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The Institute of Materials, Inc. (IOM) makes information and products available on this website, subject to the following terms and conditions. By accessing this site, you agree to these terms and conditions. IOM reserves the right to change these terms and conditions, and the products, services, prices, and programs mentioned in this site at any time, at its sole discretion, without notice. IOM reserves the right to seek all remedies available by law and in equity for any violation of these terms and conditions. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

• Copyright
• Trademarks & Logos
• Use of Website Information
• Warranties & Disclaimers
• Submissions
• Linking to IOM's Website
• Third Party Websites
• Third Part Products and Services
• Compliance with Laws

Copyright
The information on this website is protected by copyright. Except as specifically permitted, all bulletin, publications, and websites of VoxPop® and the Institute of Materials, Inc. which are furnished to the industry and to the public are copyrighted and may not be reprinted or copied in any way without express written permission of the Institute of Materials, Inc.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
VoxPop® Publishing Division of the Institute of Materials, Inc., 4800 James Savage Rd., Midland, Michigan, USA., 2008. All rights reserved.

Trademarks & Logos
VoxPop and IOM are registered trademarks of the Institute of Materials, Inc. VoxPop and IOM logos may not be used without express written permission from the Institute of Materials, Inc.

Use of Website Information
VoxPop® publishes test results on various engine oils. A product's rating refers only to the particular brand and formulation specified, not to other brands or formulations sold by the same company. Results of any given test are not to be construed as an endorsement of one product or criticism of another. Our reports are for purposes of comparison and application by knowledgeable individuals, given consideration to the specific application desired.
The VoxPop® reports and accompanying documentation available to download from this site are the copyrighted work of IOM. Except as otherwise indicated on this site, you may view, print, copy, and distribute downloadable documents on this site subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The document may be used solely for informational, personal, non-commercial purposes;
2. Any copy of the document or portion thereof must include all copyright and proprietary notices in the same form and manner as on the original;
3. The document may not be modified in any way; and
4. IOM reserves the right to revoke such authorization at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued immediately upon notice from IOM.

Documents specified above do not include the layout or design of this website. Elements of this site are protected by trade dress or other laws and may not be imitated or reproduced in whole or in part. Documents specified above do not include logos, graphics, or images on this website, which may not be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent of IOM.

Warranties and Disclaimers; Liability Limitations
Except as expressly provided otherwise in an agreement between you and IOM, all information and software on this website are provided "as is" without warranty or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

IOM assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the information or software or other documents which are referenced by or linked to this website.

In no event shall IOM be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, those resulting from: (1) reliance on the materials presented, (2) costs of replacement goods, (3) loss of use, data or profits, (4) delays or business interruptions, (5) and any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of information) whether or not IOM has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information provided on this website, this site could include technical or other inaccuracies. Changes are periodically made to the information herein.

Linking to IOM's Website
IOM permits linking to this website subject to the linker's compliance with the following terms and conditions: A site that links to this website:

1. May link to, but not replicate, content contained in IOM's site;
2. Must not create a border environment or browser around content contained in IOM's site;
3. Must not present misleading or false information about IOM's services or products;
4. Must not misrepresent IOM's relationship with the linker;
5. Must not imply that IOM is endorsing or sponsoring the linker or the linker's services products;
6. Must not use IOM's logos or trade dress without prior written permission from IOM;
7. Must not contain content that could be construed as obscene, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, or inappropriate for all ages;
8. Must not contain materials that would violate any laws;
9. Must agree that the link may be removed at any time upon IOM's request pursuant to IOM's reserved rights to rescind its consent to allow the link.

Third-party Websites
IOM's site provides links to third-party websites, which are not under the control of IOM. IOM makes no representations about third-party websites. When you access a non-IOM website, you do so at your own risk. IOM is not responsible for the reliability of any data, opinions, advice, or statements made on third-party sites. IOM provides these links merely as a convenience. The inclusion of such links does not imply that IOM endorses, recommends, or accepts any responsibility for the content of such sites.

Third-party Products and Services
The IOM website contains mention of third-party products and services for informational purposes. IOM makes no recommendations or endorsements about third-party products and services. References to third-party services and products are provided by IOM "as is", without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

Compliance with Laws / Governing Law and Jurisdiction
You agree that all matters relating to your access to, or use of, this website shall be governed by the laws of Midland County, the state of Michigan, and the Unites States of America.