Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of These Terms

Welcome to the website of Gaston Fire & Rescue, the operating name of Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.(“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated at gastonfirerescue.org and owned by the organization. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Informational Purpose & Accuracy

The content on this site is provided for general informational purposes about our department, services, events, and community programs. We work to keep it accurate and current, but we make no guarantee that the information is complete, accurate, or up to date. Information may change without notice, and you should not rely on this site for emergency, legal, medical, or safety-critical decisions.

3. No Warranty

This website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors or harmful components.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gaston Fire & Rescue and its members and volunteers will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any information it contains. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

5. Acceptable Use

When using this site, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, its servers, or any connected systems;
• Interfere with or disrupt the site, including by introducing malware or overloading our systems;
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our forms; or
• Use the site to harass, abuse, or harm others.

6. Online Forms & Submissions

Some pages let you submit information — for example, the contact form, volunteer membership application, Kids Fire Camp registration, and donations. By submitting, you confirm the information you provide is accurate and that you have the authority to submit it (including, for Kids Fire Camp, that you are the child's parent or legal guardian). Information you submit is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property

The Gaston Fire & Rescue name, logo, and the text, graphics, and photographs on this site are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by applicable laws. You may view and share our content for personal, non-commercial purposes, but you may not copy, reproduce, or use it for commercial purposes without our written permission.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to websites and services we do not control, including social media and our donation partner. We provide these links for convenience and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third-party sites.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the site after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute relating to this website or these Terms will be handled in the courts located in North Carolina.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at: