OFFICIAL CHUCK BERRY FORUM
TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY

EFFECTIVE: JULY 07, 2008

Your use of http://www.chuckberry.com/forum [herein after referred to as “the Web site” or “this Web site”] signifies that you understand and agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy [herein after referred to as Agreement] governing this Web site. The Agreement may be modified at any time and without notice.

Consent:
When you register for use on this Web site you are affirming that you agree with all terms, policies, and conditions. You are also affirming you have no objections to the content on this Web site.

You enter this Web site of your own free will for entertainment purposes only.

Passwords and Usernames:
All passwords and usernames become property of this Web site and must be relinquished by individual users upon termination of site use. Termination may occur voluntarily through non-renewal of membership or forcibly through banning by administrators with or without notice.

Use of Content:
This Web site and all of the contents herein contained are protected by United States and International trademark and copyright laws. The information contained on this Web site is for the private enjoyment of the user and may not be copied or disseminated in any form or for any purpose without the express written consent of the Web site and its administrators.

The Web site itself may not control the copyright of all images on this Web site.

Infringement of copyright includes, but is not limited to, copying images, graphic elements and text for use on your own Web site. However, the Web site does permit the user to download content for personal, noncommercial use.

Any material on this Web site is provided for lawful purposes only.

Messageboards, chat rooms, personal messages, other forms of direct communication between users Users voluntarily decide to post on the Web site. The individual user is responsible for any and all materials they post on the Web site. The user recognizes material posted on the Web site is accessible by other members and general public and user will act responsibly when divulging personal information.

The Web site is not responsible for materials posted by users on the Web site and does not guarantee monitoring or censoring of any of the communication between forum members. The Web site does retain the right to remove any materials posted on the Web site at any time, without notifying users.

There is no guarantee that Chuck Berry, himself, will be on the Web site at any time.

Trademarks:
This Web site contains trademarks that are governed by the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 1051-1127, 1129), and other federal and state laws. Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of the Web site or its administrators is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer of Warranties:
http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS WEB SITE.

http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF THIS WEB SITE AND IS OFFERED "AS IS". ANY VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS TRANSMITTED TO THE USER THROUGH THIS WEB SITE, AND ANY RESULTING HARM THEREFROM, ARE NOT THE FAULT OR RESPONSIBILITY OF http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM OR ITS CLIENTELE.

THIS WEB SITE, AND THE INFORMATION HEREIN CONTAINED, MAY CONTAIN INACCURACIES AND OTHER ERRORS. http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OF THIS WEB SITE.

THIS WEB SITE IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.

IF YOUR JURISDICTION DOES NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES, THEN THE AFOREMENTIONED EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Submissions by the User:
Any unsolicited information submitted by the user becomes the property of the Web site. The Web site makes no guarantee that unsolicited information will remain confidential and it retains the exclusive right to use such information for any purpose and at its sole discretion on an unrestricted, worldwide, royalty-free basis.

Collected Information:
Users divulge personal information to the Web site when registering for contests, fan clubs, and when purchasing merchandise. Web site will retain a record of users and their information; however we will never sell personal user information to third parties. Information database become property of http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM and CMG Worldwide, Inc. The Web site retains the right to use collected information in the future for mailings, alerts, and other contacts.

IP Addresses:
This Web site logs the IP addresses of users visiting the Web site. If users act inappropriately, IP addresses may be used to identify and block unwanted visitors. IP addresses will never be sold to third parties. The record of users IP addresses becomes property of http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM and CMG Worldwide, Inc.

Third Party Sites:
The Web site and its administrators may, at its sole discretion, provide links to third party sites. This Web site makes no warranty or guarantee as to these sites or as to the content therein contained. The content of the Web sites may not reflect the opinion or belief of http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM does not constitute an endorsement or sponsorship of such sites.

Interactive Features:
This Web site may present opportunities to transmit messages in a variety of media. User must use these features in a courteous and lawful manner; user should refrain from using sexually explicit, obscene, insulting or threatening language. User shall also refrain from posting advertisements unrelated to the content and purpose of the Web site. User is solely liable for any content transmitted to or posted on this Web site.

Site Accessibility:
http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM makes no guarantees as to the workability or accessibility of the site. At any point the site may be taken down for any reason. Any or all content may be removed without notice.



Cookies:
This Web site uses cookies as a way of remembering users on repeat visits. The Web site will work even if a user’s cookies are disabled.

Membership is granted to the web address of http://WWW.CHUCKBERRY.COM/FORUM. The contract of membership does not apply towards any other public or private website.

Once you click, “I agree to the terms and conditions as set forth” you have given your official permission to be bound by the terms herein. Membership may be terminated at anytime.

Memberships are non-transferable. By joining The Official Forum of Chuck Berry you are agreeing to be the sole user for your given username. If anyone other than the account holder would like to access the Web site, each person must register and pay separately for his or her own account. Sharing of accounts is forbidden and could result in termination of fan club membership if caught.

The Official Forum of Chuck Berry reserves the right to alter, delete or add to the terms and conditions at any point without notice. The Official Forum of Chuck Berry also reserves the right to change the membership fee at any point in time; however you will never be billed more money for a membership time period that you have already paid for. Content and availability of the Web site itself may be suspended or amended at point as determined by the Administrators of the Web site. This extends to but is not limited to features, databases and all other content on the Web site. No refunds will be issued.

Membership fees are non-refundable for any reason.

Indemnification:
User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Web site from all claims or causes of action, liabilities, damages, expenses (including attorneys' fees and court expenses) occurring from or related to the use of this Web site.

Member Conduct:
The Web site is not responsible for the independent actions of its users. The administrators reserve the right to turn information of questionable nature over to the proper authorities if a questionable situation presents itself. The interpersonal communication tools available for use on this Web site are for entertainment purposes only. The administration recommends users safeguard their personal information when ‘conversing’ with other users.

Security:
The Official Forum of Chuck Berry uses Verisign for all credit card transactions via an SSL (secure socket layer) connection. We do not store personal information after the transaction has completed.

Choice of Law; Jurisdiction; Attorneys' Fees:
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of Indiana. Any dispute may be entered in Indiana state court or Indiana Federal Court or by arbitration according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association, the choice thereof will be the sole choice of the Web site and its administrators. The Web site will be entitled to its reasonable expenses and attorneys' fees incurred in successfully defending any action related to this Agreement.

Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes all prior written and oral agreements or communications with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.