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GENERAL
This Website is operated by Expedia, Inc., a Washington corporation, and this Agreement is governed by Washington State law. You agree that no joint venture or partnership exists between you and the Expedia Companies as a result of this Agreement or use of this Website. If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired. Our failure or delay in enforcing any provision of this Agreement at any time does not waive our right to enforce the same or any other provision(s) hereof in the future.
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Revised October 7th, 2009.
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