TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

The www.EnterpriseInstitute.com and www.EnterpriseInstitute.ca are services of The Enterprise Institute, and all information on this Enterprise Institute World-Wide Web site (together with the underlying source HTML files that implement the hypertext features, this "Site") may be used solely under the following terms and conditions:

1. Purpose of Enterprise Institute Website

The purpose of this site is to give the visitor a general understanding of the law and provide information to assist the user in the selection of a lawyer, CPA, business specialist, marketing specialist or a recruiter. It is not to provide specific advice to users about their particular situation, nor to recommend the services of any particular lawyer or other Professional. While a great deal of care has been taken to provide accurate and current information, the ideas, general principles and conclusions presented at this site may differ depending on your particular situation. Because the law constantly changes and is subject to varying interpretations, the reader is urged to consult professional legal counsel regarding the applicability any points of law discussed at this Site to any specific problem. This web site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice.

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2. Enterprise Institute is a legal publisher

Enterprise Institute is a research service and legal publisher, and neither a law firm nor a substitute for a lawyer's advice, nor a lawyer referral service.

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3. Lawyer's, CPA's, Recruiter's, other Professional's Listings

The information on the Site, including the Articles, Frequently Asked Questions, and personal details of the lawyers, CPA's, Recruiter's, other Professional's (hereinafter referred to as "lawyer" or "lawyers")  is provided by the listees or from information which is available to the public. Enterprise Institute does not warrant the validity of the information, nor does it guarantee the quality of the work product. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Enterprise Institute is not responsible for any material or information contained in the linked sites or provided by listees.

All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

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4. No legal advice provided

Enterprise Institute offers no legal advice, recommendations, mediation or counseling under any circumstance. This site is designed to provide you with general information about different areas of business practice, and to assist you in understanding facts, related to selecting professional counsel for your case. Ultimately, however, you are solely responsible for your own selections and actions, and are urged to make your own independent investigation and evaluation.

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5. Ownership, license & restrictions on use

6. Linking

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive right to create a hyperlink to the Enterprise Institute website provided such link does not portray Enterprise Institute or any of its products and services in a false, misleading, derogatory or otherwise defamatory manner. You may not use a Enterprise Institute logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark of Enterprise Institute to link to this Site without the express written permission of Enterprise Institute. This limited right may be revoked at any time.

Enterprise Institute makes no claim or representation regarding, and accepts no responsibility for, the quality, content, nature or reliability of sites accessible by hyperlink from this Site, or sites linking to this Site. The linked sites are not under the control of Enterprise Institute and Enterprise Institute is not responsible for the content of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any review, changes or updates to such sites. Enterprise Institute is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or adoption by Enterprise Institute of the site or any information contained therein. When leaving the Enterprise Institute site, you should be aware that Enterprise Institute's terms and policies no longer govern, and, therefore, you should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of that site.

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7. Disclaimers

7.1. THIS SITE AND THE MATERIALS CONTAINED THEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Enterprise Institute DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. Enterprise Institute DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT MATERIALS IN THIS SITE ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, OR ERROR-FREE. Enterprise Institute DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THIS SITE OR ITS SERVER(S) ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

7.2. Enterprise Institute disclaims all responsibility for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage of any kind resulting from, arising out of or any way related to (a) any errors in or omissions from this site and its content, including but not limited to technical inaccuracies and typographical errors, (b) any third party websites or content therein directly or indirectly accessed through links in this site, including but not limited to any errors in or omissions therefrom, (c) the unavailability of this site or any portion thereof, (d) your use of this site, or (e) your use of any equipment or software in connection with this site.

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8. Limitation of liability

8.1. By using Enterprise Institute and/or its Lawyer & Professional Directory, you are agreeing that under no circumstances will Enterprise Institute, its affiliates, or any lawyer listed on either site be responsible for (1) any information contained on or omitted from the site(s), (2) any person's reliance on any such information, whether or not the information is correct, current or complete, (3) the consequences of any action you or any other person takes or fails to take, whether or not based on information provided by or as a result of the use of the Enterprise Institute website. Enterprise Institute.  and their affiliates also have no responsibility for (4) any person's satisfaction with any lawyer, whether relating to the lawyer's competence, diligence, or otherwise (5) the results of any advice given by or representation from any lawyer, or (6) the failure or refusal of any attorney to respond or consult to you.

8.2. IN NO EVENT SHALL A COVERED PARTY (DEFINED BELOW) BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LAWYER'S FEES, LOST PROFIT OR SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THIS SITE OR THE MATERIALS CONTAINED IN, OR ACCESSED THROUGH, THIS SITE. "COVERED PARTY" MEANS Enterprise Institute SERVICES LTD, ITS AFFILIATES, ITS LISTEES, AND ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, SUBCONTRACTOR, AGENT, SUCCESSOR, OR ASSIGNS OF Enterprise Institute, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS LISTEES.

8.3  Customer acknowledges that the service provided by The Enterprise Institute is of such a nature that service can be slowed down or interrupted for many reasons other than the negligence of the company and that damages resulting from any slow down or interruption of service are difficult to ascertain. Therefore, Customer agrees that the Enterprise Institute shall not be liable for any damages arising from such causes beyond the direct and exclusive control of the company. Customer further acknowledges that the company's liability for its own negligence may not in any event exceed an amount equivalent to charges payable by Customer for services during the period damages occurred. In no event shall the company be liable for any special or consequential damages, loss or injury.

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9. Governing laws in case of dispute; jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, as they apply to agreements made and solely performed therein. Disputes arising hereunder shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the State of California and/or the courts of San Diego County, California, USA, and jurisdiction therefor shall rest solely inthe San Diego County, California, USA.

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10. Changes to site and these terms and conditions

This Site and these Terms and Conditions may be changed by Enterprise Institute with or without notice. Please review this link on a regular basis for changes. Continued use of this Site following any change constitutes your acceptance of the change.

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11. Entire agreement; severability

These Terms and Conditions incorporate by reference any notices contained on this Site and constitute the entire agreement with respect to your access to and use of this Site. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is unlawful, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions and shall not affect their validity and enforceability.

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12. If you do not agree

If these terms and conditions are not acceptable in full, you must immediately cease your use of this site.

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13. Copyright; permitted uses; restrictions on use

Material available in the Enterprise Institute web site are protected by copyright law. Copyright © 1999-2003 Enterprise Institute. All rights reserved.

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14. Trademarks

Listed below are trademarks for Enterprise Institute. Nothing contained on this site should be construed as granting any license or right to use any Trademark displayed on this site without the express written permission of Enterprise Institute or such third party may own the Trademark.

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