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Skagit
County attempts to adhere to the highest of Internet standards, protecting
its users' privacy, observing and championing Internet etiquette, linking
externally without endorsements, and aiming for factual information
throughout. To that end, here's a look at what we expect from users
of our site.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
YOU AND SKAGIT COUNTY
The Access Skagit
County Web site is operated by Skagit County, Department of Information
Services, Rm 100, 700 South Second Street, Mount Vernon, Washington,
98273. The terms of use and notices apply to the Access Skagit County
Web site and does not apply to the content of third party links.
The
Access Skagit County Web site is offered to you conditioned on
your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices
contained herein. Your use of the Access Skagit County Web site
constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions and notices.
This
agreement covers the following topics
MODIFICATION
OF THESE TERMS OF USE
Access Skagit
County reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and
notices under which the Access Skagit County Sites/Services
are offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with
the use of the Access Skagit County Sites/Services. You are
responsible for regularly reviewing these terms and conditions. Your
continued use of the Access Skagit County Sites/Services constitutes
your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.
CREATING
LISTS OF INDIVIDUALS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
By use of this
site, you agree to the prohibitions listed in RCW
42.17.260(9) against releasing and/or using lists of individuals for
commercial purposes. RCW 42.17.260(9) prohibits the
release of lists of individuals requested for commercial purposes,
and requester expressly represents that no such use of any such list
will be made by user or its transferee(s) or vendee(s). "Commercial
purposes" means contacting or in some way personally affecting
the individuals identified on the list with the purpose of facilitating
one’s commercial activities.
PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE
In the State Of
Washington, laws exist to ensure that government
is open and that the public has a right to access appropriate records
and information possessed by state government. At the same time, there
are exceptions to the public's right to access public records that
serve various needs including the privacy of individuals. Exceptions
are provided by both state and federal laws.
All information
collected at this site becomes public records that may be subject
to inspection and copying by the public, unless an exemption in law
exists. RCW
42.17.
260(1) states that
Each agency,
in accordance with published rules, shall make available for public
inspection and copying all public records, unless the record falls
within the specific exemptions of subsection (6) of this section
[RCW 42.17.260(6)], RCW 42.17.310, 42.17.315, or other statute
which exempts or prohibits disclosure of specific information or
records. To the extent required to prevent an unreasonable invasion
of personal privacy interests protected by RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315,
an agency shall delete identifying details in a manner consistent
with RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315 when it makes available or publishes
any public record; however, in each case, the justification for
the deletion shall be explained fully in writing.
In the event of
a conflict between this Privacy
Notice and the Public Records Act or other law governing the disclosure
of records, the Public Records Act or other applicable law will control.
AVAILABILITY
OF ACCESS SKAGIT COUNTY SITE/SERVICES
From time-to-time
Access Skagit County may need to repair, upgrade, or replace
hardware or software required to operate the Access Skagit County
web site. In order to accomplish
this, Access Skagit County reserves the right to discontinue
or temporarily remove the Access Skagit County Site/Services at any
time.
SKAGIT
COUNTY
MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT ANY ACCESS SKAGIT COUNTY
SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED,
TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE.
All maps or map
applications on the Access Skagit County web site were created
from available public records and existing map sources, not from field
surveys. Map features from all sources have been adjusted to achieve
the "best fit ". While great care was taken in this process,
maps from different sources rarely agree as to the precise location
of geographic features. This is not a substitute for a field survey.
Although we will try to keep map information as current as possible,
map features change on a daily basis and may not be immediately reflected
on the Access Skagit County Site.
INFORMATION
PROVIDED
Access Skagit
County does NOT warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness
of any information in this system, and shall not be held liable for
losses caused by using this information. Portions of this information
may not be current or accurate. Any person or entity that relies on
any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own
risk. It is recommended that all information be independently verified.
THIRD
PARTY SOFTWARE RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH ACCESS SKAGIT COUNTY
Access Skagit
County has provided links to software products that aid in the
use of the Access Skagit County web site/services. These software
products are not supported by Access Skagit County and Access
Skagit County assumes no liability for their use. All
support questions relating to any software products will be directed
to the appropriate vendor of the software product.
LINKS
TO OTHER SITES
Access Skagit
County links to external third party web sites (“Linked Sites”)
in the hope that users will find reference material on county-related
subjects. The Linked Sites are not under the control of Access
Skagit County and Access Skagit County is not responsible
for the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation
any link contained on a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to
a Linked Site. Access Skagit County is not responsible for
web-casting or any other form of transmission received from any Linked
Site nor is Access Skagit County responsible if the Linked
Site is not working appropriately. Access Skagit County provides
links to Linked Sites as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link
does not imply and endorsement by Access Skagit County of the
site or any association with its operators. You are responsible for
viewing and abiding by the privacy statements and terms of use posted
at the Linked Site.
You have left
the Access Skagit County site, if the Access Skagit County
logo is not displayed in the top left corner of your Internet Browser.
NO
UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
As a condition
of your use of the Access Skagit County Site, you will not
use the Access Skagit County Site for any purpose that is unlawful
or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not
use the Access Skagit County site in any manner that could
damage, disable, overburden, or impair any Access Skagit County
Site/Service(s) or the networks connected to any Access Skagit
County Site/Service(s). You may not interfere with any other party’s
use of the Access Skagit County Site/Service(s). You may not
attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Access Skagit County
Site/Service, other accounts, computer systems or network connected
to any Access Skagit County Site/Service through hacking, password
mining or any other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain
any materials or information through any means not intentionally made
through the Access Skagit County Sites/Service(s).
GOVERNANCE
AND VENUE
This web site
is governed and construed by the laws of the State of Washington.
Any use of the web site shall comply with all Skagit
County, Washington and State of Washington
laws and regulations as well as with all federal laws and regulations.
Any lawsuit or claim arising from this web site shall be brought in
the Skagit County Superior Court, Mount Vernon, Washington.
ACCESSIBILITY
Access
Skagit County strives
to conform to Section 508 accessibility standards of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and its amendments signed in 1998. As this site is continually
being modified and updated we appreciate being notified of any issues
regarding accessibility to this site and documents contained herein.
Adobe
Acrobat Pdf accessibility information can be found here.
Please
contact Access Skagit County with any accessibilty questions
or comments.
COPYRIGHT
NOTICE
Skagit County
reasonably believes that making this information available for your
inspection on this web site is not an infringement or other violation
of any intellectual property rights. To the extent copyright in said
information is held by Skagit County, you are hereby permitted by
Skagit County to copy, distribute, and otherwise use the information
with one exception. No one is permitted to sell this information
except in accordance with a written agreement with Skagit County.
Skagit County and its officials and employees make no warranty or
guarantee as to the ownership of any intellectual property or other
property interest contained in the information. Furthermore, Skagit
County expressly disclaims any responsibility to defend or indemnify
you against claims which others may assert based on your copying,
distribution, or other use of any of the information.
All contents of the Access Skagit County Web Sites are: Copyright
(c) 1999 - 2002 Skagit County, 700 South Second Street, Mount Vernon,
Washington 98273 U.S.A. All rights reserved.
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