Purpose and Policy

The purpose of Harris Township’s Web site is to provide the public with convenient and efficient access to information about Township agencies, programs and services. In order to provide the user with information about cultural, educational and recreational activities in the Township, the Township's Web site may contain links to other Web or computer sites that are not owned, regularly reviewed or controlled by the Township. It is the policy of the Township to limit these links to non-profit and government Web sites that provide information relevant to the functions and services provided by the Township. The Township's Web site does not provide direct links to external sites that are strictly commercial, political or religious in nature. The Township's Web site is not intended to function as a public forum. The provision of these links should not be construed as an endorsement or sponsorship of these external Web sites, their content or their hosts. The Township specifically disavows legal responsibility for what a user may find on another site, or for the personal opinions of individuals posted on any site, whether or not operated by the Township. The views and opinions of the authors of documents published on or linked to the Township's Web site do not necessarily state or reflect the opinion, policy or position of the Township.

Links Disclaimer

Harris Township is not responsible for the content, quality, accuracy or completeness of any off-site materials referenced or linked through the Township's Web site. By using the Township's Web site, the user acknowledges and accepts that the Township is not responsible for any materials stored on other Web sites, nor is it liable for any inaccurate, defamatory, offensive or illegal materials found on other Web sites, and that the risk of injury or damage from viewing, hearing, down-loading or storing such materials rests entirely with the user.

Privacy Statement

All Township computer systems are subject to monitoring at all times to assure proper functioning of the systems, to provide security for the computer system's operation and the information contained therein, to prevent unauthorized use, and to deter and investigate violations of law. There is no reasonable expectation of privacy in the use of this public computer system. If you send the Township e-mail that contains personally identifiable information, it will use the information to respond to you. The Township may also forward that e-mail to another government agency. Certain e-mail may constitute a public record and be subject to disclosure under state law. When you link to another Web site, you are subject to the privacy policy of the new site.

Notice to the City

Communication made through e-mail or any other computer messaging system shall in no way be deemed to constitute legal notice to the Township or any of its agencies, officers, employees, agents or representatives with respect to any existing or potential claim or cause of action.

Jurisdiction

The materials provided on this site are intended for public use on computer systems located primarily within the Township of Harris, Pennsylvania and for the benefit of visitors to this region. Any person choosing to use this Web site or seeking access to information or materials on this system is agreeing to be subject to Pennsylvania jurisdiction. Any dispute arising therefrom shall be decided under the laws and in the courts of Pennsylvania.

ADA Access

The Township of Harris is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be made to allow individuals with disabilities access to the communications regarding Township services, programs or activities set forth on the Township's Web site.