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1. There is no warranty that the Technology is merchantable or that it is fit for a particular purpose or area.

2. In no event shall Vortices Dynamics be liable for consequential damages, nor shall Vortices Dynamics liability on any claim for damages arising out of or connected with the use of provided technologies from sale.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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27. Indemnification.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Vortices Dynamics, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to the Service from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the Service.

28. Third Party Rights.

The provisions of paragraphs 2 (Use of the Service), and 3 (Indemnification) are for the benefit of Vortices Dynamics and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to the Service. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its own behalf.

29.Term; Termination.

This Agreement may be terminated by either party without notice at any time for any reason. The provisions of paragraphs 1 (Copyright, Licenses and Idea Submissions), 2 (Use of the Service), 3 (Indemnification), 4 (Third Party Rights) and 6 (Miscellaneous) shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

30.No Warranty.

Best efforts have been used to prepare the material presented on this Site, E-Book and Program. Vortices Dynamics and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to the service however do not warrant the results for the effectiveness of this information contained on this Site, E-Book and Program. Results vary due to individual efforts and factors. Vortices Dynamics may not be held liable, in any circumstance, for damages or loss, including but not limited to special or incidental cases.

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31.Refund Policy.

Vortices Dynamics uses PayPal as its payment processor, therefore all transactions are backed up by the official return policy of PayPal as the following. PayPal will, at its discretion, allow for the return or replacement of any defective product within 30 days from the date of purchase. For recurring billing products, returns for more than one payment may be provided if requested within the standard 30 day return period. After 30 days all sales are final.

32.Miscellaneous.

This Agreement shall all be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom applicable to agreements made and to be performed in the United Kingdom. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between Vortices Dynamics and you for any purpose concerning this Agreement or the parties’ obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a county or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in the United Kingdom. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action is barred. Vortices Dynamics’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of this Agreement. Vortices Dynamics may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you.

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