Welcome to the California Emerging Technology Fund (“CETF”) website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use constitute a binding agreement between you and CETF and governs your access and use of the website. If you do not accept these conditions, do not use this website. CETF may change the Terms of Use from time to time and any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting unless we indicate otherwise. Your use of the website indicates your full acceptance of these Terms of Use in its then current form each time you access the website.
Terms of Use
SMS Terms of Use
SMS Consent Communication
The information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from CETF, you may receive messages related to the following Get Connected Call Center.
Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 3 SMS messages per week related to Get Connected Call Center.
Potential Fees for SMS Messaging
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
Opt-In Method
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from CETF by opting into receive messages in the Contact Us form.
Opt-Out Method
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
Help
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at the Contact Us form. If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on the Contact Us form.
Standard Messaging Disclosures
Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use pages.
Message frequency may vary.
Restrictions on Use
Any person using this website is not permitted to decompose, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise deconstruct all or any portion of this website. You may not publish, broadcast, retransmit, reproduce, repackage, commercially exploit, create any derivative of or otherwise redistribute all or any portion of the website except as explicitly permitted in these Terms of Use.
Ownership
All content included on this website, such as graphics, logos, articles and other materials, is the property of CETF or others and is protected by copyright and other laws. All trademarks and logos displayed on this website are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with CETF.
Risks you Assume by Using the Website
Information on the website speaks only as of the date indicated. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate information, at times we may not promptly update or correct the website even if we are aware that it is inaccurate, outdated or otherwise inappropriate. You agree that we are not responsible for any action that you take or decision you make in reliance on any information contained in the website.
Third Party Websites
Please note that these Terms of Use apply only to this website and not to other websites that may be accessible from this website via hyperlink. We are responsible only for the content of our own website. If you access any third party website through our website or otherwise, you do so at your own risk. Hyperlinks to or from this website do not constitute third party endorsement of, sponsorship by or affiliation with us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and user agreements of all other websites that you visit.
We May Monitor Activity on our Website
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor and record activity on the website for any reason or for no reason.
Disclaimer of Warranties
You acknowledge that we provide the contents of this website on an “as is” basis with no warranties of any kind. We disclaim all representations and warranties, express or implied of any kind with respect to the website, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of intellectual property and proprietary rights. Without limiting the foregoing, we do not warrant the availability, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, functionality, reliability, speed or delivery of the website or any part of the information contained in this website. Your use of this website and use or reliance upon any of the materials on it is solely at your own risk.
CETF shares donor information with business partners as required in the usual course of business. For example, CETF may use a vendor to assist in the generation and distribution of written communications to donors. Vendors that provide such services are obligated only to use this information for the purposes for which CETF directs them to use it, namely, providing services directly for CETF.
CETF makes its donor list available through publication of its Annual Report. If you are a CETF supporter and do not want your information used in this way, simply send a request that your donation be listed anonymously by emailing our offices as provided below.
Limitation of Liability
Neither we nor any of our affiliates, agents or employees are responsible for any damages, liabilities or injury, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, special punitive or consequential damages, however caused arising out your use of (or inability to use) this website or these Terms of Use. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law and is limited even if we have been advised of the possibility of the damages, liability or injury that you suffer or if any remedy you have fails of its essential purpose, including any damages, liabilities or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation, computer virus, line failure, or other computer malfunction. Without limiting the foregoing, under all circumstances, the maximum liability of CETF, its affiliates, agents and employees to any user of the website with respect to this website is $100.
Governing Law
You agree that your use of this website and any disputes relating to the website or these Terms of Use shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute relating to the above shall be brought solely in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco, California and it is agreed that such courts shall have jurisdiction over the parties to these Terms of Use and any dispute arising hereunder.