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The IAIS reserves the right to annul the granted permission at any time without reason.
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General
The IAIS may at any time without notice:
- add to, update or modify material on this website; or
- limit access to or discontinue the whole or any part of this website.
Nothing in these terms and conditions shall constitute a waiver of any of the privileges or immunities of the IAIS in any jurisdiction.