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TERMS

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Agreement to Legal Terms

We are the Northeast Guilford Fire Department, an entity of Tarheel State Roleplay ('Company', 'we', 'us', or 'our'). We operate the website and related services (the 'Services').

These Legal Terms constitute a legally binding agreement made between you ('you') and Tarheel State Roleplay. By accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Legal Terms.If you do not agree with all terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the services and must discontinue use immediately.

The Services are intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. Minors (under 18) must have direct supervision and permission from a parent or guardian who has read and agreed to these terms.

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Our Services

The information provided via the Services is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction where such distribution would be contrary to law. You access the Services on your own initiative.

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Intellectual Property Rights

We are the owner of all intellectual property, including source code, databases, website designs, liveries, and logos. All such Content and Marks are protected by copyright and trademark laws. No part of the Services may be copied, reproduced, or exploited for any commercial purpose or competing department without express prior written permission.

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User Representations

By using the Services, you represent that: (1) you have legal capacity; (2) you are not under 13; (3) you will not access the Services through automated or non-human means; (4) you will not use the Services for any illegal purpose.

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Purchases and Payment

While our primary portal is free, any auxiliary departmental fees or donations are non-refundable. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase information.

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Subscriptions

Any recurring departmental benefits or pro-tier memberships are governed by auto-renewal terms. You may cancel via the support dashboard; however, no refunds are provided for partial terms.

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Prohibited Activities

You may not: (A) Systematically retrieve data; (B) Trick, defraud, or mislead Command Staff; (C) Circumvent security features; (D) Use the Services to compete with Tarheel State Roleplay or its affiliates.

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User Generated Contributions

The Services may allow you to submit text, applications, or logs ('Contributions'). Any Contribution you transmit may be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary.

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Contribution Licence

By posting Contributions, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide right and licence to host, use, copy, and archive such data. You retain no moral rights to contributions made within the department.

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Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for Third-Party Content or Websites linked from our portal. Use of such links is at your own risk.

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Services Management

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor for violations; (2) take legal action; (3) refuse or restrict access to any content at our sole discretion.

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Privacy Policy

We care about data privacy. Please review our full Privacy Notice. By using the Services, you agree to be bound by the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms.

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Copyright Infringements

We respect the intellectual property of others. If you believe any material infringes on your copyright, notify our administration immediately.

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Term and Termination

These terms remain in effect while you use the Services. We reserve the right to deny access to any person for any reason, without notice or liability.

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Modifications & Interruptions

We cannot guarantee the Services will be available at all times. We reserve the right to change, update, or discontinue any part of the Services without notice.

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Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. You irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts located within our primary operating region.

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Dispute Resolution

To expedite resolution, the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute informally for at least 30 days before initiating arbitration.

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Corrections

There may be information on the Services that contains typographical errors or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors and to change information at any time.

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Disclaimer

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

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Limitations of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR COMMAND STAFF BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

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Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any loss, damage, or claim arising out of your use of the Services or breach of these terms.

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User Data

We maintain certain data for the purpose of managing the Services. You are solely responsible for all data you transmit. We are not liable for any loss or corruption of such data.

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Electronic Signatures

Visiting the Services and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that all agreements and notices satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.

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California Users

If any complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you can contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834 or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.

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Miscellaneous

These Legal Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time.

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Contact Us

To resolve a complaint or receive further information, please contact us via the official Tarheel State Roleplay / NGFD support Discord or recruitment email.