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POLICY (AUP)
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and materials, which you find published on eCommunityGuide,
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materials.
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its sole discretion, but is under no obligation, to refuse
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hold, eCommunityGuide liable for the loss of data or the
misappropriation or infringement of any intellectual
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claims and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees,
related to your violation of this Agreement, including any
abusive or unlawful behavior on the part of you or your
dependents, or the infringement of any intellectual property
or privacy right of any person.
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eCommunityGuide reserves the right to modify this agreement
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