Disclaimer

Disclaimer

Last updated: September 14, 2026

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (“KBOCC” or “College”) maintains this website to provide students, prospective students, employees, alumni, community members, and the public with access to information concerning the College, its educational programs, services, resources, activities, and operations.

KBOCC makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate, current, and useful information. Website information is nevertheless subject to change and should be considered together with applicable official College policies, catalogs, handbooks, notices, agreements, records, and governing requirements.

1. General Information

Information provided through the KBOCC website is intended primarily for educational, informational, and administrative purposes.

Although KBOCC makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information, the College cannot guarantee that every webpage or document will be free from:

• Errors;
• Omissions;
• Outdated information;
• Broken links;
• Technical inaccuracies; or
• Temporary inconsistencies.

KBOCC may correct, update, add, remove, or modify website content when appropriate.

2. Official College Information

General website information may summarize official College requirements or policies.

When website information conflicts with an officially adopted:

• College policy;
• Academic catalog;
• Student handbook;
• Employee handbook;
• Program handbook;
• Board action;
• Written agreement;
• Official College record;
• Charter provision;
• Tribal law;
• Federal requirement; or
• Other controlling authority,

the controlling document or authority governs.

Individuals should contact the appropriate KBOCC office when official confirmation is required.

3. Academic Information

Information concerning:

• Academic programs;
• Degrees;
• Certificates;
• Courses;
• Schedules;
• Prerequisites;
• Graduation requirements;
• Faculty;
• Academic policies; and
• Other academic matters

may change.

Applicable KBOCC catalogs, academic policies, program requirements, and official records should be consulted when determining academic requirements.

Website information does not independently guarantee that:

• A particular course will be offered;
• A particular instructor will teach a course;
• A course will remain open;
• A program will continue without modification;
• A course will meet at a particular time or location;
• A student will be admitted to a particular program;
• A student will satisfy graduation requirements; or
• Credits will transfer to another institution.

Students are responsible for reviewing applicable requirements and working with appropriate College personnel when making academic decisions.

4. Admissions and Enrollment Information

Information concerning:

• Admissions;
• Enrollment;
• Registration;
• Placement;
• Tuition;
• Fees;
• Deadlines; and
• Program requirements

is provided for general guidance.

Admissions and enrollment determinations are governed by applicable College policies, program requirements, documentation, eligibility criteria, and other controlling requirements.

Submission of an application or other information through the KBOCC website does not guarantee admission or enrollment.

5. Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Financial aid and scholarship information is intended to help students understand available resources and general eligibility requirements.

Eligibility and awards may be subject to:

• Federal law and regulation;
• Funding availability;
• Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements;
• Program eligibility;
• Enrollment status;
• Student eligibility;
• Documentation;
• Application requirements; and
• Deadlines.

Website information does not guarantee that an individual will receive a particular:

• Grant;
• Scholarship;
• Loan;
• Waiver;
• Federal Work-Study award; or
• Other form of assistance.

Students should rely upon official communications from KBOCC concerning individual financial aid eligibility and awards.

6. Tuition, Fees, and Costs

KBOCC makes reasonable efforts to maintain current tuition, fee, and cost information.

Tuition, fees, and other charges may be modified in accordance with applicable College authority and governing requirements.

Official student-account records and authorized College tuition and fee schedules govern if a discrepancy exists.

7. Transfer Information

Information concerning transfer opportunities, articulation agreements, transfer pathways, or transferability of coursework is provided as a resource.

The receiving institution ultimately determines whether and how KBOCC credits will be accepted and applied toward its requirements.

Students planning to transfer should work with KBOCC personnel and the receiving institution to verify current requirements.

8. Professional Licensure and Certification

Certain KBOCC programs may prepare students for professional licensure, certification, credentialing examinations, or other occupational requirements.

Licensure and certification requirements may vary by jurisdiction and may change.

Completion of a KBOCC program does not independently guarantee:

• Eligibility for licensure;
• Eligibility for certification;
• Eligibility to take an examination;
• Successful completion of an examination;
• Issuance of a professional credential; or
• Employment.

