Minnesota Metadata Editor (MME)

Interface Element Description: Tab 3

Element: Distribution Liability

Type: text

Short Name: distliab

Definition

Statement of the liability assumed by the distributor.

Guidance

Distribution liability usually consists of one or more standard disclaimers depending on the nature of the data set. If data are obtained from third parties, retain original distribution liability disclaimers if they exist.

An example of a disclaimer:
"No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate data set limitations, restrictions or intended use. The distributing agency shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein."

"This is a licensed product by [insert licensor here] for use within the distributing agency. No third party copy or use of this product will be permitted."

Domain

Free text.

Edit database table 3b_DistributionLiability to add a default value for this element. Be sure to check default to have this value load when the D is pressed. After editing elements, select Tools > Refresh from database to see the new or modified values.