These Terms and Conditions describe the terms and conditions
applicable to your use of the Laboratory Systems Consulting web site
(the "Web Site"). Laboratory Systems Consulting may amend
these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting the amended terms
on the Web Site, which shall constitute notice to you thereof. Except,
as stated below, all amended terms shall be effective immediately upon
such notice.
These Terms and Conditions were last amended on November 12th 2003.
Acceptance of Terms. By using the Web Site, you agree to be bound by
these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any of these terms
or conditions, do not use the Web Site.
Disclaimer. You expressly agree that your use of the Web Site is at
your sole risk. The materials and information on the Web Site are provided
on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Laboratory
Systems Consulting does not warrant or make any representations concerning
the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials/information,
including any related graphics, on its Web Site or otherwise relating
to such materials/information or on any sites linked to this Web Site.
Laboratory Systems Consulting makes no representation or warranty that
access to the Web Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error
free. You understand and agree that any material downloaded or otherwise
obtained through the use of the Web Site is done at your own discretion
and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your
computer system or loss of data that results from downloading such material.
Limitation of Liability. In no event will Laboratory Systems Consulting
be liable for any damages whatsoever, including special, direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection
with the: use of; or performance of; or the information available or
referred to on; the Web Site, including but not limited to, damages
for loss of profits or revenues suffered by you, your clients or third
parties howsoever caused and resulting from breach of contract, tort,
negligence or other legal statutory or equitable grounds, even if Laboratory
Systems Consulting has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Copyright. All materials and information published or otherwise accessible
through this Web Site, including but not limited to, news articles,
text, photographs, images, illustrations, audio clips, software and
other materials (the "Content") are protected by copyright,
trademarks and/or other rights and laws, and are owned or controlled
by Laboratory Systems Consulting or its licensors. Portions of the Web
Site may be provided to Laboratory Systems Consulting under licence.
The copying, reproduction, or publication of any part of the Web Site
is strictly prohibited, unless expressly authorized in writing by Laboratory
Systems Consulting. You agree to abide by all additional copyright notices,
information and restrictions contained in any Content and in any content
accessed through the Web Site.
Trademarks. The trademarks, logos and service marks, including but not
limited to " Laboratory Systems Consulting ", and other names,
logos and icons identifying Laboratory Systems Consulting services and
such other product, names, logos and icons of third parties (collectively
the "Trademarks") displayed on the Web Site, are registered
and unregistered Trademarks of Laboratory Systems Consulting and third
parties. Nothing contained on the Web Site should be construed as granting,
by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any licence or right to use
any Trademark displayed on the Web Site without the written permission
of Laboratory Systems Consulting or such third party that may own the
Trademarks displayed on the Web Site. Your misuse of the Trademarks
displayed on the Web Site, or any other Content on the Web Site, except
as provided in these Terms and Conditions, is strictly prohibited. You
are also advised that Laboratory Systems Consulting will aggressively
enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the
law. Use of this Site. While visiting the Web Site you may not: (A)
post, upload, publish, reproduce, transmit or otherwise distribute information
or other material (i) constituting or encouraging conduct that would
constitute a criminal offence or give rise to civil liability, or (ii)
which is protected by copyright, or other intellectual property right,
or derivative works with respect thereto, without obtaining permission
of the copyright owner or rightholder; or (B) otherwise use this site
in a manner which is contrary to law including the posting or transmitting
of any information or software which contains a virus, cancelbot, trojan
horse, worm or other harmful or disruptive component.
Indemnity. You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Laboratory Systems
Consulting and its affiliates and related companies, directors, officers
and employees, harmless from any and all liabilities, costs and expenses,
including reasonable legal fees, related to any violation of these Terms
and Conditions by you or users of your account, or in connection with
the use of the Web Site or the placement or transmission of any information
or other materials on the Web Site by you or users of your account.
Links. Laboratory Systems Consulting has not reviewed the web sites
linked to or linked from the Web Site and is not responsible for the
contents of any such linked site. Laboratory Systems Consulting makes
no representations or warranties whatsoever about any such linked site.
When you access a non-Laboratory Systems Consulting web site, you understand
and acknowledge that it is independent from Laboratory Systems Consulting,
that Laboratory Systems Consulting has no control over the content on
any such web site, and that Laboratory Systems Consulting does not assume
any responsibility or liability for any communications or materials
available at such web site and does not endorse the content or the use
of such web site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own
risk. Laboratory Systems Consulting reserves the sole right to either
modify or discontinue the Web Site including any features therein at
any time with or without notice to you.
Termination. You agree that Laboratory Systems Consulting may, in its
sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of
the Web Site for any reason, including without limitation, breach of
these Terms and Conditions. Should you object to the Terms and Conditions
or any subsequent modifications thereto or become dissatisfied with
the Web Site in any way, your only recourse is to immediately discontinue
use of the Web Site.
Miscellaneous. These Terms and Conditions, including any and all documents
referenced herein constitute the entire agreement between Laboratory
Systems Consulting and you pertaining to the subject matter hereof.
Hanco Technologies's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance
of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not be construed
as a waiver of any provisions or rights. The invalidity or unenforceability
of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof and any such
invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed to be severable.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada
applicable therein. The parties have required that these Terms and Conditions
and all documents relating hereto be drawn up in English. Les parties
ont demandé que cette convention ainsi que tous les documents
qui s'y attachent soient rédigés en anglais. Laboratory
Systems Consulting has no obligation to monitor this site. However,
you agree that Laboratory Systems Consulting has the right to monitor
this site electronically from time to time and to disclose any information
as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or other governmental request,
to operate this site properly, or to protect itself or its subscribers.
Laboratory Systems Consulting reserves the right to refuse to post or
to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, that, in
its sole discretion, are unacceptable, undesirable, or in violation
of these terms and conditions. Contact Us. If you have any issues/difficulties
with the terms, conditions, rules, policies, guidelines or practices
which Laboratory Systems Consulting uses to operate this site, please
click on "Contact Us", and we will be happy to address your
concerns