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Access to and use of this World Wide Web site ('The British Pteridological Society ('the BPS') Website' or 'Fern World W W') is provided subject to these terms and conditions:
 

Use of material on The British Pteridological Society Website

The information, artwork, text, video, audio, animation,or picture files (collectively, 'Materials') contained on The British Pteridological Society Website are protected by copyright laws. You may only access and use the Materials for personal or educational purposes. You may not modify or use the Materials for any other purpose without the BPS's express written consent. Except as provided below, you may not reproduce, republish, post, transmit or distribute any Materials on the BPS Website, in whole or inpart, without the BPS's prior written permission.

To request permission, send e-mail, including your name, address and a description of the purpose of your intended distribution and the materials you would like to distribute to: BPS publishing permission (Anthony.Pigott@btinternet.com)

You may print Materials on the BPS Website for personal or educational purposes only, and you must include any copyright notice originally included with the Materials in all copies.

Any computer software downloadable or otherwise available from the BPS Website is licensed subject to the terms of the applicable license agreement.

The Materials included on the BPS Website have been compiled by the BPS from a variety of sources, and are subject to change without notice.
 

Sites linked from The British Pteridological Society Website

The sites linked from the BPS Website are not under the BPS's control, and the BPS does not assume any responsibility or liability for any communications or materials available at such linked sites. The BPS does not intend links on the BPS Website to be referrals or endorsements of the linked entities, and are provided for convenience only.

Disclaimer of warranty

The BPS 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 BPS Website are provided 'AS IS'. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the BPS 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 BPS 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

The BPS makes no warranty, representation or guaranty as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the Information or that the Information may be relied upon for any reason. The BPS makes no warranty, representation or guaranty that the Information will be uninterrupted or error free or that any defects can be corrected. For purposes of this section, 'British Pteridological Society' shall include its officers, employees and representatives, and any third-party providers or sources of information or data.
 

Limitation of liability

The BPS 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 British Pteridological Society' shall include its officers, employees, and representatives and any third-party providers or sources of information or data.

These disclaimers and exclusions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. If any provision of these disclaimers and exclusions shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable then that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Unless otherwise specified, the materials on this web site are directed principally at those who access this web site from the United Kingdom mainland. Those who choose to access this site from other locations are responsible for compliance with local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

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This page was last updated on 29/8/99.