Legal Disclaimer and Terms of Use

1. Public Advocacy and Protected Speech

The Moreno Badlands Conservancy engages in public education, community advocacy, and commentary on matters of significant public concern.

All communications, publications, and digital content are protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution as expressions of opinion, satire, commentary, and/or reporting on public records and events.

Content is shared in good faith based on publicly available information and should not be construed as statements of absolute fact unless expressly stated otherwise.

2. Reverential, Fictional, and Satirical Characters

This site features literary characters such as Dominick Burro and Chela the Owl, along with creative representations inspired by traditions associated with St. Timoteo and St. Jacinto.

• Dominick and Chela are fictional literary characters used to voice satire and advocacy.
• St. Timoteo and St. Jacinto are honored within Catholic tradition.

Their inclusion here is intended as an act of cultural reverence blended with literary and educational storytelling.

• No disrespect is intended toward any religious figure, tradition, or believer.

Religious Note:

Humor and satire have long been accepted tools for moral teaching, both historically and scripturally.

The Bible contains numerous examples where humor, satire, and even mockery are used to confront injustice, hypocrisy, and folly:

• 1 Kings 18:27 — Elijah satirizes false prophets.
• Matthew 23:27 — Jesus criticizes hypocrites as "whitewashed tombs."
• Proverbs 26:5 — "Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes."

Additionally, human beings are said to be made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27).

Thus, if humor exists within the human spirit, it can be viewed as part of the divine image.

Our use of humor, satire, and righteous indignation is intended as a continuation of this long tradition of speaking truth with both seriousness and wit.

3. Satire and Humor Acknowledgment

By accessing or interacting with this site, you agree to the following:

• You acknowledge that some content is satirical, humorous, and/or parody.
• You agree to receive and be exposed to satire, parody, and commentary without malice.
• You affirm that you are capable of discerning advocacy, humor, and protected speech without emotional, physical, or metaphysical harm.

Asino Non Tangere — "Do not touch the donkey" — remains a guiding principle of this community's digital engagement: approach with respect, humor, and caution.

4. TCPA Compliance and Communication

Any communications initiated by the Conservancy are compliant with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and related regulations. You may opt out of messages at any time using the provided instructions.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content, graphics, character designs, and narratives — including Dominick Burro, St. Timoteo, St. Jacinto, and Chela the Owl — are the property of The Moreno Badlands Conservancy unless otherwise credited.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our original materials may constitute copyright and/or trademark infringement and may be subject to legal action. We reserve all rights — and the donkey reserves the right to bray.

6. Endorsements and Affiliations

References to public officials, developers, corporations, or other entities are made in a context of public advocacy and commentary. No affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship is implied unless explicitly stated.

7. Terms of Use

By using this site, you agree that:

• You will not bring claims against fictional characters or Saints, regardless of Canonization status.
• You will not claim emotional distress from exposure to satire or commentary.
• You accept that humor, braying, and blunt commentary may occur at any time without warning.
• You affirm that your sense of humor is sufficiently fortified for civic engagement.
• You understand that references to saints are offered with cultural reverence, artistic license, and public advocacy intent.

8. Anti-SLAPP Protection

The Moreno Badlands Conservancy engages in public advocacy and commentary on issues of public concern. All content is protected under the First Amendment and applicable California laws.

Any legal action attempting to suppress our speech or chill civic participation will be vigorously defended under California’s Anti-SLAPP statute (Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16), and may result in an award of attorney’s fees and costs against the filer.

9. Copyright Infringement & DMCA

If you believe content on this website infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown request by emailing us with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work
• The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

We take these requests seriously and will respond in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

10. Website Accessibility

We are committed to making this site usable and informative for everyone. If you experience any difficulty accessing content or using the website, please contact us and we will do our best to assist you.