Disclaimers
The following disclaimers are applicable to NCSBN Websites. See also: Terms of Use (including the use of Trademarks), Privacy and Security Policies and End User Licensing Agreements.
Introduction
Some websites ("Sites") and social media accounts ("Accounts") maintained by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. ("NCSBN") have specific disclaimers that can be found in the "Disclaimers" section of Sites and Accounts. Provided below are the associated Sites and full Disclaimers and/or links to Disclaimers located on the Sites.
NCSBN Social Media Accounts & Community Websites
This Disclaimer applies to these accounts: facebook.com/NCSBNNCLEX, facebook.com/NCSBNOfficial, facebook.com/nurselicensurecompact, facebook.com/aprncompact, twitter.com/NCSBN, twitter.com/NurseCompact, twitter.com/APRNCompact, twitter.com/NCLEXInfo, instagram.com/ncsbn, instagram.com/nursecompact and instagram.com/aprncompact.
DISCLAIMER
We expect all contributors to comply with terms of use at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
NCSBN reserves the right to delete any comments deemed inappropriate or irrelevant for the Account page and its readers. NCSBN may remove any post or ban anyone who violates these guidelines. NCSBN assumes no responsibility for any posts or their content, does not warrant the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of any post or comment, and does not routinely monitor or review posts.
By posting content, you grant NCSBN a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, unrestricted, and worldwide right and license to use the posted content. Any user who feels that a post or content thereof is objectionable is encouraged to contact NCSBN immediately.
We reserve the right to reveal your identity in the event of a complaint or legal action arising from any post or the content thereof. Commercial use of any content is strictly prohibited. You may not display this page in frames (or any of the content via in-line links) without NCSBN's consent.
The fact that someone has posted information on our wall does not mean that NCSBN has evaluated it or that NCSBN endorses or recommends it.
Any study tips and information about other nursing topics posted are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and valid at the time of posting. The information NCSBN provides is for educational purposes only and is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights. The posted information does not constitute, and is not posted for the purpose of providing, medical or nursing practice advice. We encourage you to consult authoritative resources for more detailed information about the information posted. As a service to our readers, NCSBN may include links to other websites, but these links are not an endorsement of those websites and NCSBN is not responsible for the content of any website not operated by NCSBN.
NCSBN Members Only Websites
The following disclaimers apply to NCSBN websites that are for access by staff and board members of NCSBN Member Boards and Associate Members ("Members").
Applicable Sites include: ncsbn.org for Members Only content), examshive.ncsbn.org, fits.ncsbn.org, icrsncsbn.org, mbprofiles.ncsbn.org, nursys.org, passport.ncsbn.org,surveys.ncsbn.org and hive.ncsbn.org.
Disclaimer
The Site is designed to facilitate the exchange of information between NCSBN Members only and information contained in the Site should not be disclosed to third parties without prior authorization from NCSBN and/or the nursing board supplying the information. The information displayed on the Site, including information from other linked databases, is supplied by the individual boards of nursing as well as other agencies, without review, verification or editing by NCSBN. The data does not constitute official government records and NCSBN makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of the information contained in the Site. The posted information does not constitute, and is not posted for the purpose of providing, medical or nursing practice advice. We encourage you to consult authoritative resources for more detailed information about the information posted. NCSBN encourages all Members: (1) to ensure, before inputting any data, that doing so does not violate the state's privacy laws; and (2) to not take licensure or disciplinary action on the basis of the Site information before checking with the nursing board contributing such information.
Nurse Licensure Compact Testimonials
The following disclaimer applies to the Nurse Licensure Compact Testimonials survey.
Disclaimer
Your participation in this survey is voluntary. It will take approximately 10-30 minutes to complete. You may answer only those questions you like. By clicking the “agree” button and submitting your response, you grant to National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) the irrevocable and unrestricted rights to reproduce, prepare derivative works, edit, alter, publicly perform and display, and distribute any content submitted to or through the survey (“User Submissions”), including any text, data, video, audio, photos, statements, etc. regarding you, your name, biographical information, voice, testimonial statements, likeness, etc., for any lawful purpose in any manner or medium and you waive all privacy, publicity and moral rights. If there is a testimonial, you also affirm (a) that any statements or endorsements made by you are factually accurate and represent your honest and personal opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences, (b) that you were not compensated in exchange for the testimonial, and (c) that there exists no material connection between yourself and NCSBN or ICNLCA. User Submissions are not and will not be treated as confidential. You hereby forever release and discharge NCSBN and ICNLCA and their legal representatives, successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims and actions and demands, or allegations thereof, arising out of or in connection with any actions or omissions of NCSBN or ICNLCA without restriction, such as related to this consent and release, the rights granted herein and/or any use of the foregoing.
NCSBN and ICNLCA may, without assuming any obligations, remove or reject any User Submissions at any time, in its sole discretion, for any reason or no reason. If a User Submission is removed from the Services, , copies of that User Submission may be retained and/or remain viewable by us, our licensors, vendors, service providers and/or other third parties, including other users.
You affirm, represent and warrant that (i) your User Submissions do not and will not violate any confidentiality obligation that you owe to any person or organization or any privacy rights, publicity rights or other rights of any person; (ii) you obtained the written consent, release and/or permission of each and every identifiable person or organization in your User Submissions that permits NCSBN and ICNLCA to use the User Submissions in the manner contemplated by the Services and these Terms of Use; and (iii) your User Submissions are not defamatory or libelous in any manner.
Last Updated: 4/21/2022