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The terms thebranz and thebranz.com are used in this document (or Agreement) to refer to the Web site itself and thebranz, the company which owns and operates the thebranz.com website.
This document covers the terms and conditions under which these services are provided and the privacy policy of the site.
Your registration as a member of TheBranz .com or the use of any of the features and services on thebranz .com either as a registered member or as an unregistered visitor constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions and the privacy policy defined herein. These terms and conditions apply automatically to any new service or feature introduced on TheBranz .com.
If you do not agree with any of the terms and conditions or with the privacy policy of thebranz .com, you are NOT granted rights to use Www.thebranz.com services and must not register as a member of thebranz .com or use any of its services.
thebranz .com reserves the right to update the terms, conditions and notices of this agreement without notice to you. It is your responsibility to periodically review the most current version of this Agreement, as your continued use of thebranz .com signifies your acceptance of any changed terms.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and thebranz .com and governs your use of the thebranz .com Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and thebranz .com.
thebranz .com is entitled to assign this agreement, and all rights and obligations hereunder, to a successor to all or any of its assets, whether by sale, merger or otherwise. These terms shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective representatives, heirs, administrators, successors and permitted assigns except as otherwise provided herein.

thebranz .com is a service provider as defined in the Information and technology act . Thebranz .com is an interactive computer service. We do not control the truth or accuracy of content posted or the safety, or legality of the items advertised or sold. You may find other users' information or advertisements posted to be offensive, harmful, inaccurate or deceptive. The views and details expressed on the website are not those of thebranz.com and any errors or omissions in them belong to the respective contributors / copyright holders. Through the use of this site, you agree to hold harmless thebranz.com and its sponsors, owners, shareholders or employees against any and all claims related to the opinions expressed by others.

The remainder of this document covers the specific terms and conditions under which each major service category of thebranz.com are provided for your use. It is your responsibility to make sure you read and understand this document before using any thebranz.com service. Please do not contribute to thebranz.com in any manner unless you have carefully read and agree with all of these terms.

Accessing and Transmitting thebranz.com Content

All the content available for public access on www.thebranz.com is protected by copyright. Your use of this material must adhere to the following terms, unless you are the original contributor of the content to www.thebranz.com, in which case your use is governed by the terms governing TheBranz’s relationship with its contributors as covered below.

You may download and print a single copy of any content item for your personal, non-commercial use. Content items are included, but are not restricted to articles, columns, photographs, complete Coffeehouse posts and reader comments on articles.
You may not modify any content you download or print from www.thebranz.com. You must retain all copyright notices and logos on any content item you download or print.
You may not make any content item originating from www.thebranz.com available for public access by any means whatsoever without obtaining prior written permission from www.thebranz.com.
You may forward Internet URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) to third parties for private, non-commercial use, along with brief extracts that do not violate Fair Use guidelines.
You may post, or otherwise make publicly available, excerpts from www.thebranz.com content items, in any publicly accessible forum, so long as they follow standard Fair Use guidelines and www.thebranz.com is cited alongside the excerpt as the original source with a link back to www.thebranz.com.

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Contributing Content to www.thebranz.com

In addition to being a social and professional networking site that connects people, www.thebranz.com also provides a variety of forums for its members to express themselves in the form of articles, columns, opinions, comments, reviews, art and photographs. www.thebranz.com provides value to its contributors by making available to them its vast global audience reach.

The terms in this section apply to all the content contributed to www.thebranz.com in any of its various services and forums.

You truthfully assert that the content being contributed is your creation and that you own the copyright to the content. Unless you have deliberately assigned the copyright to someone else, you automatically own the copyright to all of your original creations.
You truthfully assert you have not infringed on anybody else's copyright in the creation of this article.
We are not responsible or liable for loss if visitors to the site violate your copyright and distribute your copyrighted content without your permission.
You may, however, publish the content you contribute to Www.thebranz.com, on your personal, non-commercial Web site if you possess one.
You will not receive any monetary compensation for your submissions. The only in-kind compensation we promise is exposure on the World Wide Web and a home for your expression on the web.
You grant us the right to organize, categorize, collate your contributed content and present it on the website in any manner we see fit. We may remove or edit your contribution at our discretion without having to secure your permission. We will however make reasonable efforts to inform you of the changes.
You agree to state Www.thebranz.com.com as the previous publisher prominently in case you print your article in an offline magazine.

