TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

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By using this site, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions are subject to review.

GENERAL

The Ohno Institute and "SHINTOPIA", hereinafter collectively, "Ohno.org", are based in Willoughby, Ohio, USA. Ohno.org is dedicated to research, education and the dissemination of information on health problems associated with chronic disease and aging, which will help people regain and maintain health.

THIS SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.

The contents of the Ohno.org Site are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. In all circumstances you should consult a health care professional before modifying health or diet regimens. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site! Nothing stated on these pages should be considered medical advice for dealing with a given problem. You should consult your health care professional for individual guidance for specific health problems. These pages are for educational and informational purposes only. Information conveyed herein is based on records, studies and anecdotal information. No claims whatsoever are made on these pages as to the specific benefits accruing from the use of the naturally magnetized water.

The goal of the Ohno Institute is to be a source of information for you, describing services, products, and methods of living that promote healthy lifestyles. To achieve these goals, the Ohno Institute needs to collect information to understand your particular needs.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

PHYSICIANS

The contents of this site are for information only and shall not substitute for your professional judgment.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. You should be aware that this Site is not intended or designed to attract children under the age of 13. We do not collect personally identifiable information from any person we actually know is a child under the age of 13.

USE OF CONTENT

Ohno.org authorizes you to view or download a single copy of the material on the Ohno.org Site solely for your personal, noncommercial use if you include the following copyright notice: "Copyright 1998 - 2000, Ohno.org. All rights reserved" and other copyright and proprietary rights notices which were contained in the Content. The Content is protected by copyright under both United States and foreign laws. Any use of the Content not expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions is a breach of these Terms and Conditions and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. Content and features are subject to change or termination without notice.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

You agree that we (or our Content Providers) own all worldwide rights, titles and interests in and to the Site. You may create a bookmark in your browser to the home page of the Site. Otherwise, you may not create a link to the Site without our prior written approval. All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved to us. No other rights or licenses, whether express, implied, arising by estoppel, or otherwise are conveyed or intended by this Agreement. To facilitate your access to and use of our Site or portions thereof, we may make certain software available to you. The terms of your use of such software will be stated separately in a license agreement that will be included with the software. You agree to only use such software in a manner permitted pursuant to such license agreements.

LIABILITY OF OHNO.ORG AND ITS LICENSORS

The use of the Ohno.org Site and the Content is at your own risk.

Ohno.org Assumes no liability for or relating to the delay, failure, interruption or corruption of any data or other information transmitted in connection with the use of the Ohno.org Site, Ohno.org makes no representations that your use of the Site will be uninterrupted, virus free, Y2K compliant or secure. You are responsible for taking precautions to prevent damages.

The Ohno.org Site and the content are provided on an "as is" basis, ITS LICENSORS, AND ITS SUPPLIERS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES' RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Ohno.org, its licensors and its suppliers make no representations or warranties about the following:

1. The accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Content, software, text graphics, links or communications provided on or through the use of Ohno.org Site.
2. The compliance with government regulations requiring disclosure of information on prescription drug products with regard to the Content contained on the Ohno.org Site.

In no event shall Ohno.org, its licensors, its suppliers or any third parties mentioned on the Ohno.org Site be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, personal injury/wrongful death, lost profits, or damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Ohno.org Site or the Content.

USER SUBMISSIONS

You agree that you will not upload or transmit any communications or content of any type that infringe or violate any rights of any party. By submitting communications or content to any part of this Site, you agree that such submission is non-confidential for all purposes. If you make any such submission, you automatically grant--or warrant that the owner of such content has expressly granted--Ohno.org a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, world-wide nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, create derivative works from, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform and display the communication or content in any media or medium, or any form, format or forum now known or hereafter developed. Ohno.org may sublicense its rights through multiple tiers of sublicenses.

ADVERTISEMENTS AND LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Ohno.org does not endorse and is not responsible for the content on any third party websites. Your use of third party websites is at your own risk.

INDEMNITY

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Ohno.org, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors and suppliers, harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

JURISDICTION

You expressly agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any matter or dispute, or relating to your use of the Ohno.org Site, resides in the courts of the State of Ohio. You further agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of the State of Ohio in connection with any such dispute or matter involving use of this Site. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Ohio, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Ohno.org, except as otherwise expressly provided.