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Disclaimer of warranty

The NHM has taken every care in the preparation of the content of this web site. The services, information or data (collectively, 'Information') made available at the NHM Website are provided 'AS IS'. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the NHM disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials on this web site, including without limitation:
 

1. any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
2. any liability for damage to your computer hardware, data, information, Materials and business resulting from the Information or the lack of information available on the NHM Website
3. any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by its actions, omissions, or negligence, or for contingencies beyond its control, in procuring, compiling, or delivering the Information
4. any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Information regardless of how caused, or delays or interruptions in delivery of the Information
5. any decision made or action taken or not taken in reliance upon the Information furnished hereunder

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Limitation of liability

The NHM shall not be liable for any losses or damages whatsoever, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, from the use of, or reliance on, the Information, or from the use of the Internet generally.

For the purposes of this section, 'The Natural History Museum' shall include its departments, and their employees, partners, principals, agents and representatives, and any third-party providers or sources of information or data.

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