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DISCLAIMER

Legal Notice, Informational Limitations & Liability Framework

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Institutional Overview

Legal Notice, Informational Limitations & Liability Framework

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1. General Disclaimer

The information, materials, content, resources, statements, and communications published by the Shaker Foundation for American Service Heroes (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) through this website or affiliated digital platforms are provided solely for general informational, educational, institutional, and administrative purposes.

While the Foundation makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate, current, and reliable information, no representation, warranty, or guarantee—express or implied—is made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content published through the Foundation’s systems.

All users access and use this website at their own discretion and risk.

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2. No Professional Advice

Content provided by the Foundation does not constitute legal, financial, tax, medical, investment, regulatory, or other professional advice unless expressly stated in formal written documentation issued by authorized institutional representatives.

Users should not rely upon website content as a substitute for consultation with qualified licensed professionals.

The Foundation disclaims liability for decisions made based on general website content without independent professional evaluation.

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3. No Guarantee of Program Eligibility or Approval

Information regarding programs, eligibility criteria, services, opportunities, benefits, grants, recognition, assistance, or institutional initiatives is provided for informational purposes only.

Publication of program information does not constitute:

Automatic eligibility
Guaranteed participation
Guaranteed approval
Guaranteed funding or assistance
Guaranteed institutional partnership

All program decisions remain subject to internal review, institutional discretion, governance procedures, resource availability, and applicable compliance requirements.

No applicant or visitor should interpret website content as a guarantee of entitlement or acceptance.

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4. Institutional Independence Disclaimer

The Foundation operates as an independent institution and, unless expressly stated in formal written agreements, is not owned, controlled, endorsed, or operated by the United States Government, any federal agency, military branch, state authority, or governmental body.

References to public institutions, veterans, service members, government agencies, laws, or external entities are provided for informational or contextual purposes only and shall not be interpreted as endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or official partnership unless explicitly disclosed.

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5. Website Content Accuracy Limitation

The Foundation reserves the right to update, revise, modify, suspend, or remove website content at any time without prior notice.

Website content may occasionally contain:

Typographical errors
Technical inaccuracies
Outdated references
Incomplete information
Administrative changes pending publication

The Foundation does not warrant uninterrupted accuracy or continuous completeness of website materials.

Users remain responsible for independent verification of information relevant to material decisions.

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6. Third-Party Links and External Content Disclaimer

This website may include references or links to external websites, organizations, platforms, documents, or resources operated by third parties.

The Foundation does not control and is not responsible for:

Third-party content accuracy
External policies or practices
External privacy protections
External security controls
Availability of third-party services

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement, approval, sponsorship, or recommendation unless expressly stated.

Users access third-party resources at their own discretion and risk.

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7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Foundation, its officers, directors, affiliates, advisors, employees, contractors, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages arising from or related to:

Use of this website
Reliance on published information
Errors or omissions in content
Service interruptions or technical failures
Unauthorized access or security incidents
Third-party links or external services

This limitation applies regardless of legal theory, including contract, negligence, tort, or otherwise.

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8. No Warranty

All website content, services, systems, and resources are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

The Foundation makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of:

Accuracy
Availability
Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Security or uninterrupted access

No warranty is provided that systems will remain error-free, uninterrupted, or free from malicious code.

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9. User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for:

Independent verification of relevant information
Lawful use of website content
Protection of personal devices and systems
Appropriate professional consultation when needed

Use of the Foundation’s website constitutes acknowledgment that users assume responsibility for their own decisions and actions.

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10. Reservation of Rights

The Foundation reserves all rights not expressly granted through this website.

Nothing within this website shall be interpreted as creating legal rights, contractual obligations, enforceable guarantees, fiduciary duties, or institutional commitments beyond those explicitly established in formal written agreements.

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Final Institutional Statement

The Shaker Foundation for American Service Heroes publishes this Disclaimer to promote transparency, clarify informational boundaries, and protect institutional integrity.

Users are expected to engage with Foundation resources responsibly and with full understanding of the limitations and conditions outlined in this notice.