Terms and Conditions

Kern County Sheriff's Office

Terms and Conditions for Kern County Sheriff's Office Website

Last Updated: 11/13/2024

Welcome to the Kern County Sheriff's Office website ("Site"), located at www.kernsheriff.org. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site. The Kern County Sheriff's Office ("we," "us," or "our") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms regularly, as continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Purpose of the Site
The Kern County Sheriff's Office website provides general information about the services, programs, and resources offered by our office. The content on this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.
User Conduct
By using our Site, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances.
- Upload or transmit any harmful, disruptive, or malicious content, including viruses, malware, or spam.
- Use the Site in any way that could harm or impair the Site’s functionality, security, or availability to other users.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems, networks, or data.
Intellectual Property
The content, design, and structure of our Site, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and graphics, are the property of the Kern County Sheriff's Office or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or display any part of the Site’s content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law for personal, non-commercial use.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The information on this Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components. The Kern County Sheriff's Office disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Kern County Sheriff's Office and its employees, officers, or agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site. This limitation applies to all damages or injuries caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, delay in operation, or transmission, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of our visitors. These external sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge that accessing these sites is at your own risk.
Privacy Policy
Your use of our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which provides information on how we collect, use, and protect your data. Please review the Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts in Kern County, California, for any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site.
Termination of Access
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe that you have violated these Terms or engaged in unauthorized or illegal activity.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms or the Kern County Sheriff's Office website, please contact us at:
Kern County Sheriff's Office
Phone: (661) 391-7500
Mailing Address: 1350 Norris Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93308
Email: sheriff@kernsheriff.org
Website: www.kernsheriff.org