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Users agree not to use the site for sale, trade or other commercial purposes. Users may not use language that is threatening, abusive, vulgar, discourteous or criminal. Users also may not post or transmit information or materials that would violate rights of any third party or which contains a virus or other harmful component. FMCS reserves the right to remove or edit any messages or material submitted by users.

FMCS is not responsible for material submitted to FMCS or posted in chatrooms or on bulletin boards by site users. By communicating with FMCS, however, users grant the agency permission to use any information, suggestions, ideas, drawings or concepts communicated for any purpose FMCS chooses, commercial, public or otherwise, without compensation whatsoever.

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Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, will FMCS be liable for special or consequential damages that result from the use or inability to use the materials in this site. In no event shall FMCS’ liability to a user for any loss, damage or claim exceed the amount paid by the user for accessing this site.

This agreement is effective until terminated by either party. You may terminate this agreement at any time by discontinuing your use of the FMCS site and destroying all materials obtained from it.