Terms of Use & Accessibility

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using rledc.org (the "Site"), operated by the Rural Labor & Economic Development Corporation ("RLEDC"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Purpose of This Site

RLEDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This Site provides general information about our mission, programs, and curated resources for communities, businesses, and workforce organizations in Eastern New Mexico. The information is provided for general informational purposes only.

No Professional Advice

Information on the Site, including resource listings and funding summaries, is not legal, financial, tax, or professional advice. Program details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements are set by the administering agencies and may change. Always confirm details directly with the relevant agency or a qualified professional before acting.

External Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites operated by government agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations. When you follow such a link, you will see a brief notice that you are leaving rledc.org. RLEDC provides these links as a convenience and does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites.

Intellectual Property

The RLEDC name, logo, and original content on this Site are the property of the Rural Labor & Economic Development Corporation. You may view, download, and print materials for personal, non-commercial, or educational use, provided you do not remove any notices. Resource links and agency materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems;
• Interfere with the Site's operation or security;
• Misrepresent your affiliation with RLEDC.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. RLEDC does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that information is complete or current.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RLEDC is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content, including information obtained from linked third-party sites.

Nondiscrimination

RLEDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or any other protected status in the administration of its programs and services. We are committed to equal opportunity and access for all members of the communities we serve.

Accessibility Statement

RLEDC is committed to ensuring that rledc.org is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and to the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508.

Steps we take

• Text alternatives for meaningful images and icons;
• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds;
• Keyboard-navigable menus, links, and interactive elements;
• Visible focus indicators and a "skip to main content" link;
• Semantic, screen-reader-friendly page structure with proper headings and landmarks;
• Responsive layouts that work across phones, tablets, and desktops;
• Descriptive link text and clear notices before leaving the site.

Ongoing effort

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly review the Site and work to improve the experience for all users. Some linked third-party or government sites may not meet the same standards; those sites are outside our control.

Need help or found a barrier?

If you encounter any difficulty accessing content on this Site, or if you need information provided in an alternative format, please contact us using the details below. We will work with you promptly to provide the information you need through an accessible means.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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