Disclaimer Statements To Be Used on Extension Documents
To Meet USDA and UW Requirements

News releases:

If news releases are sent on UW letterhead, no additional statement is needed other than one already printed.
 

The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

If news releases are sent electronically or on paper other than letterhead, the following disclaimer should be on the bottom of the article:
 

The University of Wyoming and the United
States Department of Agriculture cooperate.

County offices may insert their county names.
 

The University of Wyoming, United States Department of Agriculture 
and Jones County Office cooperate.

Newsletters, Bulletins, Brochures:

The following disclaimer must be included on all publications that will be distributed to the public:
 

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Glen Whipple, Director, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071.

Persons seeking admission, employment, or access to programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact their local UW CES Office. To file a complaint, write the UW Employment Practices/Affirmative Action Office, University of Wyoming, Dept. 3434, 1000 E. Univ. Ave., Laramie, Wyoming 82071.
 

In all instances containing Web site references, the following disclaimer will be printed using the author’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address as contact information:

Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the World Wide Web, Internet sources may be difficult to find. Addresses change and pages can disappear over time. If you find problems with any of the listed Web sites in this publication, please contact (author name, address, phone number, e-mail address).

Trade Name Products:

The following disclaimer must be used when mentioning trade or brand named products.

The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Cooperative Extension is implied.

Spanish Disclaimer:
 

La Universidad de Wyoming es una institución de igualdad, que sigue los lineamientos de la “Acción afirmativa”.

We suggest you contact Ronda Whitman in Communications & Technology for a letterhead template and transmittal slips that will have the required disclaimer.