically designated as belonging to another party.   Text owned by a third party is referenced as such, except in some sample SAT critical reading passages that fall under fair-use guidelines.

No copyrighted material or other content may be distributed, downloaded, uploaded, modified, reused, reproduced, reposted, retransmitted, disseminated, sold, published, circulated, or otherwise used in any way whatsoever except as expressly stated either in such materials or in this agreement without the express written permission of www.fastforwardthinking.com or permission of the copyright owner. Any modification of the content, or any portion thereof, or use of the content for any other purpose constitutes an infringement of FastForward Thinking's copyrights and other proprietary rights. Use of the content on any other website or other networked computer environment is prohibited without prior written permission from www.fastforwardthinking.com.


TRADEMARKS

PSAT/NMSQT is a trademark jointly owned by the College Entrance Examination Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board

College Board is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board

Educational Testing Service, ETS, and the ETS logo are registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service

None of the above entities are affiliated with FastForward Thinking and none endorse any of the products or services described on this website.


USER ACCOUNTS

To obtain some specific services, you will be required to register for a free account by designating a username and password. We reserve the right to refuse service to any person or entity for any or no reason whatsoever. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of this username and password, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your username or password. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your username or password or any other breach of security. You also agree to exit from your account at the end of each session. FastForward Thinking Inc. cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to do so. For more information on security, please see our Privacy Policy.


CONSENT TO EMAIL COMMUNICATION

When you register for either a free user account or use our services, you agree that we may provide you with information and other materials regarding products, services, and other offers from time to time as described in our Privacy Policy. Such solicitations may take the form of email messages, and solicitations will be made to the email addresses provided to us in the registration process.


RESALE OF SERVICE

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit for any commercial purposes any portion of our services, use of the services, or access to the services.


LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Certain hyperlinks are provided that may lead users to websites maintained by third parties over which FastForward Thinking Inc. has no control. We take no responsibility for the accuracy, content, or any aspect of that material, and disclaim any liability to you for such material or for any consequence of your decision to use the links provided or your use of such material. We also disclaim all liability and make no representations or warranties for any products or services sold or provided to you by any third party. Your purchase of products or services through a linked site is subject to agreements and/or the terms and conditions in effect between you and the providers of products and services at those other sites. You agree that you shall not bring a suit or claim against FastForward Thinking Inc. or any of our affiliates arising from or based on your purchase or use of products or services through those other sites. Links do not imply that FastForward Thinking Inc. or any of our affiliates sponsors, endorses, is affiliated or associated with, or is legally authorized to use any trademark, trade name, logo, or copyright symbol displayed in or accessible through the links, or that any linked site is authorized to use any trademark, trade name, logo, or copyright symbol of FastForward Thinking Inc. or any of our affiliates.

You may not frame the content of www.fastforwardthinking.com. You may not use metatags or any other "hidden text" that incorporates the FastForward Thinking Trademarks or our name without our express written consent.


GOVERNING LAW

This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts made and performed there without regard to its conflicts of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of New York and New York County and waive any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such courts.


DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

FASTFORWARD THINKING INC. AND ITS ASSOCIATED SITES AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NEITHER FASTFORWARD THINKING INC. NOR ANY OF ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING WWW.FASTFORWARDTHINKING.COM MAKES ANY GUARANTIES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES AND CONTENT OR ANY OTHER MATTER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT, WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES OR CONTENT WILL BE FREE OF ERRORS OR AVAILABLE, OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. FASTFORWARD THINKING INC. AND SUCH PERSONS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS, COST, DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY USE OR INABILITY TO USE WWW.FASTFORWARDTHINKING.COM OR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE CONTENT HEREOF.

(I)YOUR USE OF, OR RELIANCE ON, ANY SERVICE OR CONTENT, (II) FASTFORWARD THINKING'S OR ANY OTHER PERSON'S PERFORMANCE OF ANY OBLIGATIONS UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR (III) YOUR PURCHASE AND USE OF ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES THROUGH WWW.FASTFORWARDTHINKING.COM OR ITS ASSOCIATED SITES. IN NO EVENT WILL FASTFORWARD THINKING INC. OR ANY OF ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FASTFORWARD THINKING INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE BY ANYONE ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE; OR FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS; OR FOR CLAIMS OF DAMAGES MADE BY ANY PARTY USING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION. THE CONTENTS OF THIS SITE COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY MADE TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS SITE. FASTFORWARD THINKING INC. MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS, DELETIONS, CHANGES, OR OTHER MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SITE, THE CONTENTS HEREOF, AND THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

All users therefore agree that all access and use of www.fastforwardthinking.com is at the user's own risk. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages, in such states or jurisdictions, the liability of FastForward Thinking Inc. and its respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and suppliers shall be limited in accordance with this agreement to the fullest extent permitted by law. The user specifically waives any and all claims it may have arising out of use of www.fastforwardthinking.com.

FastForward Thinking and its respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, or other suppliers shall not be liable for any loss, cost, or damage due to causes beyond their control. You understand that FastForward Thinking Inc. does not accept any responsibility for security of information transmitted over the Internet.

Without limiting any of the foregoing, if FastForward Thinking Inc. or any of its respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors or suppliers is found liable to you for any claims or matters arising under or in connection with this agreement, FastForward Thinking's aggregate and maximum liability for all such matters and claims in any calendar year shall not exceed the amounts paid by you to FastForward Thinking Inc. for the specific service or product giving rise to such liability.


CHILDREN

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, FastForward Thinking Inc. does not permit children under 13 years of age to become users without their parent or guardian's express consent and approval. By using our site, you represent that you are not under 13 years of age.


MISCELLANEOUS

FastForward Thinking free SAT practice tests and their accompanying personalized diagnostic reports are intended to help students prepare for the SAT. Users of these services receive practice test scores and score ranges. These practice scores and score ranges are intended to provide helpful information about a student's readiness for the SAT.   However, FastForward Thinking Inc. does not guarantee that students will receive the same scores or fall into the same score ranges on official administered SAT tests as they received on www.fastforwardthinking.com practice tests. Additionally, if practice scores or score ranges are used for purposes other than to inform test preparation, such scores or score ranges should be reviewed and evaluated carefully and considered only one piece of evidence.


TERM OF AGREEMENT

This agreement remains in effect until terminated by you or FastForward Thinking Inc. You may terminate this agreement upon our receipt of your notice via email to us, and by our subsequently disabling your username and password. If you are unsatisfied with the services provided through www.fastforwardthinking.com, your sole remedy is to terminate this agreement. We may terminate this agreement, in whole or with respect to a specific service with or without cause at any time immediately upon our disabling your username and password. We may notify you of termination of the agreement via email to the address you provide to us in the registration process. After the termination of this agreement or a specific service, you are not authorized to access or use the service, and you shall cease all such access and use. If you nonetheless access or use the service in spite of termination of the agreement or service, your use of, or access to, the service will be subject to the version of the agreement in effect to all current users at that time.


Last updated:   April 2008

 

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