All Persons Fictitious Disclaimer
Except for historical notables and events mentioned in passing, all characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
Negative checking has been performed in an attempt to ensure that the names of fictional characters cannot be confused with real life people. The names used in this work are generic, not specific.
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Copyright & Trademark
All text and post content copyright 2008 and 2009, Donald Saxman, DBA "These Strange Worlds" all rights reserved.
All comments are the responsibility of those who posted them and their views do not necessarily represent the views of These Strange Worlds, Donald Saxman, or his associates..
Drawings courtesy of Vincent Zahnle, copyright owner and artist, all rights reserved, and drawings may not be reproduced, re-used, copied, or republished in any medium without express written permission of the copyright owner.
"These Strange Worlds," "Strange World," and "Strange Worlds," All rights reserved. Protected under U.S. Trademark for fiction and role playing games. Contact donsaxman@thesestrangeworlds.com for details.
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YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US (drafted 12-08)
You provide important information about yourself to a variety of businesses and organizations. The same is true when you use "These Strange Worlds." You're asked to provide us with certain information that helps us give you better service and answer your questions more effectively.
We work diligently to safeguard the information you give to us. "These Strange Worlds" respects and protects the privacy of the individuals that use "These Strange Worlds" search engine services ("These Strange Worlds Search Services"). Individually identifiable information about you is not willfully disclosed to any third party without first receiving your permission. With this in mind, we developed the following policies to ensure your confidentiality and maintain your confidence in our institution. These policies detail the strict standards we have in place. For this reason we ask that you please read the following information carefully.
NOTICE OF YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
We, our, and us, when used in this notice, mean "These Strange Worlds" and "These Strange Worlds" associates: subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees.
This is our privacy notice for our visitors. When we use the words you and your we mean visitors to this web site:
• We will tell you the sources of the information we collect about you.
• We will tell you what measures we take to secure that information.
We first define some terms:
Nonpublic personal information means information about you that we collect while interacting with you. Nonpublic personal information does not include information that is available from public sources, such as telephone directories or government records. Hereafter, we will use the term "information" to mean nonpublic personal information as defined in this section.
An associate is an individual or company that is part of "These Strange Worlds".
A nonaffiliated third party is a person we do not employ or a company that is not an affiliate of ours. This is also known as nonaffiliated third party, or simply, an "other party."
THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information about you from the following sources:
• Information you give us in email, on applications, or other forms
• Information about your interactions with us
• Information about your interactions with other parties or public or non-public sources
THE CONFIDENTIALITY, SECURITY, AND INTEGRITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We restrict access to information about you to those associates who need to know that information to provide products or services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect this information.
YOUR INFORMATION AND OTHER PARTIES
We will not disclose information about you to anyone except as disclosed in this policy or as permitted by law.
AUTHORIZED SHARING - OUTSIDE MARKETING SERVICES
We may disclose the following information to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf:
Information you give us on an request for information or other forms, including but not limited to:
• Name
• Address
• Contact information
We may disclose information about you to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf to provide you with information about additional products and services.
Limitations on Disclosure
Any disclosure are limited by contractual relationships between "These Strange Worlds" and clients.
ABOUT - WEB SITE PRIVACY POLICY
"These Strange Worlds" is committed to protecting the privacy of its members and other users of this Web site. We limit the collection and storage of personal information to that necessary for us to administer our business, provide you with quality service and offer you opportunities we think might be of interest. We do not disclose any personal information collected from our Web site to unaffiliated organizations.
When you visit any Web site, your “IP address” may be recorded. "These Strange Worlds" may note and saves information such as time of day, browser type, browser language, and IP address with each query. We may collect IP addresses for the purpose of tracking information to compile statistics to help us improve our site so that its users will find it more helpful and informative. That information is used to verify our records and to provide more relevant services to users. The information is used for these analytical purposes and is not distributed to other parties.
"These Strange Worlds" and Cookies
Upon your first visit to "These Strange Worlds", "These Strange Worlds" sends a "cookie" to your computer. "These Strange Worlds" does this by storing user preferences in cookies and by tracking user trends and patterns of how people search.
We may also use a technology called “cookies” to customize the site for returning visitors. A cookie is a small piece of data that is stored on a visitor’s PC and later retrieved. A cookie is a piece of data that identifies you as a unique user. "These Strange Worlds" uses cookies to improve the quality of our service and to understand our user base more. "These Strange Worlds" will not disclose its cookies to third parties except as required by a valid legal process such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute, or court order.
