Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 1-1-2022
Welcome to the official website of Oxford County Maine (“Oxford County,” “County,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.
1. Purpose of Website
This website is provided for informational and governmental purposes only. Oxford County strives to provide accurate and current information; however, the County makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information provided on this website.
Information contained on this website should not be considered legal, financial, engineering, or professional advice.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any applicable laws and regulations governing use of the website.
Oxford County reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, documents, forms, videos, and design elements, is the property of Oxford County or used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Users may view, download, and print materials from this website for personal, non-commercial, governmental, or educational use, provided that the materials are not modified and all copyright notices remain intact.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of website materials is prohibited without prior written permission from Oxford County.
4. Website Use Restrictions
Users agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or servers;
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
- Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or extract data from the website without authorization;
- Upload or transmit defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise unlawful content.
- Oxford County reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
5. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of users. Oxford County does not control, endorse, or guarantee the content, accuracy, or availability of any external websites.
The County is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites. Users access external websites at their own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all information provided herein are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Oxford County disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and freedom from computer viruses or other harmful components.
The County does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of defects.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Oxford County shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to the use of, or inability to use, this website or any information contained herein.
This limitation applies even if Oxford County has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Public Records
Information submitted through this website, including emails and electronic forms, may constitute public records subject to disclosure under applicable Maine law, including the Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA), unless otherwise exempt by law.
Users should avoid submitting confidential or sensitive personal information through unsecured website forms or email communications.
9. Privacy
Use of this website is also governed by the County’s Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy here:
10. Security
Oxford County takes reasonable measures to protect website security; however, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure.
Users acknowledge that use of the internet and this website is at their own risk.
11. Accessibility
Oxford County is committed to improving website accessibility for all users and strives to comply with applicable accessibility standards. If you experience difficulty accessing content on this website, please contact the County so reasonable accommodations may be provided.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine and applicable federal laws of the United States.
Any legal action arising from use of this website shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maine.
13. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Oxford County Maine
26 Western Avenue
P.O. Box 179
South Paris, Maine 04281
Phone: (207) 743-6359
Website: www.oxfordcounty.org