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You assume full responsibility for the use of the Content. NH is also not responsible and assumes no liability for any viruses that may infect your web site or infect, affect or damage your computer equipment or other property, related in any way to your access to, use of, browsing in, or downloading of any Content from the Site. NH is not responsible for any damages whatsoever (including direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages) arising out of or in connection with the use (including unauthorized use or reproduction) of the Site or your reliance on the Content, whether in an action of contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise.

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• You agree that, with respect to any Product, NH is not liable in any event for:
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