Terms of Use

The following Terms of Use outline your obligations when using the Method R website. Any right not expressly granted herein is reserved.

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

    The web pages available at method-r.com, and all linked pages ("Site"), are owned and operated by Method R Corporation ("Method R"), a Texas corporation, and is accessed by you under the Terms of Use described below ("Terms of Use").

    PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICES. BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE, YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THEN YOU MAY NOT ACCESS THE SITE OR USE THE CONTENT OR ANY SERVICES IN THE SITE. METHOD R MAY MODIFY THIS AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME, AND SUCH MODIFICATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING OF THE MODIFIED AGREEMENT ON THE SITE. YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE AGREEMENT PERIODICALLY TO BE AWARE OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS, AND YOUR CONTINUED ACCESS OR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS SERVICES SHALL BE DEEMED YOUR CONCLUSIVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MODIFIED AGREEMENT.

  2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

    Subject to full compliance with the Terms of Use, Method R may offer to provide certain services and content, as described more fully on the Site, ("Services"). Services shall include, but not be limited to, any service and content Method R performs for you, as well as the offering of any materials displayed, transmitted or performed on the Site or through the Services (including, but not limited to text, user comments, messages, information, data, graphics, news articles, photographs, images, illustrations, software, audio clips, and video clips, also known as the "Content"). Method R may change, suspend or discontinue the Services including any Content for any reason, at any time, including the availability of any feature or content. Method R may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Services without notice or liability.

  3. COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS

    The entire contents of the Site are protected by international copyright and trademark laws. The owner of the copyrights and trademarks is Method R, its affiliates, or other third party licensors. You may reuse materials from the Site in accordance with the following constraints:

    1. You may quote portions of materials from the Site in other works, provided (i) that you accurately acknowledge the source of the materials, and (ii) that you not change or delete any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials.
    2. You may print and distribute up to five (5) copies of any given content item from the Site over a 30-day span without the need to obtain permission from Method R. Distributing more copies than this limit is prohibited without written permission. You may request such written permission by writing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Method R will grant or refuse such permission at its sole discretion.
    3. You are expressly prohibited from redistributing Site content electronically.
    4. You may modify source code distributed through the Site, provided that (i) you must not alter or remove any copyright notice, and (ii) you must not redistribute any modified Site file. Method R encourages you to submit enhancement requests and source code modifications through our Method R Support page.

    The Method R name and Method R graphics, logos, designs, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks or trade dress of Method R Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Method R's trademarks and trade dress may not be used, including as part of trademarks and/or as part of domain names, in connection with any product or service in any manner that is likely to cause confusion.

  4. YOUR REGISTRATION OBLIGATIONS

    As a condition to using Services, you are required to register with Method R and select a password and screen name ("Method R User ID"). You shall provide Method R with accurate, complete, and updated registration information. Failure to do so shall constitute a breach of the Terms of Use, which may result in immediate termination of your Method R account. You may not (i) select or use as a Method R User ID a name of another person with the intent to impersonate that person; (ii) use as a Method R User ID a name subject to any rights of a person other than you without appropriate authorization; or (iii) use as a Method R User ID a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar, or obscene. Method R reserves the right to refuse registration of, or cancel a Method R User ID in its discretion. You shall be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Method R password.

    Services are available only to individuals who are at least 13 years old, whether acting on their own behalf or as an authorized employee or representative of a corporation or other business entity. If you do not so qualify, do not attempt to register for or use the Services.

  5. USER CONDUCT

    As a condition of use, you promise not to use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use, or any other purpose not reasonably intended by Method R.

    By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree not to use the Services:

    1. to abuse, harass, threaten, impersonate or intimidate other Method R users;
    2. to post or transmit, or cause to be posted or transmitted, any Content that is infringing, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, offensive, profane, or otherwise violates any law or right of any third party;
    3. for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. If you are an international user, you agree to comply with all local laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content;
    4. to post or transmit, or cause to be posted or transmitted, any communication or solicitation designed or intended to obtain password, account, or private information from any Method R user;
    5. to create or submit unwanted email ("Spam") to any other Method R users or any URL;
    6. to violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws);
    7. to submit stories or comments linking to affiliate programs, multi-level marketing schemes, sites/blogs repurposing existing stories (source hops), or off-topic content;
    8. with the exception of accessing RSS feeds, you will not use any robot, spider, scraper or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission. Additionally, you agree that you will not: (i) take any action that imposes, or may impose in our sole discretion an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure; (ii) interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site or any activities conducted on the Site; or (iii) bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Site;
    9. with the intention of artificially inflating or altering blog counts, comments, or any other Method R service, including by way of creating separate user accounts for the purpose of artificially altering Method R's services; giving or receiving money or other remuneration in exchange for votes; or participating in any other organized effort that in any way artificially alters the results of Method R's services;
    10. to advertise to, or solicit, any user to buy or sell any products or services. It is also a violation of these rules to use any information obtained from the Services in order to contact, advertise to, solicit, or sell to any user without their prior explicit consent;
    11. to attempt to impersonate another user or person;
    12. to sell or otherwise transfer your profile.

