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Your access to and use of the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Digital Edition is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with this Agreement. By clicking the "I Agree" button, downloading or using the Application, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement applies to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

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Modifications to Application

Cultural Center of the Philippines reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Digital Edition or any service to which it connects, with or without notice and without liability to you.

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1. Effect. This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by you or by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The Cultural Center of the Philippines may, in its sole discretion, at any time and for any or no reason, suspend or terminate this Agreement with or without prior notice.
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Amendments to this Agreement

The Cultural Center of the Philippines reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace this Agreement at any time. If a revision is material we will provide at least 30 (changes this) days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

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In case of suit arising out of this agreement, the exclusive venue shall be the court in Pasay City.