Linking Policy


Ms.gov provides links to many websites that are not controlled, maintained, or regulated by ms.gov or any organization affiliated with ms.gov, and as such ms.gov is not responsible for the content of those websites. Use of information obtained from those websites is voluntary, and reliance on that information should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy. Reference at those websites to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by ms.gov. 

This web portal may contain hypertext links to external websites and pages containing information created and maintained by public and private organizations other than ms.gov. These hypertext links may be created by ms.gov if it determines that establishing the external link will be consistent with assisting or furthering the purpose of this web portal, which is to significantly and diligently promote public service to citizens and businesses by: Expanding business and citizen access to government services and government information; Offering an easy and convenient process for these groups to conduct online transactions with state government; Accelerating the development and delivery of an increased volume of quality, online government services; Improving the level of customer service from state government; Extending electronic government services to citizens of cities and county government. In addition, hypertext links may be created by ms.gov for informational purposes where the linked external website will provide useful and valuable information to visitors to this web portal, or where the linked external website is required or authorized by law. 

Ms.gov, in its sole discretion, will determine whether the external website meets the purpose of this web portal or for the specified informational purposes. The inclusion of a hypertext link to an external website is not intended as an endorsement of any product or service offered or referenced on the linked website, the organizations sponsoring said website, or any views that might be expressed or referenced in the website. Hypertext links to external websites and pages may be removed or replaced at the sole discretion of ms.gov, at any time without notice. 

In the event you discover problems with or have concerns regarding the format, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of a linked external website, please contact the organization responsible for the linked external website. Ms.gov does not control, nor is it responsible for, any linked external websites, pages, or content.