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The Site is operated by RBC Capital Markets, LLC, as agent for Royal Bank of Canada. The Site includes links to web sites operated by its affiliates, and to other web sites that it operates. The services offered through these RBC Financial Group web sites are offered by Royal Bank of Canada or its affiliates, as specifically disclosed on the relevant site.
GENERAL
All products and services of Royal Bank of Canada and its affiliates are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable agreements governing their use. The Terms are to be read by you together with any terms, conditions or disclaimers provided in the pages of the Site. In the event of any conflict, the terms provided in the pages of the Site will govern. The information, material and content provided in the pages of the Site (the "Information") may be changed at any time without notice. Changes may be made to the Terms at any time without notice by updating this posting. You agree to review the Terms regularly and your continued access or use of the Site will mean that you agree to any changes.
DISCLAIMER-THIRD PARTY CONTENT
The use of any product, service or feature available through this web site (the "Site") by any user of the Site is subject to the following:
Third Party Content
The Site makes information of third parties available, including articles, news reports, calculation tools, company information and data about private investment funds and other investment vehicles (the "Third Party Content"). By using this Site you acknowledge and agree that the Third Party Content is not created or endorsed by RBC, nor is any business offering products or services contained in the Third Party Content. The provision of Third Party Content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any security or make any other type of investment or investment decision. RBC does not endorse or recommend any Third Party Content or provider, or products or services offered by such third party. In addition, the Third Party Content is not intended to provide tax, legal or investment advice. You acknowledge that the Third Party Content is obtained from sources believed to be reliable and that no guarantees are made by RBC or the providers of the Third Party Content as to its accuracy, completeness, timeliness. You agree not to hold RBC or any of its affiliates or any provider of Third Party Content liable for any investment decision or other transaction made or declined based on reliance or use of such data, or any liability that may arise due to delays or interruptions in the delivery of the Third Party Content for any reason.
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Trademarks and Copyrights
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DISCLAIMER
This website and all of its content is operated by RBC Capital Markets, LLC, as agent for Royal Bank of Canada. The information contained in this web site is compiled for the convenience of site visitors and is not intended as, nor should it be interpreted to be, an offer to buy or sell any security or to participate in any investment or trading strategy. It is furnished without responsibility for accuracy, and is accepted by the Site visitor on the condition that errors or omissions shall not be made the basis for any claims, demand or cause of action. Potential investors are encouraged to seek independent legal, tax, regulatory, accounting or other advice, as necessary, prior to entering any transaction. This material has been issued by RBC Financial Group (a business brand name under which Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and its subsidiaries provide services) for its institutional clients only. The content on the portion of this website that is not password protected is prepared for general circulation, does not constitute research, and does not have regard to the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person who may read it. The information contained in all reports, articles and publications posted in any part of this Site has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by RBC Financial Group or any other person as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. All opinions and estimates (if any) by RBC Financial Group contained in any reports, articles and publications on this site constitute RBC Financial Group's judgment as of the date of this report, are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, investments or other property, nor should it be construed as such in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be illegal. Neither RBC nor any of its affiliates, nor any other person, accepts any liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from any use of any information contained in any reports, articles or publications contained herein. The content on this site may not be reproduced, distributed or published by any recipient hereof for any purpose.
LOCAL LAWS; EXPORT CONTROL
It is important to note that not all of the products, services and Information are available in all states or in jurisdictions outside of the United States. The Information does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security, currency, investment fund or other product, service or information to anyone in any jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or cannot legally be made or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation. For information specific to any particular jurisdiction, please contact your sales representative. The terms and conditions applicable to any product, service or information will be those determined at the time of provision of the product, service or information. Please be aware of the laws of your country or that otherwise apply to you in relation to any of the matters described in these pages. If you choose to access the Site from outside of the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local, national or international laws. You may not use or export or re-export the Information or any copy or adaptation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including export laws and regulations of the United States in force from time to time.
NOT OFFERING ANY ADVICE
The Information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice for you, and should not be relied upon in that regard. You should not act or rely on the Information without seeking the advice of a professional.
NO WARRANTIES
Royal Bank of Canada and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees or agents ("RBC Financial Group") provide the Site and the Information on an "as is, where is" basis and do not make any express or implied warranties, representations, endorsements or conditions with respect to the Site or the Information, including without limitation, warranties as to merchantability, operation, non-infringement, usefulness, completeness, accuracy, currentness, reliability and fitness for a particular purpose. Further, RBC Financial Group does not represent or warrant that the Site will be available and meet your requirements, that access will be uninterrupted, that there will be no delays, failures, errors or omissions or loss of transmitted information, that no viruses or other contaminating or destructive properties will be transmitted or that no damage will occur to your computer system. You have sole responsibility for adequate protection and backup of data and/or equipment and to take reasonable and appropriate precautions to scan for computer viruses or other destructive properties.
INTERNET E-MAIL
Any unprotected e-mail communication over the Internet is, as with communication via any other medium (e.g. cellular phones, post office mail), not confidential, subject to possible interception or loss, and is also subject to possible alteration. RBC Financial Group is not responsible for and will not be liable to you or any one else for any damages in connection with an e-mail sent by you to RBC Financial Group or an e-mail sent by RBC Financial Group to you at your request.
NO ENDORSEMENTS
No endorsement or approval of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressed or implied by any Information.
NO LIABILITY
RBC Financial Group is not responsible for and will not be liable to you or anyone else for any damages whatsoever (including direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages) arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Site or the Information, or any action or decision made by you in reliance on the Site or the Information, or any unauthorized use or reproduction of the Site or the Information, even if RBC Financial Group has been advised of the possibility of these damages.
LINKS/SOFTWARE
Links from or to web sites outside the Site are meant for convenience only. RBC Financial Group does not review, endorse, approve or control, and is not responsible for any sites linked from or to the Site, the content of those sites, the third parties named therein, or their products and services. Linking to any other site is at your sole risk and RBC Financial Group will not be responsible or liable for any damages in connection with linking. Links to downloadable software sites are for convenience only and RBC Financial Group is not responsible or liable for any difficulties or consequences associated with downloading the software. Use of any downloaded software is governed by the terms of the license agreement, if any, which accompanies or is provided with the software.
JURISDICTION
The Site is administered by RBC Capital Markets, LLC, as agent for Royal Bank of Canada, from its offices in New York. The Site will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the laws of the United States of America applicable therein, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. All disputes, controversies or claims arising out of or in connection with the Site shall be submitted to and be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York. You submit and attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York to finally adjudicate or determine any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the Site.
