2.0 PRIVACY POLICY
Because your privacy is important to us, MADERA ONLINE operates by these principles:

• We explicitly ask when we need information that personally identifies you ("Personal Information"). For example, MADERA ONLINE asks you for your name, e-mail name and address when you register and use the custom interactive features of MADERA ONLINE. We use your Personal Information to operate and personalize your experience with MADERA ONLINE and other MADERA ONLINE components, and we may occasionally inform you of new stories, features, services and products from MADERA ONLINE.
• MADERA ONLINE may carefully select other companies to send you information about their products or services. If you don't want MADERA ONLINE to do this, you may e-mail madera@maderaonline.com to request that you not receive such offers.
• To make sure that the Personal Information you provide to MADERA ONLINE is correct and current, you may review and update this information at any time.
• Personally identifiable information that you choose to provide to another website will be subject to the privacy policies of that website. For example, if you follow a hyperlink from MADERA ONLINE to another site (e.g., an advertiser or merchant), information you provide is subject to that site's privacy policy rather than our privacy policy.

If at any time you believe that MADERA ONLINE has not adhered to these principles, please notify us by e-mail to madera@maderaonline.com and we will use all commercially reasonable efforts to promptly determine and correct the problem.

2.25 USE OF CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS FORUMS
This Web site contains chat rooms and other message or communication facilities (collectively, "Forums"). You agree to use the Forums only to send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Forum. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Forum, you will not: 

• Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.

• Publish, post, distribute or disseminate any defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful material or information.

• Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy or publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.

• Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer.

• Delete any author attributions, legal notices or proprietary designations or labels in any file that is uploaded.

• Falsify the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded.

• Advertise or offer to sell any goods or services, or conduct, forward or distribute surveys, contests, chain letters, or Spam mail.

• Download any file posted by another user of a Forum that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner.

• Falsify any information related to your name, address, email address or any other information MADERA ONLINE may request in a registration process.

In addition, when prompted by MADERA ONLINE to provide information about yourself (e.g., your name and email address), you agree that the information you provide is and will be accurate and current.

You acknowledge that all Forums are public and not private communications. You are solely responsible for the contents of your communications made through the Forums.

Further, you acknowledge that chats, postings, conferences and other communications by other users are not endorsed by MADERA ONLINE, and such communications shall not be considered reviewed, screened or approved by MADERA ONLINE. MADERA ONLINE reserves the right for any reason to remove without notice any contents of the Forums received from users, including without limitation bulletin board postings. MADERA ONLINE reserves the right to deny in its sole discretion any user access to MADERA ONLINE Forums without notice.

2.5 PUBLIC OPINION POLLS
These polls are not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of MADERA ONLINE or Internet users in general nor the public as a whole.

2.75 MADERA ONLINE EMAIL ACCOUNTS

MADERA ONLINE provides free email accounts via ZZN.COM. MADERA ONLINE does not maintain these accounts or this feature. The email is wholly maintained by ZZN.COM. Any technical questions regarding this service should be directed to ZZN.COM

3.0 COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES
All contents of this Web site are: Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 MADERA ONLINE and/or its suppliers, 1625 Howard Road #133, Suite C, Madera, California 93637 U.S.A. All rights reserved.

MADERA ONLINE, CHOWCHILLA ONLINE, RANCHOS ONLINE, VALLEY ONLINE, MADERAONLINE.COM, MADERAONLINE.NET, CHOWCHILLAONLINE.COM, RANCHOSONLINE.COM, VALLEYONLINE.INFO, MADERAMOVIES.COM, MADERAWINES.COM, VALLEYDATEBOOK.COM, VALLEYSPORTSBOOK.COM, VALLEYTOURNAMENTS.COM, SHOPMADERA.COM, MADERAHIGHSCHOOL.COM, BIGVALLEYCLASSIFIEDS.COM, BIGVALLEYNEWS.COM, and other names of MADERA ONLINE products and/or services referenced herein are trademarks of MADERA ONLINE.

