The content, materials, and subject matter in the general sessions and workshops are not intended to represent the opinion or position of any one company, delegate, organization, or the Western Claim Conference (WCC). The information provided is furnished merely as background information to stimulate the free-flow of ideas and to assist conference participants and their companies in creating or modifying their own positions, guidelines, policies or procedures. The WCC does not espouse opinions or endorse any one product, exhibitor, organization, or position to the exclusion of any other, but merely provides a forum for the exchange of educational information, materials, and resources.

All those attending the annual Western Claim Conference must remember that we are not here to reach any agreements that could have anti-competitive effects. It is the duty of everyone to avoid a discussion of illegal subjects, even if someone else inadvertently pursues a prohibited course of discussion or action. In discussing the pros and cons on a topic of discussion, you may express your opinion, but you should avoid collective agreements on how to handle any particular claim. Individual claim decisions are the responsibility of the individual organization handling that particular claim.