Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Welcome to the official website of the City of Arcadia, Iowa (CityofArcadiaIowa.org) (the "Website"). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms of Use, you must not use this Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you signify your full acceptance of these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. The City of Arcadia, Iowa reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Purpose of the Website

The City of Arcadia, Iowa Website is provided as a public service to provide general information about City government, services, news, and events to residents and visitors. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy or timeliness of all content on the Website.

3. Use of Website Content

Public Information: Much of the information on this Website is considered public information and may be subject to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 22 (Examination of Public Records).

Copyright: Unless otherwise stated, the content of this Website, including text, graphics, images, and other material, is the property of the City of Arcadia, Iowa and is protected by copyright laws. You may view, download, or print material from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials.

Prohibited Use: You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or content obtained from this Website for commercial purposes without the express written permission of the City of Arcadia.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this Website by any third party. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

Using the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Transmitting any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
Interfering with or disrupting the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website.
Introducing viruses, worms, or other malicious code.
Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their consent.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content, materials, information, and services provided on the Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The City of Arcadia, Iowa does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the City of Arcadia, Iowa, its officials, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Website; (iii) any content obtained from the Website; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites and Services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., government agencies, community organizations, Google Maps, social media platforms) that are not owned or controlled by the City of Arcadia, Iowa. These links are provided for your convenience only.

The City of Arcadia, Iowa has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit. Your use of third-party services, including any embedded Google Maps or social media widgets, is subject to their respective terms of use and privacy policies.

8. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the content and materials available on the Website, unless otherwise indicated, belong to the City of Arcadia, Iowa or its licensors. The Arcadia, Iowa name, logo, and seal are trademarks of the City of Arcadia, Iowa. You may not use these without prior written permission from the City.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia, Iowa, its officials, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Use; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Iowa.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use will remain in effect.

13. Contact Information

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

Julie Schroeder
City of Arcadia, Iowa
Email: cityofarcadia@gmail.com