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Learn about the terms and conditions of Baton Rouge Firefighters Local 557’s website, including user responsibilities, account security, and more.
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Last Updated: October 1, 2024

Welcome to Local 557. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.  

Accounts and User Responsibilities

When you create an account with Local 557, you must always provide accurate, complete, and current information. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of these Terms, which may result in the immediate termination of your account.  

  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account. You agree not to share your password with any third party. If you become aware of unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.  
  • Eligibility: Our services are intended for users at least 18 years old. By creating an account, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality on the Local 557 website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software—are the exclusive property of Local 557 and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

  • Usage Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our services or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software unless laws prohibit those restrictions or you have our written permission.  

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Local 557. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for any third-party websites’ content, privacy policies, or practices.  

  • Limitation of Liability: Local 557 shall not be held liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services.  

Termination of Services

Local 557 reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach any of these Terms.  

  • Survival of Terms: Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.  

Disclaimer of Warranties  

Your use of the Local 557 website is at your sole risk. The website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Local 557 makes no warranties, either express or implied, regarding the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the website.  

  • No Warranty: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Local 557 disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the website, its servers, or any communications from us are free of viruses or other harmful components.  

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Local 557 shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Local 557 and its affiliates, employees, contractors, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) arising from:  

  • Your use of and access to the website.  
  • Your violation of any term of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.  

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.  

  • Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved in the federal or state courts located in Louisiana, United States, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.  

Changes to Terms and Conditions

Local 557 reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.  

  • Continued Use: By continuing to access or use our website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the website.  

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: local557@outlook.com.