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Restrictions on Use

Except as otherwise indicated elsewhere in this publication, with respect to a particular portion, file, or document, any person is hereby authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute this document subject to the following conditions:

1. The document may be used for informational, non-commercial purposes only.
2. Any copy of the document or portion thereof must include the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology copyright notice.
3. The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology reserves the right to revoke such authorization at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued immediately upon notice from the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology.

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Restriction of Liability

The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology will not be liable for any damages or injury caused by, including but not limited to, any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation of transmission, computer virus, or line failure. The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology will not be liable for any damages or injury, including but not limited to, special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials in this site or a site which is linked to this site, even if there is negligence on the part of the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology or an authorized Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or both. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you to the extent that applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology total liability to you for all losses, damages, and causes of action (in contract, tort (including without limitation, negligence), or otherwise) will not be greater than the amount you paid to access this site.

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Disclaimer

The material in this site could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology may make changes or improvements at any time.

The Materials in this site are provided “AS IS” and without warranties of any kind either expressed or implied, to the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology disclaims all warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology does not warrant that the functions contained in the material will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that this site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use of or the result of the use of the material in this site in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.

The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse work force.

Miscellaneous

These Terms and Conditions will be governed and be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the state of Missouri, United States of America, notwithstanding any principles of conflicts of law. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. Possible evidence of use of this site for illegal purposes will be provided to law enforcement authorities. This is the entire agreement between the parties relating to the use of this site.

The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology can revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by updating this posting.

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