South Dakota Web site Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA IS MADE AVAILABLE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE, WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND AND IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING DISCLAIMERS:      The State of South Dakota (State) makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the absolute accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this web site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this web site. The State may make changes to information at any time to add, update, or correct the information provided. The State makes no representations of warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of the information and data. The State attempts to maintain the highest accuracy of content on its web site. Any errors or omissions should be reported for investigation. The State makes every effort to provide virus-free files, but does not guarantee uncorrupted files.       The State offers this web site, including all information and services; to the public and the persons using this web site will make their own determination how suitable the information and data is for their use. In no event will the State be responsible for damages resulting from the use or reliance upon this information and data. The State does not warrant that the use of information from the State will not infringe or violate the rights of others.      This Web site may contain links to external web sites or systems not owned or controlled by the State. In its sole discretion, the state will determine whether the external web site is consistent with the purpose of the state web site on a case by case basis. The links to the sites containing the following types of content are not considered appropriate (this list is a nonexclusive list): -          Sites that exhibit hate, bias, discrimination, pornography, libelous or otherwise defamatory content; -          Affiliation or advocacy of a political party, organization, or candidate running for office except for links placed on       the Secretary of State's web site to provide access to information on political parties, candidates, election procedures       and election laws; -          Content not suitable for readers or viewers of all ages; -          Content that infringes on any trademark, copyright, or patent rights of another; -          Content that a reasonable citizen may not consider to maintain the dignity and decorum appropriate for government Links to external web sites and pages may be removed or replaced at the sole discretion of the State, at any time without notice.     Nothing contained in the Web site of the State, or in any of the links, should be construed to be an endorsement, recommendation, or preference for a commercial product, process, or service. When you link to an external site, you are subject to the policies of the new site, including the new site's use and privacy policies.    The information and opinions contained in the State’s web site are presented in good faith and believed to be correct.  The State makes no commitment to update, replace or correct any information and data that appears on the Internet or that is contained on this Internet web site.     The State has made certain information available to the public. Anyone may view, copy or distribute information found at such locations for personal or informational use without owing an obligation to the State. The State makes no warranty that the materials contained within this information are free from copyright claims or other restrictions or limitations on free use or display.     One who uses the information available for public use from the State assumes the risk of using or relying on such information. Neither the State, its employees, nor its agents shall be liable for any damages a user incurs because of viewing, distributing, or copying materials made available to the public.