Legal Terms of Use
updated 03/28/2002
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The following Terms of Use establish the rules and regulations that apply to all users of this Web Site - please read them carefully before using this Web Site.

By accessing this Web Site, you acknowledge your acceptance of these terms of use. Northrop Grumman Newport News, a sector within Northrop Grumman Corporation, as the owner of this site, reserves the right to change these rules and regulations from time to time in its sole discretion. These rules and regulations, as currently in effect and as they may be from time to time amended, apply to all visits to this Web Site, both now and in the future.

References herein to "Newport News" shall refer to the Newport News sector within Northrop Grumman Corporation, including subsidiary companies, such as, without limitation, Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. References to "Northrop Grumman" shall refer to the parent company, Northrop Grumman Corporation. In the case of any violation of these rules and regulations, both Northrop Grumman and Newport News reserve the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity.

General Disclaimer

Although Newport News has attempted to provide accurate information on the Web Site, neither Newport News nor Northrop Grumman assumes any responsibility for the accuracy of the information. This information is provided to you without charge for your convenience only, and Northrop Grumman and Newport News DO NOT represent it to be current, complete, free from technical or typographical errors, free from changes or harmful components introduced by third parties, or free from periodic interruption or errors of any other type. Newport News may revise the information or change the programs or products mentioned at any time without notice. Any mention of non-Northrop Grumman products or services is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. NEWPORT NEWS, NORTHROP GRUMMAN, AND THEIR SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

NEITHER NORTHROP GRUMMAN NOR NEWPORT NEWS SHALL BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEB SITE OR ANY OTHER HYPERLINKED WEB SITE OR ANY NNS INFORMATION OR PRODUCT INCLUDED OR DESCRIBED WITHIN THIS WEB SITE, OR BASED UPON ANY PERSON OR ENTITY'S RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED, EVEN IF NORTHROP GRUMMAN OR NEWPORT NEWS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Web Site or links available from it may contain forward-looking statements concerning, among other things, Northrop Grumman's business prospects, anticipated developments, and business strategies. These forward-looking statements, if any, are identified by terms (and derivatives thereof) such as "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "goal," "target," "plan," "should," "believes," "assumed" and "scheduled." Northrop Grumman's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include (i) the factors discussed in the notes to Northrop Grumman's Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in its Annual Reports to Stockholders and in its Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements and other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (ii) the factors addressed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in such Annual Reports and filings, and (iii) the following factors: (a) general U.S. and international political, economic and competitive conditions; (b) initiatives to reduce the federal budget, including reductions in defense spending, or the failure of anticipated increases in defense spending to materialize in whole or in part; (c) reductions in the number or size of U.S. Government contracts awarded to Northrop Grumman; (d) unanticipated events affecting delivery and production schedules or design and manufacturing processes, which could impair Northrop Grumman's efforts to deliver its products on time or to reduce production costs and cycle times or realize in a timely manner some or all of the benefits, if any, of such reductions; and (e) the inherent risks of ongoing litigation brought by or against Newport News, Northrop Grumman, or their subsidiaries or affiliates in the ordinary course of its business.

Disclaimer Regarding Investment Advice

Nothing posted on this Web Site constitutes investment advice, including Northrop Grumman filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Links to investor relations materials are for your convenience and information only. These investor relations materials and all other Web Site content are not offers to sell, or solicitations of an offer to buy, any security. All investors should know that all stock prices move up and down in the market, and that there are no guarantees as to the future performance of Northrop Grumman's stock or any stock.

Information regarding Northrop Grumman's stock prices that may be available on this Web Site may be supplied by service providers other than Northrop Grumman. Neither Northrop Grumman nor Newport News can guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information, and you should not rely on this information for investment purposes. Neither Northrop Grumman nor Newport News will be liable for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or exemplary that arise from reliance on information contained on or available through links from this Web Site that relates to Northrop Grumman stock or stock prices.

Limited Use License

Newport News hereby authorizes you to copy materials published by Newport News on this Web Site solely for non-commercial use or for use within your organization in support of Newport News or Northrop Grumman products and services. No other use of the information is authorized. In consideration of this authorization, you agree that any copy of these materials that you make shall retain all copyright and other proprietary notices in the same form and manner as on the original. Except as specified above, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or otherwise any license or right under any patent, trademark or copyright of Newport News, Northrop Grumman, or any third party.