While you are on the site and engaged in any form of communication on any of the forums, you agree NOT to:

Upload or post or otherwise make available any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, promotes violence, is invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable; impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a www.thebranz.com official, forum leader, guide or host, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
Forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any Content transmitted;
Upload or post otherwise make available any Content that you do not have a right to make available, under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside, proprietary or confidential information, learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
Upload or post or otherwise make available any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights of any party. You may, however, post excerpts of copyrighted material so long as they adhere to Fair Use guidelines.
Upload or post or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of business solicitation. Repeated postings of a promotional nature are considered abuse of the forums. Businesses or individuals wishing to advertise on the www.thebranz.com website should contact us at this address.
Upload or post or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment;
Disrupt the normal flow of dialogue by repeatedly posting the same or similar material, or otherwise acting in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability to engage in exchanges;
Violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, including, any rules of any national or other securities exchange, including, without limitation and any regulations having the force of law
"Stalk" or otherwise harass another user; Collect or store personal data about other users either manually or by means of automated software tools; Promote illegal activities; inhibit other users from using and enjoying the unedited forums.
Post classifieds advertisements that contain untruthful representations, deceptive practices, inducements to commit any illegal activity.

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Using www.thebranz.com Services

This Section covers the terms under which various www.thebranz.com services, including, but not limited to, link forwarding services, event information, and any information available on www.thebranz.com, are made available to you.

You agree that:

www.thebranz.com may electronically block or otherwise deny access to the www.thebranz.com Web site, to any user deemed to be in violation of any of the terms in this document.
www.thebranz.com is not obliged to ensure that the Web site is available to all users at all times. While we make all attempts to deny access only to those individuals who violate www.thebranz.com regulations, we are occasionally forced to use access denial methods that cause a disruption in access for other users.
www.thebranz.com is not responsible for a loss of access to www.thebranz.com services due to failure of networks connected to the Internet, or any other temporary hardware or software failure.
www.thebranz.com reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice.
A possibility exists that the Site could include inaccuracies or errors. Additionally, a possibility exists that unauthorized additions, deletions and alterations could be made by third parties to the Site. Although www.thebranz.com attempts to ensure the integrity and the accuracy of the Site, it makes no guarantees whatsoever as to the correctness or accuracy of the Site. In the event that such an inaccuracy arises, please inform www.thebranz.com by emailing admin@thebranz.com so that it can be corrected.
This Site may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties ("Linked Sites"). You acknowledge that, when you click on a link to visit a Linked Site, a frame may appear that contains the www.thebranz.com logo, advertisements and/or other content selected by www.thebranz.com. You acknowledge that www.thebranz.com and its sponsors neither endorse nor are affiliated with the Linked Site and are not responsible for any content that appears on the Linked Site. You also acknowledge that the owner of the Linked Site neither endorses nor is affiliated with www.thebranz.com and its sponsors.

Using Www.thebranz.com Classifieds or Marketplace Services

Www.thebranz.com provides Www.thebranz.com Classifieds as a service to enable its users to connect with one another. Www.thebranz.com provides the platform but does not directly participate in, nor is it involved in any Classifieds transactions. Please keep in mind that Classifieds are posted not by Www.thebranz.com, but users of Www.thebranz.com. Users of this service are responsible for all aspects of the transactions in which they choose to participate. Www.thebranz.com requires a user to register before posting a classifieds ad but does not screen or control users who may sell or buy on Classifieds, nor does Www.thebranz.com review or authenticate all listings, items, or services offered for sale. Www.thebranz.com have no control over the quality, safety or legality of the items advertised, the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to buy items. Therefore, users of this service should be aware that:

Sellers and buyers are completely responsible for working out the sale and exchange of goods or services. They must resolve any disputes that may arise in their dealings.
Sellers and buyers are responsible for researching and complying with any applicable laws, regulations or restrictions on items, services, or manner of sale or exchange that may pertain to transactions in which they participate.
Sellers and buyers are responsible for all applicable taxes and for all costs incurred by participating in Www.thebranz.com Classifieds.
Www.thebranz.com will not be liable for any damages of any kind incurred as a result of the information contained in the Www.thebranz.com Classifieds or the use of Www.thebranz.com Classifieds
Users may not use or manipulate this service for any fraudulent activity or purpose. Items or services offered for sale must comply with applicable laws
Classifieds service users may not post the same ad in multiple places. Www.thebranz.com may take action to delete the classifieds ads and/or Www.thebranz.com user accounts that we believe are misusing this service. Prohibited spam or otherwise impermissible marketing activities in Www.thebranz.com Classifieds may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Posting an ad that is unrelated to the category in which the ad is placed.
- Posting identical ads in the same category and location.
- Posting an ad with inappropriate links, titles, descriptions, or unauthorized use of content to which the person posting does not have rights.
- Posting an ad through unauthorized robots (crawling software).
- Soliciting a Www.thebranz.com Classifieds user to post an ad in another classifieds site.
- Posting more than the maximum allowed 2 free ads on Www.thebranz.com Classifieds by creating multiple userids.
- Posting ads for services that compete with any of Www.thebranz.com's services.
- Posting ads for ad typist or home typist.
Because Www.thebranz.com is a platform, in the event that users have disputes Www.thebranz.com and its employees, officers, agents and directors are released from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes. We do not control the information provided by other users that is made available through our system. Users may find other user's information to be offensive, harmful, inaccurate, or deceptive. Please use caution and common sense for your own safety. Please note that there are also risks of dealing with underage persons or people acting under false pretense. Additionally, there may also be risks dealing with international trade and foreign nationals.

