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See the Privacy Policy for information relating to the collection and use of your personal information.
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6.1 Due to the nature of the Internet, KM Media Group Limited does not promise full or uninterrupted or error-free operation of the site and interactive services. All liability of KM Media Group Limited, its directors or employees howsoever arising for any loss whatsoever arising from your use of or inability to use the site and/or the interactive services is excluded
6.2 KM Media Group Limited shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information it holds on you is kept secure. However, due to the nature of the internet, KM Media Group Limited cannot accept any liability for those who intentionally attempt to gain unauthorised access to this information by means such as computer hacking.
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KM Media Group Limited reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices under which KentOnline is offered. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions. Your continued use of KentOnline constitutes your agreement with the KM Media Group Limited to all such terms and conditions.
The KM Media Group Limited may permanently terminate your access to any interactive services provided on the site immediately for any reason.
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This agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and you hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
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