Terms and Privacy

Privacy Policy, Copyright & Trademark Notices

By visiting, browsing, viewing, and/or using the Los Banos Buffalo Soldier Website, you are agreeing to accept and abide by these policies and all terms and conditions stated herein, on this page and all pages within this site.

Information Collection/Shared Information

Mailing List — Opt-In/Opt-Out
By signing up and/or registering for services, trials, subscription or any offerings, paid or free of charge, you agree to be added to LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS promotional mailings and e-mail updates. You always have the option of opting out (removing yourself from such mailings) by signing in to your account preferences and un-checking the appropriate box provided. Your information will never be given or sold to any one outside LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.

Outside Links

This site contains links to other sites. LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of Websites to which we link.

A cookie is a piece of data stored on a user’s hard drive containing information about that user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Once the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates. We utilize cookies in order to maintain your account and some information. We only use cookies when necessary to properly and securely maintain your account and for satisfactory support; we do not use cookies to gather and disseminate your personal information outside of this site. Because cookies are written to a user’s local drive, privacy and security are still completely maintained.

The exceptions to the rule would be 1) when and if we choose to occasionally use cookies to anonymously track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site, 2) for advertising tracking purposes, 3) in case that some of our business partners/advertisers may use cookies on our site. However, we have no access to or control over such cookies.

Communications

Users should be aware that any Identifiable Information which you voluntarily include and transmit through publicly accessible forums (i.e., such as chat rooms, blogs, instant messages, listservs) may be viewed and used by anyone with access to such forums. LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS is unable to control such uses of your Identifiable Information, and by using such services you assume the risk that the Identifiable Information provided by them may be viewed and used by third parties.

Child Privacy Policy

LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS does not sell products or services for purchase by children. LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS may collect Identifiable Information from children or teenagers under the age of eighteen such as (name, email and phone) for the sole purpose of scheduling field trips. It is at the parent or guardian’s desecration whether or not to provide such information. Minors are encouraged to ask for parent and or guardian permission FIRST before submitting any Identifiable Information to LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS. If a User believes that a minor has disclosed Identifiable Information to LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS, the Member should contact LBBSA Support to report this to LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.

LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS Spam Policy

LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS has zero tolerance for spam. Spam complaints will be dealt with seriously and can result in losing LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS membership and privileges.

Policy Amendments

To fully protect your privacy, we reserve the right to amend this policy at any time, and for any reason. We will post the amended terms on this Website as they occur and encourage you to frequently check for updates.

Nothing contained in this policy is intended to create a contract or agreement between LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG and any user providing identifiable information in any form. We will take all necessary steps to comply with this privacy policy, however, to the extent permitted by law, nothing in this policy is intended to hold LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG liable for any failure to comply with this policy. Further, because LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG does not control the privacy practices of our clients, links or affiliates, we advise that you read and fully understand their privacy policies.

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Website or LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG, you can contact: Privacy Support.

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All information, documents, images and written content on this site are copyrighted materials. All editorial information and content, HTML, graphics, art, images, logos, photographs, videos, music, sounds and/or all other materials and content in whatever form (collectively known as “site content”) on this site are protected by U.S. copyright laws and international treaties. Express written permission is required before any site content may be copied or used in any manner other than stated here.

Site Content

Content in any form, i.e., images, text, audio, video or any media, is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. The use or re-use of any LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS content for any purpose other than non-commercial, personal use is strictly prohibited. Modification, publication, transmission or participation in transfer or sale, creation of derivative works, or any form of exploitation of any of this site content, in whole or in part, is unlawful. Content protected by copyright may not be uploaded, distributed, posted, or reproduced without obtaining written permission of Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Cavalry Association. or the applicable copyright owner.

Except as expressly provided herein, LosBanosBuffaloSoldiers™ and its information providers, affiliates, and authors of informational/third party articles DO NOT grant any express or implied right of use under any patents, copyrights, trademarks or trade secret information. There are many information providers, advertisers, affiliates, associations, partners, authors/writers and outside links. All trademarks and brands on LosBanosBuffaloSoldiers.org are the property of their respective owners. Reproduction by any means, electronic, mechanical, or any other method, or any form of storage of materials or site content retrieved from this site are subject to U.S. Copyright laws.

To seek permission for use, send an e-mail to Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers Legal Dept., or write to:

Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers

9th & 10th Cavalry Association
Attn: Permission for Use
1350 E Pacheco, Ste B-167
Los Banos, California 93635

Permission to use LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG content is reviewed and granted on an individual, case by case basis. For permission to reprint articles, the author of the article must give permission, and Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Cavalry Association has no control over each author’s decision.

See the Logo-Graphic Usage page - In regards to logo/graphic license as it pertains to the “Promote Charles Young Campaign” and the “Historical Trail Project“.

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Trademark Notice

Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers™

Any reference made to trademarked items, terms, names, graphics, logos, art, images and products in writing, publishing, posting, or any form or manner of visual or electronic display requires use of the Trademark Symbol (TM). The Trademark Symbol (TM) must be used for LosBanosBuffaloSoldiers™. All use must clearly indicate Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers™ ownership.

Nothing contained on the LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG site or anywhere in or on LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG, printed, hardcopy, or electronic documents, business or otherwise, should be construed as granting, by implication, stopple, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark or copyrighted materials, or use without the express and direct written permission of Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Cavalry Association. You are also advised that LosBanosBuffaloSoldiers™ will aggressively enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law, including the seeking of criminal prosecution.

The Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10 Cavalry Association respects intellectual property rights, and we strongly urge our users not to infringe on the rights of others.

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Member Cancellation Policy

If already a member, please refer to our by laws.

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Legal Disclaimer

Your use (”use” defined as applying for, accessing and/or using an account, or any viewing, visiting, reading or book marking of the site and/or any of its pages, public or private) of LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG is implied consent to the collection and use of information as discussed in our Privacy and Terms of Use policies. Changes to our policies will be posted online on this Policies page or any other appropriate or necessary pages, and publicly available after the changes occur, in order to make the information available to our users and the public as quickly as possible.

THE ABOVE POLICIES ARE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS AND ANY OR ALL EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LINKED SITES, USER MISUSE, ACTS OF GOD, ANYONE NOT DIRECTLY AND ACTIVELY EMPLOYED OR CONTRACTED BY LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS, OR ANY INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL MISUSE OR DISASTER BY ANY SOURCE OUTSIDE OF LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS. WE ARE ONLY LIABLE FOR DAMAGE FROM EQUIPMENT, AND RESULTANT DELAYS, INCONVENIENCES, OR MISHAPS AS FAR AS STANDARD WARRANTIES APPLY. USE OF LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS AND/OR LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG MEANS AUTOMATIC COMPLIANCE, AGREEMENT, AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL STATED POLICIES AND RULES OF USE, RELEASING LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS FROM ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, ACTION OR DEED.

Nothing contained in these policies is intended to create a contract or agreement between LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG and any user providing identifiable information in any form. We will take all necessary steps to comply with these policies, however, to the extent permitted by law, nothing stated within is intended to hold LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG liable for any failure to comply. Further, because LOSBANOSBUFFALOSOLDIERS.ORG does not control the activities of our clients, links or affiliates, we advise that you read and fully understand their privacy policies and usage terms.

If you have any questions about these policies, the practices of this Website, or your dealings with LosBanosBuffaloSoldiers.org, you can contact: Los Banos Buffalo Soldiers Support.