Terms & Conditions

Updated June 2023

GENERAL WEBSITE DISCLAIMER:

The Local Humanitarian Response Hub contains links to resources developed by like non-profit organizations. These links are provided as a courtesy to humanitarian partners, however the Local Humanitarian Resource Hub does not endorse the content or services provided by these websites. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of information on external websites, nor do we endorse any opinions or statements expressed on these sites. Users should conduct their own research and consult the terms of use and privacy policies of any external website before using them. We cannot be held responsible for any damages or losses incurred as a result of using external links or relying on the information provided by these websites. Please see our Terms and Conditions section below.

 

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY:

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE ORGANIZATION, ITS AFFILIATES, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:

You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or this Website will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES, OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE LINKED TO IT.

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE ORGANIZATION NOR ANY PARTNER ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE ORGANIZATION NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, THE ORGANIZATION HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

 

CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE:

We may update the content on this Website from time to time, and cannot guarantee that the content is complete or up-to-date. If any of the material on the Website is out of date at any given time, we are under no obligation to update such material.

 

LINKS FROM THE WEBSITE:

If the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes banner advertisements and sponsored links within the website links. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

 

FOR PLAGIARISM:

Please note that we scan all internal materials for plagiarism using Grammarly and Quetext before uploading them to our platform. Additionally, project staff provides another level of review to search for and address potential plagiarism. While we make reasonable efforts to protect users from potential plagiarism, we cannot guarantee that the materials found on this platform will be 100% plagiarism free.

 

No Guarantee of Plagiarism-Free Content: While every effort has been made to ensure the originality and proper referencing of the content provided, we do not guarantee that it is entirely free from instances of unintentional plagiarism. Despite our rigorous quality control measures, the possibility of inadvertent similarities or omissions cannot be entirely eliminated.

User’s Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for using the provided content in a manner that adheres to ethical guidelines and academic integrity standards. We encourage users to independently verify the originality and authenticity of the content before incorporating it into their own work. Users should employ proper referencing and citation practices to avoid any potential plagiarism concerns.

 

Plagiarism Detection Tools: We recommend using plagiarism detection tools to check the originality of any content obtained from external sources, including the content provided herein. Such tools can help identify any potential matches or similarities with existing works and enable users to address them appropriately.

By accessing or using the provided content, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer clause. You agree to use the content responsibly, exercise your own judgment, and accept any associated risks.