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This Web site is owned by and under the control of the Italian Trade Commission (the “I.T.C.”). Access to and use of this Web site and all of the I.T.C.’s content, services, materials, information, databases and systems are subject to these Disclaimers and Notices, any Agreements and applicable laws and regulations (including all export and import laws, regulations and restrictions), all of which are subject to change and revision from time to time without prior notice. From time to time, the I.T.C. may (a) supplement or make changes to these Disclaimers and Notices and other rules or access and use procedures, documentation, security procedures and standards for equipment, (b) change the type and location of the I.T.C.’s system equipment, facilities or software, or (c) modify or withdraw any particular service or product referred to in this Web site or any I.T.C. database, material, service or system. The I.T.C. reserves the right to terminate access to this Web site or take other actions it reasonably believes necessary to comply with the law or to protect its rights, members or customers. Any access or attempt to access or use this Web site for any unauthorized or illegal purpose is strictly prohibited.
The I.T.C., Chicago Office of the Istituto nazionale per il Commercio Estero (Italian Trade Commission) under the auspices of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Trade, is an Italian government agency with a worldwide network of over 117 offices in 86 countries, and employs 1,400 personnel. The Commission’s mandate is to promote trade, industrial and technological cooperation, to gather international economic and market information, and to disseminate economic information on Italy. This Web site is provided without charge as a convenience to visitors to be used for the purposes of information, education and communication. While the information and advice contained in this Web site have been prepared and compiled from sources believed to be reliable, the I.T.C. makes no guarantee as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency or completeness of such information, material or recommendations. The I.T.C. does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information, content or advertisements contained on, distributed through, or linked, downloaded or accessed from this Web site, nor the quality of any products, information or other materials or services displayed, obtained or purchased by you as a result of your use of this Web site or any the I.T.C. service, database, materials or system. You hereby acknowledge that any reliance upon any information or materials shall be at your sole risk. The I.T.C. reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without any obligation, to correct any error or omissions in any portion of this Web site or any I.T.C. service, database, materials or system at any time, with or without notice to you.
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