Copyright &
Disclaimer Notice

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Disclaimer

The State of Connecticut believes that the free exchange of ideas is pivotal to the proper operation of a democracy; however, we also believe in maintaining a strict standard of excellence in all of the material associated with the State of Connecticut and the Department of Social Services' web sites by virtue of links from this site. We do not favor one group over another, and any references herein to any organizations, specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, do not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by the state of Connecticut or the Department of Social Services.

With respect to documents available from this server, neither the state of Connecticut, the Department of Social Services nor any of its employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately-owned rights.

The state of Connecticut and the Department of Social Services are not responsible for the contents of any off-site pages referenced through links. The responsibility for content rests with the organizations who are providing the information. Specific details regarding a document should be directed to the appropriate organization and not necessarily to the Department of Social Services' web site administrator.

Data Distribution and Statement of Liability

The State of Connecticut or the Department of Social Services shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained within this web site. These data and related graphics are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such.

The information contained in these data is dynamic and will change overtime. The State or the department gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. It is the responsibility of the data user to use the data appropriately and consistent within these limitations. Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the state, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the utility of the data on another system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data.

Use with Permission

To obtain permission to reproduce the information (text or graphics) contained on the Department of Social Services' web site for any commercial purpose, submit the specifics of your request in writing or email to webmaster.dss@ct.gov or:

The State of Connecticut
Department of Social Services
Public and Government Relations Office
12th Floor, 25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106.

If permission is granted, the wording "provided with permission from the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services" and the date must be noted and the Public and Government Relations Office must be provided with a copy of the final product.

The State Seal

Please be advised that permission is required to reproduce the State Armorial Bearings and the State Seal under Section 3-106a of the Connecticut General Statutes:

Sec. 3-106a. Reproduction of arms and seal.

The official arms and seal of the State of Connecticut, or imitation thereof, whether as a reproduction, imprint or facsimile, shall be made and used only under the direction and with the approval of the Secretary of the State for purposes specifically authorized by the constitution and laws of the state or related directly or indirectly to the official business of the state, provided the secretary may in his judgment approve other reproductions of said arms or seal of the state for memorials and for purposes he considers educational.

To request permission to reproduce the "state arms and/or seal", please E-Mail lead@po.state.ct.us or write to Connecticut Secretary of the State, Legislation and Elections Administration Division, 30 Trinity St., Hartford, CT 06106.