TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 05-12-26 Last Updated: 05-12-26

Welcome to the official website of the City of East Camden, Arkansas (the “City”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of this Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, along with any other notices, policies, or guidelines posted on the Site. The City may update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept those changes.

2. Purpose of the Site

This Site is provided as a public service to share information about the City of East Camden, its government, services, events, and community. The City makes reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, but does not guarantee that all content is complete, error-free, or up to date.

3. Acceptable Use

When using this Site, you agree that you will not:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, or federal law

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or related systems

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site, including introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code

  • Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from the Site without written permission

  • Impersonate any person or entity, including City officials or employees

  • Submit false, misleading, or harassing content through any form on the Site

  • Use the Site to harass, threaten, or harm others

The City reserves the right to block access to the Site for any user who violates these terms.

4. Online Forms and Submissions

Some pages on this Site allow you to submit requests, complaints, permit applications, public records requests, or other communications to the City. By submitting information through the Site, you agree that:

  • The information you provide is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge

  • Submissions may be subject to disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq.

  • The City may forward your submission to the appropriate department or agency for response

  • The City does not guarantee a specific response time for any submission

  • Submitting a form does not create a contract or any legal obligation on the part of the City

Do not submit confidential, sensitive, or privileged information through general contact forms. If you need to share sensitive information, please contact the appropriate City department directly.

5. Online Payments

This Site may allow you to pay utility bills, fees, fines, or other charges online. Online payments are processed through one or more third-party payment processors. By using these features, you agree that:

  • All online payments are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the third-party processor handling the transaction

  • The City is not responsible for delays, errors, or failures caused by the payment processor, your bank, or your internet connection

  • Payment processors may charge convenience fees, which will be disclosed before you complete the transaction

  • You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of payment information you submit

  • A payment is not considered received until it has been confirmed and posted by the City

  • The City is not responsible for any fees, charges, or penalties resulting from declined, returned, or incorrect payments

For questions about a specific bill or payment, contact the appropriate City department directly rather than relying solely on online records.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, the City seal, and other materials, is the property of the City of East Camden or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use the City seal, name, or logo for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the City.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to websites operated by other agencies, organizations, or private businesses. These links are provided as a convenience. The City does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk and subject to that site’s terms and privacy practices.

8. No Warranty

The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The City does not warrant that:

  • The Site will be available without interruption or error

  • Defects will be corrected

  • The Site or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

  • The information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current

You use the Site at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of East Camden, its officials, employees, agents, and contractors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the Site, including but not limited to:

  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content

  • Loss of data or service interruptions

  • Unauthorized access to your information

  • Reliance on any information obtained through the Site

Nothing in these Terms waives the City’s sovereign immunity or any other defense, immunity, or limitation of liability available under Arkansas law.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute arising from your use of the Site, are governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the appropriate state court located in Ouachita County, Arkansas.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12. Changes to These Terms

The City may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

City of East Camden P.O. Box 944, Camden, AR 71711| (870) 574-2900|mayor@eastcamdenar.gov