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These Terms and Conditions govern your use and access to our network of websites, which currently includes: (1) http://www.football.com; and (2) http://www.basketball.com (collectively, the "Sites," or individually, a "Site").

IMPORTANT! These Terms and Conditions also govern your membership to the Sites, or areas of the Sites, such as the Forums, if you register to become a member. By accessing, using, viewing, reading, printing, installing, or downloading any material from the Sites, or becoming a member to the Sites, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. This Agreement is intended to be governed by the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign Act). You manifest your agreement to these Terms and Conditions by any act demonstrating your assent thereto, including clicking any button or link containing the words "I agree" or similar syntax. You may submit a paper copy of this transaction and print this form for your personal records. You have the right to withdraw your consent to use the E-Sign Act by emailing us. Your consent to use the E-Sign Act is limited to providing the information on this form. Access to this electronic record requires a simple browser program such as Internet ExplorerTM or NetscapeTM and a computer.

These Terms and Conditions are subject to change by the Sites at any time in our discretion. Your use of the Site after such changes are implemented constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you may not enter the Site or exercise any of the privileges of membership. In such case you must exit the Site immediately and you may not use or access the Site or print or download any materials from them. You may use and access our Sites only in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Please consult these Terms and Conditions regularly and read them carefully before using the Sites. You affirm that you have read this entire Agreement and understand, agree and consent to its Terms and Conditions.

You are solely responsible for obtaining access to the Sites and that access may involve third party fees (such as Internet service provider, DSL/Cable line, or airtime charges). You are responsible for those fees, including those fees associated with the display or delivery of advertisements. In addition, you must provide and are responsible for all equipment necessary to access the Sites.

1. Content, Advertising & Free Speech.

The Sites contain images and content, including but not limited to text, software, images, data, advertisements, messages, and other information, including other World Wide Web sites owned, operated, licensed, or controlled by the Sites (collectively; "Materials"). All Materials displayed on the Sites are protected by the First Amendment rights to Free Speech, Free Expression and Freedom of the Press. The Sites firmly believe that the best judge of appropriate information retrieval is you, not the government or third parties. We therefore offer you access to the Materials posted on the Sites, and allow our users to decide for themselves what information they desire to receive and review. The Sites are merely a venue for the dissemination of information and advertising, and are therefore considered an "Internet Access Provider" under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. Therefore, the Sites and its owners and agents are immune from all claims and suits based on the content of the communications passing through our online system. The Sites contain advertising and Materials that constitute a form of protected commercial speech. The Sites expressly disclaim any and all involvement with any form of gambling conduct. Any affiliation with our advertisers is purely contractual in nature, and our Sites do not offer gambling or wagering of any kind. All information provided on the Sites is offered for novelty purposes only. No illegal use of the Sites, or any information found thereon, is permitted or condoned. You acknowledge that you are aware of the nature of the Materials provided by the Sites, that you are not offended by such Materials and that you access the Sites freely, voluntarily and willingly. You further agree not to use or access the Sites if doing so would violate the laws of your state, province or country.

2. Age of Majority and Membership.

A. Age of Majority.

You represent and warrant you are at least 13 years of age to access the Site, and that if you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you have the permission of your parent or legal guardian to enter into this Agreement prior to using the Site. If you are under the age of 13, a parent or guardian must mail (9 Goodyear, Irvine, California 92618) or fax (949-457-3194) a signed permission form to the Administrator of the Sites' Forums before a user under the age of 13 can complete the registration and use the Site. If you are not at least 13 years of age and you do not return a permission form signed by your parent or legal guardian to the Sites, you may not use or access the Site's Forum areas or print or download any Materials from it. We expressly disclaim any responsibility or liability for any misrepresentations regarding a user's age.

B. Membership.

Membership may not be transferred or sold to a third party. The Sites and their affiliates disclaim any and all liability arising from fraudulent entry and/or use of the Sites. If a user fraudulently obtains access, the Sites may terminate membership immediately and take all necessary and appropriate actions under applicable federal, state, and international laws. Nothing contained herein shall limit or waive any equitable or legal remedies available to the Sites.

