Website liability statement
General:
This site is provided as a public service by Oregon State University. Government personnel and the general public may use this system to review and retrieve publicly available information. Anyone using this system expressly consents to administrative monitoring at all times. System administrators may provide evidence of possible criminal activity identified during such monitoring to appropriate law enforcement officials. If you do not consent to monitoring, exit this system now.
By accessing and using this site, you as the user, agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions, do not use this site. Oregon State University has the right to change the terms and conditions of use at any time without notice to you. In using this site, you are agreeing to any changes in the terms and conditions of use.
Disclaimer of Liability:
In preparation of this site, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct and clearly expressed information possible. Nevertheless, inadvertent errors in information may occur. In particular but without limiting anything here, Oregon State University disclaims any responsibility for typographical errors and accuracy of the information that may be contained on Oregon State University web pages. Oregon State University also reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The information and data included on this site have been compiled by Oregon State University or at its direction from a variety of sources and are subject to change without notice. Oregon State University makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the quality, content, completeness or adequacy of such information and data. In any situation where the official printed publications of Oregon State University differ from the text contained in this system, the official printed documents take precedence.
If misleading, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate information is brought to our attention, a reasonable effort will be made to fix or remove it. Such concerns should be addressed to the page sponsor listed on each web page.
Disclaimer of Reliability:
Oregon State University makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition or functionality of this website, its suitability for use, or that this web service will be uninterrupted or error free.
Disclaimer of Damages:
By using this or any Oregon State University web pages, you assume all risks associated with the use of the site including any risk to your computer, software or data being damaged by any virus, software, or any other file which might be transmitted or activated via an Oregon State University web page or your access to it. Oregon State University shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, lost revenues, or lost profits, resulting from the use or misuse of the information contained in Oregon web pages.
Disclaimer of Endorsement:
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Oregon State University. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Oregon State University and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
Health-Related Content Disclaimer (Including Regarding COVID-19):
Health-related topics found on this page, including specifically any information relating to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2 or any related virus, disease or symptom, should not be used for diagnosing purposes or be substituted for medical advice. As with any new or ongoing treatment or use of any device, always consult your professional healthcare providers before beginning any new treatment or use of any device. It is your responsibility to research the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all opinions, services, and other information found on the site, and to consult with your professional health care provider as to whether the information can benefit you. Oregon State University assumes no responsibility or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly for any action or inaction you take based on or made in reliance on the information, services, or material on or linked to this site.
Since medical developments occur daily, this site may contain outdated material. While Oregon State University makes every reasonable effort to present current and accurate information, no guarantee of any kind is made. Oregon State University is not liable for any damage or loss related to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of any information contained on this site.
All health and health-related information contained within this website, including specifically any information relating to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2 or any related virus, disease or symptom, is intended to be general and/or educational in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a health care professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. The advice is intended to offer only general information for individuals to discuss with their health care provider. It is not intended to constitute a medical diagnosis or treatment or endorsement of any particular test, treatment, device, procedure, service, etc. Reliance on information provided on this site is at the user’s risk. Your health care provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment and needs of you and your family.
Links to Other Sites:
This site may have links to other websites as a convenience to our users. These include links to websites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private businesses. When you use one of these links, you are no longer on this site, this Privacy Notice will not apply and you are subject to the privacy policy of that new site.
When you follow a link to one of these sites neither Oregon State University, nor any agency, officer, or employee of Oregon State University warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published by these external sites, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked from these systems, and cannot be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of their information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current.
Copyright:
While Oregon State University provides the information herein to anyone, we retain copyright on all text, graphic images, and other content. This means that you may not: distribute the text or graphics to others without the express written permission of Oregon State University; "mirror" this information on your server without our permission; or modify or re-use the text or graphics on this system. You may: print copies of the information for your own personal use and; reference this server from your own documents. Commercial use of this material is prohibited without the written permission of Oregon State University. In all copies of this information, you must retain this notice and any other copyright notices originally included with such information. Oregon State University reserves all other rights.
Jurisdiction:
Use of this website shall be deemed to have occurred in the State of Oregon. The terms of this disclaimer and agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with Oregon law.