Terms of Use

norfolkfirechiefs.org | Effective Date: 11/1/2026

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using norfolkfirechiefs.org (the "Website"), operated by the Norfolk County Fire Chiefs Association (the "Association"), you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE

The Association is the official, recognized fire chiefs organization for Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The Website, hosted on the Wix platform, provides general information about the Association, its member chiefs and officers, regional resources (such as open burning rules, Baby Safe Haven, code and fire prevention, training, and run cards), news, and a restricted Members Only area.

3. EMERGENCIES

The Website is not monitored for emergencies. In an emergency, call 911. Do not use the contact form, email, or comments to report fires, medical emergencies, or other urgent situations.

4. NO WARRANTY; INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY

Content on the Website, including open burning guidance, run cards, and safety information, is provided for general informational purposes "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. Some materials may be out of date (for example, run cards posted for a prior year). Information is not legal, engineering, or professional advice and does not replace the directions of your local fire department, local permit requirements, or applicable law, including 310 CMR 7.07 for open burning. Always confirm requirements with your local fire department.

5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND CONTENT

The Website links to and may embed third-party content (including member department websites, Mass.gov, social media feeds, and video). The Association does not control or endorse, and is not responsible for, third-party content, availability, or privacy practices.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Website content, including text, photographs, graphics, patches, and logos, is owned by or licensed to the Association or the contributing member department and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. Third-party marks belong to their owners.

7. REGISTRATION, MEMBER ACCOUNTS, AND MINIMUM AGE

Access to the Members Only area is restricted to authorized members. You must be at least 13 years of age to submit personal information through the Website, including through any registration, comment, or contact form, consistent with COPPA. Members must provide accurate information, keep credentials confidential, notify us promptly of any unauthorized use, and not share Members Only materials with unauthorized persons. We may suspend or remove access at any time, including when a person leaves their position.

8. ACCEPTABLE USE AND COMMENTS

You agree not to: attempt to access restricted areas without authorization; probe, scan, or disrupt the Website; introduce malware; submit unlawful, harassing, defamatory, or misleading content; or post personal information about others or any content that infringes rights. We may moderate, edit, or remove comments and may block users who violate these Terms.

9. USER CONTENT AND LICENSE

If you submit a comment, message, or other content, you represent that you have the right to do so and grant the Association a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and moderate that content on the Website. You remain responsible for what you submit. We are not obligated to publish or retain any submission.

10. COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS

If you believe content on the Website infringes your copyright, send a written notice to the contact address below identifying the work, the allegedly infringing material and its location, your contact information, and a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized and that your notice is accurate. We may remove the content and may terminate access for repeat infringers.

11. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Association and its member chiefs, officers, and personnel retain all defenses, immunities, and limitations of liability available under Massachusetts law, including the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act (M.G.L. c. 258), where applicable. Nothing in these Terms waives any such protection.

12. PUBLIC RECORDS

Records of the Association and of its public-official members may be subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c. 66, § 10) to the extent it applies. Information you submit may be a public record subject to disclosure, subject to statutory exemptions.

13. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Association and its member chiefs, officers, and volunteers are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or for any loss arising from your use of the Website, reliance on its content, interruptions or errors, or unauthorized access caused by your failure to protect your credentials. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law.

14. TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate access to the Website or any account at any time, with or without notice, including for violation of these Terms.

15. ACCESSIBILITY

We aim to make the Website accessible to all users. If you have difficulty accessing any content, contact us and we will work to provide it in an accessible format.

16. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts.

17. CHANGES; MISCELLANEOUS

We may update these Terms by posting a revised version here. Last updated: XXX. These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement regarding the Website. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect, and failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept them.

18. CONTACT US

Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

Online: norfolkfirechiefs.org/contact-us

Phone: 781-784-1522 (Secretary, Chief Michael Madden, Sharon Fire Department)

Mail: Norfolk County Fire Chiefs Association, c/o Sharon Fire Department, 211 S Main St, Sharon, MA 02067