Notes and Limitations: C-CAP data sets are not jurisdictional or intended for use in litigation. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of current technology, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cannot assume liability for any damages or misrepresentations caused by inaccuracies in the data, or as a result of the data used in a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
The intended use is for identifying regional landscape patterns and major functional niches (habitat), and for environmental impact assessment, urban planning, and zoning applications. C-CAP data will not identify individual species. This is a national and regional data set that should be used only as a screening tool when used for very local or site-specific management decisions. Small features and changes should be verified with a higher-resolution data source.