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Website usage agreement.

WEB SITE USAGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND VOLKSWAGEN CANADA
Initial Notice
Thank you for visiting our Web site. Please read carefully the following legal agreement before using this Web site. By using this Web site, you signify your assent to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please disconnect from and do not use this Web site.

List of Restrictions
Neither the Web site nor any element thereof, including, without limitation, text, graphics, images, or other materials, may be copied, repurposed, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or redistributed, except that you may download one copy of such materials to your individual computer solely for your personal, non-commercial use only (which also excludes any use by any governmental, educational, charitable, or other institutional use that is not strictly a personal use by you), provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices appearing on such materials are strictly preserved without any alteration, modification, or obfuscation. With respect to any software downloaded by you from the Web site, such software, and all elements thereof, are licensed to you by Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. for your personal use only. You may not modify or prepare derivative works based upon the Web site, or any element thereof, and you may not redistribute, sell, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to access the source code to any software downloaded from the Web site.

Scope of Content
The products and programs mentioned on the Web site are subject to availability. All prices shown are the U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price ("MSRP") and do not include extra costs, such as, but not limited to, taxes, dealer charges, registration, and transportation. For specific product availability and program information, please visit your local authorized Volkswagen dealer.

Reservation of Rights
All rights, titles, and interests in and to this Web site are owned by Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. The Web site is protected by Canada copyright law and international treaty provisions, including, without limitation, the Berne Convention. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are proprietary to Volkswagen Canada Inc. In particular, the Volkswagen logo, the word "Volkswagen", all Volkswagen vehicle names, and the Volkswagen advertising slogan are registered trademarks. None of the items mentioned herein may be used without the express written consent of Volkswagen Canada Inc. All rights not expressly licensed hereunder are reserved by Volkswagen Canada Inc.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE WEB SITE AND ALL ELEMENTS THEREOF ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP CANADA INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES CONTAINED ON THE WEB SITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP CANADA INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP CANADA INC. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEB SITE WILL OPERATE OR PERFORM IN A MANNER THAT IS UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE WEB SITE OR HOST SERVER WILL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP CANADA INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES THAT THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE WEB SITE IS CURRENT, UP-TO-DATE, OR ACCURATE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE FOREGOING SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

LIABILITY LIMITATION
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE AND REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, WILL VOLKSWAGEN GROUP CANADA INC. BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR AN INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, RELIANCE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, AND REGARDLESS OF CHARACTER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RELATING TO LOST DATA, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTIONING, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE FOREGOING SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. YOU AGREE TO THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IN RELATION TO YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITE.

Links to Third Parties' Web Sites
This Web site may contain hyperlinks, which links the User to other documents or Web sites that are operated by third parties other than Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. Such hyperlinks are provided solely for User's references. Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. does not control such Web sites and is not responsible for their contents. Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.'s inclusion of hyperlinks to such Web sites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such Web sites or any association with their operators. Accordingly, User agrees to hold harmless Volkswagen Group Canada Inc., its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates, and the shareholders, officers, directors, employees, and agents of any of them against and from and against any and all claims, demands, judgments, costs, liabilities, expenses (including attorneys' fees), and damages arising out of claims resulting from hyperlinking, including, without limitation, any claims alleging facts that if true would constitute a breach by User of these terms and conditions.

Modification of These Terms and Conditions
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. reserves the right to change this Agreement at any time by revising the terms and conditions herein. User is responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions. Continued use of this Web site following any such changes shall constitute the User's acceptance of such changes.

Limit to U.S. and Canadian Users
This Web site is presented by Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. from within the United States, and Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. makes no representation that materials in the Web site are appropriate or available for use in locations outside Canada. Neither the Web site, nor any underlying information or technology, may be downloaded or otherwise exported or re-exported into, or to a national or resident of, any country to which the United States has embargoed goods (for example, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya) or to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nations or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders. By downloading or using any element of the Web site, you are agreeing to the foregoing and you are certifying that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list. In addition, you are responsible for complying with any and all local laws in your jurisdiction that may impact your right to use the Web site.

General Terms and Conditions
This Agreement shall be deemed to include all other notices, policies, disclaimers, and other terms contained in this Web site; provided, however, that in the event of a conflict between such other terms and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in the State of Michigan, U.S.A. and shall be interpreted, and the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto determined in accordance with the law of the State of Michigan, U.S.A., without regard to conflicts of law principles. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts for the County of Oakland, Michigan, U.S.A. for the determination of any claim or controversy between the parties and arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Both parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the Michigan courts and waive any objections as to personal jurisdiction or as to the laying of venue in such courts due to inconvenient forum or any other basis.
User acknowledges that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between the User and Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. as a result of this Agreement or use of this Web site. User agrees not to hold himself or herself out as a representative, agent, or employee of Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. and Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. shall not be liable for any representation, act, or omission of the User.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.'s performance of this Agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this Agreement is in derogation of Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.'s right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements relating to the User's use of this Web site or information provided to or gathered by Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. with respect to such use.
If any part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law, including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in effect.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the User and Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. with respect to this Web site and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between the User and Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. with respect to this Web site. A printed version of this Agreement and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this Agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.
Indemnification
As a condition of use of this Web site, the User agrees to indemnify Volkswagen Group Canada Inc., its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates, and the shareholders, officers, directors, employees, and agents of any of them against and from and against any and all claims, demands, judgments, costs, liabilities, expenses (including attorneys' fees), and damages arising out of claims resulting from User's use of this Web site, including, without limitation, any claims alleging facts that if true would constitute a breach by User of these terms and conditions.

Retail Legal
Airbags
Airbags are supplemental restraints only. Always use safety belts. Seat children only in the rear, using restraints that are appropriate for their size and age.
24-hour Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance, for four years, is provided by Professional Dispatch Group, Welland, Ontario.

Let's see how fast you can get through this. On your mark, get set, go! Volkswagen believes the information and specifications in this website to be correct at the time of production. Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident scenarios. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age. Specifications, standard features, options, fabrics, and colours are subject to change without notice. Some features may be unavailable when your vehicle is built. Some vehicles are shown with options that may be available at extra cost or may not be available on some models. Ask you dealer about the availability of options and verify that the vehicle you ordered includes the equipment you ordered. Tires are supplied and warranted by their manufacturer. "Volkswagen", "VW", the Volkswagen logo, "Golf", "GTI", "Beetle", "New Beetle", the New Beetle logo, "Jetta", "Passat", "Cabrio", "Phaeton", "Touareg", "Advanced Activity Concept", "GLI", "4MOTION", "4XMOTION" and "Climatronic" are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. "Drivers wanted." and "EuroVan" are registered trademarks of Volkswagen Canada Inc. "Driver Gear", "TDI", "Side Curtain Protection", and "VR6" are registered trademarks of Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Tiptronic" is a registered trademark of Dr.Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG. "Homelink" is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation, Holland, Michigan. "OnStar" is a registered trademark of OnStar Corporation. "Monsoon" is a registered trademark of Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, Michigan. Trademarks owned by entities other than Volkswagen Canada Inc. are used under licence. For further information regarding any Volkswagen model, please call 1-800 DRIVE VW or look us up at vw.ca. It's a fun place to visit. And another thing before we go - please don't drink and drive. It's just a bad idea.

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