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Use of WorldIndustrialReporter.com signifies your agreement to these Terms of Use, which constitute a legal agreement between you and Thomas Publishing Company, LLC. (“Thomas” or “we” or “us”). If you do not accept these Terms of Use in their entirety, you may not access or use this website.
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CHANGES
We reserve the right to modify these Terms or to impose new terms and conditions with respect to this website from time to time without prior notice. Such modifications and additions shall be effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by any means, including without limitation posting the modified Terms or additional terms and conditions on this website. All users of this website or other Thomas service should review these Terms periodically and prior to any use of the website. You agree that you shall be deemed to be apprised of and bound by any modification by Thomas to these Terms. ANY ACCESS OR USE OF THIS WEBSITE BY YOU AFTER NOTICE OF MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THESE TERMS SHALL CONSTITUTE AND BE DEEMED TO BE YOUR AGREEMENT TO SUCH MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS. No modification to these Terms by any party other than Thomas shall be valid or enforceable against Thomas unless expressly agreed to by Thomas in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of Thomas.
THOMAS CONTENT
Thomas may change, delete or update any materials on the website at any time and without prior notice. Content posted by Thomas is provided for informational purposes only and is not binding on Thomas in any way except to the extent it is specifically indicated to be so. Any use of materials or information posted on this website by Thomas, except as specifically permitted in these Terms or as otherwise expressly permitted in the materials or in a writing signed by Thomas, is strictly prohibited.
COPYRIGHTS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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LIMITED LICENSE
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USER CONDUCT
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TERMINATION
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DISCLAIMER
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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
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INDEMNITY
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MISCELLANEOUS
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and shall not be modified except in writing, signed by both parties.
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