ALL CONTENTS ON THIS SITE ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAW. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED HEREIN, NO PORTION OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE MAY BE REPRODUCTED IN ANY FORM, OR BY ANY MEANS, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM NEWPORT NEWS. USERS OF THIS WEBSITE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MODIFY, DISTRIBUTE, PUBLISH, TRANSMIT OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS OF ANY MATERIAL FOUND ON THIS SITE FOR ANY PUBLIC OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.

Trademarks

The trademarks, logos, and service marks ("Marks") displayed on this Web Site are the property of Northrop Grumman, Newport News, their subsidiaries or affiliates, or other third parties. Users are not permitted to use these Marks without the prior written consent of Newport News or such third party as may own the Mark. "Northrop Grumman," Newport News Shipbuilding," the NN with trident and gear symbol, and "NNS" are registered trademarks and/or service marks, or are Marks for which application(s) for registration are pending, of Northrop Grumman, Newport News, or its subsidiary Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. This list is not all-inclusive, and Northrop Grumman and Newport News own other Marks that are not included in this list.

Compliance with Applicable Laws, Including Export Control Laws

This Web Site is controlled by Newport News from its offices in the United States of America. User access to this Web Site is governed by all applicable United States federal, state, and local laws. Neither Northrop Grumman nor Newport News makes any representation that the content or materials on this site are appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions. Access to this Web Site's content or materials from jurisdictions where such access is illegal is prohibited. If you choose to access this site from other jurisdictions, you do so at your own initiative, and you are responsible for compliance with local laws. We are not responsible for any violations of law as a result of your actions. All information available on the Web Site is subject to U.S. laws and may also be subject to the laws of the country where you reside. Any claims related to this Web Site and/or its content and materials shall be governed by the law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and if not dispositive by U.S. federal law, without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of laws. By using this site, you agree that any legal action or proceeding between us that concerns or relates in any way to this Web Site or the information it contains shall be brought in federal or state court, as applicable, in the City of Newport News, Virginia, U.S.A.

Transmission of Data - User Communications

Except as otherwise provided in Newport News' Privacy Policy, any information or feedback you provide at this Web Site or to the Newport News Webmaster or to other Newport News or Northrop Grumman individuals identified through this Web Site shall be deemed to be non-confidential, and neither Northrop Grumman nor Newport News will have any obligation to protect such information. Both Northrop Grumman and Newport News may use such information in any way they chooses. You are not authorized to post on or transmit to or from Newport News' Web Site any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, pornographic, or profane material, or any other content that could give rise to civil or criminal liability under the law.

Personal Privacy

Northrop Grumman and Newport News respect the personal privacy of users of our Web Site. Newport News' Privacy Policy explains how we will use personal information that you may provide. By using this Web Site, you agree that Newport News and Northrop Grumman may process and use personal data that you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post the revised policy on our Web Site, so that you will be aware of how we may use your personal information. Use of this site shall be subject to our current Privacy Policy in effect at the time of use.

Links to Third Party Sites

This Web Site may contain links to third party sites. Access to any other Internet site linked to this Web Site is at the user's own risk, and neither Northrop Grumman nor Newport News shall be responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice, or statements made on these sites, or the security of any link or communication with those sites. Newport News reserves the right to terminate a link to a third party site at any time. The fact that Newport News provides a link to a third party site does not mean that Newport News or Northrop Grumman endorses, authorizes, or sponsors that Web Site, nor does it mean that Newport News or Northrop Grumman is affiliated with the third party Web Site's owners or sponsors. Newport News provides these links merely as a convenience for those using our own Web Site.

Access to Password Protected/Restricted Areas

Access to and use of password protected and/or restricted areas of the Web Site is restricted to authorized users only. Unauthorized individuals attempting to access these areas of the Web Site may be subject to prosecution.

Indemnity Obligation

As a user of this Web Site under these Terms of Use, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Northrop Grumman and Newport News, their officers, directors, employees, agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, and any third-party information providers to us from and against all loses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation by you of these Terms of Use.

Third Party Rights Under These Terms of Use

Some of the provisions of these Terms of Use are for the benefit of Northrop Grumman and Newport News, their officers, directors, employees, agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, and any third-party information providers. Each of these persons or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its own behalf if you violate any of these Terms of Use.

Miscellaneous

Northrop Grumman's or Newport News' failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms of Use shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of these Terms of Use. Northrop Grumman or Newport News may assign its rights and duties under these Terms of Use to any party at any time without notice to you.

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