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Michigan-Ontario Identification Association (MOIA) Web site

  1. This web site and all of the unique graphics, text, etc. are the property of the Michigan-Ontario Identification Association (unless otherwise specified) and as such, are copyrighted under the laws of the United States and Canada.   No copying, etc. is permitted without the expressed written permission of MOIA

  2. Use of the IAI graphic is regulated by and in compliance with the International Association of Identification (IAI) bylaws.  This is a registered trademark of the IAI and cannot be used without their permission.

  3. The information contained within this site is intended for use by competent professionals in the field of forensic investigation and identification.  Prior to using any information contained herein, visitors are strongly urged to consult with such industry professionals as attorneys, industrial hygienists, chemists, etc.  MOIA accepts no responsibility for any damages, etc. that occur as a result of information obtained within this site.  Publication on this web site does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement by MOIA or the site's authors.

  4. The site does not purport to state the official policy of any person, entity, or agency.  Any views and opinions are those of the author unless otherwise specified.

  5. All non MOIA or IAI graphics, stories, etc. were obtained from the public domain or by the permission of the authors themselves.   Should there be copyrighted works that are included without the owner's permission, such inclusion was unintentional and the owner is urged to contact the webmaster(at)moia.org immediately.

  6. E-mail addresses for the MOIA Bulletin are not shared, sold, or provided to anyone.  New member e-mail addresses are automatically added to the e-mail list.  Users may at any time remove or change their e-mail address by using the form provided on the MOIA main or home page.

  7. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions, which are subject to change at any time and without prior notice.

  8. This web site, e-mail newsletter, and other related items are published and maintained on a "best effort" basis.
 

WEBSITE LINKAGE POLICY

 
       
  1. Reciprocal  web site links, while appreciated and encouraged, are at the webmaster or web site administrator's discretion.
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  2. Reciprocal links are usually granted for IAI Division sites, other forensic associations, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit forensic training institutions. Individually owned sites are considered on an individual case basis.
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  3. MOIA reserves the right to remove or deny any site links for cause, site content, or any other reason.
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  4. Such links are for the user's convenience and should not be considered an endorsement by MOIA.
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  5. Commercial entities requesting a site link should contact the webmaster(at)moia.org for information on paid site sponsorship or advertising. Linkages to for-profit or commercial web sites are considered prima facie inappropriate for a link exchange. This does not apply to bona fide job postings from commercial entities, which are complimentary.
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  6. This linkage policy supplants and is in addition to the preceding MOIA Site Policy.
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  7. Submitting a site link request shall be construed as expressed understanding and agreement with this policy
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