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(3) The Alabama Lawyers Association provides hyperlinks to other sites which may be of interest to its members or the public. The Association does not maintain such linked sites and is not responsible for the content of any linked site. Because of this and the inability of the Association's staff and members to monitor the content, the Association is not responsible for any changes in content of the linked sites which may be offensive, harmful or illegal but would appreciate e-mail advising that any linked site has become inappropriate to be linked. The Association does not (a) make any representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to the use of the links provided, (b) guarantee the accuracy, completeness, usefulness or adequacy of any resources, Information, apparatus, product, or process available at or from any such website; or (c) intend such links to be referrals, recommendations or endorsements of any linked site's sponsoring entity or entities or any product or service referred to on any linked site. Furthermore, the Association does not endorse or approve any lawyer referral service that is not properly registered with the Alabama State Bar.

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