DISCLAIMERS AND TERMS OF USE

Thank you for visiting the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s).  The goal of the City of East Dublin website(s) and service(s) is to deliver 24×7 services to the community and encourage user participation in local government.

As a user of the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s), you are encouraged to review the following material carefully.

This page contains Disclaimers and the Terms of Use for the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s).  Use of the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) constitutes acceptance of these Disclaimers and Terms of Use.  If you do not agree to or understand any or all of these terms, please do not use the City of East Dublin’s website(s) or the service(s) available through them.

Notice to Users of the City of East Dublin Website(s) and Service(s) 

Communication(s) made by you or your agent(s), servant(s), or any other representative(s), whether authorized or unauthorized to the City of East Dublin, the State of Georgia, the owner and/or operator of this website (or service), and/or any other website(s) or service(s) operated by or pursuant to license or agreement by the City of East Dublin via any City of East Dublin website (or service), shall in no event be deemed to constitute legal, official, or other notice to the City of East Dublin or any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, advisory bodies, officers, employees, representatives or agents for any purpose.

No privacy guarantees are made regarding any communications submitted or otherwise sent to the City of East Dublin via this or any other system; all communications are subject to public information requests and applicable state laws. Be advised that submissions do not guarantee responses, though a best effort will be made to do so, as appropriate.

Notice to Users of the City of East Dublin’s Online Bill Payment Service(s) 

When engaging in online commerce with the City of East Dublin, the completion of a payment transaction is contingent upon several factors, including:

The authorization of payment by all entities involved in the processing of any online transaction including your applicable credit card company or bank,

The acceptance of your payment by the relevant authority or entity you are attempting to pay, and

Payment of any related online transaction/service-related convenience fees.

If, for any reason whatsoever, your payment is not processed, authorized, or accepted by any entity involved in the processing of any online transaction, your payment liability shall remain outstanding and unpaid and you may be subject to late fees, interest charges, penalties, or other actions where applicable.  All outstanding payment obligations shall remain your sole responsibility.  By engaging in online commerce with the City of East Dublin, you understand, accept, and agree to pay to the City all fees and/or penalties associated with the submission of any payment transaction that is returned by any bank or other depository financial institution for insufficient funds or any other error on your part.

Unless otherwise indicated via visual encryption technology indicators, all data transmitted via the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) should be considered to be treated as visible and unsecured plain text.  Users should take care to ensure visual encryption technology indicators are in use whenever conducting financial transactions.

At no time should you conduct any financial transactions online without a visual encryption technology indicator visible to indicate that the use of encryption technology.

Privacy 

Your privacy is regarded by the City of East Dublin as an important matter.  Since some of the information that may be gathered through the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) is subject to the State of Georgia Public Records Laws, we cannot assure you absolute privacy.  Information you provide to us may be made available to members of the public through that law.

Information We May Gather

During the course of interacting with the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s), the City of East Dublin may obtain information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:

• Website Usage Summary Statistics – Statistics are gathered for site management and other purposes such as assessing what information is of most and least interest, determining technical design specifications, and identifying system performance issues.  The information that we automatically collect and store about visit(s) may include:

• The Internet domain and IP address from which you access the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) during your visit (e.g., yournetworkprovider.com, etc.)
• The type of browser and operating system used to access the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) during your visit (e.g., Internet Explorer vs. Firefox, or MS Windows vs. LINUX, etc.)
• The date, time, and duration of your visit to the City’s website(s) and service(s)
• The pages visited during your visit to the City’s website(s) and service(s)
• If you accessed the City’s website(s) or service(s) from another site, the address of that website
• Cookies – Cookies or other similar technology may transfer information from the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) to your hard disk for record-keeping purposes.  These technologies are used to improve your Internet experience by storing information about your preferences on a particular site; the use of these technologies is considered industry standard.  Most browsers accept cookies by default, and can be set to refuse them; if you choose to refuse them, you may not be able to take full advantage of the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s).
• Online Commerce – In order to engage in certain on-line transactions and provide electronic commerce capabilities (e.g., online payment of bills), you will be required to register with certain personally identifiable information.  Your personally identifiable information (e.g., name, address, etc.) that you submit may be collected, processed, and disclosed in order to complete an online transaction and/or for record-keeping for such activities as billing, permits, licenses, and other business related purposes.  All such financial transactions conducted via the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) or authorized third parties will be securely conducted via HTTPS.

Information We May Share

The City of East Dublin does not use its website(s) or service(s) to collect personal information or create individual profiles with the information provided by users of its website(s) or service(s), nor does it give such personal information to third parties or private organizations, except where necessary to enable us to respond to your online form submissions, for the completion of online transactions, or as necessary, relevant, or material to a criminal investigation.

