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Disclaimer of Warranties and Representations

The data available on this website, including but not limited all Computer Aided Design (CAD) as well as Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") data, maps, tables, numbers, graphics, and text (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Information"), is provided "AS IS" and you view, access, copy, distribute and otherwise use this Information at your own risk.   The County of Los Angeles, its Department of Public Works ("DPW"), its affiliated entities, elected and appointed officers, officials, employees and agents (hereinafter referred to as the "County") make no representation or warranty of any kind regarding this website or Information, express or implied.  

Without limiting any of the foregoing, the County does not represent or warrant that (1) this website or the Information on this website is error-free, accurate, current, complete, adequate, reliable or useful, either in isolation or in the aggregate, (2) defects with this website or the Information will be corrected or that, (3) this website, the Information, or  this website's servers is free of viruses or other harmful components, (4) this website or the Information will be secure or will be accessible continuously and without interruption.  

Further without limiting any of the foregoing, County makes no warranty or guarantee as to the ownership of any intellectual property or other property interest contained in the Information.  Furthermore, the County expressly disclaims any responsibility to defend or indemnify you against claims which others may assert based on the copying, distribution, or other use of any such Information.  

Information on this website is not intended to constitute advice nor is it to be used as a substitute for specific advice from a licensed professional. You should not act (or refrain from acting) based upon Information on this website without independently verifying the original source information and, as necessary, obtaining professional advice regarding your particular facts and circumstances.

To the extent permissible under applicable law, the County disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, freedom from contamination by computer viruses, title and non -infringement of proprietary rights.  

Disclaimer of Liability

The County shall not be liable for any conduct, acts or omissions occurring with the Information or at this website.  In addition, the County shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages that may arise in any way from the use of, or the inability to use, this website or the Information contained therein regardless of the source of the Information.  This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury, including but not limited to those caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, or theft, destruction or alteration of or unauthorized access to or dissemination of any record, whether based upon breach of contract, tortious behavior, negligence, violation of statute or any other cause of action.  

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County from and against any and all liability, including but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs, and expenses (including attorneys and expert witness fees) arising out of or related to the use of this website or any Information thereon by or on behalf of you.  

No Endorsement

Reference to any specific product, computer software, process, or service by trade name, trademark, website, or manufacturer does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by the County.

No Warranty As To Links to Other Websites

The County has not reviewed all third party sites linked to or framing this website and is not responsible for the content of any pages of such third party sites.  Links to the third party sites are not intended to, and do not imply affiliation with or sponsorship or endorsement of, these third party sites.  The County shall not be liable for any damages incurred as the result of the use of any such third party sites and their content.  The linking to any other pages connected to other sites is at your own risk.

Privacy and Security Policy; Terms of Use

Unless otherwise expressly noted in these Disclaimers, you acknowledge and agree that your use of this website and the Information is subject to DPW's Privacy and Security Policy and Terms of Use (http://www.ladpw.org/general/TermsOfUse.cfm) in all respects.  

Forum Selection/Choice of Law

You agree that jurisdiction over and venue in any legal proceeding directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to these Disclaimers or the ownership, operation or maintenance of this website or the Information shall be resolved exclusively in the appropriate state or federal court in Los Angeles County, California.  Resolution of all such disputes shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.

In addition, the City of Los Angeles information contained in this website is subject to the following conditions:

City of Los Angeles Intellectual Property “Disclaimer”
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Materials Released Under California Public Records Act

“Enclosed materials may be protected by copyright and/or trademark laws.  The materials are provided under the California Public Records (Gov. C. Sections 6250 et seq.).  No copyright and/or trademark licenses have been conferred herein by the City of Los Angeles for any intellectual property owned by the City of Los Angeles or other third parties.  Use of the materials may be subject to U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.  Where applicable, users of the materials are responsible for obtaining the licenses from respective right owners.”

Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
Intellectual Property Unit
General Counsel Practice Group
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