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Rules and Regulations for American Express Internet World Wide Web Sites
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American Express Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates ('American Express')
requires that all the visitors to our site(s) on the World Wide Web (the 'Site')
adhere to the following rules and regulations. By accessing the Site you indicate
your acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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Laws and regulations
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User access to and use of the Site is subject to all applicable federal, state
and local laws and regulations. [Back to top]
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Copyright/Trademarks
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The trademarks, logos and service marks ("Marks") displayed on the Site are the property of American Express and other parties. Users are prohibited from using any Marks for any purpose including, but not limited to use as metatags on other pages or sites on the World Wide Web without the written permission of American Express or such third party which may own the Marks. All information and content including any software programs available on or through the Site ("Content") is protected by copyright. Users are prohibited from modifying, copying, distributing, transmitting, displaying, publishing, selling, licensing, creating derivative works or using any Content available on or through the Site for commercial or public purposes. [Back to top]
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HYPERLINKING |
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THIS SITE MAY PROVIDE A LINK TO OTHER SITES BY ALLOWING THE USER TO LEAVE THIS SITE TO ACCESS
THIRD-PART MATERIAL OR BY BRINGING THE THIRD-PARTY MATERIAL INTO THIS SITE VIA "INVERSE"
HYPERLINKS AND FRAMING TECHNOLOGY (A "LINKED SITE"). AMERICAN EXRESS HAS NO DISCRETION TO
ALTER, UPDATE, OR CONTROL THE CONTENT ON A LINKED SITE. THE FACT THAT AMERICAN EXPRESS HAS
PROVIDED A LINK TO A SITE IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT, AUTHORIZATION, SPONSORSHIP, OR AFFILIATION
WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SITE, ITS OWNERS, OR ITS PROVIDERS. THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS IN RELYING
UPON USING, OR RETRIEVING ANY INFORMATION FOUND ON THE INTERNET, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS URGES
YOU TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE RISKS BEFORE RELYING UPON, USING, OR RETRIEVING ANY
SUCH INFORMATION ON A LINKED SITE. [Back to top]
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No warranties
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ALL CONTENT ON THE SITE IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE,
NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY OR ACCURACY.
AMERICAN EXPRESS DOES NOT ENDORSE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR (A) THE ACCURACY
OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE OR STATEMENT MADE THROUGH THE SITE
BY ANY PARTY OTHER THAN AMERICAN EXPRESS. (B) ANY CONTENT PROVIDED ON LINKED
SITES OR (C) THE CAPABILITIES OR RELIABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE OBTAINED
FROM A LINKED SITE.
OTHER THAN AS REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE
WILL AMERICAN EXPRESS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A USER'S RELIANCE
ON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR A LINKED SITE, OR USER'S RELIANCE ON ANY
PRODUCT OR SERVICE OBTAINED FROM A LINKED SITE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER
TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR USEFULNESS OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE OR OTHER
CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE, OR OBTAINED FROM A LINKED SITE. PLEASE SEEK THE
ADVICE OF PROFESSIONALS, AS APPROPRIATE, REGARDING THE EVALUATION OF ANY SPECIFIC
OPINION, ADVICE, PRODUCT, SERVICE, OR OTHER CONTENT. [Back to top]
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Limitation of liability for Use of the Site and Linked Sites
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THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SERVICES PUBLISHED ON THE
SITE OR A LINKED SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS, AND AMERICAN
EXPRESS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH INACCURACIES OR ERRORS. AMERICAN
EXPRESS DOES NOT WARRANT OR REPRESENT THAT THE CONTENT ON THE SITE IS COMPLETE OR
UP-TO-DATE. AMERICAN EXPRESS IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE.
AMERICAN EXPRESS MAY CHANGE THE CONTENT ON THE SITE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. AMERICAN
EXPRESS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE SITE AT ANY TIME.
