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Terms of Use

This web site is offered to you, the user, conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of this web site constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices. Buffets, Inc. reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which this web site is offered. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, U.S.A. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Hennepin County, Minnesota, 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.

Copyright and Trademark Information

All contents of this web site are: Copyright © 2005 Buffets, Inc. and/or its suppliers, 1460 Buffet Way, Eagan, MN, U.S.A. All rights reserved. "Old Country Buffet" is a registered trademark of Buffets, Inc. "HomeTown Buffet" is a registered trademark under exclusive license to HomeTown Buffet, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Buffets, Inc. "Granny's Buffet" is a registered trademark of HomeTown Buffet, Inc. "Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse" is a registered service mark of Tahoe Joe's, Inc., a subsidiary of HomeTown Buffet, Inc. "Country Buffet", and "Soup 'n Salad Unlimited" are registered servicemarks of Buffets, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries.

Use of Material on the Buffets, Inc. web site

The material on this web site may not be copied or retransmitted without the express prior written permission of Buffets, Inc., including but not limited to the "Buffets, Inc." and other logos, graphic elements, layout and text. The information provided in this web site, the design and layout of the web site, and individual elements thereof, are protected by trade dress and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part.

Nature of the Information on this web site

Although Buffets, Inc. desires that its web site be a valuable source of information, it is impractical for it to be maintained on a "real time" basis. Furthermore, information on this web site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The company specifically disclaims any obligation to verify or update the information. You should presume that the information presented is not entirely current and may be inaccurate for this and other reasons. Some of the information displayed or linked in this web site is provided by third parties outside of Buffets, Inc.'s control. These third parties are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information they present. BUFFETS, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED (OR LINKED) WITHIN THIS WEB SITE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" "WHERE IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED OR LINKED WITHIN THIS WEB SITE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL BUFFETS, INC., ITS SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATED COMPANIES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR CONTRACTORS, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS (the foregoing collectively referred to herein as the "INDEMNIFIED PARTIES") BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES OR DAMAGE, WHETHER SUCH CLAIMS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARE DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY ARE FORESEEABLE, RESULTING FROM OR IN ANY WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE (OR INABILITY TO USE, OR DELAY IN USE) OF THIS WEB SITE OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. AS A PRECONDITION OF USE OF THIS WEB SITE, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGE RELATED OR IN ANY WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED OR LINKED HEREIN.

Information Submitted by Users

Although we welcome and encourage your thoughts and comments, Buffets, Inc. does not want to receive confidential or proprietary information. Please note that any information or material sent to Buffets, Inc. will be deemed NOT to be confidential. By sending Buffets, Inc. any information or material, you grant Buffets, Inc., without cost, an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute those materials or information, and you also agree that Buffets, Inc. is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques that you send us for any purpose.

Personal and Non-commercial Use Limitation

This web site is for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products or services obtained from this web site.

No Unlawful or Prohibited Use

As a condition of your use of this web site, you warrant to Buffets, Inc. that you will not use this web site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices.

Links to Third Party Sites

This web site may contain links to web sites operated by third parties. Such links are provided for your reference only. Buffets, Inc. does not control the sites connected to such links and is not responsible for their contents. Buffets, Inc.'s inclusion of links to other sites does not imply any endorsement of those sites or the material contained therein.

General

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 you and Buffets, Inc. with respect to this web site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the you and Buffets, Inc. 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.