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Disclaimer

A disclaimer clause is to be included in every Purdue Extension newsletter or in other publications that mention brand names. This policy has been adopted to avoid indirect advertising or endorsement of a product.

Here is a basic disclaimer statement recommended by the USDA:

The information give herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is implied.

Where disclaimers are required, these variations may be useful.

This information is for general educational purposes only, and in no way is intended to substitute for legal advice. Such advice, whether general or applied to specific situations, should be obtained from an attorney.

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Reference to products in this publication is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion of others which may be similar. Persons using such products assume responsibility for their use in accordance with current directions of the manufacturer.

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Brand names are used simply for clarity with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is implied.

The following statement must be used with any pesticide-use recommendations: reference to products in this publication is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion of other products with similar uses. Any person using products mentioned in this publication assumes full responsibility for their use in accordance with current directions of the manufacturer. Before using any pesticides read and follow the label directions and precautions before applying the pesticides.