    Method R may remove any Content and Method R accounts at any time for any reason (including, but not limited to, upon receipt of claims or allegations from third parties or authorities relating to such Content), or for no reason at all. To report Terms of Use abuse, send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

    You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users of the Site. Method R reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor disputes between you and other users.

  6. CONTENT SUBMITTED OR MADE AVAILABLE FOR INCLUSION ON THE SERVICE

    By uploading, submitting, or otherwise disclosing or distributing Content for display or inclusion on the Site, you represent and warrant that you own all rights in the Content and you agree to grant to Method R a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license, with the right to sub-license, reproduce, distribute, transmit, create derivative works of, publicly display, and publicly perform any materials and other information (including, without limitation, ideas contained therein for new or improved products and services) that you submit to any public areas of the Site (such as bulletin boards, forums, or newsgroups) or by e-mail to Method R by all means and in any media now known or hereafter developed. You also grant to Method R the right to use your name in connection with the submitted materials and other information as well as in connection with all advertising, marketing, and promotional material related thereto. You agree that you shall have no recourse against Method R for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your communications to Method R.

  7. PRIVACY POLICY

    Method R does not share your contact information with anyone outside of Method R.

  8. INDEMNITY

    You will indemnify and hold harmless Method R, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, customers, vendors, officers, and employees from any liability, damage or cost (including reasonable attorneys. fees and cost) from (i) any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your access to the Site, use of the Services, violation of the Terms of Use by you, or the infringement by you, or any third party using your account or Method R User ID, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

  9. WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS

    You acknowledge that Method R has no control over, and no duty to take any action regarding: which users gain access to the Site or use the Services; what effects the Content may have on you; how you may interpret or use the Content; or what actions you may take as a result of having been exposed to the Content. You release Method R from all liability for you having acquired or not acquired Content through the Site or the Services. The Site or Services may contain, or direct you to sites containing, information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. Method R makes no representations concerning any content contained in or accessed through the Site or Services, and Method R will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Site or the Services. THE SERVICE, CONTENT, AND SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

  10. LINKS

    The Services may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Because Method R has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that Method R is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any Content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that Method R shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such Content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.

  11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

    IN NO EVENT SHALL METHOD R OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY (I) WITH RESPECT TO THE SITE, THE SERVICE OR ANY CONTENT FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES (HOWEVER ARISING), OR (II) FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF METHOD R OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

  12. TERMINATION

    Method R may terminate or suspend any and all Services and your Method R account immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any of the terms or conditions of the Terms of Use. Upon termination of your account, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your Method R account, you may simply discontinue using the Services. All provisions of the Terms of Use which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

  13. MISCELLANEOUS

    No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of the Terms of Use and you do not have any authority of any kind to bind Method R in any respect whatsoever. The failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. Method R shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond Method R's reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation (including "line-noise" interference). If any provision of the Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms of Use shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. The Terms of Use is not assignable, transferable, or sublicensable by you except with Method R's prior written consent. Method R may transfer, assign, or delegate the Terms of Use and its rights and obligations without consent.

    The Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, as if made within Texas between two residents thereof, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tarrant County Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence (but without limiting Method R's right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction), any disputes arising with respect to this Agreement shall be referred to an arbitrator affiliated with JAMS, The Resolution Experts. The arbitrator shall be selected by joint agreement of the parties. In the event the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the initiating party providing the other party with written notice that it plans to seek arbitration, the parties shall each select an arbitrator affiliated with JAMS, which arbitrators shall jointly select a third such arbitrator to resolve the dispute. The written decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties. The arbitration proceeding shall be carried on and heard in Southlake, Texas using the English language and pursuant to the rules of JAMS. In any action or proceeding to enforce rights under the Terms of Use, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees. Both parties agree that the Terms of Use is the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties and supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral agreements, communications and other understandings relating to the subject matter of the Terms of Use, and that all modifications must be in a writing signed by both parties, except as otherwise provided herein.

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