Disclaimer, Legal

Disclaimer, Operational

Legal - -The information contain in this portal (the "Portal") is provided by BRS indicated on the home page as owner of this Portal ("BRS") for general guidance and is intended to offer visitors information of interest and about our services. The information we provide is not with the intent to replace or serve as substitute for any legal (in those jurisdictions where BRS operates), accounting, environmental, fiscal, tax or other professional advice or relevant service. You should consult with a BRS GlobalNet professional within the respective region on issues relevant to legal, accounting, tax or other professional area.

Based on facts or circumstances, the application of laws and regulations may vary. Based on the fundamental universal condition of the electronic communication process, BRS does not guarantee or warrant the Portal will be uninterrupted, error-free, omission-free, or free of viruses. Therefore, the information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. In no event shall BRS, its GlobalNet, principals, agents, or employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, consequential, or other damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, liability for loss of use, data, or profits). Without regard to the form of any action, including but not limited to contract, negligence or other tortuous actions, arising out of or in connection with the Site, any content on or accessed by use of the Site, or any copying, display or other use hereof.

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We provide third party links as a convenience to our users. BRS does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their content. BRS is obligated to protect its reputation and trademarks and BRS reserves the right to request removal of any link to our website.

Explicit permission is required to use the BRS logos. To request this written approval, contact the Webmaster or use the " Contact us" page.

Under BRS policies, the following web link activities are prohibit by BRS and may present trademark and copyright infringement issues (see operational):

• Links that involve unauthorized use of the BRS logo
• Framing, online links or meta-tags
• Hyperlinks or a form of link that disguises the URL and bypass the home page

Operational - BRS is a premier third-party international management system registration body for management systems. BRS operational activities are worldwide through our own GlobalNet of professional assessors and technical experts. BRS partnering with Raad voor Accreditatie for MLA (Multilateral Recognition Agreement) worldwide it is recognizable for your benefit as our client for qms and ems.

In the interest of our international trademark and client-organizations, it is the obligation of BRS to protect its reputation, image, logo-trademark, and trademarks and reserves the right to request removal or desist using the non-authorized use of our trademark / seal. Further, this explanation implies that organizations with BRS registration mark are accredited and validated trough the IAF Memorandum of Understanding - MLA between national bodies within regions of Europe, the Americas, Middle East, and Australasia, under the partnering with Raad voor Accreditatie, RvA for qms and ems, and GOB for fsms, isms, oshms, and sra.