YOU AGREE THAT AMERICAN EXPRESS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, COST OF PROCURING
SUBSTITUTE SERVICE OR LOST OPPORTUNITY) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE
OF THE SITE OR A LINKED SITE, OR WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR A LINKED
SITE, EVEN IF AMERICAN EXPRESS IS MADE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE TRANSMISSION OF ANY VIRUSES
WHICH MAY INFECT A USER'S EQUIPMENT, FAILURE OF MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR
COMMUNICATION LINES, TELEPHONE OR OTHER INTERCONNECT PROBLEMS (e.g., YOU CANNOT ACCESS
YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER), UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, THEFT, OPERATOR ERRORS, STRIKES
OR OTHER LABOR PROBLEMS OR ANY FORCE MAJEURE. AMERICAN EXPRESS CANNOT AND DOES NOT
GUARANTEE CONTINUOUS, UNINTERRUPTED OR SECURE ACCESS TO THE WEB SITE. [Back to top]
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Limitation of liability for Services Arranged Through the Site
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YOU AGREE THAT AMERICAN EXPRESS IS A MERE AGENT FOR THE PROVIDERS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRAVEL SERVICES. ANY AND ALL CLAIMS
REGARDING ANY FAILURE OR BREACH WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE
SITE ARE LIMITED TO CLAIMS AGAINST ANY AND ALL SERVICE PROVIDERS. AMERICAN EXPRESS
HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, PUNITIVE,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OUR INDIRECT DAMAGES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY CARRIER OR OTHER SUPPLIER THROUGH THE SITE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT, ERROR, OMISSION, INJURY, LOSS,
ACCIDENT, DELAY OR IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED THROUGH THE FAULT, NEGLIGENT
OR OTHERWISE, OF SUCH CARRIER OR SUPPLIER AND YOU HEREBY EXONERATE AMERICAN EXPRESS
FROM ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME. [Back to top]
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Confidentiality Of User Communications
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Except as required by law and in accordance with the American Express Internet Privacy Statement. American Express will maintain the confidentiality of all user communications which contain personal user information
and which are transmitted directly to American Express. Postings by a user on any message
board or in any chat room will not be protected as confidential and American Express may
use and provide information contained in any such postings (including any ideas, concepts,
know-how or other intellectual property) to any of its parent company, subsidiaries and
affiliates for any purpose whatsoever and as deemed appropriate by American Express. [Back to top]
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Linked Internet sites
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American Express prohibits caching, unauthorized hypertext links to the Site and
the framing of any Content available through the Site. American Express reserves
the right to disable any unauthorized links or frames and specifically disclaims
any responsibility for the Content available on any other Internet sites linked
to the Site. Access to any other Internet sites linked to the Site is at the user's
own risk. [Back to top]
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No Investment Advice or Offers
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Nothing in the Site constitutes investment advice, including American Express filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. American Express provides investor
relations materials for convenience and information only. In addition, investor
relations materials and other Web Site content are not offers to sell or solicitation
of an offer to buy any security. [Back to top]
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Forward Looking Information
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Certain information on this Site contains certain forward-looking statements, which
are subject to risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they
are made. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "optimistic", "intend", "aim",
"will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date on which they are made. American Express undertakes
no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the companys
forward-looking statements are described in American Express periodic reports,
including the Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Annual Report to Shareholders.
Please click here to view such factors contained in American Express latest Form 10-K. [Back to top]
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Press Releases
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All press releases and other materials presented or released to the financial community
that are contained on the Site were, to the best of American Express knowledge, timely
and accurate when issued. However, the passage of time can render information stale,
and you should not rely on the continued accuracy of any such material beyond the
date of issuance. American Express has no responsibility to update any information
contained in any such material. All viewers should carefully check the dates of issuance
of the material contained in the Site. [Back to top]
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Postings
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[For use in connection with message boards or chat rooms on the Site.] American Express is
under no obligation to review any messages, information or content ("Postings") posted on the
Site by users and assumes no responsibility or liability relating to any such Postings.
Notwithstanding the above, American Express may from time to time monitor the Postings
on the Site and may decline to accept and/or remove any Postings that contain:
- Any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar,
obscene, profane, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable material of any
kind, including, but not limited to, any material which encourages conduct that would
constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any
applicable local, state, national or international law.
- Advertisements or solicitations of any kind. [Note - This is not applicable for those
Sites with message boards containing classified advertisements.]
- Messages posted by users impersonating others.
- Personal information such as messages which state phone numbers, social security
numbers, account numbers, addresses, or employer references.
- Messages by non-spokesperson employees of American Express purporting to speak on
behalf of American Express.
- Messages that offer unauthorized downloads of any copyrighted or private information.
- Multiple messages placed within individual folders by the same user restating the same point.
- Chain letters of any kind.
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Transmission of Personal Data
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[For use in connection with Sites through which proprietary Cardmember/Customer account
data may be transmitted.] User acknowledges and agrees that by providing American Express
with any personal or proprietary user information through the Site, user consents to the
transmission of such personal or proprietary user information over international borders
as necessary for processing in accordance with American Express' standard business practices.
View American Express Internet Privacy Statement
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Changes to rules and regulations
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American Express reserves the right to revise these Rules and Regulations at any
time and users are deemed to be apprised of and bound by any changes to these
Rules and Regulations. [Back to top]
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Violation of rules and regulations
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American Express reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in
equity for violations of these Rules and Regulations, including the right
to block access from a particular Internet address to the Site. [Back to top]
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Access to password protected/secure areas
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Access to and use of password protected and/or secure areas of the Site is restricted
to authorized users only. Unauthorized individuals attempting to access these areas of the
Site may be subject to prosecution. [Back to top]
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USE OF "COOKIE" FILE FEATURES
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American Express reserves the right to store information on a user's computer in the form of a "cookie" or similar file for purposes of modifying the Site to reflect users' preferences. The American Express Internet Privacy Statement provides additional information regarding American Express' use of cookies as well as procedures for disabling cookies.
View American Express Internet Privacy Statement [Back to top]
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DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT - NOTIFICATION TO AMERICAN EXPRESS REGARDING ALLEGED COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
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American Express has registered an agent with the United States Copyright Office in accordance
with the terms of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the "Act") and avails itself of the
protections under the Act. American Express reserves the right to remove any Content on the
Site which allegedly infringes another person's copyright. Notices to American Express regarding
any alleged copyright infringement on the Site should be directed to American Express' General
Counsel's Office Attn.: Technology Counsel at technologies.group.counsel@aexp.com [Back to top]
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JURISDICTION/GOVERNING LAW
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Users of American Express Greek pages submit to the jurisdiction of the Greek courts. [Back to top]
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