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Links: As a general practice, The Sierra Fund does not object to links made to Web sites owned or operated by The Sierra Fund from other sites. There are certain terms and conditions that should be followed.

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As a nonprofit organization, The Sierra Fund is prohibited from endorsing the products, services, or viewpoints of any company or organization. Therefore, a link to The Sierra Fund’s Website may not be presented in any way that suggests The Sierra Fund has a relationship or affiliation with the party’s site or endorses, sponsors, or recommends the information, products or services on that site. Without the prior express written permission for a particular use from The Sierra Fund, none of The Sierra Fund’s names, logos, designs, images, photographs, slogans, product trademarks, or service marks should be used in any advertising, publicity, promotion, or in any other commercial manner.

Information Warranty Disclaimer: All materials and related graphics provided by this web site and any other materials which are referenced by or linked to this web site are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Sierra Fund hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to any materials provided by this web site or any other materials which are referenced by or linked to this web site, including but not limited to all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

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The Sierra Fund does not permit any commercial postings, advertising or soliciting, posting of viruses, or off theme postings.

Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement: Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512 (c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent to The Sierra Fund’s Designated Agent at the following address:

Last Revised: March 2021