3.25 PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE LIMITATION
MADERA ONLINE is for your personal and noncommercial use. You may not copy, print, modify, distribute, broadcast, display, perform, create derivative works from, transfer or sell any information, photos, stories, products or services obtained from MADERA ONLINE with out written permission from Bralsa Online Publishing.

Photos used on or taken by MADERA ONLINE can be purchased for noncommercial use via www.MaderaPhoto.com for a nominal fee.

3.50 SITE OWNERSHIP
MADERA ONLINE is solely owned and designed by Bralsa Online Publishing. MADERA ONLINE is not an Internet provider, nor are we affiliated in any way with any Internet providers. No Internet providers maintain editorial control over the content published on MADERA ONLINE.

6.0 LISTINGS IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Information contained in the business directory has been prepared with great care, but we can not guarantee it is complete, or in all cases, correct. We are not responsible for any claim, loss, damage or liability which may result from the use of this listing. We do not check to determine the legal, contractual or other right to the use of any name or address listed herein. Each listing party assumes full responsibility for the directory listing, name and address. If there are any errors in the listing, please report them to the webmaster, so they can be corrected.

7.0 SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEB SITE
Software that is made available to download from MADERA ONLINE ("Software") is the copyrighted work of MADERA ONLINE and/or its suppliers. Your use of the Software is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, if any, which accompanies or is included with the Software ("License Agreement"). You may not install or use any Software that is accompanied by or includes a License Agreement unless you first agree to the License Agreement terms. For any Software not accompanied by a License Agreement, MADERA ONLINE hereby grants to you, the user, a personal, nontransferable license to use the Software for viewing and otherwise using this Web site in accordance with these terms and conditions, and for no other purpose. Please note that all Software, including without limitation all HTML code and custom programming contained in this Web site, is owned by MADERA ONLINE and/or its suppliers and is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Any reproduction or redistribution of the Software is expressly prohibited by law and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties. Violators will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, COPYING OR REPRODUCTION OF THE SOFTWARE TO ANY OTHER SERVER OR LOCATION FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR REDISTRIBUTION IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED. SOFTWARE IS WARRANTED, IF AT ALL, ONLY ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT.

You acknowledge that the Software, and any accompanying documentation and/or technical information, is subject to applicable export control laws and regulations of the USA. You agree not to export or re-export the Software, directly or indirectly, to any countries that are subject to USA export restrictions.

MADERA ONLINE AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CONTAINED ON THIS WEB SITE OR OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE USE OF ANY SERVICES AVAILABLE ON THIS WEB SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MADERA ONLINE AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MADERA ONLINE AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE OR WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEB SITE, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THIS WEB SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF MADERA ONLINE OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

10.0 SERVICE CONTACT
Email madera@maderaonline.com with questions or problems with this Web site.  Our servers are located in Oakhurst, California USA.

MADERA ONLINE does not exist in the brick and mortar world. We are a true Internet company that performs all of it's functions electronically. We do not maintain a traditional office and can only be contacted by email, phone or via the US Mail.

11.0 MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
MADERA ONLINE reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices under which this Web site is offered at any time.

12.0 GENERAL
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Madera, California, U.S.A. in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this Web site. Use of this Web site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship exists between you and MADERA ONLINE as a result of this agreement or use of this Web site.

MADERA ONLINE's performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of MADERA ONLINE's right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of this Web site or information provided to or gathered by MADERA ONLINE with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect.

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the user and MADERA ONLINE with respect to this Web site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and MADERA ONLINE with respect to this Web site. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. Fictitious names of companies, products, people, characters and/or data that may be used herein are not intended to represent any real individual, company, product or event. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

13.0 SITE DESIGN - BROWSER PREFERENCE
MADERA ONLINE is designed for Microsoft's Internet Explorer at a resolution setting of 800x600. However, MADERA ONLINE can be viewed with any Internet browser (Netscape, AOL, etc..) at any resolution.