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The WorldSwitch.com Web Site (the "Site") is an online information service provided by WorldSwitch.com subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below. 

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE.  BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THIS SITE.

1. Copyright, Licenses, Trademarks and Service marks

The entire contents of this Site are protected by international and U.S. copyright, trademark and servicemark laws. The owner of the copyrights, trademarks and servicemarks is WorldSwitch.com.  YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, COPY, REPRODUCE, REPUBLISH, UPLOAD, POST, TRANSMIT, OR DISTRIBUTE, IN ANY MANNER, THE MATERIAL ON THE SITE, INCLUDING TEXT, GRAPHICS, MUSIC, DATA, CODE AND/OR SOFTWARE.

If you believe that content appearing on the WorldSwitch.com site constitutes copyright infringement of another party's rights, please contact WorldSwitch.com immediately.

Trademarks and Servicemarks.

WorldSwitch.com, WorldSwitch.com,  "The Roadmap for the Information Superhighway", "The Web Director", the "Internet 1" logo, and/or any other names of WorldSwitch.com or the content or services referenced herein or on this Site are the exclusive property of WorldSwitch.com.  Other product and company names mentioned in this Site may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

2. Use of the Site.

WorldSwitch.com does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services on the Internet in any way.  All information, products and services offered through links from this Site, or on the Internet, are offered by third parties that are not a part of, nor controlled by WorldSwitch.com.

YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND THE INTERNET.   WorldSwitch.com provides this site and related information "AS IS" and does not make any express or implied warranties, representations or endorsements whatsoever (including without limitation warranties of title or non-infringement, or the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose) with regard to the service, any merchandise information or service provided through the service of this site or on the Internet generally.  WorldSwitch.com shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising either directly or indirectly from any transaction.   Please click on "About" at the bottom of the Main Page to read our Privacy Statement.

It is solely your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of all opinions, advice, services, merchandise and other information provided through this service or on the Internet generally.

WorldSwitch.com does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects in the service will be corrected.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event will WorldSwitch.com be liable for (1) any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of programs or information, and the like) arising out of the use of, or inability to use this service, or any delay of such information or service.  Even if WorldSwitch.com or its authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages, or (2) any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this service and/or materials or information obtained from this service.  Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.  In such sates, WorldSwitch.com's liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

WorldSwitch.com makes no representations whatsoever about any other web site which you may access through this site, or which may link to this Site. When you access a non-WorldSwitch.com web site, please understand that it is separate from WorldSwitch.com. 
WorldSwitch.com has no control over the content of another web site.  In addition, any link to another web site provided by the WorldSwitch.com web site does not mean that WorldSwitch.com endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content, or the use, of such web site.

3. Indemnification.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless WorldSwitch.com, its directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to the Service from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the Service.

4. Third Party Rights.

The provisions of paragraphs 2 (Use of the Service), and 3 (Indemnification) are for the benefit of WorldSwitch.com and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to this Service. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its own behalf.

5.Term; Termination.

This Agreement may be terminated by either party without notice at any time for any reason. The provisions of paragraphs 1 (Copyright, Licenses, Trademarks and Servicemarks), 2 (Use of the Service), 3 (Indemnification), 4 (Third Party Rights) and 6 (Miscellaneous) shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

6.Miscellaneous.

This Agreement shall all be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan applicable to agreements made and to be performed in Michigan. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between WorldSwitch.com and you for any purpose concerning this Agreement or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Michigan. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action is barred. WorldSwitch.com's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of this Agreement. WorldSwitch.com may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you.

WorldSwitch.com may modify this agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified agreement on this site.  You agree to review the agreement periodically to be aware of such modifications and your continued access or use of the site shall be deemed your acceptance of the modified agreement.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

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