Even
in the electronic world, there's an amount of paperwork. By paperwork
we mean the formality known as a disclaimer. Basically,
we have to inform you that the material you will access is an educational
supplement but it is not all-inclusive. This material is not a
substitute for good business practices & the ever-nebulous "common
sense". As you review this course, you're reminded that this
material is comparable to your preparation for the architectural
registration exam (or whatever professional exam qualifies your
registration/membership). It is not your education, your internship,
or your successful completion of the ARE (insert your specific
exam acronym here) that makes you an architect/registered professional.
It is paying your annual tax to the regulating state board that
makes you an architect/registered professional (typed tongue in
cheek). Instead, it's the combination of all of these things +
your dedication to solid business practice & informed decisions
that earned you the label "Design Professional". After
all, the ARE is a test of minimum competence in general architectural
practice where the primary goal is to maintain the public health,
safety & welfare. Without your devotion & practical experience
to bolster the education, the label is less meaningful. Now, to
maintain that label, your AIA chapter & many of your state
boards require you to complete an established annual continuing
education requirement. We're glad you chose GreenCE to do so. The
following paragraphs describe the more technical disclaimer criteria.
Technical Disclaimer
Bound by your professional code and laws of the United States you
are not allowed to use, copy, or otherwise alter the course materials
(includes copyrighted material, logos, trademarks and other proprietary
information) without the collective written consent of GreenCE,
RBA, & the course sponsor. Proprietary information in this
disclaimer, as well as this web site, is synonymous with the
words course, coursework, material, class, test, & the plural
derivations thereof. The definition of proprietary information
includes, but is not limited to, logos, text, software, digital
or photographic images, video, music and/or sound contained within.
The
contents of the coursework, like this disclaimer contain opinions,
advice,
statements, instructions or other information supplied
by RBA, Inc and GreenCE, course writers or the respective third
party authors. RBA, Inc and GreenCE, recognizes our sponsor's 1st
amendment rights, & yours as well, so if you question anything
within this website, tell us & we will promptly address your
concerns/comments.
These
courses are provided as-is. That means GreenCE and RBA, Inc.
has made
every attempt to provide the most accurate information
available using our internal resources & our sponsor's resources
to prepare this online course but we make no representations, warranties,
or guarantees regarding the accuracy, correctness or completeness
of any opinions, advice, statements, instructions or other information
provided in or by the material or the other contents and features
of GreenCE and RBA, Inc. It is your responsibility to either investigate
and evaluate the accuracy, correctness, reliability or completeness
of any opinions, advice, statements, instructions or request further
clarification from either GreenCE or RBA, Inc. or the respective
course sponsor.
Most importantly, Green CE and RBA, Inc., the conglomerate, to
include (shareholders, officers, directors, employees, writers,
agents, sponsors, consultants) is not responsible or liable to
any third party for any loss or damage, including, but not limited
to, any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages,
lost profits, lost revenues or lost business incurred as a direct
or indirect result of your use of, or reliance on, any opinions,
advice, statements, instructions or other information provided
in or by the course.
To
borrow a popular line from nearly every airline in operation "We
know you have a choice when you choose your source for continuing
education credits. Thank you for choosing Green CE, an affiliate
of RBA, Inc. Please remain seated until the course comes to a complete
stop & the Browser icon has stopped spiraling."