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INDEMNIFICATION
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MISCELLANEOUS
Modifications and Cancellations. TEA reserves the right, for any reason, in its sole discretion and without notice, to terminate, change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Site, and TEA will not be liable to you or to any third party for doing so. TEA may also impose rules and limits on the use of the Site, or restrict your access to part, or the entire, Site without notice or penalty. TEA also reserves the right to cancel, discontinue, or modify any content for any reason. The Site may contain errors and omissions relating to description and availability. TEA reserves the right to correct errors or omissions without prior notice.
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