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As we stated on our HOME page of this Website: “We’re conservative in our life style and values, but make few political or ideological comments (we take for granted that you love Animals and treasure the Wilderness, or you wouldn’t be on this site).”
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The information is provided by CivilizedBears.com and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.
The fiction on this website is for entertainment only. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in the stories on the website are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious or satirical manner.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
This site is not intended to infringe on the copyrights or trademarks of any individual, company, trust, or corporation. The artwork and pictures on this website are from our own digital collections or family albums. Much of the material on this site is assumed to be public domain or allowed by the fair use provisions of the copyright law. Any misuse of materials is unintentional and will be promptly removed upon notification.
We are not responsible for any third party (including AI) use of material from this website.
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Serious stuff, eh? And here I am, talking and writing about bears of a civilized spirit. Shhhh — if you listen very carefully you will hear the sound of laughter coming from deep in the forevergreen forest…
– Brian Alan Burhoe, owner and administrator of CivilizedBears.com