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Terms, Conditions, Disclaimer & CopyrightDisclaimers: The information contained in this web site is for informational purposes only. Individual concerns about hearing and hearing loss should be directed to your physician. The information provided by Audiotech Healthcare Corporation and its online web site hearingcenteronline.com is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information at this site, and neither is any damage resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or to answer any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Alberta Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this web site. This site does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Investors are urged to consult their investment advisor before making any investment decisions with respect to Audiotech Healthcare Corporation. Neither Audiotech Healthcare Corporation nor its officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives shall be liable for any damages whether direct or indirect, incidental, special or consequential including lost revenues or lost profits that may arise from or in connection with the use of the information on this Site. You agree that your use of any of the materials on the Audiotech Healthcare Corporation Website is strictly at your sole risk. Copyrights: Copyright©1999 Audiotech Healthcare Corporation All materials contained on this site (the "Site" or "Audiotech Website" or "Hearingcenteronline.com web site") are protected by U.S. and Canadian copyright law and other intellectual property laws. In using the Audiotech Healthcare Corporation Website, you agree not to reproduce, distribute, sell, publish or broadcast any materials without the prior written permission of Audiotech Healthcare Corporation. Furthermore, you agree not to remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the materials. On an occasional and irregular basis, you may download material for your own personal, non-commercial use. Audiotech Healthcare Corporation provides these materials as a service to clients and friends and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the materials. Audiotech Healthcare Corporation makes no commitment to update information and provides all materials on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Specifically, Audiotech Healthcare Corporation does not edit nor control content provided by third parties prior to transmission to the Audiotech Healthcare Corporation Website. Third party materials are not reviewed for truth or accuracy. They do not represent the opinion, beliefs or statements of Audiotech Healthcare Corporation. Privacy Policy Audiotech Healthcare Corporation believes it is important to protect your privacy when you visit the Audiotech Healthcare Corporation Web Site ("Site"). This statement outlines Audiotech Healthcare Corporation's privacy policy for our Site and explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site. Audiotech Healthcare Corporation automatically collects and stores the following information when you visit our Site to read pages, download information such as reports or data, participate in community discussions, etc.:
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