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The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) provides the data on this website without charge as a service to the public. By viewing, downloading, transferring, accessing or otherwise using the data, you expressly agree to this Disclaimer and Terms of Use. If you do not accept these terms, you may not view or otherwise use the data for any purpose. These restrictions on use of the data apply to you and to any transferee, vendee or other end user of yours (collectively, “users”). If you transfer the data to or use it in connection with any such end user, you agree to inform such user(s), by copy of these Terms of Use or otherwise, that OIG does not warrant the data in any way and makes each of the disclaimers set forth herein.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
OIG makes no warranty, representation, or guaranty as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this website. OIG makes this data available on an “as is” basis and explicitly disclaims any representations and warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
OIG shall assume no liability for:
- any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the data provided at this website regardless how caused;
- any decision made or action taken or not taken by anyone using or relying upon data provided at this website; or
- any virus or other damage to any computer that might occur during or as a result of accessing this website or the data provided herein.
USE OF DATA
The data is collected from various sources, and may be modified over time, without notice, to improve accuracy. Data included in the data portal may be in a redacted format. OIG may require a user of this data to terminate any and all display, distribution or other use of any or all of the data provided at this website for any reason including, without limitation, violation of these Terms of Use or other terms as defined by City of Chicago agencies or departments contributing data to this website.
Any user who provides a software application or other secondary or derivative application using data supplied by this website shall do the following:
- Include the following disclaimer at the site where the software application, or other secondary or derivative application can be accessed or downloaded:
“This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.igchicago.org, the official website of The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG). OIG makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk.”
- Comply with any additional Terms of Use set forth by OIG, including, without limitation, requirements to add other citations or disclaimers at the site where the application can be accessed or downloaded.
NO RELATIONSHIP
The information and content provided on this website and your access of this website does not create a client-consultant or any other professional relationship between you and City of Chicago Inspector General’s Office By making this website available, City of Chicago Inspector General’s Office is not engaged in rendering any industry-related, legal, accounting, tax, consulting, investment or other professional advice or services to you or any other party. The information and content provided on this website is not intended to be relied upon for making business, investment or other decisions.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
OIG reserves the right to discontinue availability of content on this website at any time and for any reason. OIG reserves the right to claim or seek to protect any patent, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights in any of the information, images, software, or processes displayed or used at this website. If OIG claims or seeks to protect any intellectual property rights in any of the information, images, software, or processes displayed or used at this website, then this website will so indicate on the webpage on or from which such information, images, software, or processes are accessed. These Terms of Use do not grant anyone any title or right to any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights that OIG may have in any of the information, images, software, or processes displayed or used at this website.
INDEMNITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any user of the data provided at this website shall indemnify and hold harmless OIG from any claim, loss, damage, injury, or liability of any kind (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, attorney’s fees and costs of investigation), that arise directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from that user’s use of this data, including any secondary or derivative use of the information provided herein. Every user of this data also specifically acknowledges and agrees to have an immediate and independent obligation to defend OIG from any claim that may fall within this indemnification provision, even if the allegations are or may be groundless, false or fraudulent, which obligation arises at the time such claim is tendered to the user by OIG and continues at all times thereafter.
REPORTING ERRORS OR OTHER PROBLEMS ON THIS SITE
Users of this website should report to iginfoportal@igchicago.org any errors or problems that they encounter while using this website or accessing the data provided herein.