The City of East Dublin does not collect information for commercial marketing from its website(s) or service(s), will not share any user information with commercial marketing organizations, nor will it send you unsolicited email regarding any commercial offer(s) or advertisements at any time.

Notwithstanding the above provisions, information submitted to the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) may be subject to disclosure in response to judicial authorities, regulatory authorities, or law enforcement agencies in compliance with local and federal information discovery laws.  All data submitted to the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) is discoverable via court order.

Information We May Retain

All data submitted to the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) may be eventually backed up, stored offsite, secured, and subject to retention based policies, requirements, and various laws.  The City of East Dublin takes all reasonable precautions to safeguard the confidentiality of data submitted to it, but shall nevertheless not be held liable for any injury caused by the disclosure of that information, whether caused by security breach, accident, inadvertence, or any other act resulting in disclosure.

Prohibitions 

Attempts to upload information or change information on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) or service(s) are strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized in writing by the City of East Dublin’s Management Information Services (MIS) Department.  This prohibition does not apply to a user’s submission of information via an on-line form created by the City of East Dublin for that specific purpose.  Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, the National Infrastructure Protection Act of 1993, and other applicable laws.  All information regarding possible violations of these laws may be provided to law enforcement officials.

Restrictions on Use of Material(s) 

This site is operated and maintained by the City of East Dublin through its Management Information Systems (MIS) Consultant.  Except as provided herein, commercial use is prohibited; no material or information from this site may be resold, copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed for commercial use except as expressly authorized within this site, or approved in writing.  When authorized/approved, all material must include a data source credit prominently displayed (e.g., “Credits: Data supplied by the City of East Dublin”).  Reasonable copying or printing of this site’s contents for individual, non-commercial use is permitted.

Copyright Notice(s) 

Unless a copyright is indicated, information on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) is in the public domain and may be reproduced, published, or otherwise used with the City of East Dublin’s permission.  However, it is required that the City of East Dublin be cited as the source of the information and that any photo credits, graphics or byline be similarly credited to the photographer, creator, author, or City of East Dublin as appropriate (see Restrictions on Use of Materials, above).

Using or modifying this site’s materials and information for commercial or profit making purposes is strictly prohibited and may violate the copyrights and/or other proprietary rights of the City of East Dublin or third parties.
If a copyright is indicated on a photo, graphic, or any other material, permission to copy these materials must be obtained directly from the original source.  The City of East Dublin is not an authorized agent for material copyrighted by third parties.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material posted on Internet sites infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law.  The City of East Dublin respects the intellectual property of others and we ask our users to do the same.  If you believe in good faith that your work has been copied and appears on the City’s website(s) or service(s) in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact the City of East Dublin’s Designated Agent (below) via certified U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and provide the following information for review:

1. Your address, telephone number and email address.
2. A description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
3. A description of where the material that you believe is infringed is located on the website(s).
4. A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement by you, made under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Georgia, that the above information in your notice to the City of East Dublin is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized agent acting on the copyright owner’s behalf.
6. A clear description of the course of action you would like taken (e.g., include a “Credit” line).
7. If you are an authorized agent acting on the copyright owner’s behalf, you must include legal proof of this fact.
8. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest.

The City of East Dublin’s Designated Agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) may be contacted via certified United States Postal Service (USPS) mail as follows:

City of East Dublin

116 Savannah Avenue

East Dublin, Georgia 31027

Attn: City Clerk
The City of East Dublin’s Designated Agent will review your notice of claims of copyright infringement and respond within 90 days.

Third Party Material(s) 

Some materials and information used on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) were generated by third parties who have consented to the City’s use or placement of such materials on this site; these materials are owned by those parties.  Use of these third party materials for any purpose is prohibited.  Persons seeking to use or modify third party materials for any purpose should contact the owner of such materials directly.  These materials include icons and graphics used in links to other organizations’ sites, as well as various items of general content.

 

Disclaimer of Endorsement(s) 

Reference in this site to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise, does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the City of East Dublin.  The views and opinions of the authors of documents published on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) or service(s) do not necessarily state or reflect the opinion of the City of East Dublin, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes of any kind.

 

Disclaimer of Content 

Materials, data, and information contained on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) have been compiled from a variety of sources, are provided as a public service, and are intended to provide general guidelines on matters of public interest.  Accordingly, the information on this site is subject to change without notice, and is not intended to serve as legal, accounting, tax, or other advice.  Except for the third party materials described below, the materials and information on this site were generated, compiled, or assembled at public expense and are freely available for non-commercial, non-profit use, provided that the user keeps intact all associated copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices, crediting materials as appropriate.  The materials and information on this site may not be mirrored on another server without the written permission of the City of East Dublin’s Management Information Systems (MIS) Department, and in some cases, may not function correctly if they are directly linked to.

