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Directory Watch is for General Informational Purposes Only. Some of the material shared through Directory Watch may offer information relating to professional topics, such as medical, legal, or financial issues. This material is presented for general informational purposes only, and should not be construed as professional advice. No action should be taken based upon any information contained in the Service. You should seek independent professional advice from a person who is licensed and/or knowledgeable in the applicable area before acting upon any opinion, advice, or information contained in the Service.
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No Directory Watch Ownership of User Content. Directory Watch claims no ownership or control over any content submitted, posted or displayed by you on or through the Service. You or a third party licensor, as appropriate, retain all patent, trademark and copyright to any content you submit, post or display on or through the Service and you are responsible for protecting those rights, as appropriate.
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Term and Termination. Directory Watch may, in its sole discretion, at any time and for any reason, terminate the Service, terminate this Agreement, or suspend or terminate your account. In the event of termination, your account will be disabled and you may not be granted access to your account or any files or other content contained in your account although residual copies of information may remain in our system for some time for back-up purposes. Sections 2, 3, 4-8 and 9-16 of this Terms of Service, along with applicable provisions of the general Terms of Service, shall survive expiration or termination.
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