GOHSEP Terms

INFORMATION ON THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (GOHSEP) WEBSITE IS MADE AVAILABLE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND AND IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING DISCLAIMERS:

1. Accuracy, Changes, And Continuity Of Service
   The GOHSEP (Agency) tries to ensure that the information made available on these websites is accurate and complete. Due to factors beyond the control of this Agency, however, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of information or errors made in inputting and posting data. The Agency may make changes to a web page at any time to update, add or correct the information made available. GOHSEP may elect to restrict access to using information from the Agency's public web system or may suspend or discontinue making the information available.
   
   
2. No Warranties
   This Agency disclaims any express or implied warranties related to making its web-related computer system available for public use and for any materials, information, graphics, products, or processes contained within its web-related computer system. It makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any responsibility for the use of information on the GOHSEP's websites or computer system(s), or for the computer system's fitness for any general or particular purpose. The Agency does not warrant that the use of information on the Agency's system will not infringe or violate the rights of others. The public is granted access to information on the GOHSEP's computer system on a strictly "as-is" basis. The Agency denies responsibility for the conduct of its users.
   
   
3. External Links; Personal Opinions
   Agency computer resources and materials may contain hypertext or other links to external Internet sites. These are provided only for your convenience. Any information, materials, personal opinions, or endorsements of products or services appearing on external sites are not controlled, sponsored, or approved by the GOHSEP. The Agency disclaims legal responsibility for any information, materials or services made available on external sites and for the personal opinions of individuals posted on any site, regardless of whether GOHSEP operates the site, unless the personal opinions are official opinions issued by members of this government Agency. No other sections of this disclaimer statement are applicable to external sites beyond the control of this Agency.
   
   
4. Copyright Limitations
   GOHSEP has made the content of certain pages of its websites available to the public. Anyone may view, copy or distribute information found within these web pages (not including the design or layout of the pages) for personal or informational use without owing an obligation to the Agency if the documents are not modified in any respect, and unless otherwise stated on the particular materials or information to which a restriction on free use applies. The Agency makes no warranty, however, that the materials contained within these pages are free from copyright claims or other restrictions or limitations on free use or display. The Agency disclaims any liability for the improper or incorrect use of information obtained from its websites.
   
   
5. Assumption Of Risk Of Use
   One who uses the information available for public use on GOHSEP's compute/web-based systems assumes the risk of using or relying on such information. Neither this Agency, its employees, nor its agents shall be liable for any damages, including indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages a user incurs as a result of viewing, distributing, or copying materials on the sites made available to the public, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
   
   
6. Monitoring And Protecting The System From Intrusion
   All Agency computer systems are subject to monitoring to assure proper functioning of the system and to provide security for the computer system's operation. By accessing/using the computer/web systems, you are consenting to the exercise of such monitoring practices. The Agency reserves the right to use any legally appropriate measures to prevent and investigate anyone attempting to modify, deface, delete, or otherwise tamper with or abuse an Agency website, server, database, information system, or other Agency technology asset.
   
   
7. Louisiana Law And Jurisdiction
   The materials made available for public use on GOHSEP's websites are for the use and benefit of the citizens of Louisiana. Any person who uses these systems or attempts to gain access to information or materials on these systems is subject to the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana. Any dispute arising from a person using or attempting to use information or materials on GOHSEP's websites shall be determined in accordance with Louisiana laws and in the courts of Louisiana.