Students should review applicable program disclosures and consult relevant licensing or credentialing authorities.

9. Employment Information

Employment opportunities appearing on the KBOCC website are subject to applicable College policies, eligibility requirements, Indian preference requirements when applicable, veteran preference requirements when applicable, funding, and hiring procedures.

A job posting does not constitute a guarantee of:

• An interview;
• Selection;
• Employment;
• Continued availability of the position; or
• Continued employment.

KBOCC may modify, extend, cancel, or fill employment opportunities in accordance with applicable requirements.

10. External Links

The KBOCC website may contain links to external websites and third-party resources.

KBOCC does not control external websites and does not guarantee their:

• Accuracy;
• Completeness;
• Availability;
• Accessibility;
• Security;
• Privacy practices;
• Content; or
• Continued operation.

The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute endorsement by KBOCC of the external organization, website, opinions, products, or services.

Users access third-party websites subject to the policies, terms, and practices established by those providers.

11. Third-Party Technology and Services

KBOCC may rely upon or link to third-party technology providers for educational and administrative services.

Third-party systems may experience:

• Service interruptions;
• Outages;
• Security incidents;
• Technical errors;
• Changes in functionality; or
• Other circumstances beyond KBOCC’s direct control.

KBOCC does not control the independent content, terms, or practices of third-party services.

Nothing in this section is intended to limit obligations that KBOCC may have under applicable law or valid contractual arrangements.

12. Emergency and Safety Information

KBOCC may publish emergency, closure, weather, public safety, or other urgent information through its website.

The website should not be considered KBOCC’s sole source of emergency communication.

Members of the College community should follow official KBOCC emergency notifications and instructions issued by authorized College or emergency personnel.

In an immediate emergency, individuals should contact appropriate emergency services.

13. Health, Legal, Financial, and Other Professional Information

Certain KBOCC webpages may contain general educational information concerning:

• Health;
• Wellness;
• Financial aid;
• Careers;
• Taxes;
• Public benefits;
• Legal requirements;
• Mental health;
• Student support; or
• Other specialized subjects.

Unless expressly identified as an individualized professional service, general website information should not be interpreted as personalized medical, legal, financial, tax, mental-health, or other professional advice.

Individuals should consult the appropriate College office or qualified professional when individualized assistance is necessary.

14. Views and Opinions

KBOCC supports education, academic inquiry, scholarship, discussion, artistic expression, and the exchange of ideas.

Views expressed by individual:

• Students;
• Faculty members;
• Employees;
• Guest speakers;
• Authors;
• Artists;
• Contractors;
• Community members; or
• Other contributors

do not necessarily represent an official position of KBOCC, the KBOCC Board of Regents, or the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

Official College positions are established through authorized institutional governance processes.

15. Anishinaabe and Indigenous Cultural Materials

KBOCC’s website may include Anishinaabe:

• Language;
• Art;
• Teachings;
• Stories;
• Historical information;
• Photographs;
• Recordings;
• Cultural resources;
• Traditional knowledge;
• Designs; and
• Other Indigenous materials.

Public availability does not necessarily mean that such materials are unrestricted or available for commercial reproduction, alteration, appropriation, artificial-intelligence training, or redistribution.

Users are expected to respect:

• Intellectual-property rights;
• Cultural protocols;
• Community expectations;
• Creator rights;
• Traditional knowledge;
• Permissions; and
• Restrictions identified by KBOCC, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, artists, creators, knowledge holders, or other appropriate rights holders.

16. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Content appearing on KBOCC websites may be protected by:

• Copyright;
• Trademark;
• License;
• Contract;
• Cultural protocols; or
• Other intellectual-property protections.

Users are responsible for obtaining permission necessary for uses that exceed rights provided by applicable law, license, College policy, or express authorization.

KBOCC’s lawful use of third-party materials should not be interpreted as a claim of ownership over materials owned by others.

17. Artificial Intelligence, Automated Collection, and Reuse of Content

The public accessibility of KBOCC website content does not, by itself, constitute authorization to systematically extract, reproduce, republish, commercialize, or use College content or protected cultural materials for development or training of artificial-intelligence or machine-learning systems.