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Disclaimer of Warranties and Indemnity

YOUR USE OF WWW.THEBRANZ.COM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED BY THE BRANZ ., ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, WEBSITES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHATABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY WARRANTY THAT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH WWW.THEBRANZ.COM IS PROVIDED SOLELY BY THE OWNER, ADVERTISER OR MANUFACTURER OF THAT PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICE AND NOT THE BRANZ.,

THE BRANZ., MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS ON THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING THAT

WWW.THEBRANZ.COM AND ITS SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS,
WWW.THEBRANZ.COM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR FREE,
THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH WWW.THEBRANZ.COM WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BE RELIABLE OR ACCURATE, AND
ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.

YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH WWW.THEBRANZ.COM, SITE-RELATED SERVICES AND/OR CONTENT OR INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE SITE IS TO STOP USING THE SITE AND/OR ITS SERVICES.
ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF WWW.THEBRANZ.COM IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DO.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold www.thebranz.com, harmless from all claims, damages and expenses (including attorney's fees) made by any third party arising out of your content, your use of Www.thebranz.com, your connection to Www.thebranz.com, your violation of this Agreement, our Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy, and the development, operation, maintenance, use and contents of your website.

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Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WWW.THEBRANZ.COM., BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM
[A] THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES OR ACCESS CONTENT,
[B] THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM www.thebranz.com,
[C] THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATIONS OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA,
[D] STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE, OR
[E] ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE, EVEN IF THE BRANZ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES.

Void Where Prohibited

Although Www.thebranz.com is accessible worldwide, not all products or services discussed or referenced on Www.thebranz.com are available to all persons or in all geographic locations. Www.thebranz.com reserves the right to limit the provision of any product or service to any person, geographic area it so desires, in its sole discretion and to limit the quantities of any such product or service that it provides. Any offer for any product or service made on Www.thebranz.com is void where prohibited.

Financial Transactions and Taxes

If you make any financial transactions on Www.thebranz.com, including paying for network services fees, advertising banners, product placements, products or services, you may be asked for credit card or other payment information. You agree that all information you provide is accurate, complete and current and that you will pay all charges owed, including any applicable taxes. You agree that you are solely responsible for any personal income reporting and tax payments required of you by applicable government authorities.

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Termination

The Branz reserves the right to discontinue in whole or in part any portion of Www.thebranz.com services or programs with or without notice.

Additional Notices

All pages within this Internet site are the property of The Branz (which may be revoked at any time) is granted to download the material in this Site without alterations and for private and non-commercial use only so long as the following copyright notice is included: © 2007, The Branz.,
The Branz' and other logos associated with these services are all trademarks and service marks of The Branz.,. All other trademarks, service marks and logos used in this Site the trademarks, service marks or logos of their respective owners.
Any offer for any product or service made in the Site is void where prohibited.
Third party trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names and copyrights found on Www.thebranz.com belong to their respective owners.
All rights to the Www.thebranz.com Material not expressly granted herein are reserved.
Third Party Merchants and Advertisers: You acknowledge that The Branz does not control the performance of merchants or advertisers that appear on Www.thebranz.com. Therefore, if you choose to purchase a product or service, you release us from any and all claims you may have regarding the third party's failure to deliver or perform.

Independent Investigation

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ALL ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE MAY AT ANY TIME (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) SOLICIT MEMBER REFERRALS ON TERMS THAT MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS USER AGREEMENT. YOU HAVE INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATED THE DESIRABILITY OF PARTICIPATING IN WWW.THEBRANZ.COM OR ITS PROGRAMS AND ARE NOT RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATION, GUARANTEE OR STATEMENTS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTHIN THIS AGREEMENT.