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ACCESS TO THIS SITE

The information contained in this site is for general guidance on topics selected by MarketSource. Such information is provided on a blind-basis, without any knowledge as to the reader’s industry, identity or specific circumstances. The application and impact of relevant laws will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. There may also be delays, omissions, or inaccuracies in information contained in this site. The information on this site is provided with the understanding that MarketSource and various authors and publishers’ providing such information does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, career or other professional advice or services. As such, information on this site should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisors.
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Subject to your full compliance with these terms, MarketSource authorizes you to view the Content, make a single copy of it, and print that copy, but only for your own lawful, personal, noncommercial use, provided that you maintain all copyright, trademark and other intellectual property notices contained in such Content, and provided that the Content, or any part thereof, is not modified.

WARRANTIES

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Under no circumstances shall MarketSource be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, this site or the information contained on this site, even if MarketSource has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall MarketSource total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action – whether in contract, tort (including, but not limited to, negligence) or otherwise – exceed $1.

JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES

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LINKS TO OTHER SITES

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SUBMISSIONS TO MARKETSOURCE AND AFFILIATED SERVERS

Any information, including but not limited to remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics, or other submissions, communicated to MarketSource through this site is the exclusive property of MarketSource. MarketSource is entitled to use any information submitted for any purpose, without restriction (except as stated in the Privacy Statement below) or compensation to the person sending the submission. The user acknowledges the originality of any submission communicated to MarketSource and accepts responsibility for its accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This is the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and shall not be modified except in writing signed by both parties or by a new posting by MarketSource, as described above.