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The FUNdamentals of Fishing The Agreement is made by and between The FUNdamentals of Fishing, and each user of the Contents, system, or networks ("User"). A "Person" is a natural person, a corporation, proprietorship, partnership, governmental entity, or any other legal person or entity. 1. Nature of Information. The FUNdamentals of Fishing publishes articles from current and past authors. For the most part we are publishers and editors, you should assume we have not authored or checked the information independently. Some information is from historical sources or represents opinions of the author. It is for research and informational purposes only; as a result, we may choose to publish the original contents as we find them, even if that original text contains errors. Contents may not be accurate, complete, or up to date. Publication of Contents is not our endorsement of the author, his or her Contents, or of any method or treatment discussed in the Contents. 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TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FISHING ENTITIES, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OF ACTION (E.G., IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, AND TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED IN APPLICABLE LAW, PRODUCT LIABILITY AND STRICT LIABILITY), SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OF ANY KIND ARISING OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE CONTENTS FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF PROFITS, INCREASED COSTS, OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. 13. Independence of Last Two Clauses. The last two sections are intended to be independent of each other and the failure of essential purpose of one shall not affect the other. 14. Other Warranty Rights or Limitations of Liabilities. Some states and foreign countries provide rights in addition to those above, or do not allow excluding or limiting implied warranties, or liability for incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitation may not apply to you or there may be state provisions which supersede the above. 15. Arbitration in Texas. Any dispute or claim arising or related to this Agreement, its performance, breach, or interpretation (including issues about its validity or enforceability), shall be exclusively (except as provided below) resolved by final binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), utilizing its Commercial Arbitration Rules. One arbitrator shall be selected using AAA procedures. The arbitrator shall use all reasonable efforts to minimize discovery and to complete the arbitration proceedings as expeditiously as possible. The Arbitrator shall render a written decision within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing. The arbitrator will not award attorney's fees, or punitive, incidental, consequential, treble or other multiple or exemplary damages, and the parties hereby agree to waive and not seek such damages. Either party may seek judicial relief to compel the other party to comply with the provisions of this Section, or injunctive or other equitable relief to protect its intellectual property rights, provided (unless prohibited by applicable law) that the remainder of the dispute or claim is submitted to arbitration. The arbitration shall be held in Austin, Texas; both parties hereby give their irrevocable consent to jurisdiction of courts of or in the State of Texas, as well as processes of the AAA in Texas. Awards shall be final, binding and non-appealable (except on the minimal grounds required under the Federal Arbitration Act or other applicable law). All awards may be filed with one or more courts, state, federal or foreign having jurisdiction over the party against whom such award is rendered or its property, as a basis of judgment and of the issuance of execution for its collection. 16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed made in, governed by, performed in, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A., without giving effect to its conflicts of laws provisions or principles. 17. Entire Agreement; Waiver; Modification; Amendment. The terms and provisions contained in this Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes all other agreements, written or oral, between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be enforceable against a party unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such modification or amendment is sought to be enforced. 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