Website Legal Disclaimer, Terms of Use, and Privacy Notice

This Website is operated by the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency (the "CRA" or the "Agency"), a public body corporate and politic created pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969). By accessing this Website, you acknowledge, understand, and agree that, in exchange and in consideration for such access and use, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions of use, all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.

By using this Website, you agree to assume all risks associated with its access and use, including the risk that your computer, software, or data may be damaged by any virus, program, or file that might be transmitted or activated through this Website or your access to it. Users agree that they will not use this Website for any unlawful activity or in any way that would violate these terms.

All information, materials, documents, applications, program descriptions, maps, plans, reports, and other content available on this Website (collectively, the "Materials") are provided for general informational purposes only. The Materials are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, tax, investment, real estate, engineering, architectural, or other professional advice, and the Materials should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified professional advisors.

Summaries of statutes, ordinances, resolutions, redevelopment plans, program guidelines, or agreements appearing on this Website are provided as a convenience only. In the event of any conflict between content on this Website and the official text of an applicable statute, ordinance, resolution, plan, agreement, or other official record, the official record controls.

This Website is not the official repository of records of the CRA or the City of Haines City. Agendas, minutes, resolutions, budgets, annual reports, redevelopment plans, and other documents posted on this Website are provided for public convenience and may not reflect the most current version, may be incomplete, or may contain conversion or formatting errors. Official records of the CRA are maintained by the CRA and the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Haines City, and certified copies may be obtained through a public records request.

THE MATERIALS ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE CRA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND NEGATES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR OTHER VIOLATION OF RIGHTS.

The CRA does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, completeness, currency, reliability, suitability, or likely results of the use of the Materials on this Website or on any websites linked to this Website. While reasonable attempts are made to ensure the correctness and suitability of information under the CRA's control and to correct any errors brought to its attention, no representation or guarantee can be made as to the correctness or suitability of that information or of any other linked information presented, referenced, or implied. All critical information should be independently verified with the CRA or the appropriate office before being relied upon or acted upon.

The CRA does not warrant that this Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CRA, THE CITY OF HAINES CITY, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA OR PROFIT, OR DAMAGES DUE TO BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, INABILITY TO USE, OR RELIANCE ON THE MATERIALS ON THIS WEBSITE OR ANY LINKED WEBSITE, EVEN IF THE CRA OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

The CRA and its authorized agents and contractors shall not be liable for any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by their actions, omissions, or contingencies beyond their control in procuring, compiling, or delivering information; arising out of any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information regardless of how caused; or arising out of any user's decision, or action taken or not taken, in reliance upon information furnished through this Website.

Nothing in these terms shall be construed as a waiver of the CRA's or the City's sovereign immunity or of the limitations, protections, and procedural requirements of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or any other immunity or limitation of liability available under law. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, portions of the above limitations may not apply to particular users.

The Materials appearing on this Website could include technical, typographical, clerical, or photographic errors, or information that has become outdated. The CRA does not warrant that any of the Materials are accurate, complete, or current. The CRA may make changes to the Materials at any time without notice, but makes no commitment to update the Materials. Dates, deadlines, funding amounts, program terms, meeting schedules, and similar time-sensitive information should always be confirmed directly with the CRA office before being relied upon.

Descriptions on this Website of CRA programs, including, without limitation, residential rehabilitation, commercial and facade improvement, development incentive, and other grant or assistance programs, are summaries provided for general information only. They do not constitute an offer, commitment, or guarantee of funding or assistance of any kind. Without limiting the foregoing:

• All programs are subject to funding availability, applicable program guidelines, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the approval of the CRA Board of Commissioners (and, where applicable, other governing bodies).
• Program guidelines, eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application periods may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice.
• Submission of an application does not create any entitlement to funding, and no statement on this Website or by CRA staff shall be construed as a promise or guarantee of award.
• In the event of any conflict between program information on this Website and the official program guidelines or agreements approved by the CRA Board, the official guidelines and executed agreements control.

Maps, boundary depictions, aerial imagery, and other geographic data displayed on or linked from this Website, including depictions of the CRA district boundaries, are for general illustrative and planning purposes only. They are not surveys and do not represent legal boundary determinations. Such data may contain errors, may be incomplete, and may not reflect current conditions. No warranty is made as to the positional or thematic accuracy of any map or geographic data. Users should consult official legal descriptions, recorded plats, licensed surveyors, and the CRA or the appropriate City department to verify boundaries, parcel information, or whether a specific property lies within a CRA district.

This Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including other governmental entities, partner organizations, and private businesses. These links are provided solely for the convenience of users. The CRA has not reviewed all of the websites linked to this Website and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, accessibility, or privacy practices of any linked website. The inclusion of any link does not imply, and no endorsement is intended or made of, any hypertext link, product, service, organization, or information, either by its inclusion on or exclusion from this Website. Use of any linked website is at the user's own risk.

References on this Website to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, or company do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the CRA or the City of Haines City. Any website linking to this Website does not by that fact acquire, and shall not state or imply, sponsorship or endorsement by the CRA. Any linking that results in the display of this Website's contents framed by, surrounded by, or included with the content of another website, organization, or person is prohibited without prior written consent.

