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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions of Use:

PublicFireSafety.com, the PFS Portal, Burn Permits App, BeforeYouBurn.com, and B4UBurn Program are owned and operated by Public Fire Safety LLC.

1. Terms

By accessing this website at https://beforeyouburn.com/, the Burn Permits App, and the B4UBurn Program websites, you agree to be bound by these website Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Public Fire Safety’s website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only.

This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license, you may not:

  1. modify or copy the materials;
  2. use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
  3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on BeforeYouBurn.com or PublicFireSafety.com websites;
  4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials or
  5. transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Public Fire Safety at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession, whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

    The materials on Public Fire Safety’s website are provided “as is”. Public Fire Safety makes no warranties, expressed or implied. It hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Public Fire Safety does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Public Fire Safety or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Public Fire Safety’s Internet site, even if Public Fire Safety or a Public Fire Safety authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Public Fire Safety’s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Public Fire Safety does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Public Fire Safety may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Public Fire Safety does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Public Fire Safety has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Public Fire Safety of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Public Fire Safety may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Public Fire Safety’s web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed a specific privacy policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. Please review our specific privacy policies in the dedicated privacy policy statement.

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.

SMS Terms & Conditions

SMS 10DLC services are provided by Public Fire Safety LLC, also known as Burn Permits App, BeforeYouBurn.com, and B4UBurn Program. By opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to these terms and conditions:

  • This service allows residents to receive burn ban status alerts, fire weather alerts, and wildfire notifications relevant to their registered location.
  • Local Participating Fire Agencies can also use this service to send targeted announcements, safety notices, and burn permit reminders to residents.
  • Message frequency varies based on weather conditions, active burns, and agency announcements. You can expect approximately 2-5 messages per week.
  • Messaging and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier plan. Check with your phone service provider for details.
  • To opt out of receiving messages from us, simply reply STOP to any message. You’ll receive a confirmation that you have been unsubscribed.
  • For help with the SMS service, text HELP to 555-123. You can also email [email protected] or call 1-800-555-1234.
  • We are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages from your mobile provider. Carriers are not liable for any missed alerts or communications.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at [email protected] or by mail at:

Public Fire Safety
Privacy Compliance
PO Box 31
Bend, Oregon 97703

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