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Responsibility for Content

The choice and the presentation of the facts contained in this publication and the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization. The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this publication do not imply expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city, or area or of its authorities, or the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

The information, ideas, and opinions presented in this publication are those of the authors and do not represent those of UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). Whilst the information in this publication is believed to be and accurate at the time of publication, neither UNESCO nor Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) can accept any legal liability with respect to any loss or damage arising from the information contained in this publication.

Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) accepts no responsibility or liability for any material which may reside in or is accessed via the EOLSS-Online Site other than UNESCO-Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) information. UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) have no responsibility with respect to Other Sites and no affiliation with, endorsement of, or sponsorship by UNESCO and  Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) be inferred. You may not upload, post or transmit any illegal, offensive, obscene or otherwise inappropriate material to the EOLSS-Online Site.

Modification of Terms of Use

UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) reserve the right to modify, change, add, or remove portions of these Terms of Use at any time. These Terms of Use should be reviewed periodically for changes. Your continued use of the EOLSS-Online following the notification of changes to these Terms of Use will indicate you accept of all such changes.

Copyright and Proprietary Rights

The EOLSS-Online Site is the property of Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) and is protected by International Copyright laws. All copyright, trademark and other proprietary rights on the EOLSS-Online Site and in the text, graphics, audio, design elements, and all other materials originated or used by UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) at their site are reserved to Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). You may not reproduce, download, upload, post, transmit or distribute any part of the UNESCO- EOLSS-Online other than printing or downloading portions of the text and images for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided that you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices, you make no modifications to the materials. You may not download quantities of materials to a database that can be used to avoid future downloads from the UNESCO-EOLSS-Online Site. You may not modify the UNESCO-EOLSS-Online Site or any material residing on the site. You may not use the UNESCO-EOLSS-Online Site in any manner that infringes the rights of any person or entity.

Exclusions Of Warranties

No warranties of any kind are made with respect to the UNESCO and  Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)  Site. UNESCO AND Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE EOLSS-ONLINE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, WILL BE ACCURATE, OR WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE EOLSS-ONLINE OR THE SERVERS MAKING MATERIALS AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. UNESCO-Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) EXPRESSLY EXCLUDE AND DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. UNESCO-Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE EOLSS-ONLINE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DATA LOSS OR CORRUPTION, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.

Data Export

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Links to Other Sites

UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)  do not accept responsibility for the content or availability of other sites that are accessed via links that may appear from time to time on the UNESCO-EOLSS-Online site.

Destructive Devices

It is your responsibility to take precautions to ensure that your computer and/or network is protected from worms, viruses, Trojan horses, or any other devices with destructive intent. In no event will UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)  be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages to you from the use of the UNESCO-EOLSS-Online.

Law, Jurisdiction and Venue

This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted pursuant to the International Law, the laws of other countries (parties to international copyright treaties) and United Nations Convention on Contracts, without reference to any conflict of law principles. Any legal action, suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction under the International Law, the laws of other countries, and United Nations Convention on Contracts and each party hereby consents and submits to the personal jurisdiction of such court, waives any objection to venue in such court and consents to the service of process by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last known address of such party.

Compliance with Laws

Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) endeavors to ensure that the EOLSS-Online complies with the requirements of the International Law, as well as the foreign laws of any country where it is intended for the EOLSS-Online to be viewed. In the event that a foreign country's law may not be fully satisfied, then Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) shall be deemed not to be directing the EOLSS-Online to that particular country.

Indemnification

You hereby indemnify, defend, and hold UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)  and our affiliates and our officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") harmless from and against any and all liabilities and costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising out of any breach by you of this Agreement. You shall use your best efforts to cooperate with UNESCO and Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) in the defense of any claim. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)  reserve the right, at their own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you.

Limitation of Liability

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE, SHALL UNESCO-Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE EOLSS-ONLINE OR MATERIALS OR FUNCTIONS ON THE EOLSS-ONLINE, EVEN IF UNESCO-Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN THE EVENT APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, UNESCO-Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE LICENSEE, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE EOLSS-ONLINE.

Limitation of Claims

The user must bring any action on any claim against Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)  within six (6) months following the date the claim first accrued, or it shall be deemed waived.

General Provisions

If any of these Terms of Use shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.