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•  you must provide current and accurate information about yourself as may be required to register and remain registered;

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•  you must indemnify the ACROSSnet team (including each body corporate, directors, employees and agents) against any claim by a third party arising out of a breach of these terms either by you or by any person using your password or ID, whether or not you have authorised that person to use your password or ID;

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