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In no event shall Standards New Zealand and/or its respective suppliers be liable for any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or other damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, or loss of business information), irrespective of whether Standards New Zealand had been advised of the possibility of any such damages.

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