Legal Notice (Terms of Use)

ZAO "SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM" (hereinafter SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM), a closed joint-stock company established and operating under the laws of the Russian Federation, registration number 1037800049891, issues this legal notice (hereinafter "Terms of Use") to inform you of the terms and conditions governing your use of http://www.saint-petersburg.com (hereinafter the Website).

The Website is owned and operated by SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM and/or SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM's subsidiary, affiliate or related company (throughout these Terms of Use "SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM" refers collectively to ZAO "SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM" and its subsidiaries, affiliates and related companies).

When you use the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use herein, please cease to use the Website immediately. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM reserves the right to modify the content of these Terms of Use periodically without prior notice, and you automatically agree to be bound by any such modifications.

1. Use of Content on the Site

1.1 You may view, download, and print contents from the Website subject to the following conditions:

   1.1.1. The content may be used solely for information purposes.

   1.1.2. The content may not be modified or altered in any way.

   1.1.3. You may not republish, distribute, prepare derivative works, or otherwise use the content other than as explicitly permitted herein.

1.2. You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM without the express written consent of SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM.

1.3. You may not use any meta tags or any other "hidden text" utilizing the SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM name or trademarks without the express written consent of SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM.

1.4. You may not use any SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark as part of a link without express written permission.

1.5. You cannot acquire any ownership rights to any content of the Website other than through written permission from SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM or the respective copyright owner (see Copyright Information for further details).

1.6. Any unauthorized use of content automatically terminates any permissions or licenses previously granted by SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM.

2. Reviews, Comments, Communications, and Other Content

2.1. Where the option is available on the Website, you may submit comments and provide other content so long as that content is not obscene, illegal, threatening, or defamatory and so long as the content does not invade the privacy or infringe the intellectual property of a third party. Further, such content may not contain software viruses, mass mailings, chain letters, or any form of "spam".

2.2. You may not use a false e-mail address, impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead as to the origin of the information you submit.

2.3. By submitting information, you grant SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM a nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to reproduce, use, modify, publish, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

2.4. By submitting information you also represent and warrant that the content is accurate; that you own or have permission to use the content that you submit; and that use of the content will not cause injury to any person or entity.

3. Products and Services Offered By SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM on the Website

3.1. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM offers products and services on the Website. When you enroll to obtain a product or service from SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM on the Website, you accept the specific service agreement applicable to that product or service.

3.2. Your use of any such product or service offered on the Website is governed exclusively by the terms and conditions in the service agreement for that product or service.

3.3. Unless explicitly stated in the relevant agreement, SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM does not warrant that any product descriptions or content contained in this Website is accurate, current, reliable, complete, or error-free.

4. Copyright Information

4.1. The Website and all contents within the Website are the property of SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM or its suppliers and are protected by Russian copyright laws and international treaty provisions.

4.2. The compilation, organization and display of the content of the Website, as well as all software and inventions used on and in connection with the Website, are the exclusive property of SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM.

4.3. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM reserves all rights to the Website and its content not specifically granted in any agreements with SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM or in these Terms of Use.

5. Copyright Complaints

5.1. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe that your work has been copied on the Website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact webmaster@saint-petersburg.com with detailed information about suspected copyright infringement.

6. Trademark Information

6.1. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM is a registered trademark of ZAO "SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM". Other SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM marks, graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, and scripts appearing on the Website are the service marks, trademarks and trade dress of SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM and are the sole and exclusive property of SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM.

6.2. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM's service marks, trademarks and trade dress may not be used:

   6.2.1. In any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers.

   6.2.2. In any manner that disparages or discredits SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM.

   6.2.3. In connection with any service or product that is not specifically sponsored, endorsed or produced by SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM.

6.3. VERISIGN and THAWTE are registered trademarks of VeriSign, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

6.4. All other trademarks not owned by SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM or its subsidiaries that appear on the Website are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM or its subsidiaries.

7. Privacy Statements

7.1. Because we respect your right to privacy, we have developed a Privacy Policy to inform you about our privacy practices. Please view the Privacy Policy here.

7.2. In handling data and information submitted by you or obtained through your use of the Website, SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM undertakes to abide by the terms and conditions described in the Privacy Policy.

7.3. Except in accordance with the Privacy Policy and the terms and conditions therein, SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM shall not be held liable in any way or form for the use of data and information, submitted by you or obtained through your use of the Website, by third parties or other users of the Website.

8. Third Party Websites and Information

8.1. The Website may provide hyperlinks to third-party websites or access to third party content. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM does not control, endorse, or guarantee content found on such websites. Links and access to these websites are provided for your convenience only, and you agree that:

   8.1.1. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM is not responsible for any content, associated links, resources, or services associated with a third-party website.

   8.1.2. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any sort associated with your use of third-party content or services.

9. Disclaimer

9.1. THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM, ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE AT ANY TIME.

9.2. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE.

9.3. ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM, ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

9.4. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM, ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM, ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES.

9.5. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

10. Indemnity

10.1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM, its employees, attorneys, and agents ("Indemnitees") against all claims, expenses, liabilities, losses, costs, and damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, that the Indemnitees may incur:

   10.1.1 In connection with your use of the Website or any hyperlinked third-party website

   10.1.2. Resulting from content or information you supply to the Website.

11. Applicable Laws

11.1. All matters relating to your access to and use of the Website shall be governed exclusively by the Laws of the Russian Federation.

11.2. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Website shall be instituted in a Federal Court of St. Petersburg, Russia or in the Court of Arbitration of St. Petersburg, Russia if this is expressly specified by the Laws of the Russian Federation.

11.3. If there is a determination that any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable, that determination will not affect the rest of the Terms of Use, and the Terms of Use shall be deemed amended to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM at legal@saint-petersburg.com. You can also send us mail to: SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM, c/o Legal Department, 154 Engelsa Prospekt, Suite 226, St. Petersburg 194358, Russia, or contact us by telephone (+7 (812) 380-2478) or fax (+7 (812) 380-2479).