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Web Site Terms of Use / Privacy Statement:

 

Terms of Use

General Disclaimer:

This system is made available by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners (hereafter referred to as "WVBSWE"). Neither the State of West Virginia, the WVBSWE, nor any unit thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, 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. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of West Virginia or the WVBSWE or any unit thereof. The views and opinions of originators expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the State of West Virginia or any agency thereof. Copies of Laws, Rules, Bills, Resolutions, Journals, Calendars, Indexes, and Bill Status Information are not the official versions. Users are encouraged to use the official printed versions to verify the content of any information contained in this web site.

 

Security Notice:

This web site is part of a computer system of the State of West Virginia used to accomplish state functions. The WVBSWE monitors this web site for security purposes to ensure it remains available to all users and to protect information in the system. By accessing this web site, you are expressly consenting to these monitoring activities. Unauthorized attempts to defeat or circumvent security features, to use the system for other than intended purposes, to deny service to authorized users, to access, obtain, alter, damage, or destroy information, or otherwise to interfere with the system or its operation is prohibited. Evidence of such acts may be disclosed to law enforcement authorities and result in criminal prosecution under applicable criminal laws.

 

Comments Sent by E-mail:

You may choose to provide us with personal information, as in an e-mail message containing your comments or questions. We use this information to improve our service to you or to respond to your request. There are times when your message is forwarded, as e-mail, to other State employees who may be better able to help you. Except as required by law, we do not share e-mail we receive with any other outside organizations.

 

Link Disclaimer:

In order to make information available to visitors, the WVBSWE's web site provides links to web sites of other governmental agencies and other non-government organizations. A link does not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that web site. Once you link to another web site, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that web site, including but not limited to its privacy policy.

 

Information Disclaimer:

Information provided on the WVBSWE's web site is intended to provide immediate access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current and reliable information we recognize the possibility of human and/or mechanical error. Therefore, the State of West Virginia, its employees, officers, and agencies expressly deny any warranty of the accuracy; reliability or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Any person who relies upon such information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk. The contents of this web site are published for information purposes only and subject to change without notice.

 

Privacy Statement:

This web site has been designed to make it easier and more efficient for West Virginia citizens and businesses to interact with the WVBSWE. The WVBSWE is committed to preserving your privacy when you visit our web site. This privacy statement addresses the collection, security and disclosure of information that may be obtained through the use of this web site.

 

Collection of Information:

If you visit our web site in order to read or download information, we may collect the following information:

  • the name of your domain (for example, "yourcompany.com");
  • the IP address of the client accessing the web site;
  • the type of browser and operating system used to access our sites;
  • the Internet address of the web site from which you linked directly to our site, if applicable;
  • the pages you visit within our web site;
  • and the links made to other web sites through our site.

This information is collected for purposes of determining what information is of most and least interest to all visitors and in improving content and performance of the site. This information is not collected for commercial marketing purposes.

The WVBSWE may collect personally-identifiable information that you voluntarily provide while visiting our web site. Personal information is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. Personal information includes such things as an individual's name, address, Social Security Number, credit and debit card information, and telephone number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is not considered personal information.

We collect no personal information about you unless you volunteer to participate in an activity that asks for information, e.g., sending an email, registering or participating in a listserv or participating in a survey. if you choose not to participate in these activities, your choice will in no way affect your ability to use any other feature of the WVBSWE web site.

If personal information is requested on the web site or volunteered by the user, state law and the federal Privacy Act of 1974 may protect it. However, this information is a public record once you provide it, and may be subject to public inspection and copying if not protected by federal or state law.

Users are cautioned that the collection of personal information requested from or volunteered by children on-line or by email will be treated the same as information given by an adult, and may be subject to public access.

In general, please note the information collected, whether or not personally identifiable, is not limited to text characters and may include audio, video and other graphic formats you send us. Information is retained in accordance with existing laws, rules, regulations, and other policies.

 

Public Disclosure:

As a general rule, the WVBSWE does not disclose any personally-identifiable information collected online except where permission has been granted, or where the information is public information under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act W.V.C.A. §§ 29B-1-1 et seq., or other applicable laws. Visitors should be aware that information collected by the WVBSWE on its web site may be subject to inspection, if such information is a public record or not otherwise protected from disclosure.

 

Access and Correction of Personal Information:

You can review any personal information we collect about you, and you may request a copy of that information. You may recommend changes to your personal information you believe in error by submitting a written request that credibly shows the error. If you believe that your personal information is being used for a purpose other than what was intended when submitted, you may contact us. in all cases, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.

 

Trademarks, Service Marks, and Copyrights:

All trademarks, service marks or copyrights appearing on this web site and other linked web sites are trademarks, service marks, or copyrights of their respective owners. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. Sec. 512(c)(2).