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Continuing to use the website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of these changes and you should therefore periodically visit this page to review the current version. General These terms and conditions contain all the terms of your agreement with us relating to your use of the website. No other written or oral statement (including statements in any brochure or promotional literature published by us) will be incorporated. In the event that any of these terms is determined to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall nonetheless be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining terms. What Law Applies? Your use of the JBJS website, any downloaded material from it and the operation of these terms shall be governed by, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and you agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. We reserve the right to bring proceedings in the Courts of the country of your residence. Last updated: 14 January 2005
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