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All content published on nuvsocdaecmaev.sbs — including analytical reviews, authentication methodology descriptions, historical commentary, and research articles relating to antique hand-woven carpets and textiles — is provided for general informational and research purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes financial, investment, legal, tax, or any other form of regulated professional advice. The Company does not act as a dealer, broker, agent, or financial adviser in relation to antique textiles or any other asset class, and no content on this site should be read as a recommendation to acquire, dispose of, or hold any specific object or asset.

Intellectual property rights

All content published on nuvsocdaecmaev.sbs, including text, images, analytical frameworks, and the three-stage review methodology described on the site, is the intellectual property of the Company or its contributing researchers, and is protected under applicable Canadian copyright law. Users may access and read the content of the site for personal, non-commercial research purposes. Reproduction, redistribution, modification, or commercial use of any content from nuvsocdaecmaev.sbs without the prior written consent of the Company is strictly prohibited. Requests for permission to reproduce content should be directed to the Company through the contact page of the website.

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Limitation of liability

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Modifications to the website

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Severability and entire agreement

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be deemed severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue in full force and effect. These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer published on nuvsocdaecmaev.sbs, constitute the entire agreement between the Company and the user with respect to the use of this website, and supersede any prior representations or understandings relating to the same subject matter.