1) Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Police-Scanners.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
2) Purpose of the Site
The Site provides links to and explanations of publicly available police, fire, EMS, and weather scanner feeds, along with guides, resources, and community information. The Site is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not a law enforcement, fire, EMS, or government agency and do not control radio communications.
3) No Emergency or Official Use
Do not rely on the Site for emergency notifications, dispatch, or real-time official instructions. In an emergency, call 911. Scanner audio may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. Official information should be obtained from appropriate agencies.
4) User Responsibilities
- You agree to use the Site lawfully and responsibly.
- Do not interfere with public safety operations or self-deploy to incidents you hear about.
- Do not use information from the Site to harass, stalk, dox, or engage in criminal activity.
- Respect privacy; avoid posting personally identifiable information of private individuals.
5) Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Site to:
- Violate any local, state, federal, or international law or regulation;
- Attempt to access encrypted or restricted communications;
- Reverse engineer, scrape at scale, or disrupt Site functionality;
- Transmit malware, spam, or engage in fraudulent behavior;
- Infringe or misappropriate intellectual property rights.
6) Content and Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party feeds, services, and websites. We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for its availability, accuracy, or policies. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
7) Intellectual Property
The Site’s text, design, and original content are owned by Police-Scanners.com or licensed to us and protected by applicable laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute Site content except as permitted by law (e.g., fair use) or with our prior written consent.
8) Advertising & Affiliates
The Site may display advertisements (including Google-served ads) and affiliate links. We may receive compensation when you view, click, or purchase through such links. Advertisers and affiliates are responsible for their content and practices.
9) Disclaimers
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
10) Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, POLICE-SCANNERS.COM AND ITS OWNERS, AFFILIATES, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE.
11) Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Police-Scanners.com, its owners, affiliates, and contributors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
12) Changes to the Site and Terms
We may update or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. We may modify these Terms by posting an updated version with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13) Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, including for any violation of these Terms or unlawful activity.
14) Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and applicable U.S. federal law, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of state and federal courts located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, for any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site.
15) Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
📧 admin@police-scanners.com