The CRA is a public agency subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Florida's Public Records Law), Article I, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and Section 286.011, Florida Statutes (the Government in the Sunshine Law). Records made or received by the CRA in connection with the transaction of official business, including written and electronic communications submitted through this Website, by e-mail, or through associated social media, are public records and are subject to public inspection and copying unless exempted or made confidential by law.

When you use this Website or otherwise communicate with the CRA, you acknowledge that any personal information you provide may be subject to disclosure under Florida's Public Records Law, and you should have no expectation of privacy or confidentiality in such communications except as provided by law.

In accordance with Section 668.6076, Florida Statutes, the CRA provides the following notice:

Public records requests may be directed to the CRA office or to the City Clerk of the City of Haines City using the contact information in Section 18 below.

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

The CRA respects the privacy of Website visitors, subject at all times to the requirements of Florida's Public Records Law described in Section 10. The Website may automatically collect certain technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and date and time of access, which may be used for site administration, security monitoring, and statistical purposes. The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to support site functionality and analytics; users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies, although some features may not function properly as a result.

Personally identifiable information (such as a name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number) is collected only when voluntarily submitted by the user, for example, through contact forms, program applications, newsletter sign-ups, or e-mail. The CRA does not sell or rent personal information. However, because the CRA is a public agency, information submitted to the CRA may constitute a public record subject to disclosure as described in Section 10, and may be shared with other governmental entities or third parties as required by law or as necessary to administer CRA programs.

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and the CRA does not knowingly collect personal information from children online. If a parent or guardian believes a child has submitted personal information through this Website, please contact the CRA so the information can be addressed appropriately.

The CRA is committed to making this Website accessible to all members of the public, including individuals with disabilities, consistent with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The CRA endeavors to design, develop, and maintain this Website in general conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

Despite these efforts, some content, including certain archival documents, third-party content, or older file formats, may not yet be fully accessible. If you use assistive technology and encounter difficulty accessing any content on this Website, or if you require information in an alternate format or a reasonable accommodation to participate in a CRA program, service, or activity, please contact the CRA using the information in Section 18. Please describe the nature of the accessibility problem and the format in which you would like to receive the information, and include your contact information. The CRA will make reasonable efforts to provide the information in a suitable alternate format or otherwise remedy the issue.

The CRA cannot guarantee, and is not responsible for, the accessibility of external websites linked from this Website.

As a public governmental agency, original data and documents generated or compiled by the CRA and published on this Website are generally in the public domain and available for use, unless otherwise specified. Notwithstanding the foregoing, certain materials on this Website are protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, including without limitation: the official seal and logos of the CRA and the City of Haines City; photographs, artwork, and creative works owned by third parties and used under license; and software and design elements of the Website itself. Such materials may not be copied, reproduced, or used without prior written permission of the rights holder.

The CRA and City seals and logos may not be used by any person or entity without express written authorization. Unauthorized use of governmental seals may violate state law.

The CRA may maintain official social media accounts on third-party platforms. Content posted by members of the public on CRA social media pages does not represent the views of the CRA, and the CRA does not endorse user-generated content. Comments and posts on CRA social media accounts may constitute public records subject to retention and disclosure under Florida law. Social media platforms are governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies, over which the CRA has no control. The CRA reserves the right, to the extent permitted by law, to moderate or remove content that is off-topic, obscene, defamatory, threatening, discriminatory, commercial in nature, or otherwise in violation of the applicable platform's terms or any posted comment policy.

Users shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to this Website, its servers, or any connected systems or data; interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website; upload or transmit viruses or other malicious code; harvest or collect information about other users; or use the Website in any manner that violates federal, state, or local law. Unauthorized attempts to upload information, change information, or otherwise cause damage to this Website are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under applicable law, including the Florida Computer Crimes Act (Chapter 815, Florida Statutes) and the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. Section 1030). For site security purposes, the CRA or its service providers may employ software to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information or otherwise cause damage.

If this Website offers machine or automated translation of content into languages other than English (for example, through a third-party translation tool), such translations are provided as a convenience only and are approximations of the original English content. The CRA does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any translated content, and no automated translation should be relied upon as exact. The official text of this Website is the English-language version, and any discrepancies or differences created in translation are not binding on the CRA.

Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, users who misuse this Website agree to indemnify and hold harmless the CRA and the City of Haines City, and their respective board members, officers, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of such misuse or any violation of these terms.

Governing Law and Venue. These terms, and any claim relating to this Website, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida and of the United States of America, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Venue for any action arising out of or relating to this Website or these terms shall lie exclusively in Polk County, Florida, or, for any federal claim, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Severability. If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

No Waiver. The failure of the CRA to enforce any provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision.

Modifications. The CRA may revise these terms at any time without notice. By using this Website, you agree to be bound by the then-current version of these terms. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last Revised" date at the top of this page. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

Questions regarding this disclaimer, these terms of use, the privacy notice, accessibility, or public records requests may be directed to:

Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency

303 Ledwith Avenue

Haines City, Florida 33844

Phone: (863) 421-3600 ext. 3504

E-mail: CRAinfo@hainescityfl.gov (see the Public Records Notice in Section 10 before e-mailing)

Website: hainescity-cra.com