Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

Alaska Healthcare Hub (“AKHCH,” accessible at akhch.org) is an independent, privately maintained community project. It is not operated by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by the State of Alaska, the Alaska Department of Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), the Alaska Community Foundation, or any other governmental agency, tribal organization, or institutional body.

All information on this website, including but not limited to directory listings, resource pages, collaboration postings, event listings, program summaries, and regulatory references, is provided for general informational purposes only. The accuracy of information on this site is only as reliable as the individuals and organizations that contribute it. AKHCH does not independently verify, audit, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any content, whether created by the site administrators or submitted by third-party contributors.

No Official Authority

Nothing on this website constitutes official guidance, policy, or direction from the State of Alaska, CMS, HHS, or any governmental or regulatory body. Content presented herein, including summaries of the Rural Health Transformation Program (“RHTP”), federal grant programs, healthcare regulations, and state policies, is compiled from publicly available documents and third-party resources. While reasonable efforts have been made to present this information accurately, AKHCH makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, that any information is complete, current, or free from error.

For authoritative guidance on any program or regulation referenced on this website, users must consult directly with the relevant governing authority or administering agency.

No Legal, Financial, or Compliance Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, financial advice, tax advice, accounting advice, medical advice, or professional compliance consulting. References to federal regulations (including but not limited to 2 CFR 200, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, and the Single Audit Act), state statutes, healthcare licensing requirements, or program-specific spending rules are provided as general educational summaries only. These summaries do not substitute for review of the complete regulatory text or consultation with qualified professionals.

Users should engage qualified legal counsel, certified public accountants, licensed healthcare professionals, or other appropriate experts for any matter requiring professional judgment, including but not limited to: federal award compliance, audit preparation, procurement procedures, financial reporting, organizational licensing, and any obligations arising from the receipt of public or private funds.

No Warranty; Limitation of Liability

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

In no event shall AKHCH, its creator(s), contributors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use of, or reliance upon, any information provided on this website. This limitation applies regardless of whether such damages arise from contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, and regardless of whether AKHCH has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Without limiting the foregoing, AKHCH shall not be liable for any loss of funding, adverse audit findings, regulatory penalties, disallowed costs, professional licensing consequences, failed partnerships, or any other adverse outcome resulting from reliance on the information provided herein.

User-Submitted Content and Contributor Accuracy

A substantial portion of the content on this website is submitted by third-party users and organizations, including directory listings, collaboration postings, event listings, resource links, and organizational profiles. AKHCH does not independently verify the accuracy, completeness, legitimacy, or current status of any user-submitted content. Contributors are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide.

The presence of an organization in the directory, a posting on the collaboration board, or a listing on the events page does not constitute endorsement, verification, certification, or recommendation by AKHCH. Users should independently verify the credentials, capabilities, licensure, and suitability of any organization or individual discovered through this platform before entering into any agreement, partnership, employment relationship, or financial arrangement.

Third-Party Links and Resources

This website contains links to external websites and resources maintained by third parties, including federal government websites, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private entities. AKHCH does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party website. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its content. Users access third-party sites at their own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those sites.

Accuracy and Currency of Information

Information on this website, including program details, regulatory summaries, organizational data, event dates, and resource links, is subject to change at any time without notice. AKHCH undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or correct any information on this website, although reasonable efforts are made to review content periodically. The date of last review, where noted on individual pages, reflects only the date of editorial review and does not guarantee that all information on that page is current as of that date.

Users are solely responsible for independently verifying all information before making decisions or taking actions based on content found on this website.

No Professional Relationship

Use of this website does not create a professional, advisory, consulting, fiduciary, or attorney-client relationship between any user and AKHCH or its creator(s). No communication through this website, its contact forms, messaging features, or associated social media channels shall be deemed to create any such relationship.

Intellectual Property

Original content on this website is provided under a spirit of community benefit and open access. Federal regulations, program documents, and other government-produced materials referenced or excerpted herein are in the public domain pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 105. Third-party content, trademarks, and logos remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference purposes only.

Tribal Data and Cultural Considerations

References to Tribal Health Organizations, Alaska Native communities, and tribal health programs on this website are provided for informational and coordination purposes. AKHCH recognizes and respects tribal sovereignty, tribal data sovereignty, and the authority of Alaska Native tribes and tribal health organizations over health programs and health data within their communities. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a claim of authority over, or a substitute for, direct engagement with tribal governments and tribal health organizations.

Governing Law

This disclaimer and any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact

Questions regarding this disclaimer or the information provided on this website may be directed to the website administrator through the contact page at akhch.org/contact.