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Terms of Use

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Bellingham Scan (bellinghamscan.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

Description of Service

Bellingham Scan provides daily summaries of police activity in Bellingham, Washington. Our service includes a website with archived newsletters and an email newsletter subscription. The information we provide is compiled from publicly available sources and is intended for informational purposes only.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not warrant that:

  • The information provided is complete, accurate, or current
  • The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BELLINGHAM SCAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the service
  • Any content obtained from the service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, Bellingham Scan:

  • Makes no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information
  • Is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content
  • Relies on publicly available sources which may contain inaccuracies
  • Should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions affecting personal safety

For emergencies, always call 911.

User Conduct

When using our service, you agree not to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the service
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect information from the service without permission
  • Use automated systems to access the service in a manner that exceeds reasonable use

Intellectual Property

The content, features, and functionality of Bellingham Scan are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

User Submissions

By submitting tips or other content to Bellingham Scan, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and publish such content in connection with our services. You represent that you have the right to submit such content.

Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive daily emails from Bellingham Scan. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bellingham Scan and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

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

Email: hello@bellinghamscan.com
Website: bellinghamscan.com