Terms of Use

Website Terms of Use & Legal Disclaimer

Adjutants & Commanders Connection and C & A Connect LIVE are independent peer-to-peer educational and informational resources created to support communication, leadership development, education, fellowship, and service among participants. They are not official programs, publications, communication platforms, or representative bodies of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAV Auxiliary).

By visiting, viewing, using, participating in, contributing to, or relying upon this website, C & A Connect LIVE, or any associated materials, discussions, live feeds, presentations, posts, resources, or peer-to-peer communications, users acknowledge and accept the terms and limitations stated in this disclaimer.

Independent Peer-to-Peer Program

All thoughts, opinions, comments, suggestions, experiences, interpretations, recommendations, presentations, posts, videos, live discussions, and other content shared through this website or program belong solely to the individual author, speaker, presenter, contributor, administrator, or participant responsible for them.

They do not represent the official views, policies, directives, interpretations, positions, or communications of DAV, DAV Auxiliary, DAV National Headquarters, DAV Auxiliary National Headquarters, or their employees, officers, leadership, representatives, or agents unless an official source is specifically identified.

Participation in this program does not create authority for any participant to speak on behalf of DAV or DAV Auxiliary.

Release of DAV and DAV Auxiliary

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, users and participants release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Disabled American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, DAV National Headquarters, DAV Auxiliary National Headquarters, and the organizations as a whole, together with their respective officers, directors, employees, staff members, representatives, agents, volunteers, departments, chapters, units, affiliates, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, injuries, disputes, causes of action, or other responsibility arising from or relating to:

• use of this website;

• participation in C & A Connect LIVE;

• participation in Adjutants & Commanders Connection;

• peer-to-peer discussions or communications;

• information, opinions, advice, or materials provided through the program;

• actions taken or decisions made based upon information presented through the program; or

• statements or conduct of any participant, presenter, administrator, contributor, or user.

DAV and DAV Auxiliary do not supervise, control, operate, administer, or assume responsibility for the independent content, activities, opinions, discussions, or communications of this peer-to-peer program unless specifically stated otherwise by an authorized official source.

No Legal, Medical, Financial, or Professional Advice

Information provided through this website and program is for general educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing contained on this website or discussed through C & A Connect LIVE should be considered legal, medical, mental health, financial, tax, accounting, employment, veterans benefits, claims, or other professional advice.

Users should seek guidance from the appropriate qualified professional, accredited service officer, DAV or DAV Auxiliary official, medical provider, attorney, accountant, or other authorized professional when appropriate.

Official Organizational Guidance Controls

This website is intended to supplement peer learning and member engagement. It does not replace official DAV or DAV Auxiliary guidance.

When a question involves the DAV Auxiliary Constitution and Bylaws, official policies, directives, procedures, financial requirements, membership issues, organizational governance, disciplinary matters, or other official business, participants should rely on the current official publications and communications issued by DAV Auxiliary National Headquarters and the appropriate organizational authority.

If information presented on this website conflicts with an official DAV or DAV Auxiliary publication, directive, ruling, policy, or communication, the official source controls.

Accuracy of Information

Every reasonable effort may be made to provide useful and accurate information, but no guarantee is made that all content is complete, current, error-free, or appropriate for every circumstance.

Policies, procedures, laws, regulations, programs, contact information, dates, forms, and organizational requirements may change.

Users are responsible for independently verifying important information before relying upon it or taking action.

External Websites and Links

This website may reference or link to DAV, DAV Auxiliary, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community resources, news sources, social media platforms, or other third-party websites.

The presence of a link or reference does not necessarily constitute endorsement, sponsorship, approval, or recommendation.

Adjutants & Commanders Connection does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices, or actions of third-party websites or organizations.

User-Submitted Content

Participants are responsible for the information they submit, post, upload, share, or discuss.

Users should not share confidential organizational information, protected personal information, medical information, veterans claims records, passwords, account numbers, financial information, or other sensitive material.

Administrators may remove content that is inappropriate, misleading, confidential, unlawful, disruptive, harmful, or inconsistent with the purpose of the program.

Limitation of Liability

Use of this website and participation in associated peer-to-peer programs are voluntary and undertaken at the user's own discretion.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the organizers, administrators, volunteers, contributors, presenters, and participants of Adjutants & Commanders Connection and C & A Connect LIVE shall not be responsible for damages, losses, claims, expenses, decisions, actions, or consequences resulting from reliance upon information provided through the website or program.

Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, users agree to be responsible for their own conduct and for content they personally submit or distribute through the program.

Users further agree not to attribute their own statements, actions, representations, or conduct to DAV, DAV Auxiliary, or their employees, officers, or representatives without proper authorization.

Intellectual Property

DAV, DAV Auxiliary, their names, logos, seals, trademarks, publications, and other official materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Nothing on this website transfers ownership of any DAV or DAV Auxiliary intellectual property or grants authority to use protected materials beyond what is otherwise permitted by the organization or applicable law.

Third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Privacy and Personal Information

Users should exercise care when sharing personal information through any public or peer-to-peer communication.

This website should not be used to transmit confidential medical information, veterans claims files, Social Security numbers, financial account information, passwords, or other highly sensitive personal information.

Users remain responsible for determining what information they choose to share.

Respect for the Chain of Command

Adjutants & Commanders Connection and C & A Connect LIVE are designed to support members, not replace the established chain of command or official authority of DAV or DAV Auxiliary.

Questions requiring an official decision, ruling, interpretation, or directive should be referred to the appropriate DAV Auxiliary officer, Department leadership, National Headquarters, or other authorized organizational authority.

General Use

Use of this website signifies acknowledgment that it is an independent peer-to-peer resource and that users are responsible for evaluating information before acting upon it.

Continued use of the website or participation in its programs constitutes acknowledgment of these terms and limitations.

Our Purpose

Adjutants & Commanders Connection and C & A Connect LIVE exist to help members communicate, learn, share experiences, strengthen leadership, encourage participation, and support one another in service.

Our shared purpose remains centered on making a difference in the lives of disabled veterans and their families.