Any such use remains subject to applicable copyright, intellectual-property rights, contractual restrictions, cultural protocols, terms of use, and other governing requirements.

This provision is not intended to restrict activities protected or permitted by applicable law.

18. Website Availability and Technology

KBOCC does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of its websites or online systems.

Websites and systems may become unavailable because of:

• Maintenance;
• Updates;
• Cybersecurity incidents;
• Equipment failure;
• Internet service disruptions;
• Power outages;
• Third-party service interruptions;
• Emergencies; or
• Other circumstances.

KBOCC may temporarily restrict access when reasonably necessary to protect College systems, information, operations, or users.

19. No Contract Created by General Website Content

Unless expressly stated in an authorized written agreement, general information appearing on the KBOCC website does not create a contract between KBOCC and any:

• Student;
• Prospective student;
• Employee;
• Applicant;
• Vendor;
• Community member;
• Website visitor; or
• Other individual or entity.

Nothing in this Disclaimer alters rights or obligations created by a valid contract, applicable Tribal or federal law, authorized College action, or officially adopted KBOCC policy.

20. Limitation of Responsibility

To the extent permitted by applicable law and without waiving any sovereign immunity or other legal protection, KBOCC is not responsible for losses resulting solely from reasonable reliance upon general website information that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, unavailable, or subsequently changed when controlling official College information is otherwise available.

Nothing in this Disclaimer shall:

• Create a cause of action where none otherwise exists;
• Create an enforceable contractual obligation;
• Expand KBOCC’s liability;
• Waive sovereign immunity;
• Waive governmental immunity;
• Waive any defense or privilege; or
• Limit any immunity or protection otherwise available to KBOCC.

21. Tribal Authority and Sovereign Immunity

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is a Tribal institution of higher education organized and chartered under the laws of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and operates pursuant to the authority granted to it by its Charter and applicable Tribal law.

Nothing contained in this Disclaimer, elsewhere on the KBOCC website, or through use of any KBOCC website or online service shall be construed as an express or implied waiver of any sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, defense, privilege, jurisdictional right, or other protection available to Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College or the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

No waiver of sovereign immunity shall be effective except through an express written waiver duly authorized in accordance with applicable Tribal law and governing authority.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to expand or diminish the jurisdiction of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Court, or any other governmental authority.

22. Governing Authority

KBOCC is organized and operates pursuant to its Charter and applicable laws of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

KBOCC is also subject to applicable federal laws and requirements associated with its activities as an institution of higher education and recipient of federal funding.

State or local laws may apply to particular activities to the extent applicable under governing law.

Nothing contained on the KBOCC website shall be interpreted as:

• Agreement that any particular state law governs KBOCC generally;
• Consent to state jurisdiction;
• Consent to suit in any particular forum; or
• Waiver of sovereign immunity or any other legal protection.

Any legal rights, obligations, forum requirements, or remedies involving KBOCC are determined by the KBOCC Charter, applicable Tribal law, applicable federal law, valid contractual provisions, and other governing authority.

23. Relationship to Other KBOCC Policies

This Disclaimer should be read together with applicable KBOCC:

• Privacy Policy;
• Website Terms of Use;
• Academic catalog;
• Student Handbook;
• Employee policies;
• FERPA notices;
• Consumer information disclosures;
• Information technology policies;
• Nondiscrimination notices;
• Title IX policies;
• Program-specific disclosures; and
• Other applicable College policies and procedures.

When general website information conflicts with a more specific official policy, agreement, disclosure, legal requirement, or College record, the more specific or controlling authority governs.

24. Changes to This Disclaimer

KBOCC may revise this Disclaimer to reflect changes in:

• College operations;
• Technology;
• Academic programs;
• College policies;
• Tribal law;
• Federal requirements; or
• Other governing requirements.

The “Last Updated” date will identify the most recent revision.

25. Contact Information

Questions concerning information appearing on KBOCC’s website may be directed to the appropriate College office or:

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
770 N. Main Street
L’Anse, MI 49946
Phone: (906) 524-8400