Disclaimer

The ultimate objective for the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE 1.06c) is that it be used as a tool in operational programs by USDA, other federal, state, and local agencies, and private consultants and organizations. The United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service accept no liability or responsibility of any kind to any user, other person, or entity as a result of installation or operation of this software. The software is provided "AS IS," and you, its user, assume all risks when using it.

RUSLE1.06c is in the public domain and you are free to use it. ARS would appreciate your comments on the model's capabilities and limitations, especially if you conduct field validation tests on the model. Please send comments to an appropriate individual. Refer to "Getting Assistance" section.

If the executable code, databases, or related information for RUSLE1.06c or another RUSLE1 version is downloaded and used within a larger software package, please acknowledge the source and include this preface.