Terms & Conditions

​The following covers the general terms and conditions for use of norc.org and its affiliated web properties.

Disclaimer
While substantial effort has been dedicated to reviewing and corroborating information and materials posted on NORC websites, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and/or timeliness of all contents generated by NORC or received from third parties. All warranties and representations are hereby disclaimed; no one may rely on the contents of NORC websites. NORC would appreciate any advice on potential errors, website functionality issues, and other matters. Such should be directed to commhelp@norc.org.


Copyright Notice
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Trademark Notice
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NORC's Legal Name
The legal name of NORC at the University of Chicago is National Opinion Research Center. We are also registered to do business as NORC. NORC is an affiliate of the University of Chicago and has offices on the University campus and in downtown Chicago, the DC Metro area, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Cambridge, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, and Wichita. NORC is an independent 501(c)3 research corporation and is not a part of the University. Questions should be directed to contracts@norc.org.

Privacy Policy
Your use of NORC’s website is completely voluntary. NORC strives to conform its privacy practices to applicable laws, codes, and regulations, and the codes of standards of applicable market and opinion survey research associations. NORC's Privacy Statement outlines the information NORC collects on NORC.org and how we will use that information.

Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
NORC has implemented a Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Policy that governs the disclosure and management of financial conflicts of interest in research funded by the Public Health Service (PHS) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). If you have any questions about NORC’s FCOI Policy, send an e-mail to FCOI@norc.org.

Policy on Combatting Trafficking in Persons
NORC, as a federal contractor, complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 22.17 – Combatting Trafficking in Persons. NORC prohibits all forms of human trafficking, whether on or off NORC’s premises, at any time by employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or others engaged in business with or on behalf of NORC. Learn more. NORC encourages employees to immediately report any suspected violations of this policy to a supervisor, other management employees, or the Human Resources Department directly. Reports may be made in person, in writing, or telephonically to the Human Resources Department Head, the Chief Financial Officer, or The Ethics Hotline. If you have any questions about NORC’s Combatting Trafficking in Persons Policy, e-mail HRHelp@norc.org.  

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