Terms of Use

(Effective as of December 2011)

Please read the following Terms of Use carefully:

You have reached the website for American Assets Investment Management, LLC ("AAIM"). By accessing and using our website (home page, related pages and links), you agree to be bound to the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Use").

AAIM Investments

AAIM is not providing investment advice, legal advice, business advice or tax advice through this Website. The material on this Website is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. The material on this Website reflects past performance and historical information only and such performance and information is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

Intellectual Property

This Website is owned and operated by AAIM. Unless otherwise specified, all materials appearing on this Website are the property of AAIM, our content providers or our business partners. Except as otherwise expressly permitted on this Website, you may only view, download, print and retain a copy of pages of this Website provided that (1) your use of such information from this Website is for your informational, personal and non-commercial use only, (2) such information will not be copied, transferred or transmitted to another person or entity, posted on any network computer or broadcast in any media, (3) any copy of this information which you make shall retain all legal notices, disclaimers, copyright and trademark notices contained therein, and (4) no modifications of such information shall be made. Except as otherwise expressly permitted on this Website, you may not use, download, upload, copy, print, display, perform, reproduce, republish, license, post, modify, transmit or distribute any information from this Website in whole or in part without our prior written permission. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

Forward Looking Statements

AAIM cautions you that statements included in this Website that are not a description of historical facts may be forward-looking statements. This inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by AAIM that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth on this Website due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in any investment. While any forward looking statements in the Website reflect AAIM's good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations, they are not guarantees of future performance. AAIM undertakes no obligation to revise or update this Website to reflect events or circumstances after information is posted on this Website, or to reflect changes in the underlying assumptions or factors, or new information, data or methods.

Disclaimers

While we endeavor to provide accurate and up to date information, the information contained in this website may, at times, contain inaccuracies or typographical errors, and may be changed or updated without notice. We do not guarantee that the information provided through this website will be accurate or up-to-date. We do not warrant that this website will be uninterrupted, secure or error-free, that errors or defects will be corrected or that this website or the server making it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. You assume all responsibility for protecting yourself by using anti-virus programs and backing up important applications and data.

This website and the content on this website are provided by us on an "as-is" basis. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, we disclaim all representations and warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of certain warranties as set forth above, such exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

The use of this website is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, aaim, its affiliates and their officers, directors, employees or agents shall not be liable to you or any other person under any contract, tort, strict liability or other legal theory, in law or in equity, for any damages of any kind relating to the contents of this website, the use of this website or the reliance on information contained on this website, including, but not limited to, special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the limitation of liability as set forth above, such exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

Links

This Website may contain links to other sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by our business partners, third party vendors or other third parties. Clicking on such a link to a third party site will cause you to leave this Website. The third party sites are not controlled by us and we are not responsible for the content of any third party site or any link contained in any third party site. We do not represent or warrant that the content of these sites is accurate, legal, inoffensive, or free from viruses or other features that may adversely affect your computer. We are not responsible for any Webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any third party linked site. All third party links are provided to you as a convenience and the inclusion of any third party link does not imply endorsement by us of the third party site. By using this Website to link to another site, you agree and understand that you may not make any claim against us for any damages or losses resulting from your use of this Website to link to a third party site. We do not represent or warrant that the links to third party sites provided on this Website will be uninterrupted, secure or error-free, that errors or defects will be corrected, or that we will not change or remove the links to third party sites provided on this Website.

Third Party Content

Certain content from third parties may be made available as part of this Website. This content is believed to be reliable, but we do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such content.

Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations regarding your use of this Website. We may, in our sole discretion, report actual or perceived violations of law to law enforcement or other appropriate authorities. If we become aware, through a complaint or otherwise, of any potential or suspected violation of these Terms of Use, we may (but are not obligated to) conduct an investigation to determine the nature and extent of the suspected violation and the appropriate enforcement action, during which investigation we may suspend your access to this Website and/or remove any material from our servers. You agree to cooperate fully with any such investigation. You acknowledge that violations of these Terms of Use could subject you to criminal or civil penalties.

User Responsibilities, Communications, Feedback, and Submissions

You agree not to use this Website or any content contained in it for any illegal or inappropriate activities. We welcome your comments and feedback regarding this Website, but under no circumstances should you send us any financial or sensitive personal information. In addition, we do not want and cannot accept any ideas, materials or suggestions you consider to be confidential or proprietary. Accordingly, all comments, feedback, ideas, suggestions and other similar submissions disclosed, submitted or offered to us using this Website or otherwise (collectively, "Submissions") are not confidential and will become and remain our property. We shall be entitled to use, display, publish, reproduce, modify, transmit, sublicense, translate and create derivative works from and distribute Submissions in any medium and through any method of distribution, transmission or display for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or otherwise, now known or created in the future, without compensation or any other obligation to the provider of the Submission.

Compliance with Laws

Termination of Usage

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of this Website, without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe is disruptive to this Website or is in violation of any applicable law or these Terms of Use.

Applicable Law

The laws applicable to the interpretation of these Terms of Use shall be the Federal Law of the United States of America and the laws of the State of California, without regard to any conflict of law provisions. We make no representation that the content in this Website is appropriate for access outside of the United States of America. Those who choose to access this Website from outside the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. If any provision within these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and all remaining provisions shall be enforced.

Disputes

You agree that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use shall be filed only in the state or federal courts of San Diego County, California, USA, and that you hereby consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts. No action arising under or relating to these Terms of Use may be brought by either party more than one year after the cause of action has occurred.

Please feel free to contact us regarding this Website or to resolve a complaint regarding any aspect of content or service relating to this Website as set forth below.

Privacy Policy

If you would like a copy of our privacy policy, please see our Contact Us page for our email, location and general contact information.

Third Party Privacy Policies

Please note that our privacy policy does not apply to any third party web sites that may be reached through links provided on this Website for your convenience, and visitors are encouraged to contact such third party sites directly for information regarding their privacy policies.

Modifications to Terms of Use

At any time, we reserve the right to add to, modify or remove portions of these Terms of Use. Please check back to this page from time to time to determine if any revisions have been made. Your continued use of this Website after any revisions have been made will constitute acceptance of the new Terms of Use.

How to Contact Us About This Terms of Use and Our Privacy Policy

If you have any questions regarding this Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy, would like to obtain a copy of or make changes to the personal identifiable information provided by you, would like to have your personal identifiable information removed from our database, or for additional coorespondence, please see our Contact Us page for our email, location and general contact information.