Best Global Brands Terms and Conditions of Use

Hello, and thank you for viewing the Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings.  Please review the following Terms and Conditions carefully.  By accessing the Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.  If you do not agree with the Terms and Conditions in their entirety, please do not access or use the Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings.  Terms and Conditions may be modified at any time and from time to time; the date of the most recent changes or revisions will appear on this page.[1] Continued access to the Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings by you will constitute your acceptance of any changes or revisions to these Terms and Conditions.

Definitions.

“Interbrand” means Interbrand and its affiliates, and their officers, directors, managing directors, partners, and employees.  The Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings and the brand value methodology described therein, including the brand strength factors, are referred to herein as the “Content.”

Methodology

Like other reports of its kind, the Content is based, in part, upon subjective opinions and analyses, as well as upon materials obtained by third parties. Although the Content is determined based upon information that Interbrand considers reliable and endeavors to keep current, Interbrand has not independently verified such information and does not represent that such material is accurate, current, or complete.  Moreover, as with any methodology incorporating a subjective component, reasonable minds could differ over the processes and outcomes.  Interbrand reserves the right, at any time and from time to time, to add, modify, or remove any of the Content, without notice.

Interbrand Business With Companies

In connection with its business, Interbrand may have received or may receive compensation from companies whose brands are included in the Content. Such business interests are independent of, and do not determine, Interbrand’s rankings or Interbrand’s decision of whether or not to include a brand in the Content.

Use of Content

Access to the Content is provided by Interbrand for informational purposes only.  You acknowledge that you are using the Content at your own risk.  The Content provided by Interbrand is on an “as is” basis.  Interbrand makes no warranty, express or implied, concerning the Content. Interbrand expressly disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, including any warranty for the use or the results of the use of the Content with respect to its correctness, quality, accuracy, completeness, reliability, performance, timeliness, omissions or continued availability.You should not construe any of the Content as business, financial, investment, hedging, trading, legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting advice, nor make the Content the basis for any investment decisions made by or on behalf of you or any third party.  Interbrand is not an intermediary, broker/dealer, investment advisor, or exchange and does not provide investment advice or investment advisory services.  Always seek the advice of a relevant professional with any questions about any business, financial or other decision you are seeking to make.

Ownership of Content

The Content constitutes the proprietary information of Interbrand.  You are not permitted to alter, obscure, or remove any copyright, trademark or any other notices that are provided to you in connection with the Content.  These Terms and Conditions of Use are not intended to, and will not, transfer or grant any rights in or to the Content, and all rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Interbrand or the third party providers from whom Interbrand has obtained the information contained in the Content.

No Representations Made As To Third-Party Information.

The Content may provide links to certain Internet sites (the “Sites”) sponsored and maintained by third parties. Interbrand is providing such links solely as a convenience. Accordingly, Interbrand makes no representations concerning the content of the Sites. The fact that Interbrand has provided a link to the Site does not constitute an endorsement, authorization, sponsorship, or affiliation by Interbrand with respect to the Site, its owners, or its providers. Interbrand has not tested any information, software, or products found on any of the Sites and therefore does not make any representations with respect thereto, including any representations regarding the content or sponsors of the Site, or the suitability or appropriateness of the products or other information described therein.

Limitation of Liability

Interbrand shall have no liability, contingent or otherwise, to you or to any third party, for: the Content, any ranking, placement of the Content or any ranking, or access to the Content, including, but not limited to, for the correctness, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, performance, continued availability, completeness of the Content or for delays, omissions, or interruptions in the delivery of the Content, or for any other aspect of the Content or your reliance upon the Content. Interbrand is not liable for any loss or damages including, but not limited to: claims for defamation, errors, loss of money, or interruption in availability of Content arising out of the use or inability to access the Content or any links; the ranking or placement of the Content; or your reliance upon the Content or information obtained from or through the Sites or through links contained on the Sites. In no event will Interbrand be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages which may be incurred or experienced on account of you using the Content, even if Interbrand has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Interbrand will have no responsibility to inform you of any use by Interbrand or third parties with respect to the Content or to take or refrain from taking any action in connection therewith.

Severability

These Terms and Conditions shall apply to the extent permitted by law.  If any portion of these Terms and Conditions are held invalid or unenforceable under any applicable law, the remainder shall remain binding and enforceable.

Jurisdiction

You agree that any claim, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms and Conditions, or your use of the Content, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts be wholly performed therein, and any such action must be brought exclusively in a state or federal court located in New York County, New York. In addition, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

[1] Placement of the date may vary depending on how and where Interbrand places these Terms and Conditions.

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