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The State Department provides external links solely for our readers' information and convenience. When readers select a link to an external website, they are leaving the State Department affiliated site and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the external websites. The State Department:

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  • Cannot and does not authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked websites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked website.
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Disclaimer of Liability

Every effort has been made to provide accurate and complete information in all OSAC content. However, we cannot guarantee that there will be no errors. Neither the U.S. Government nor the State Department assumes any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process disclosed herein, or represents that use of such information, product, or process would not infringe on privately-owned rights. With respect to documents and information on the current and archive State Department web sites, neither the U.S. Government, the U.S. Department of State, nor their employees and contractors make any warranty, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Please read the State Department's guidelines pursuant to the Quality Information Act before submitting inquiries under this Act.

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Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

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Non-Compliance with Limited English Proficient (LEP)

Material on OSAC.gov is updated frequently and translations are not available for most content.

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