 

Disclaimer of Translated Material(s) 

The content presented on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) is currently provided in English.  When possible, 3rd party tools and resources may be used to assist visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) in other translated languages.  These translations may be made through a variety of processes including, but not limited to, automated process which may not result in accurate or precise translations of the original material, particularly of technical and legal terminology.  Many of these tools may also be unable to translate files including, but not limited to, graphs, photos and portable document formats (PDFs).

The City of East Dublin does not warrant or make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of any translated material(s).  The City of East Dublin shall not be liable for damages or losses or any kind arising out of, or in connection with, the use or performance of such translated material(s), including, but not limited to, damages or losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any such translated material(s), or damages incurred from viewing, distributing, or copying of such translated material(s).

Visitors to the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) who choose to use these translation tools and resources to view translated material(s) do so at their own risk.

 

Disclaimer of Hypertext Links 

The City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) may contain hypertext links to other sites on the Internet, including local/state/federal agencies, and public/private entities.  These links are for your convenience; the City of East Dublin is not responsible for the content, quality, relevance, timeliness, or accuracy of any off-site materials referenced or linked through the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s), or through those links to other websites.  By using the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s), the user acknowledges and accepts that the City of East Dublin is not responsible for any inaccurate, defamatory, offensive, or illegal materials found on other Internet sites, and that the risk of injury from viewing, hearing, downloading, or storing such materials rests entirely with the user.

Links from the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) to other sites on the Internet do not constitute an endorsement of the City of East Dublin, as these links are provided for informational purposes only.  It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the content, quality, and accuracy of materials or information obtained from the Internet or other websites and services.

 

Disclaimer of Liability 

THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY IMPROPER OR INCORRECT USE OF THE MATERIALS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED ON ITS WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S) AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USER’S USE OF THEM.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S) OF THE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S), EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.  THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY APPLIES TO ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY, COMPUTER VIRUS, COMMUNICATION LINE FAILURE, THEFT, OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORTUOUS BEHAVIOR, NEGLIGENCE, OR UNDER ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION.

 

Users are encouraged to consult with appropriate and accredited professional advisors for advice concerning specific matters before making any decision, and the City of East Dublin disclaims any responsibility for positions taken by individuals or corporations in their individual cases or for any misunderstanding and losses, directly or indirectly, on the part of the users.

 

Disclaimer of Warranties, Accuracy, and Use of Information 

THE MATERIALS ON THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN’S WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S) ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.  TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE TO APPLICABLE LAW, THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND TITLE TO ANY OF THE MATERIALS PROVIDED ON THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN’S WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S).  THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE MATERIALS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THIS SITE OR THE SERVER THAT HOST THE WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S) IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.  THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE MATERIALS ON ITS WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S), OR THROUGH LINKS TO OTHER SITES, IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.  THE WEBSITE(S) AND SERVICE(S) USER (NOT THE CITY OF EAST DUBLIN) ASSUMES THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.

 

Changes are made periodically and without notice to City of East Dublin documents, data, and information, including municipal codes, charter sections, regulations, guidelines, and schedules.  These changes may or may not be reflected in the materials or information present on the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s).  The City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) is frequently under development; as a result, materials and information may be deleted, modified, or moved to a different part of the website(s) and service(s) without advance notice.

 

Exception to Disclaimers, if Applicable 

Certain state laws do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages.  If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you, and you might have additional rights.

Indemnification 

To the extent permitted by applicable law, by using the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) the user agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the City of East Dublin, its agencies, officers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against all claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of the user’s use of the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) or materials and information contained on the website(s) and service(s), or via link to other websites and services.

Jurisdiction 

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws.  You agree that any action at law or equity arising out of or relating to these terms shall be filed only in the state or federal court located in East Dublin, Georgia and you hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court for the purposes of litigating any such action.  If any of these terms or provisions shall be deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that term or provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining terms and provisions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining terms and provisions.  This is the entire agreement relating to the subject matter herein and shall not be modified except in writing with execution by all authorized parties.

 

 

Please Read Carefully – Final Notice: 

Use of the City of East Dublin’s website(s) and service(s) constitutes acceptance of these Disclaimers and Terms of Use.  If you do not agree to or understand any or all of these disclaimers or terms, please do not use the City of East Dublin’s website(s) or the service(s) available through them.