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Overview

  1. In accordance with the following terms and conditions, Matthew Hutton (“MH”) author and copyright owner grants to you as authorised user (referred to as “you”) of the Website certain rights and permissions, as set out below, and in return you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
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Refund Policy

  1. MH provides no refunds for any E-book purchases. The purchase from Amazon of a paper copy of the Book (whether hardback or paperback) will attract the refund policy of Amazon, if any.

Information Collection and Use

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– Order Fulfilment;

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The Data Protection Act 1998

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Copyright Notice

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The Website has been created for and on behalf of Matthew Hutton.   Unauthorised use of any material on the Website or within the Book is prohibited.

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User’s Responsibilities

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MH’s Responsibilities

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Variation

  1. MH reserves the right to vary these terms and conditions in any way and at time, provided that he confirms such variation on the Website and given that before the date of such variation you are entitled to rely upon the detail of the terms and conditions in force at that time. Furthermore, MH reserves the right to withdraw and remove any material contained on the Website.
  2. These terms and conditions are effective until terminated by either you or MH, in either case on one calendar month’s notice and, if by MH, through the Website.

Disclaimer

  1. As is stated on page ii of the Book, MH has taken every care to ensure the accuracy of the Book. However, MH can accept no responsibility for loss or damage occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any statement in the Book. Further, no material in the Book should be taken as constituting advice given to the reader, whether professional or otherwise.
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Jurisdictional Issues

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Other

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