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Not Professional Advice

The materials on this website are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, compliance, audit, or other professional advice. The authors and contributors are not lawyers, auditors, or compliance consultants acting in a professional advisory capacity through this website.

This information is general guidance only and is not a substitute for obtaining advice from qualified professionals. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any content included in these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

No Guarantees of Compliance

Each organization's compliance requirements are unique. The policies and procedures provided here:

  • Must be reviewed, customized, and validated by qualified professionals before implementation
  • Do not guarantee compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, or any other regulatory framework
  • May not address all requirements applicable to your specific organization, industry, or jurisdiction
  • Require adaptation to reflect your actual business practices and controls

Disclaimer of Warranties

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Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR OPEN ACCESS POLICIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE MATERIALS.

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF THE AUTHORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Your Responsibility

Organizations using these materials are solely responsible for:

  • Evaluating the suitability of these materials for their specific needs
  • Engaging qualified legal, compliance, and audit professionals
  • Ensuring their compliance programs meet all applicable requirements
  • Implementing, testing, and maintaining appropriate controls
  • Keeping policies and procedures current with regulatory changes

Licensing

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Changes to This Disclaimer

This disclaimer may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the materials after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.

Questions

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