Non ALTA Certification

I am looking at a plat I plan to use as a reference for a survey on the neighboring tract. The Certification has the following language

"This survey was prepared at the request and for the exclusive use of ___________. This is to certify that this map is made in accordance with local ordinances and minimum standards".

Now the best part.

"This certification is specifically restricted to the client for the required subdivision of property only, and does not extend to third parties unless the plat is property revised by the certifier to reflect same."

What does this last sentance mean and can I use the information on this plat?

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K. Keppler
October 15, 2009
Lamon, Is this a recorded plat, public info, or is it a survey that was provided to you by a private individual? If it is recorded somewhere and is public info, then go for it. Even if it isn't, I believe you are in the clear due to the fact that you aren't surveying that same property to begin with. The certification is stating that the survey cannot be used by a third party for title transfer unless the surveyor that certified it does the revision to reflect the new title commitment information. He is looking to avoid any liability in future transactions that may take place without him being able to make sure there were no changes to the property since the survey you are now looking at.

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