^ back to top     ^ back to top     ^ back to top	Terms And Conditions Of Use The Ropes & Gray LLP web site provides information about our firm and certain topics that we feel users of the web site may find of interest. This information may be considered advertising under the rules of professional conduct applicable to our legal practice. While we anticipate you will find this information useful, please note that your actual use of the Ropes & Gray web site and that information is limited in important ways. These limitations appear in this document, our terms and conditions of use ("Agreement"). Please read this agreement carefully. By accessing and using the Ropes & Gray web site, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of this Agreement without modification. If you do not accept them, we do not grant you permission to use the Ropes & Gray web site. 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Instead, before you make any decision as to which there may be legal implications, you should consult with a qualified legal professional for specific legal advice tailored to your situation. Your Use of the Ropes & Gray Web Site and This Agreement Do Not Create an Attorney-Client Relationship Your use of the Ropes & Gray web site and this Agreement do not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Ropes & Gray or any of its attorneys. Please do not send us confidential information without first speaking with one of our attorneys and receiving permission to do so. Otherwise, the information that you convey to Ropes & Gray may no longer be deemed confidential and may, among other things, be subject to discovery by third parties. The Ropes & Gray Web Site Is Provided AS IS We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or timeliness of the materials and information provided on the Ropes & Gray web site. 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