Legal Disclaimer - Not Legal Advice
This Way Up Makes No Guarantee of Validity
This Way Up is an open-content collaborative resource aggregation website; that is, a voluntary association of individuals and groups working to develop a common resource of information about community services and resources. The structure of the project allows anyone with an Internet connection to alter its content. Please be advised that nothing found here has necessarily been reviewed by people with the expertise required to provide you with complete, accurate, or reliable information.
That is not to say that you will not find valuable and accurate information on This Way Up; much of the time you will. However, This Way Up cannot guarantee the validity of the information found here. The content of any given article may recently have been changed, altered, or updated by someone whose knowledge does not correspond with current service availability or requirements. Note that most other resource directories and reference works also have disclaimers.
No Formal Peer Review
Our community of contributors uses various tools and methods to monitor and update content about available resources. However, This Way Up is not uniformly peer reviewed; while readers may correct errors or update outdated information, they have no legal duty to do so and thus all information read here is without any implied warranty of fitness for any purpose or use whatsoever. Even articles that have been verified or updated recently may later have been edited inappropriately, just before you view them.
None of the contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected with This Way Up in any way whatsoever can be responsible for the appearance of any inaccurate information or for your use of the information contained in or linked from these web pages.
No Legal Advice Provided
The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Nothing contained on this site should be construed as creating an attorney-client relationship or as providing legal counsel of any kind.
This website and its contributors do not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services. The resources, guides, and information presented here are intended to help individuals understand available community resources and social services, but they do not constitute legal guidance regarding:
- Rights under federal, state, or local laws
- Legal procedures or requirements
- Immigration status or processes
- Housing rights and tenant protections
- Employment law matters
- Benefits eligibility requirements
- Criminal law issues
- Family law matters
- Any other legal questions or concerns
No Medical Advice Provided
The information provided on This Way Up regarding health-related topics is, at best, of a general nature and cannot substitute for the advice of a medical professional (for instance, a qualified doctor/physician, nurse, pharmacist/chemist, and so on). This Way Up is not a medical resource. None of the individual contributors, administrators, or anyone else connected to This Way Up can take any responsibility for the results or consequences of any attempt to use or adopt any of the health-related information presented on this website.
No Contract; Limited License
Please make sure that you understand that the information provided here is being provided freely, and that no kind of agreement or contract is created between you and the owners or users of this site, the individual contributors, any project administrators, or anyone else who is in any way connected with this project subject to your claims against them directly. You are being granted a limited license to copy anything from this site under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) 4.0 License; it does not create or imply any contractual or extracontractual liability on the part of This Way Up or any of its agents, members, organizers, or other users.
There is no agreement or understanding between you and This Way Up regarding your use or modification of this information beyond the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License; neither is anyone at This Way Up responsible should someone change, edit, modify, or remove any information that you may post on This Way Up.
Information Accuracy and Verification
While contributors make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information about resources and services, this website cannot guarantee that:
- All information is current, complete, or accurate
- Resources and services described remain available
- Eligibility requirements have not changed
- Contact information and locations are up to date
- Policies and procedures remain the same
Users should independently verify all information before relying on it and contact service providers directly to confirm current availability, requirements, and procedures.
Jurisdictional Variations and Legality of Content
Laws, regulations, and available resources vary significantly between different cities, counties, states, and countries. Information that applies in one location may not be relevant or accurate in another. Publication of information found on This Way Up may be subject to the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. Users should research the specific laws and resources available in their local jurisdiction.
This Way Up does not encourage the violation of any laws, and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this site, or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.
Not Professional Advice
If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial, or risk management), please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.
This website is not a substitute for professional legal, medical, financial, or social services. The information provided should supplement, not replace, consultation with qualified professionals when needed.
Seek Qualified Professional Counsel
For legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances, you should:
- Consult with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction
- Contact local legal aid organizations
- Reach out to bar association referral services
- Seek assistance from qualified legal professionals
Many communities offer free or low-cost legal services for individuals with limited income. Local legal aid societies, law school clinics, and pro bono programs may be available to provide qualified legal assistance.
Limitation of Liability
The website, its contributors, and affiliated organizations disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on information provided on this site. Users assume full responsibility for their use of this information and any consequences that may result.
No consequential damages can be sought against This Way Up, as it is a voluntary association of individuals developed freely to create open source informational resources. This information is being given to you gratuitously and there is no agreement or understanding between you and This Way Up regarding your use or modification of this information beyond the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; neither is anyone at This Way Up responsible should someone change, edit, modify or remove any information that you may post on This Way Up.
Updates and Changes
Legal requirements and available resources change frequently. This disclaimer and the information on this website may be updated without notice. Users should check for current information and consult appropriate professionals for the most up-to-date guidance.
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
Remember: When in doubt about legal matters, always consult with a qualified attorney or legal aid organization in your area. For medical concerns, always consult with a qualified healthcare provider.