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OWNERSHIP OF SUBMISSIONS

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SOLICITED INFORMATION

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UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS

Although comments and questions are welcomed, the Company does not accept unsolicited submissions or creative ideas for its Company programs or products. Accordingly, any unsolicited submissions will become, and remain, the property of the Company. Furthermore, the Company is not responsible for the confidentiality of any Submission. (Please see our Privacy Policy regarding information that is solicited by us.)

LINKS

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DISCLAIMERS

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The materials provided in this Web site are for entertainment, educational and promotional purposes only. User may not rely on any information and opinions expressed in it for any other purpose. Neither the Company, nor its officers, directors, parents, partners, employees, agents, distributors, affiliates, subsidiaries and their related companies are responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted on the Company's Web site.

TERMINATION

The Company may, in its sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the site, including, but not limited to, any bulletin boards on its site, for any reason, including without limitation, breach of this agreement. In the event this agreement is terminated, the restrictions regarding Materials appearing on the Web site, and the representations and warranties, indemnities, and limitations of liabilities set forth in this agreement will survive any such termination.

JURISDICTION

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