Terms of Use
Last updated 2026-10-27.
The terms
1. Agreement
Using familyhelpbystate.com means you agree to these terms, as updated from time to time. If we don't enforce a term at some point, that does not mean we have waived it.
2. Informational only, no advice
Everything on this site is general information only. It is not legal, financial, benefits, or government advice, and using the site does not create any professional or client relationship. The Disclaimer is part of these terms.
3. Not a government site
Family Help by State is not a government agency and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting for any federal, state, or local government.
4. No guarantee
We do not guarantee eligibility for any program, or the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or availability of any information, program, or link on this site.
5. Third-party sites
Links go to third-party sites we don't control. Your use of those sites is at your own risk and under their terms. We are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.
6. Fair use
Personal, lawful use only. No bulk scraping, no attacks on the site, and no passing off our pages as your own.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. You use the site at your own risk.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Family Help by State and anyone involved in running it will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss, arising from using or being unable to use the site, from third-party sites, or from decisions made based on its information.
9. Law and contact
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alabama. A contact address for this site is coming soon.
Portions adapted from the Basecamp open-source policies, CC BY 4.0. Changes were made.
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