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ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

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INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE

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EDITORIAL CONTROL

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THIRD PARTY WEB SITES

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COPYRIGHT & LICENSE

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CHANGES TO THIS USER AGREEMENT

We may edit, delete or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, at any time and in our sole discretion, by posting a notice or a new agreement on our site. YOUR CONTINUED VISIT IN OUR WEBSITE FOLLOWING OUR POSTING OF A CHANGE NOTICE OR NEW AGREEMENT ON OUR SITE WILL CONSTITUTE BINDING ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHANGE. We reserve the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in this User Agreement, or any policy of the Site, at any time and in its sole discretion. Any changes or modifications to this User Agreement or policy will be effective upon posting of the revisions. YOUR CONTINUED VISIT IN OUR WEBSITE FOLLOWING OUR POSTING OF A CHANGE NOTICE OR NEW AGREEMENT ON OUR SITE WILL CONSTITUTE BINDING ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHANGE.

CONFIDENTIALITY

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NON-ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS

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NON-WAIVER

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SEVERABILITY OF TERMS

In the event that any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found invalid or unenforceable pursuant to any judicial decree or decision, such provision shall be deemed to apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remainder of these Terms and Conditions shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Ontario, without any reference to conflict-of-laws principles. The Agreement describes and encompasses the entire agreement between us and you, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties and understandings with respect to the Site, the contents and materials provided by or through the Site, and the subject matter of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

Any dispute, controversy or difference which may arise between the parties out of, in relation to or in connection with this Agreement is hereby irrevocably submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, to the exclusion of any other courts without giving effect to its conflict of laws, provisions or your actual province or country of residence.

TERMINATION OF ACCESS

You agree that Blacklock’s Reporter, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate your password, account, or use of Blacklock’s Reporter. You agree that any suspension and/or termination of your access to Blacklock’s Reporter may be effected without prior notice and that Blacklock’s Reporter will not be liable to you or to any other person as a result of any such suspension or termination.