Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the websites, newsletters, content, registrations, downloads, webinars/events, and other services provided by Data Center International (“DCI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

If you have questions about these Terms, contact: [email protected].

1) Who We Are

“Data Center International” and “DCI” refer to the operator of the Services. If DCI later forms or changes its legal entity (for example, forming an LLC or corporation), that successor entity may assume and enforce these Terms without changing your rights under these Terms.

2) Eligibility and Intended Audience

The Services are intended for business and professional use. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 16 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, if higher) and have the authority to agree to these Terms.

3) Changes to the Services or Terms

We may modify the Services or these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we may provide notice (for example, by updating the “Last Updated” date, posting a notice on the Site, or emailing subscribers where appropriate). Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective means you accept the updated Terms.

4) Privacy

Your use of the Services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and share information. Where there is a conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy on a privacy-specific issue, the Privacy Policy controls.

5) Accounts, Registration, and Subscriptions

Some features may require registration (for example: newsletters, gated downloads, and event/webinar registration). You agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date. If we offer user accounts in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.

We may suspend or terminate access to the Services if we reasonably believe registration information is inaccurate, fraudulent, or violates these Terms.

6) Editorial Content; No Professional Advice

DCI provides news, analysis, commentary, and informational content about the data center industry. The Services and content are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, investment, engineering, procurement, compliance, or other professional advice. You are responsible for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of any information and for obtaining professional advice as needed.

7) Intellectual Property and License

Our content. Unless otherwise indicated, the Services and all content on them (including articles, reports, graphics, logos, designs, videos, audio, newsletters, data compilations, and the arrangement thereof) are owned by DCI or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

Limited license. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your internal business purposes and personal, non-commercial reading.

Restrictions. You may not, without our prior written permission:

• Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, sell, license, or exploit the Services or content.
• Copy, scrape, crawl, index, harvest, or mine content or data using automated means (including bots, spiders, scrapers, or similar tools), except as permitted by robots.txt or with our written consent.
• Remove or alter proprietary notices.
• Create derivative works from our content, except as permitted by law.

Fair use and sharing. You may share links to our pages and quote brief excerpts for commentary or critique consistent with applicable law, provided you attribute DCI and do not misrepresent the source or context.

8) User Submissions (Comments, Forms, Tips, etc.)

If the Services allow you to submit content (e.g., comments, form responses, feedback, survey responses, tips, or other materials) (“Submissions”):

• You represent you have the rights to submit the Submissions and that they do not violate laws or third-party rights.
• You grant DCI a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display the Submissions in connection with operating and promoting the Services (including in newsletters, social channels, and derivative editorial products).
• You understand we may choose to publish, edit, moderate, or remove Submissions at our discretion, but we are not obligated to do so.

Prohibited content. You may not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, deceptive, infringing, malicious, or that includes confidential information you do not have permission to share.

9) Sponsored Content, Lead Sharing, and Third Parties

Sponsored/co-branded resources and events. Some webinars, events, reports, or gated resources may be sponsored or co-branded. If you register for or access such offerings, you understand that:

• Sponsors may be identified at or before the point of registration/access.
• We may share your registration details with the sponsor(s) so they can contact you about related products/services (as described in our Privacy Policy).
• Sponsor communications and practices are governed by the sponsor’s own policies.

Third-party links and services. The Services may include links to third-party websites or embedded tools (e.g., video players, event platforms). We are not responsible for third-party content, availability, or practices.

10) Events and Webinars

If you register for or attend a DCI webinar or event (including virtual events), you agree to comply with any event rules communicated to you (including via registration pages, emails, or on-screen instructions).

• Code of conduct: We may remove or deny access to any attendee who disrupts the event, violates these Terms, harasses others, or otherwise creates risk for DCI or participants.
• Recording: Events may be recorded by DCI and/or event technology providers for replay, editorial use, training, quality assurance, security, or sponsor deliverables. Where required by law, we will provide notice and/or obtain consent. You may not record, retransmit, or distribute event content without our prior written permission.
• Access: We may change speakers, agendas, timing, formats, and availability of replays at our discretion.

11) Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Services in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or degrade the Services (including probing, scanning, or testing vulnerabilities).
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks.
• Transmit malware or malicious code.
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent affiliation.
• Use the Services to send spam, unsolicited promotions, or unlawful solicitations.

We may investigate suspected violations and may suspend or terminate access at our discretion.

12) DMCA / Copyright Complaints (U.S.)

If you believe content on the Services infringes your copyright, send a notice to [email protected] with:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work;
2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material (URL preferred);
3. Your contact information;
4. A statement you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized;
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that your notice is accurate and you are the owner or authorized agent; and
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

We may remove or disable access to the material and may terminate repeat infringers where appropriate.

13) Disclaimers

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” DCI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that content will be accurate, complete, or current; or that any defects will be corrected.

14) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DCI AND ITS AFFILIATES, OWNERS, CONTRIBUTORS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT WILL DCI’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) USD $100 OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO DCI (IF ANY) FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those jurisdictions, liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

15) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DCI and its affiliates, owners, contributors, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your Submissions; or (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

16) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if we reasonably believe you violated these Terms, created risk for DCI, or engaged in unlawful conduct. You may stop using the Services at any time.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Dispute Resolution/Governing Law).

17) Dispute Resolution; Governing Law; Venue

Governing law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Informal resolution. Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by emailing [email protected] with a brief description of the issue and the relief you seek. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue a formal claim as described below.