Last Updated October 2025
This Disclaimers policy sets forth the limitations of liability, accuracy of information, and third-party content for the Florida Strawberry Growers Association (“Association”) website. It is intended to clarify the scope of responsibility for information and resources provided on the website, and should be read in conjunction with the Association’s Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms and Conditions.
1. General Disclaimers
The Association provides its website, content, and resources for informational purposes only. While the Association endeavors to ensure that all information presented on its website, including educational materials, industry news, event details, scholarship information, recipes, and agritourism resources, is accurate, current, and reliable, the Association makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content or materials provided. Users acknowledge that agricultural information, educational resources, and other materials may be subject to change, interpretation, or error, and that the Association does not guarantee the correctness or applicability of such information to any specific situation.
The website does not provide professional, technical, or legal advice. All content is intended solely for general informational purposes and should not be construed as guidance or recommendations for farming practices, business decisions, or compliance with industry standards. Users are responsible for evaluating the accuracy and relevance of information before relying on it for any purpose.
2. Third-Party Content and Links
The Association’s website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or embedded content, including but not limited to farm websites, agritourism/u-pick locations, external educational resources, and platforms for purchasing cookbooks. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The Association does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information found on third-party websites. Users access third-party links at their own risk and are encouraged to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
The Association expressly disclaims any liability for the content, products, services, or practices of third-party websites, including any damages or losses arising from reliance on third-party information, interruptions, or errors.
3. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Association, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:
- The use of, or inability to use, the website or any content, materials, or services provided therein;
- Reliance on any information, educational materials, recipes, scholarship details, or other content presented on the website;
- Errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, defects, viruses, or technical malfunctions affecting website access or functionality;
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of user data or communications;
- The conduct or content of any third party on or through the website, including linked sites and external resources.
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are sought, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, even if the Association has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
4. No Warranties
The Association provides the website and all content, materials, and services “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Association expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade.
The Association does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Users are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards to protect their devices and data when accessing the website.
5. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Association, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to their use of the website, violation of these Disclaimers, or infringement of any rights of another person or entity.
6. Severability of Disclaimers
If any provision of these Disclaimers or limitations of liability is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Disclaimers, which shall remain in full force and effect.
By accessing or using the Association’s website, users acknowledge and accept these Disclaimers and limitations of liability as an integral part of the terms governing their interactions with the Association.