Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Welcome to Saturn Rings Observatory. By accessing or using our website at saturnringsobservatory.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
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OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE SITE (IF ANY), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
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These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Saturn Rings Observatory regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.
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