To provide you with greater access of information, the "These Strange Worlds" site also contains links to other sites. While we hope these organizations join us in respecting your privacy, "These Strange Worlds" is not responsible for the content, terms of service or privacy practices of these other web sites.
Finally, the above disclosure refers to information collected from you as you browse through or use our site to access information or conduct transactions.
Misuse
If you misuse our website and abuse our policies, then we will not only unleash the forces of darkness to stop you, we will also use lawyers.
Your consent and changes to the Privacy Policy
By using the "These Strange Worlds" website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as we have outlined in this policy and to our Terms of Service Policy. "These Strange Worlds" may decide to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of the information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.
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Terms of Service (drafted 12-08)
Linking
When hyperlinking to the out website, you must do so in a manner that does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the our website for your enterprise or website.
Use of Website
The website is intended for use by the general public.
Denial of Service Activities
Our website is intended for use by the general public. Any activity or operation, whether generated automatically or manually, that results in denial of service for other customers may be denied access to our website without notice.
Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to "These Strange Worlds" web page. "These Strange Worlds" provides its service to you, subject to the following Terms of Service ("TOS"), which may be updated by us from time to time without notice to you. You are subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to use of this webpage. All such guidelines or rules are hereby incorporated by reference into the TOS.
Description of Service
We may modify or terminate our services (“Service”) from time to time, for any reason, and without notice, including the right to terminate with or without notice, without liability to you, any other user or any third party. We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service from time to time without notice. Please review these Terms of Service from time to time so that you will be apprised of any changes.
Privacy Policy
Information you provide is subject to our Privacy Policy. For more information, see our full privacy policy.
Special Admonitions for International Use
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold "These Strange Worlds," and its associates: subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post, transmit or make available through the Service, your use of the Service, your connection to the Service, your violation of the TOS, or your violation of any rights of another.
No Resale of Service
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service.
Modifications to Service
"These Strange Worlds" 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. You agree that "These Strange Worlds" shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:
a. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. "THESE STRANGE WORLDS" EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
b. "THESE STRANGE WORLDS"MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND (V) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.
c. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SERVICE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.
d. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM "THESE STRANGE WORLDS" OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TOS.
e. A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF USERS MAY EXPERIENCE EPILEPTIC SEIZURES WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN LIGHT PATTERNS OR BACKGROUNDS ON A COMPUTER SCREEN OR WHILE USING THE SERVICE. CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY INDUCE PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED EPILEPTIC SYMPTOMS EVEN IN USERS WHO HAVE NO HISTORY OF PRIOR SEIZURES OR EPILEPSY. IF YOU, OR ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY, HAVE AN EPILEPTIC CONDITION, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USING THE SERVICE. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS WHILE USING THE SERVICE -- DIZZINESS, ALTERED VISION, EYE OR MUSCLE TWITCHES, LOSS OF AWARENESS, DISORIENTATION, ANY INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT, OR CONVULSIONS.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT "THESE STRANGE WORLDS" SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF "THESE STRANGE WORLDS" HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iv) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OF SECTIONS 17 AND 18 MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Notice
"These Strange Worlds" may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to the TOS, by either email, regular mail, or postings on the Service.
NOTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
"These Strange Worlds" respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. "These Strange Worlds" may, in appropriate circumstances and at its discretion, disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who may be repeat infringers. 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 "These Strange Worlds" Copyright Agent the following information:
1. an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest;
2. a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed;
3. a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the site;
4. your address, telephone number, and email address;
5. a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
6. a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your Notice is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or authorized to act on the copyright or intellectual property owner's behalf.
The "These Strange Worlds" Agent for Notice of claims of copyright or other intellectual property infringement can be reached as follows:
Donald Saxman
15402 Winterhaven
Tomball, TX 77377
General Information
Entire Agreement. The TOS constitute the entire agreement between you and "These Strange Worlds" and govern your use of the Service, superceding any prior agreements between you and "These Strange Worlds". You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use or purchase certain other "These Strange Worlds" services, affiliate services, third-party content or third-party software.
Choice of Law and Forum
The TOS and the relationship between you and "These Strange Worlds" shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You and "These Strange Worlds" agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the county of Harris County, Texas, USA.
Waiver and Severability of Terms
The failure of "These Strange Worlds" to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the TOS shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the TOS is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the TOS remain in full force and effect.
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