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Terms of Service

Effective Date: 11/20/2025

Last Updated: 11/20/2025

Welcome to NNY Fire Wire! By using our website, mobile app, and services (collectively referred to as the "Services"), you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or rules that apply to specific features of the Services. If you do not agree, you may not use our Services.

  2. Description of Services UPDATED 11/20/2025

    NNY Fire Wire provides users with real-time updates on fire and EMS calls, as well as other public safety-related information. We monitor publicly accessible emergency radio scanner feeds and manually add call information to our platform. The Services rely on Firebase technologies and other tools to enhance the user experience.

    Information Sources: All emergency call information is obtained from publicly accessible radio scanner frequencies. We do not access private, encrypted, or restricted communications. Information is manually reviewed and entered by our team.

  3. Eligibility

    To use our Services:

    • You must be at least 13 years old.
    • If you are under 18, you confirm that you have received permission from a parent or legal guardian to use our Services.
    • You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
  4. User Accounts

    You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and login information. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or other security breaches. We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized access to your account.

  5. Content and Usage UPDATED 11/20/2025

    User-Generated Content: You may submit tips, comments, or other content to the Services. By doing so, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving our Services. We will not sell your content to third parties. You retain ownership of any content you submit.

    Prohibited Uses: You agree not to misuse the Services by:

    • Posting illegal, harmful, or offensive content.
    • Attempting to hack, disrupt, or overload the Services.
    • Collecting or storing personal data of other users without their consent.
  6. Privacy

    Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and share your data.

  7. Data Collection

    We use Firebase services for:

    • Authentication: To create and manage user accounts.
    • Firestore/Realtime Database: To store and manage user data and activity logs.
    • Analytics: To track app usage and improve the Services.
    • Sentry: To monitor errors and improve app performance.

    By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

  8. Third-Party Services

    Our Services may integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., Firebase, Sentry). We do not control these services and are not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

  9. Termination

    We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our sole discretion if:

    • You violate these Terms.
    • You misuse the Services.
    • We experience technical, security, or legal issues.
  10. Disclaimer of Warranties UPDATED 11/20/2025

    Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Services. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information provided.

    Information Accuracy: Call information is obtained from publicly available scanner feeds and is provided for informational purposes only. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we do not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or accuracy of any information. Users should not rely solely on our Services for emergency information. Always follow official emergency services communications and directives.

    Call Status Limitations: Call statuses and updates are manually monitored and entered by our team. Due to resource limitations, we may not be able to provide real-time updates for all calls through to completion. Some calls may show incomplete status information if our team is unavailable or attending to other duties. We are not obligated to monitor or update every call to completion.

    Not Emergency Services: NNY Fire Wire is not affiliated with any emergency services, fire departments, or law enforcement agencies. This service is not a substitute for calling 911 or contacting official emergency services.

  11. Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, NNY Fire Wire shall not be liable for any damages, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services.

  12. Governing Law

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York.

  13. Changes to Terms UPDATED 11/20/2025

    We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify users through the Services or via email. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting, but we encourage you to review updates regularly. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Services.

  14. Content Attribution and Use UPDATED 11/20/2025

    Ownership: The compilation, organization, and presentation of call information, as well as our website design, software, and original content, are the property of NNY Fire Wire. However, the underlying emergency call information itself is derived from publicly accessible sources and is not proprietary.

    Fair Use: You may view and use the information provided on our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share individual call updates on social media or other platforms, provided you:

    • Include clear attribution to "NNY Fire Wire"
    • Link to our website (nnyfirewire.app) or social media page when possible
    • Do not misrepresent the source of the information

    Prohibited Uses: You may not:

    • Scrape, copy, or systematically extract large portions of our database
    • Republish our content in bulk without explicit written permission
    • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
    • Remove or obscure our attribution or branding
    • Create derivative works that compete with our Services

    News and Media: News organizations and media outlets may report on information from our Services with proper attribution. Commercial licensing is available for systematic use of our data—please contact us for details.

  15. Contact Us UPDATED 11/20/2025

    If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

    NNY Fire Wire
    INFO@nnyfirewire.app

    Interested in becoming an administrator? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help monitor and update call information. If you would like to contribute as an admin, please contact us at the email above with your interest and availability.