Agreement and General Terms of Use
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The Automotive Dictionary reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change any or all of the provisions of this agreement at any time. The Automotive Dictionary will notify users of any changes by posting them on the Site or through other reasonable means of providing notice. Any changes to this agreement will be effective immediately upon notice to you. Your use of the Site after notice of changes to this agreement will be deemed your acceptance of the changes.
The Automotive Dictionary reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change, limit, or discontinue any aspect, content, or feature of the Site, as well as any aspect pertaining to the use of the Site.
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User Activities and Information on The Site
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Certain content found on the Site may be subject to additional terms, conditions, and notices as specified in Section 10 (Content-Specific Notices) below.
Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
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Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless The Automotive Dictionary (and any of its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, agents, third party content providers, or licensors, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents) from and against all claims, liability, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and legal fees and costs, arising out of your use of the Site or your breach of any provision of this agreement. The Automotive Dictionary reserves the right, in its sole discretion and at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. You will cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any claim.
Notices Between Us
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Termination
The Automotive Dictionary may terminate this agreement and your use of the Site at any time. The Automotive Dictionary will have the right immediately to terminate your use of the Site in the event of any conduct by you which The Automotive Dictionary, in its sole discretion, considers to be unacceptable, or in the event of any breach by you of this agreement.
General Terms
This agreement and any posted rules on the Site established by The Automotive Dictionary constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No waiver by either The Automotive Dictionary or you of any breach or default under this agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. This agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of The Automotive Dictionary and its successors, trustees, and permitted assigns. The Automotive Dictionary may assign this agreement or any of its rights or obligations under this agreement with or without notice to you.