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Last updated 2026-09-03
This site is run by Rye Valley LLC in Charleston, South Carolina. Using michaelhouck.co means you accept the terms below. They are short on purpose.
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Acceptable use
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Links to other sites
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Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent the law allows, Rye Valley LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of this site, including lost profits or business decisions you make after reading it. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to one hundred US dollars.
Governing law
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Changes to these terms
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