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- ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS OF USE
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- PREMISES
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- CHANGES IN INTERNET SITE
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- PERSONAL USE
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- ELIGIBILITY
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- USER CODE OF CONDUCT
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6.10. These rules cover most common situations, but they cannot anticipate everything. Consequently Ohlala magazine reserves the right to take any actions it deems appropriate to ensure the site is not disrupted or abused in any way. That said, Ohlala magazine cannot possibly control all conduct or communications that may violate this agreement, nor can it guarantee the immediate removal of all offending threads.
- USER DISPUTES
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- LINKS
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- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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9.4. You can download or copy only for your personal use for non-commercial purposes items from Ohlala magazine provided you maintain all the intellectual property notices they contain. Copying or memorizing any item for purposes other than personal use is strictly forbidden without the prior written permission of Ohlala magazine.
- SUBMISSIONS
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Ohlala magazine accepts article submissions from the public, please contact: admin@ohlala.ca.
- REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTEES
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- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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- PRIVACY
13.1. We care about the privacy of our users. Click here to view Ohlala magazine’s Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you are consenting to have your personal data transferred to and processed in Canada.
- HOW TO CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY
14.1. Should you have any questions regarding these Conditions of Use, you can reach us at the following address:
Ohlala magazine
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Date of Last Revision: January 20, 2015