Site Use Policy

This website is provided as an information source for public use. The City of Des Plaines strives to maintain the integrity of this site and to present information which is accurate and timely. The information is subject to periodic updates, revisions, deletions and additions without prior notice. Material provided at this site is gathered from many sources. The City of Des Plaines is not responsible for errors or omissions contained in the information, and makes no representations as to the accuracy of the information. The user is cautioned that charts or other graphics which appear at this site may not be subject to accurate transmission in their entirety.

The material at this site is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied on in lieu of professional advice.

Where an official printed document differs from text which may be provided at this site, the official printed document takes precedence.

The Freedom of Information Act provides that all messages received by the City of Des Plaines at this site become public records subject to disclosure under the Act. Users who communicate through this site are advised that all communications are public information and cannot be held in confidence. Furthermore, in accordance with its internal policies, City of Des Plaines may periodically monitor communications at this site.

Commercial use of material contained at this site is prohibited without the express written permission of the City of Des Plaines.

Disclaimer of Liability

With respect to all information available at this site, the City of Des Plaines, its officers, employees, agents and assigns make no warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product or process disclosed, nor does the City of Des Plaines make any representation that the use of said information will not infringe privately owned rights. The City of Des Plaines, its officers, employees, agents and assigns will not be liable for any damage or injury caused by the use of this site, including but not limited to failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, or on-line failure.

The user assumes all risks associated with the use of this site, including those involving computer, software or data damage caused by any virus, software or other file which might be transmitted or activated via the City of Des Plaines website or your access to it.

Disclaimer of Endorsement

Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply the City of Des Plaines' endorsement or recommendation thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the City of Des Plaines, and shall not be used for advertising or endorsement purposes.

The City of Des Plaines does not review, sponsor or endorse any other web sites linked to this website. The City of Des Plaines will only provide links with Official Government websites, educational facilities located in Des Plaines, Des Plaines neighborhood associations, and Des Plaines based organizations which promote local businesses.

Disclaimer of Legal Notice

Communications made through this site shall in no way be deemed to constitute legal notice to the City of Des Plaines or any of its agencies, officers, employees, agents or representatives, with respect to any existing or potential claim or cause of action against the City or any of its agencies, officers, employees, agents or representatives, where notice to the City is required by any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.