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This clause means that users, particularly professionals who rely on specific Thomson Reuters web resources, can lose access without warning and have no contractual basis to seek compensation or notice.
Users who depend on specific Thomson Reuters website features, databases, or content for ongoing professional or research purposes may lose access without notice under these terms, and the agreement reserves no obligation to provide alternatives or compensation. Business users should maintain independent copies of critical materials rather than relying solely on continued web access.
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