3. Posting Images, Messages and Content.

A. Post Only Legal Images and Messages.

Certain areas of the Sites allow members to post messages or other information. You acknowledge that the Sites are intended to contain only Materials, images, and messages protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. If you choose to post any Materials on the Sites, you agree to post only Materials and messages that are legal and protected under the First Amendment. You further expressly agree to refrain from posting any Materials that are considered to be defamatory, harassing, threatening, obscene, child pornographic, or otherwise illegal. If you are seeking information regarding illegal activities or are seeking to post illegal Materials or content, please exit the Sites immediately.

B. Rights to Posted Materials.

You agree and certify that each and every message you post on the Sites are created by you and that you own all rights to those Materials before you post it. The Sites expressly disclaim any and all damages and liabilities arising from a user posting Materials or content including but not limited to claims for copyright infringement and defamation. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHTS TO ALL MATERIALS AND CONTENT SUBMITTED TO THE SITES BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF THE SITES. YOU HEREBY TRANSFER AN IRREVOCABLE LICENSE TO USE, REUSE, MODIFY, DELETE OR TRANSFER ANY MATERIALS AND CONTENT SUBMITTED BY YOU TO THE SITES IN ANY FORM.

C. Unacceptable Postings.

User acknowledges and agrees not to post any Materials that: (a) infringe on another's proprietary rights including but not limited to copyright, patent, trademark, and right of publicity; (b) facilitate or promote gambling, wagering, games of skill, or any method of a lottery system; (c) involve chain letters or any form of unauthorized solicitation or advertising; (d) are unlawful, obscene, harassing, threatening, defamatory, child pornographic, or false; or (e) are not protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

The Sites reserve the right to edit, modify, delete or repost any materials or images submitted to the Sites at any time.

4. Information Control in Chat Rooms.

A. Information Control.

The Site's Forum area was designed for users to share and express ideas and information. The Site functions as an Internet Access Provider, and does not control or regulate the content of materials or

Please do not sent other inquires or information to our Designated Agent.

19. Notice and Takedown Procedures.

The Sites implement the following "notice and takedown" procedure upon receipt of any notification of claimed copyright infringement. The Sites reserve the right at any time to disable access to, or remove any material or activity accessible on or from any Site or any Materials claimed to be infringing or based on facts or circumstances from which infringing activity is apparent. It is the firm policy of the Sites to terminate the account of repeat copyright infringers, when appropriate, and the Sites will act expeditiously to remove access to all material that infringes on another's copyright, according to the procedure set forth in 17 U.S.C. §512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). The Sites' DMCA Notice Procedures are set forth in the preceding paragraph. If the notice does not comply with Paragraph 18 and §512 of the DMCA, but does comply with three requirements for identifying sites that are infringing according to §512 of the DMCA, the Sites shall attempt to contact or take other reasonable steps to contact the complaining party to help that party comply with the notice requirements. When the Designated Agent receives a valid notice, the Site will expeditiously remove and/or disable access to the infringing material and shall notify the affected user. Then, the affected user may submit a counter-notification to the Designated Agent containing a statementor="#0000ff">communications
made available on the Site, which may be offensive, harmful, inaccurate, or deceptive to other users, companies or individuals. The Site advises users to be cautious, practice safe communications, and be aware that other users may be acting under false pretenses. The Site will generally not remove legal Materials, images, or messages that are submitted and posted to the Site, if the Materials are in compliance with this Agreement including but not limited to Paragraphs 14 and 17. However, the Site reserves the right to remove any Material at any time.

B. Liability Waiver.

The Site disclaims any and all liability arising from damages incurred while on the Site including portant;">

18. Notice of Claimed Copyright Infringement.

The Sites respect the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, please provide the Sites' Designated Copyright Agent the following information: