Terms and conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of departmentnews.com and related Department News email briefings (together, the “Service”). By accessing the site or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Operator
Department News
395 Circle of Progress Drive, Suite D
Pottstown, PA 19464
news@departmentnews.com

The Service

Department News publishes informational briefings and related web pages for police, fire, and public works leaders. Content may include industry and vendor news, agency updates, hiring and retirement notices, featured projects, and government surplus auction results or listings.

The website is not an auction platform and does not accept bids, process payments for auctions, or complete sales. Any auction information is for awareness only; bidding and transactions happen on the applicable marketplace or seller systems under their own terms.

No professional advice

Content is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, financial, procurement, safety, or professional advice. You are responsible for verifying facts that matter to your agency before you act.

Accuracy and availability

We aim to be careful and timely, but we do not warrant that content is complete, current, or error-free. Sources may change after we publish. The Service may be interrupted, updated, or discontinued without notice.

Intellectual property

The Department News name, site design, templates, and original compilation of content are owned by us or our licensors. You may view and share links for personal or internal agency use. You may not scrape the site at scale, republish substantial portions as your own product, or remove trademarks or attribution without our written permission, except as allowed by law (including fair use).

Third-party marks, logos, and linked materials belong to their owners.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Misuse the site (including attempting unauthorized access, disrupting service, or overloading systems)
• Use the Service to send spam or unlawful content
• Misrepresent Department News content as an official government publication or as advice from a named agency
• Violate applicable law

Emails

If you subscribe, you consent to receive Department News emails at the address you provide. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in an email or by contacting us. Transactional or administrative messages related to your subscription may still be sent when needed.

Disclaimer of warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEPARTMENT NEWS AND ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those places, our liability is limited to the fullest extent allowed.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Department News and its owners, officers, employees, and agents from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Courts located in Pennsylvania will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, except where prohibited by law.

Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: news@departmentnews.com
Mail: Department News, 395 Circle of Progress Drive, Suite D, Pottstown, PA 19464